Buyer's Guide II: Extreme, High-End, Mid-Range, Budget, and Entry Level Systems - Part 2

[StefanK]

y u need 950w for PSU ?

The sales lady at Fuwell said that with these configs, I need 950W to power them.

 

[我要买GT-R!]

The sales lady at Fuwell said that with these configs, I need 950W to power them.

if i am not wrong your your config around 600w can liao

 

[Felfirez]

The sales lady at Fuwell said that with these configs, I need 950W to power them.

She wants to clear stock. Go to PCthemes to buy your stuffs or PM a system builder here named fortran. You'll get them cheaper.

Change your PSU to FSP Aurum 650w or Seasonic x660. CPU cooler change to Coolermaster hyper 212+. I am assuming you're getting a 2500k.

GFX wise you can go for sapphire HD6950 toxic (or GTX560ti hawk and OC) to cut cost but still maintain a HD6970 performance.

That 27" monitor youre getting if I'm not wrong has 1920x1080 resolution and a TN panel. Consider Dell eIPS 23" mon.

 

[Thestoryteller]

Hullo! Have decided to buy a new rig this or next weekend and need some advice.

This is the first time I'm doing the shopping by myself (my last rig was bought and assembled by a friend) so please also recommend a reliable shop for me to buy from. I need someone who can assemble for me... if can do Windows 7 installation for me as well that would be good (lazy to install lah).

Budget:
1,400 to 1,600


Purpose:
Mostly gaming, but not FPS games. Mainly RTS/RPG games like Shogun 2 and Diablo 3. Will also use it for playing videos.

Computer will be placed on the table, to the right of my monitor.

Hope the rig can last 3 to 4 years.


Parts not needed:
Monitor, keyboard.

Rig should include:
Razer Abyssus mouse (is that a cost-effective replacement for a Copperhead? My Copperhead is dying.)

Speakers (I currently have a pair of 7-year old Dell speakers, so can't get any worse. I don't mind having a subwoofer, but don't have to.)

SSD (Cannot stand long boot times. I usually play one game for many months, so I hope to install that one game on it as well.)

Windows 7 Premium

500GB portable HD (I need one anyway, so I thought if I buy with the PC I might get a better price.)


Others:
Not planning to OC



Thanks!

(Should I post this here or start a new thread?)

 

[playableman]

Hullo! Have decided to buy a new rig this or next weekend and need some advice.

This is the first time I'm doing the shopping by myself (my last rig was bought and assembled by a friend) so please also recommend a reliable shop for me to buy from. I need someone who can assemble for me... if can do Windows 7 installation for me as well that would be good (lazy to install lah).

Budget:
1,400 to 1,600



Purpose:
Mostly gaming, but not FPS games. Mainly RTS/RPG games like Shogun 2 and Diablo 3. Will also use it for playing videos.

Computer will be placed on the table, to the right of my monitor.

Hope the rig can last 3 to 4 years.


Parts not needed:
Monitor, keyboard.

Rig should include:
Razer Abyssus mouse (is that a cost-effective replacement for a Copperhead? My Copperhead is dying.)

Speakers (I currently have a pair of 7-year old Dell speakers, so can't get any worse. I don't mind having a subwoofer, but don't have to.)

SSD (Cannot stand long boot times. I usually play one game for many months, so I hope to install that one game on it as well.)

Windows 7 Premium

500GB portable HD (I need one anyway, so I thought if I buy with the PC I might get a better price.)


Others:
Not planning to OC



Thanks!

(Should I post this here or start a new thread?)

CPU + MOBO : I5 2320 + Asrock H61M/U3S3 - $350
GPU : MSI 560 Ti 1GB Twin Frozr ll - $339
HDD : Hitachi 1TB 7200 RPM - $74
SSD : Crucial 64GB M4 Sata 3 - $169
RAM : G.skill DDR3 (Black PCB)x2 -$60
ODD : Sony 24x DVD-RW Sata Box - $29
PSU : FSP 500W 80+ Gold non-modular - $115
Case : CM enforcer - $149
Mouse : Razer Abyssus - $55
OS : Window 7 home premium 32/64 bit - $115
Spk : Altec Lansing Bxr 1221 - $45
Assemble fee : $10

All from PC Themes
Total: $1510

SSD : Corsair Force GT 60GB - +$56

 

[Felfirez]

Updates

Xigmatec Gaia now available in PCthemes. They've restocked. Tradepac has 1 piece of Prima Boss Iceage 2 @ $58. GTs are available at PCthemes (left 2-3) and chamoxa both selling at $29, cybermind at $32. Sold out at Bell. Antec H620 still selling at $85 PCthemes.

For P67 sabertooth users, chamoxa just stock up on 50x50x10mm fans that's compatible for the optional motherboard fan. You guys should know what I mean. $8.

 

[wikiloko]

do they install window 7 also for u guys after assembling? gonna go down next week.

 

[Felfirez]

do they install window 7 also for u guys after assembling? gonna go down next week.

If you buy from them, yes.

 

[Thestoryteller]

CPU + MOBO : I5 2320 + Asrock H61M/U3S3 - $350
GPU : MSI 560 Ti 1GB Twin Frozr ll - $339
HDD : Hitachi 1TB 7200 RPM - $74
SSD : Crucial 64GB M4 Sata 3 - $169
RAM : G.skill DDR3 (Black PCB)x2 -$60
ODD : Sony 24x DVD-RW Sata Box - $29
PSU : FSP 500W 80+ Gold non-modular - $115
Case : CM enforcer - $149
Mouse : Razer Abyssus - $55
OS : Window 7 home premium 32/64 bit - $115
Spk : Altec Lansing Bxr 1221 - $45
Assemble fee : $10

All from PC Themes
Total: $1510

SSD : Corsair Force GT 60GB - +$56

Thanks! Some questions:

Why the MSI 560 Ti instead of one of the other brands like Palit or Leadtek?

Is the Hitachi 1TB 7200rpm the same as the Samsung Spinpoint F3?

Is there any point in getting an i5 2400 instead of an i5 2320?

 

[Felfirez]

Thanks! Some questions:

Why the MSI 560 Ti instead of one of the other brands like Palit or Leadtek?

Is the Hitachi 1TB 7200rpm the same as the Samsung Spinpoint F3?

Is there any point in getting an i5 2400 instead of an i5 2320?

Better cooling, good service center, 3yrs warranty compared to leadtek and faster factory clocked.

If you can find the F3 then by all means.

2400 is just 100mhz more than 2320. You decide if it's worth the extra cost.

 

[Thestoryteller]

Better cooling, good service center, 3yrs warranty compared to leadtek and faster factory clocked.

If you can find the F3 then by all means.

2400 is just 100mhz more than 2320. You decide if it's worth the extra cost.

Thanks!

I don't know what difference 100mhz would make guess i'll stick to the 2320. but if i did go for the 2400, what motherboard would i use?

 

[playableman]

Thanks!

I don't know what difference 100mhz would make guess i'll stick to the 2320. but if i did go for the 2400, what motherboard would i use?

The same mobo also can, any mobo that supports LGA 1155

 

[Felfirez]

Thanks!

I don't know what difference 100mhz would make guess i'll stick to the 2320. but if i did go for the 2400, what motherboard would i use?

Same board. Anyway you can do a simple minor OC of 400mhz more on the 2320. You can find the thread on how to do so in this forum too. Search for 2400 biostar tp67b+.

 

[Thestoryteller]

Same board. Anyway you can do a simple minor OC of 400mhz more on the 2320. You can find the thread on how to do so in this forum too. Search for 2400 biostar tp67b+.

But then i would need a p board instead of an h board, right?

 

[nazirox]

bros. looking to get a new desktop to play games like l4d2, dota 2, COD etc. and last more than 3 years. budget is 1.2-1.3k inclusive of kb, mouse, monitor and speakers(if possible). kb and mouse any budget one can, no need razor. any recommendations and where can i get it made please? thanks!

 

[Felfirez]

But then i would need a p board instead of an h board, right?

Yes. 10char

 

[lowy]

Bro. Can assist?
My desktop crashed... When recovered, all the network adaptors are dead...

I need a desktop more for dling, watching videos, normal office work like doc, excel and ppt and minor photo editing and online gaming.
Am thiknking of a SSD too...
Budget around 1.2k? Cos my budget is about 1.5k including Windows 7 OS... can recommend which Windows 7 to purchase too?

 

[dumdo_750]

anyone knows PCthemes cable management is better or fortran's better?

 

[Felfirez]

anyone knows PCthemes cable management is better or fortran's better?

Fortran. 10char

 

[Mach3.2]

bros. looking to get a new desktop to play games like l4d2, dota 2, COD etc. and last more than 3 years. budget is 1.2-1.3k inclusive of kb, mouse, monitor and speakers(if possible). kb and mouse any budget one can, no need razor. any recommendations and where can i get it made please? thanks!

3 years hard.
2 years possible.
You play cod mw2?