[DIY] Building a budget system

[Hypernova]

Hi guys, appreciate if you can share some input on this rig I'm planning to DIY. I'm using it mainly for work, watching movies, some gaming (FIFA 15 and the like, nothing too demanding on GPU), storage of documents and photos/videos.

CPU: i5-4460
MB: Asus H97M-E
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz (2x4GB)
HDD: Toshiba 2TB
DVDRW: Samsung 24x DVDRW SATA
PSU: Coolermaster Thunder 600W
Casing: Silverstone PS08B

I have an existing Powercolor HD Radeon 5770 so I won't be getting a new GPU yet. As with my previous 2 pcs, each lasted for around 6 years and I probably will stick with this for at least 5 years. Is this rig reasonable for the next 5-6 years?

And one more thing. Not sure if I should use Win 7 or 8.1. Would be good if you guys can share some input on which OS is recommended. Thanks in advance!

 

[royfrosty]

What is the overall budget?

 

[Hypernova]

What is the overall budget?

around 800.

budget can stretch but main thing is try to make it last lol. im probably only looking for a new gpu after my current one goes kaput and adding a m.2 ssd in a couple of years when i upgrade the system to windows 10 maybe.

 

[royfrosty]

$800 dont need to go till i5. Games like nba arent intensive. Go for a more better psu and a ssd.

ASRock h81m hds + i3-4150 ~ $217
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz value ram ~ $100
Seagate 7200rpm 2tb hdd ~ $107
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $99
Xigmatek 500w 80+ bronze semi modular psu ~ $70
Xigmatek mach chassis ~ $69
Lg dvd drive ~ $21
Windows 7 home premium 64bit oem ~ $115

Total ~ $798. Buy at tradepac. Diy

 

[royfrosty]

around 800.

budget can stretch but main thing is try to make it last lol. im probably only looking for a new gpu after my current one goes kaput and adding a m.2 ssd in a couple of years when i upgrade the system to windows 10 maybe.

Future proofing is impossible at the current rate we going. It does not mean that by spending more = future proofing. Go for something what you need will do.

M.2 is too new in market and have yet to mature. As of now it is too expensive.

 

[Hypernova]

ahh ok thanks for the input.

 

[Hypernova]

help, royfrosty!

I've DIY my new pc, i followed your guide actually and then switch on the pc. Everything seems to be working, LEDs flashed, dvdrom can open tray, the keyboard lights flashed, but on my monitor(actually a tv) showed no signal despite he hdmi in place.

is it because of the tv? or is it because I missed out something somewhere? btw there's no beep of any kind signalling any hardware errors. btw i using onboard graphics while starting up.

 

[Alternative X]

Your TV got change to like AV1/2 or not?

 

[Hypernova]

Your TV got change to like AV1/2 or not?

got. if no connection i wont be able to switch to the channel mode.

 

[Alternative X]

Change HDMI cable, use another HDMI port on the TV. As a last resort, plug in your HD 5770 and use the HDMI output on the GPU.

 

[Hypernova]

Change HDMI cable, use another HDMI port on the TV. As a last resort, plug in your HD 5770 and use the HDMI output on the GPU.

looks like im left with the last resort...

 

[Hypernova]

oh wait. is it because i didnt close everything up before starting the pc? some motherboard do have the "protection" option right?

 

[Alternative X]

oh wait. is it because i didnt close everything up before starting the pc? some motherboard do have the "protection" option right?

No such thing, where got so high tech one. If such a thing exists, it would not be possible to have an open air system where the mobo is simply laid on the mobo box and the entire system is cooled by KDK fan.

 

[Hypernova]

help, royfrosty!

I've DIY my new pc, i followed your guide actually and then switch on the pc. Everything seems to be working, LEDs flashed, dvdrom can open tray, the keyboard lights flashed, but on my monitor(actually a tv) showed no signal despite he hdmi in place.

is it because of the tv? or is it because I missed out something somewhere? btw there's no beep of any kind signalling any hardware errors. btw i using onboard graphics while starting up.

still need help. i haven't tried using my old graphics card yet, but there's no beep at all from my system. usually there would be one beep when the pc starts up isnt it?

 

[Hypernova]

[Solved] PC can boot up now

end up no choice go back to tradepac to rectify.

the problem lies in ONE mounting screw screw wrongly

anyway thanks for the help to royfrosty and Alternative X.