Building my own PC

[considerphlebas]

Looking at building a gaming rig - budget for around 1200 SGD. Always willing to be flexible but I only use it for games like total war series/ civ 5 etc and if I can cut it down as no real special need at present then happy to consider.

Current PC is too slow now.. its an intel core 2 1.86 Ghz with 3gb ram and Geforce GTX460.

Looking for a MOBO that will allow upgrade, 8 GB ram, reasonable graphics card but want to go for SSD harddrive. Monitor would also be a plus as old rig will be handed down to kids.

Where is the best place to purchase and do you have any suggestions for a set up?

I have replaced ram and graphics card previously plus powersupply sointerested if building own rig is doable.

thanks in advance

 

[herman1314]

are there any parts you are looking to reuse?

 

[kaixax555]

Shouldn't be too hard, actually that is the same experience I had before building my first DIY PC, so just watch a few videos, learn from it and you are good to go

Well anywhere here you go

i5-6500 + MSI B150M Bazooka @438
1x8GB Kingston DDR4-2133 @76
Zotac 240GB Premium SSD @109+3(Lazada)
WD Blue 1TB @77
Zotac GTX960 @299+3(Lazada)
Seasonic M12-II 520W @95
Corsair 100R @85
Total 1185

All prices from PC themes unless stated otherwise

 

[yknyong1]

Looking at building a gaming rig - budget for around 1200 SGD. Always willing to be flexible but I only use it for games like total war series/ civ 5 etc and if I can cut it down as no real special need at present then happy to consider.

Current PC is too slow now.. its an intel core 2 1.86 Ghz with 3gb ram and Geforce GTX460.

Looking for a MOBO that will allow upgrade, 8 GB ram, reasonable graphics card but want to go for SSD harddrive. Monitor would also be a plus as old rig will be handed down to kids.

Where is the best place to purchase and do you have any suggestions for a set up?

I have replaced ram and graphics card previously plus powersupply sointerested if building own rig is doable.

thanks in advance

So reuse your PSU if possible. RAM if your new board is same standard.

 

[WhiteHunter]

Shouldn't be too hard, actually that is the same experience I had before building my first DIY PC, so just watch a few videos, learn from it and you are good to go

Well anywhere here you go

i5-6500 + MSI B150M Bazooka @438
1x8GB Kingston DDR4-2133 @76
Zotac 240GB Premium SSD @109+3(Lazada)
WD Blue 1TB @77
Zotac GTX960 @299+3(Lazada)
Seasonic M12-II 520W @95
Corsair 100R @85
Total 1185

All prices from PC themes unless stated otherwise

why 960 instead of 970?