Custom Rig. Please advise.

[intrance]

Hi guys..

After ive read the recommendation for $1k gaming rig in this forum and do some reading on specs, Ive come out with the below.
The PC will be used for editing photos and play games like World of Tank and Mechwarrior Online.
Pls advise/recommend/comment if there are better cheaper alternative and if items below will cause a bottleneck on some parts.

Thermaltake Core V1 Mini-ITX Case bundle with
Silverstone SX500-LG 500W Full Modular 80+ Gold SFX-L - $190
ASRock H97M-ITX bundle with
Intel i5-4460 - $440
Zotax GTX960 2gb twin fan - $319
Kingston 2X 4gb RAM - $67
Samsung EVO 250gb SSD - $129 (lazada)
WD 1TB Blue - $76
Windows OS - (Reddit)
Total $1250.

Thought want to get the cheaper ASRock H81M-ITX, but from the specs, it does not have WIFI.. so opt the above.
Is it better to get the H81M and then get Wireless adapter?
PSU - prefer full modular.

As much as possible would like to bring the price down.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi guys..

After ive read the recommendation for $1k gaming rig in this forum and do some reading on specs, Ive come out with the below.
The PC will be used for editing photos and play games like World of Tank and Mechwarrior Online.
Pls advise/recommend/comment if there are better cheaper alternative and if items below will cause a bottleneck on some parts.

Thermaltake Core V1 Mini-ITX Case bundle with
Silverstone SX500-LG 500W Full Modular 80+ Gold SFX-L - $190
ASRock H97M-ITX bundle with
Intel i5-4460 - $440
Zotax GTX960 2gb twin fan - $319
Kingston 2X 4gb RAM - $67
Samsung EVO 250gb SSD - $129 (lazada)
WD 1TB Blue - $76
Windows OS - (Reddit)
Total $1250.

Thought want to get the cheaper ASRock H81M-ITX, but from the specs, it does not have WIFI.. so opt the above.
Is it better to get the H81M and then get Wireless adapter?
PSU - prefer full modular.

As much as possible would like to bring the price down.

Many thanks in advance.

Buy the GPU and SSD right now mai tu liao best price!

CPU+MB+WIFI+BT: Intel Core i5-4460 + Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI @ $457
Much better with Intel Wireless-AC 7260 867 Mbps WiFi card.
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $67
GPU: Palit GTX 950 2GB StormX @ $206* (Lazada Singapore)
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $118* (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W [80 Plus Silver] @ $93* (Lazada Singapore)
CASE: Thermaltake Core V1 @ $79
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $28 (Reddit)

Total: $1125

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*Price after Lazada App MasterCard Monday 15% off purchase [Max $30]

 

[intrance]

bro.. many thanks

could not find.. PSU: Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W [80 Plus Silver] @ $93* (Lazada Singapore)

 

[Jian19]

Superflower

 

[intrance]

Superflower

bro..

thanks

 

[JihJing]

TS, borrow your thread arh, I also need the similar requirement as yours. The suggested CPU+MB+WIFI+BT: Intel Core i5-4460 + Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI @ $457 is far expensive than the usual suggestion CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $306. I need either a CPU+MB with WIFI or I get a PCIE WIFI adaptor.

I just got the GTX 950(SGD 206) and SSD(SGD118) from Lazada. My purpose is to build a durable system mainly for entertainment and gaming. My total budget is SGD 1,000. Now I left SGD 676. Hope all the pros can give me some advice

 

[MoneyFace =p]

TS, borrow your thread arh, I also need the similar requirement as yours. The suggested CPU+MB+WIFI+BT: Intel Core i5-4460 + Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI @ $457 is far expensive than the usual suggestion CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $306. I need either a CPU+MB with WIFI or I get a PCIE WIFI adaptor.

I just got the GTX 950(SGD 206) and SSD(SGD118) from Lazada. My purpose is to build a durable system mainly for entertainment and gaming. My total budget is SGD 1,000. Now I left SGD 676. Hope all the pros can give me some advice

The usual suggestion is of mATX hence not suitable to TS's requirements. That is if you do not have space limitation then the usual suggestion + a separate WiFi card will be your better bet. Intel Wireless-AC 7260 (with PCIe adapter and antenna) standalone retail package is selling for $85 at Laser....

Then again did you really need WiFi card or possibly able to connect to router directly via LAN at your home? What internet plan and router are you using now?

Some suggestion with your remaining cash:

Black-White-Blue Themed

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $336
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $60
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
CASE+PSU: Armaggeddon Microtron T2X [White] + FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $119* (Lazada Singapore)
WIFI: ASUS PCE-N15 Wireless-N Single Band 300 Mbps [PCIe] @ $55 (Cybermind)
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $28 (Reddit)

Total: $675

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18. Haggle for discounts!

*Price after Lazada App MasterCard Monday 15% off purchase [Max $30]

 

[JihJing]

The usual suggestion is of mATX hence not suitable to TS's requirements. That is if you do not have space limitation then the usual suggestion + a separate WiFi card will be your better bet. Intel Wireless-AC 7260 (with PCIe adapter and antenna) standalone retail package is selling for $85 at Laser....

Then again did you really need WiFi card or possibly able to connect to router directly via LAN at your home? What internet plan and router are you using now?

Some suggestion with your remaining cash:

Black-White-Blue Themed

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $336
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $60
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
CASE+PSU: Armaggeddon Microtron T2X [White] + FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $119* (Lazada Singapore)
WIFI: ASUS PCE-N15 Wireless-N Single Band 300 Mbps [PCIe] @ $55 (Cybermind)
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $28 (Reddit)

Total: $675

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18. Haggle for discounts!

*Price after Lazada App MasterCard Monday 15% off purchase [Max $30]

Thank you bro. Few question out of curiosity
1. Why Armaggeddon Microtron T2X, instead of Sharkoon T28? i seen almost all your recent suggestions is Sharkoon T28 and T2X is the first time. I noted the Sharkoon T28 got built in fan but T2X doesn't have it. Or is it bigger the better?
2. I think I would have sufficient place as I will put the CPU on the floor.
3. The router is placed very far from my room. I am currently using the TP Link router wr700n. But sometimes it is not working, so i think i just want to play safe and get a wifi adapter.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thank you bro. Few question out of curiosity
1. Why Armaggeddon Microtron T2X, instead of Sharkoon T28? i seen almost all your recent suggestions is Sharkoon T28 and T2X is the first time. I noted the Sharkoon T28 got built in fan but T2X doesn't have it. Or is it bigger the better?
2. I think I would have sufficient place as I will put the CPU on the floor.
3. The router is placed very far from my room. I am currently using the TP Link router wr700n. But sometimes it is not working, so i think i just want to play safe and get a wifi adapter.

1. I've chosen this chassis to fit in your budget. This is another good-looking chassis that resembles much like the higher-priced NZXT Phantom series. Feature-wise it still packs all the essential things you'll need hence you should really consider it. It does not comes with fan though. But 1 will cost around $10 only. So not a big deal.
3. You may want to consider powerline adapters instead since too far as i'm afraid getting new WiFi adapter may not help to resolve your wireless coverage issue. Your router can be another source of issue for wireless stability.

 

[JihJing]

1. I've chosen this chassis to fit in your budget. This is another good-looking chassis that resembles much like the higher-priced NZXT Phantom series. Feature-wise it still packs all the essential things you'll need hence you should really consider it. It does not comes with fan though. But 1 will cost around $10 only. So not a big deal.
3. You may want to consider powerline adapters instead since too far as i'm afraid getting new WiFi adapter may not help to resolve your wireless coverage issue. Your router can be another source of issue for wireless stability.

Thanks ! it looks great but i will get the black one. If the case doesn't have a fan, do i have to buy and install one or two ? If I don't, what will happen?

The wr700n is a powerline adapter. I think i will try using the adapter first. If really can't work, then i will get the wifi adapter. Really appreciate your help !

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thanks ! it looks great but i will get the black one. If the case doesn't have a fan, do i have to buy and install one or two ? If I don't, what will happen?

The wr700n is a powerline adapter. I think i will try using the adapter first. If really can't work, then i will get the wifi adapter. Really appreciate your help !

I chose the White-Blue LED one to match your blue Plait GTX 950...

 

[intrance]

Ive managed to get the graphic card, SSD and Superflower PSU.. thanks for the help.
But suprisingly, i got the SSD for $110 instead of $118..

Now need to travel to SLT for the rest..

Never buy anything from SLT before..
What is the best day and time to visit Tradepac/ PCthemes?
Will the shops be crowded on sunday?

TIA

 

[monikernemo]

Ive managed to get the graphic card, SSD and Superflower PSU.. thanks for the help.
But suprisingly, i got the SSD for $110 instead of $118..

Now need to travel to SLT for the rest..

Never buy anything from SLT before..
What is the best day and time to visit Tradepac/ PCthemes?
Will the shops be crowded on sunday?

TIA

SLT not same as SLS! SLS near Burlington, SLT is a stone throws away from SLS. SLT never sell components, mainly screws and other stuff.

I think you go during off peak lorh. Maybe 6-7pm?

Sent from JARVIS using GAGT

 

[Jian19]

Ive managed to get the graphic card, SSD and Superflower PSU.. thanks for the help.
But suprisingly, i got the SSD for $110 instead of $118..

Now need to travel to SLT for the rest..

Never buy anything from SLT before..
What is the best day and time to visit Tradepac/ PCthemes?
Will the shops be crowded on sunday?

TIA

Week day noon will be good...get from pctheme better tradepac need to waaaaaaaaait

 

[intrance]

SLT not same as SLS! SLS near Burlington, SLT is a stone throws away from SLS. SLT never sell components, mainly screws and other stuff.

I think you go during off peak lorh. Maybe 6-7pm?

Sent from JARVIS using GAGT

LOL.. should be SLS.. thanks.. paiseh..

you meant Sunday 6-7pm right?

 

[monikernemo]

LOL.. should be SLS.. thanks.. paiseh..

you meant Sunday 6-7pm right?

I rarely go there lah, once was after 7, and the shops like all empty because going close soon.

Sent from JARVIS using GAGT

 

[intrance]

I rarely go there lah, once was after 7, and the shops like all empty because going close soon.

Week day noon will be good...get from pctheme better tradepac need to waaaaaaaaait

Thanks guys for the insight..

Will go during weekdays then...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thanks guys for the insight..

Will go during weekdays then...

Or if weekend possible without needing to take leave on weekdays, go there around 11am-12nn when they just opened their storefront.

 

[intrance]

Or if weekend possible without needing to take leave on weekdays, go there around 11am-12nn when they just opened their storefront.

thanks bro..

 

[intrance]

Hi guys.. I have some problem with space. My table is only 70cm width!!
With 23" monitor, it will have not enough space for thermaltake case (26cm width).

Any recommendation for slim case that suitable for below rig configuration?
Budget less than $100.

Many thanks in advance.



CPU+MB+WIFI+BT: Intel Core i5-4460 + Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB
GPU: Palit GTX 950 2GB StormX - Purchased
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB - Purchased
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB
PSU: Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W [80 Plus Silver] - Purchased
CASE: Thermaltake Core V1