DIY Desktop for $2000

[airzound]

Hi everyone, i've been using laptop all my life and yesterday my HP laptop just died on me. I'm seeking to purchase a DIY desktop from SLS and would require some advice from you experts out there. I require advice on the hardware needed to build this desktop.

I play game occasionally only so it's not a priority. If i do play i will only use it on 1 monitor. The other monitors will be for work and internet purposes.

Budget: $2000 +/- (1 system unit & 2 monitors)
Usage:

• needs to hook up to 4 monitors in the near future. So i hope the equipment i'm getting now can support that next time.

• Supports multiple applications at any one time.

• Applications such as

1) Battlefield 3, or any upcoming fun games like GTA
2) Trading software such as Jtrader, CQG and MT4
3) Microsoft Excel
4) Google Chrome - facebook, news website and other java/flash intensive sites
5) Spotify

Thank you for taking time to look through this post.

 

[royfrosty]

2k

MSI B85M ECO + i7-4790 ~ $481
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram x2 ~ $152
WD Blue 1tb ~ $72
Samsung EVO 850 512gb Amazon ~ $246SGD
Palit GTX980 4gb Jetstream ~ $703 (Price after 15% discount, at lazada)
FSP Aurum S 500w 80+ Gold ~ $89 (Buy from lazada, use coupons for this purchase to get it lower)
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $120
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 OEM Pro ~ $34 (g2a.com)

Total ~ $1918. Buy at tradepac unless stated, DIY.

 

[airzound]

thanks royfrosty.

Guys keep the suggestions coming! thanks!

 

[Jian19]

i5-4690 + Asus h97 plus ~ $494
G.skill 8gb ddr3 x 2 ~ $170
Samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd ~ $179
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Palit gtx980 ~ $705 (Lazada after discount)
Superflower Leadex 550w ~ $129
Fractal design Arc midi r2 ~ $139
Win8 64 oem ~ $135

$2026 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount.

 

[airzound]

I'm sorry guys, didn't make myself clear enough from my initial post. Allow me to correct myself.

Budget: $2000 +/- (requires 1 system unit & 2 monitors)
Usage:

• needs to hook up to 4 monitors

• Supports multiple applications at any one time.

• Applications such as

1) Battlefield 3, or any upcoming fun games like GTA
2) Trading software such as Jtrader, CQG and MT4
3) Microsoft Excel
4) Google Chrome - facebook, news website and other java/flash intensive sites
5) Spotify

 

[avsquare]

I'm sorry guys, didn't make myself clear enough from my initial post. Allow me to correct myself.

Budget: $2000 +/- (requires 1 system unit & 2 monitors)
Usage:

• needs to hook up to 4 monitors

• Supports multiple applications at any one time.

• Applications such as

1) Battlefield 3, or any upcoming fun games like GTA
2) Trading software such as Jtrader, CQG and MT4
3) Microsoft Excel
4) Google Chrome - facebook, news website and other java/flash intensive sites
5) Spotify

Your budget might not be enough because your budget of $2K have to include 2 monitors.

 

[royfrosty]

Also to be realistic. You need 16gb ram and an i7 if you gonna open more internet pages and also games running all at once.

Also be specific if you gaming on 1 screen or 4 screens.

 

[airzound]

Also to be realistic. You need 16gb ram and an i7 if you gonna open more internet pages and also games running all at once.

Also be specific if you gaming on 1 screen or 4 screens.

Your budget might not be enough because your budget of $2K have to include 2 monitors.

I've been using laptop all these while and right now what i have for the new desktop is just a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Due to budget constraints, I can afford only a system unit and 2 monitors now. However, i wish to get the components that can support up to 4 monitors in the near future.

I am not a frequent or hardcore gamer. Perhaps on a daily basis i will play an hour or two of BF3 while running my other programs. If i were to play bf3, it will only be on one monitor.

I understand $2000 is quite a tight budget for the items i am asking for. If there's a need i am willing to fork out more to get the items needed. However, i wish it can be worked within the budget. Perhaps you might have an idea to how it can be done. Thanks alot!

 

[avsquare]

I've been using laptop all these while and right now what i have for the new desktop is just a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Due to budget constraints, I can afford only a system unit and 2 monitors now. However, i wish to get the components that can support up to 4 monitors in the near future.

I am not a frequent or hardcore gamer. Perhaps on a daily basis i will play an hour or two of BF3 while running my other programs. If i were to play bf3, it will only be on one monitor.

I understand $2000 is quite a tight budget for the items i am asking for. If there's a need i am willing to fork out more to get the items needed. However, i wish it can be worked within the budget. Perhaps you might have an idea to how it can be done. Thanks alot!

Realistically no. 2 Monitors will set you back at least $400 about there which leave you with $1600. Want to play upcoming and top games like GTA? Even with Lazada discount that's another $700. Left $900. Want to run on 4 monitors in future so that you can play game and launch internet and monitor your stocks? i7. The combo roy recommended you is already using a damn cheapo mono and tat sets you back another $480, you are left with $420. You still need RAM, casing, storage devices, OS and PSU.

We are not gods here that man magically fulfill your demands with that kind of budget. You can take Roy's suggestions and downgrade the SSD to a 250GB and top up another $300ish for your 2 monitors

 

[royfrosty]

A total skimp down version.

ASRock H81M HDS + i7-4790 ~ $445
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram x2 ~ $152
WD Blue 1tb ~ $72
Samsung EVO 850 250gb ~ $175
MSI GTX970 4gb Armor Edition ~ $459 (Price after discount using Citibank Credit/Debit Card at lazada, max capped $50 discount)
FSP Aurum S 500w 80+ Gold ~ $89 (Price before discount, use coupon code to get further discounts)
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $74
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 OEM PRO ~ $34 (g2a.com)
Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel x2 ~ $398

Total ~ $1919. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

 

[entry-level]

A total skimp down version.

ASRock H81M HDS + i7-4790 ~ $445
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram x2 ~ $152
WD Blue 1tb ~ $72
Samsung EVO 850 250gb ~ $175
MSI GTX970 4gb Armor Edition ~ $459 (Price after discount using Citibank Credit/Debit Card at lazada, max capped $50 discount)
FSP Aurum S 500w 80+ Gold ~ $89 (Price before discount, use coupon code to get further discounts)
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $74
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 OEM PRO ~ $34 (g2a.com)
Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel x2 ~ $398

Total ~ $1919. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

Unbelievable. Roy is a magician.

 

[avsquare]

Unbelievable. Roy is a magician.

Read: Skimped down version

Not saying it is bad but you should understand what changes he did.

 

[halnala]

Unbelievable. Roy is a magician.

Yeah. If he and Jian19 charge consultation 5 bucks per recommendation and get some comm from TP or PCT can become substantial sideline.