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I would like to build a new gaming desktop but I am unsure of the parts to get.

Budget: Hopefully within $1.6k, but can go up to a max of $2k.
Usage of desktop: Mainly to game, watch videos, listen to music, surf net and do some microsoft office work. No video editing required. I tend to open several applications at one time, even when I am gaming (i.e, my game would take up 3/4 of my screen and I would either have itunes, chrome or even a video player at the side). So the new desktop must be able to process all the applications without much lag.

I am currently using Samsung UA32D5000 as my monitor.

It would be great if anyone can advise me on the configurations/components and price (and which shop to best buy it from).

Thank you in advance for your help! :)
 
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I have researched abit and came up with the following parts.

Motherboard: Asus H170 Pro Gaming ($562)
CPU: i5 - 6600
RAM/Memory: Either Corsair Vengeance LPX 2400Mhz/CL14 (8gb x 2pcs) or Kingston Hyper - X Fury 2400 Mhz/CL15 (8gb x 2pcs) ($189)
GPU: MSI GTX 970 4gb Gaming OC ($609)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB ($139)
HDD: WD Blue 3.5" SATA 64 MB 7200rpm 1TB ($77)
Casing: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ($145)
PSU: Corsair RM650X 650W Modular Gold ($185)
Software: MS Windows 10 Home (64bit) ($158)

The above adds up to quite a sum of $2,064. I am hoping to reduce the price of the rig without compromising on anything.

Any suggestions on how I can replace some parts without compromising much. Also, does the above components make sense?
 
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rustypop said:
I have researched abit and came up with the following parts.

Motherboard: Asus H170 Pro Gaming ($562)
CPU: i5 - 6600
RAM/Memory: Either Corsair Vengeance LPX 2400Mhz/CL14 (8gb x 2pcs) or Kingston Hyper - X Fury 2400 Mhz/CL15 (8gb x 2pcs) ($189)
GPU: MSI GTX 970 4gb Gaming OC ($609)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB ($139)
HDD: WD Blue 3.5" SATA 64 MB 7200rpm 1TB ($77)
Casing: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ($145)
PSU: Corsair RM650X 650W Modular Gold ($185)
Software: MS Windows 10 Home (64bit) ($158)

The above adds up to quite a sum of $2,064. I am hoping to reduce the price of the rig without compromising on anything.

Any suggestions on how I can replace some parts without compromising much. Also, does the above components make sense?
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here's what i'll recommend for you:
cpu and mobo: i5 6500 and b150m-d3h $456
graphics card:sapphire r9 390 tri-x $540(usually performs better than gtx 970, but eats more power)
ram:g.skill ddr4 2400 8gb valueram $77(only need 8gb for gaming now)
ssd:zotac premium 240gb(lazada)$98.10+3*
hdd:WD 1tb blue $77
case:coolermaster mastercase 5 $169
psu:seasonic m12ii 620w $115
os:windows 7/8/10(reddit)$30
total:$1565.10
*after lazada app mastercard monday 10% off($25 max)
all prices not bracketed are from pcthemes. do ask around for price quotes and discount before buying.
 
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herman1314 said:
here's what i'll recommend for you:
cpu and mobo: i5 6500 and b150m-d3h $456
graphics card:sapphire r9 390 tri-x $540(usually performs better than gtx 970, but eats more power)
ram:g.skill ddr4 2400 8gb valueram $77(only need 8gb for gaming now)
ssd:zotac premium 240gb(lazada)$98.10+3*
hdd:WD 1tb blue $77
case:coolermaster mastercase 5 $169
psu:seasonic m12ii 620w $115
os:windows 7/8/10(reddit)$30
total:$1565.10
*after lazada app mastercard monday 10% off($25 max)
all prices not bracketed are from pcthemes. do ask around for price quotes and discount before buying.
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Actually.. is there no need for i5-6600? I am not too sure about this, but just took that option for the higher ghz.
 
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rustypop said:
Actually.. is there no need for i5-6600? I am not too sure about this, but just took that option for the higher ghz.
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Very marginal difference in the extra ghz. If gaming, you almost won't feel any difference. Save the money and get better GPU instead.
 
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rustypop said:
Actually.. is there no need for i5-6600? I am not too sure about this, but just took that option for the higher ghz.
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Not really much difference, definitely won't bottleneck your gpu. Can even drop to i5 6400 and not much difference. Best to spend on a better gpu instead of focusing on your cpu for games.
 
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just get value ram can already, unless you want the looks.
OS can get from Qoo10 or reddit, get windows 7 than upgrade to windows 10. should be around $30 - $40
 
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u can consider this psu...the cheapest psu 600w 80 plus bronze...if i knew i shld have got it here..too bad and too late i bought @ qoo10

http://www.sgpcmart.com/power-supplies/Xigmatek-Tauro-600W?mfp=manufacturers[63],65f-80-plus-certification[241]
option:self collect

get windows here can use paypal,visa or mastercard
http://www.kinguin.net/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=windows
to change sgd currency go top right corner
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His budget and items are pretty good,i wouldn't scrimp on psu
And you want downgrade gold to bronze :s13:
 
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runeruin said:
His budget and items are pretty good,i wouldn't scrimp on psu
And you want downgrade gold to bronze :s13:
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he dont overclock his cpu and cant overclock it.600w good enough for r9 390 if he consider amd card :s13:
 
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herman1314 said:
Not really much difference, definitely won't bottleneck your gpu. Can even drop to i5 6400 and not much difference. Best to spend on a better gpu instead of focusing on your cpu for games.
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ohh.. in that case, is my gpu sufficient? someone mentioned that for the psu that i have chosen, i should down my gpu to gtx 960 instead, or else i will face the problem of power tripping few yrs down the road.
 
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rustypop said:
ohh.. in that case, is my gpu sufficient? someone mentioned that for the psu that i have chosen, i should down my gpu to gtx 960 instead, or else i will face the problem of power tripping few yrs down the road.
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600w psu is good enough for single gpu
Unless you install lots of barang barang
 
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rustypop said:
ohh.. in that case, is my gpu sufficient? someone mentioned that for the psu that i have chosen, i should down my gpu to gtx 960 instead, or else i will face the problem of power tripping few yrs down the road.
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600w more than enough for the setup, don't need to worry
 
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I am using asus h170 pr gaming board. U should get ddr4 valueram at 2133mhz. U put 2400mhz no use..the board max support 2133mhz.
 
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Ram can trim to 8gb want save more buy from amazon, gfx card same thing...

Ssd also can get from Amazon. U don't need a Samsung, just get the cheapest available one (currently think most value ssd is adata premier550, 114 USD for 480gb)

CPU can cut to i5 6400.

Also note your master case 5 has no window at the side. Need to add 40sgd more for window

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