[DIY] ~1k Budget

[zeraphis]

Morning guys, need some(any) suggestions regarding a pc that i have attempt to build from scratch (looked through many price-list and some reviews). This build cost about 1.2k, best if can suppress it lower, else that is the highest i can go. The build will be mainly use to play games(at high setting), some video/game rendering, and programming. Oh, i am using dual 27' monitor too (if that is something to consider). Alright, here it goes. Thanks in advance!

Parts/Prices based off PC Themes
Mobo Bundle:
ASRock B85M Pro4 + 4460 - $364
GFX:
Sapphire R7 260x - $179 (Wanted a GTX750 Ti, but abit over budget)
HDD:
WD Green 2TB - $107
SSD:
Corsair Force LX SSD - 128GB - $105
RAM:
HyperX 1866 2x8GB - $235
PSU:
Seasonic S12II 520W - $85
Chassis:
CM Elite 431/K350 - ~$60
OS:
Win 7 64Bit - $120
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Total : $1255

Thanks in advance for all the help!!

 

[royfrosty]

First thing first. Whats your purpose of this rig? And what games are you targetting to play?

 

[zeraphis]

First thing first. Whats your purpose of this rig? And what games are you targetting to play?

Primary uses:
Gaming, all kind of games including but not limited to FarCry 4, Assassin Creed, LoL etc etc
Graphic/Game rendering (basic/minimum), i do play around with game engines (Unreal Engine) and stuff, and i am a programmer(creative side) myself, so yea.

 

[royfrosty]

Bring down your mobo.

ASRock H81M HDS + i5-4460 ~ $299
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram x2 ~ $188
WD Blue 1tb ~ $68
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $99
Powercolor r9 280 3gb Turbo Duo ~ $285
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $98
Xigmatek Recon ~ $45
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1218. Buy at tradepac, DIY.

 

[zeraphis]

Bring down your mobo.

ASRock H81M HDS + i5-4460 ~ $299
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram x2 ~ $188
WD Blue 1tb ~ $68
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $99
Powercolor r9 280 3gb Turbo Duo ~ $285
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $98
Xigmatek Recon ~ $45
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1218. Buy at tradepac, DIY.

Cool~ thanks for the suggestion~ Anyone else? XD

 

[zeraphis]

Hi, anymore different build/ suggestions? help much appreciated~

 

[deepblue_82]

next time need keep stock of cheap rams! at 4gb 25$

 

[zeraphis]

4 x 4gb? I can recycle my old pc, thus i dont have the need for a dvd drive or even casing, but i am not really sure about the difference between 2 x 8gb and 4 x 4gb. Many recommended using just 2 of it.

 

[shadow84]

4 x 4gb? I can recycle my old pc, thus i dont have the need for a dvd drive or even casing, but i am not really sure about the difference between 2 x 8gb and 4 x 4gb. Many recommended using just 2 of it.

No diff, just that by getting 2x 8gb, u will have the option to upgrade in the future if needed.

 

[zeraphis]

No diff, just that by getting 2x 8gb, u will have the option to upgrade in the future if needed.

alright, noted, will give it a thought. btw, is there anything that i need to consider when using dual monitor?

EDT: also, whats the main difference between a sapphire and a powercolor R9 280? Thanks for the help!

 

[deepblue_82]

the biggest diff now.. is the price.... coz rams are not cheap unlike last time..
also... if ur mb has 2 slots.. its 8x2 or 4x4 is the max
if ur mb has 4 slots its 8x4 or 4x8

 

[shadow84]

alright, noted, will give it a thought. btw, is there anything that i need to consider when using dual monitor?

EDT: also, whats the main difference between a sapphire and a powercolor R9 280? Thanks for the help!

Sapphire - 2yrs warranty
Powercolour - 3 yrs warranty.

Other than that, cooler might differ by 1-2 degC nia..

I recommend powercolour. Slightly more ex than sapphire but 1 more local year warranty.

 

[deepblue_82]

alright, noted, will give it a thought. btw, is there anything that i need to consider when using dual monitor?

EDT: also, whats the main difference between a sapphire and a powercolor R9 280? Thanks for the help!

dual monitor? at least 1gb vram is needed just in case... if ur gaming more will be needed. connectors take note too..
the diff will be clock speed and connectors

 

[zeraphis]

dual monitor? at least 1gb vram is needed just in case... if ur gaming more will be needed. connectors take note too..
the diff will be clock speed and connectors

Firstly, thanks for all the replies, learnt alot!

Anyway, i believe PowerColor R9 280x VRam is more than enough right? (3gb)

 

[zeraphis]

Bring down your mobo.

ASRock H81M HDS + i5-4460 ~ $299
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram x2 ~ $188
WD Blue 1tb ~ $68
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $99
Powercolor r9 280 3gb Turbo Duo ~ $285
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $98
Xigmatek Recon ~ $45
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1218. Buy at tradepac, DIY.

Hi guys, if i have 100-200 extra to spare, is there any particular parts i can bring up a notch? Thanks in advance!

 

[shadow84]

Hi guys, if i have 100-200 extra to spare, is there any particular parts i can bring up a notch? Thanks in advance!

You could squeze in a zotac 970 if u had additional $200.

 

[zeraphis]

You could squeze in a zotac 970 if u had additional $200.

i thought of that too, but there's alot of debate over the differences in upgrading a 280 to 970 right? or am i mistaken? =/

 

[royfrosty]

i thought of that too, but there's alot of debate over the differences in upgrading a 280 to 970 right? or am i mistaken? =/

Ask yourself what kind of games you intending to play. Are you those type, AAA game title release today tomorrow buy that kind?

Are you those that will love every single detailed graphics out there?

This are they things you have to look at before deciding the jump from 280 to 970.

 

[kuroro2]

Hey, if you are only doing basic rendering/programming, consider working with one stick of 8gb ram first? It will still work well as long as its not the primary usage of the computer. use the ~$90 savings for a better graphics card like zotac/palit 970.

Later on when got more money, and you feel like 8gb confirm not enough, its easy to add another 8gb stick.

Just an idea

 

[zeraphis]

Hey, if you are only doing basic rendering/programming, consider working with one stick of 8gb ram first? It will still work well as long as its not the primary usage of the computer. use the ~$90 savings for a better graphics card like zotac/palit 970.

Later on when got more money, and you feel like 8gb confirm not enough, its easy to add another 8gb stick.

Just an idea

Thanks for the input, I definitely would consider that. but previously one of the hwz member was saying about gpu compatibility with dual monitor, is there any issue with 970? (using dual monitor of 27")