[DIY] How To Build A Gaming Computer

[AlanSean]

This is the first time i want to build a gaming computer but i have no idea where to start. I know what are the parts needed for a gaming computer but i have no idea what model should i get for the different parts like CPU, GPU etc. My budget for the computer is Below $1000. Can any of you tell me what model to buy for the different parts?

Case:
MotherBoard:
CPU:
GPU:
RAM:
PowerSupply:
Hardisk:
DVD RW:
Monitor:

Thanks In Advance!

 

[Alternative X]

Name all games that you wish to play with this rig.

 

[cephelix]

Hi, there are so many variables. to start you off, maybe you could take a look here to give you an idea of what you want in a system. From there you could then read reviews online to see if it suits your needs and budget.

For case, it depends on what motherboard you want. The normal sized motherboard would be ATX that would fit in a mid- or full-tower chassis.
For powersupply, take a look at Superflower. They make reasonably cheap but reliable PSUs.

The rest would be able to help with specifics if you are not inclined to researching stuff yourself

 

[AlanSean]

Name all games that you wish to play with this rig.

hmmm.. CS Go, League of Legends and some other steam games

 

[AlanSean]

Hi, there are so many variables. to start you off, maybe you could take a look [here] to give you an idea of what you want in a system. From there you could then read reviews online to see if it suits your needs and budget.

For case, it depends on what motherboard you want. The normal sized motherboard would be ATX that would fit in a mid- or full-tower chassis.
For powersupply, take a look at Superflower. They make reasonably cheap but reliable PSUs.

The rest would be able to help with specifics if you are not inclined to researching stuff yourself

That helps a lot. Thanks! But I Still dk what parts to get. Btw im new to this site. There is a full spec for a computer beside your reply. Is that from u or is that juz from the website?

 

[Goodshot]

For cs go , LOL those game , a cheapest I5 and $200+ graphics card can do the job . Total cost ur rig I guess is $900. In fact ur game a I3 4130 already can easily run it

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i3 4160 (230)
RAM: G.SKILL/KINGSTON PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (8GB) (100)
GPU: ZOTAC GTX 660 SYNERGY EDITION (189) (lazada.com)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: THERMALTAKE SMART SE 530W (75)
Case: CM K282 / K350 / K380 (55)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor: DELL S2340L (199)

Total cost: $1062

Unless otherwise stated, buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, get PC Themes to assemble for you for a fee.

Notes:

1) This rig is capable of playing CS and LOL smoothly at max settings in 1080p. However, gameplay experience may vary for Steam games.

2) Due to a severe lack of budget, this rig does not come with a SSD. Consider getting a SSD in the future as using an SSD as the boot drive can enable you to enjoy fast boot times and loading games into the SSD will enable you to have fast in game loading times.

3) Got any old computers lying around in your house? Consider reusing old parts like DDR3 RAMs, DVD-RW, HDDs into your new system to save $$$.

 

[AlanSean]

For cs go , LOL those game , a cheapest I5 and $200+ graphics card can do the job . Total cost ur rig I guess is $900. In fact ur game a I3 4130 already can easily run it

Battlefield and crysis 3? Maybe next time ima play those lol

 

[AlanSean]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i3 4160 (230)
RAM: G.SKILL/KINGSTON PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (8GB) (100)
GPU: ZOTAC GTX 660 SYNERGY EDITION (189) (lazada.com)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: THERMALTAKE SMART SE 530W (75)
Case: CM K282 / K350 / K380 (55)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor: DELL S2340L (199)

Total cost: $1062

Unless otherwise stated, buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, get PC Themes to assemble for you for a fee.

Notes:

1) This rig is capable of playing CS and LOL smoothly at max settings in 1080p. However, gameplay experience may vary for Steam games.

2) Due to a severe lack of budget, this rig does not come with a SSD. Consider getting a SSD in the future as using an SSD as the boot drive can enable you to enjoy fast boot times and loading games into the SSD will enable you to have fast in game loading times.

3) Got any old computers lying around in your house? Consider reusing old parts like DDR3 RAMs, DVD-RW, HDDs into your new system to save $$$.

What About an i5 processor ? can u recommend a full spec for a i5 processor as well? And THANKS for the long reply. Appreciate it a lot

 

[Goodshot]

Battlefield and crysis 3? Maybe next time ima play those lol

Ok that what I been through , best is get a brand-new I5 rig h81 motherboard. And a used r9 280 , it won't cost u alot .

 

[Alternative X]

What About an i5 processor ? can u recommend a full spec for a i5 processor as well? And THANKS for the long reply. Appreciate it a lot

Should I ignore the limits on the budget? $1000 with monitor makes for a really tight budget, you know.

Also, got any old computers lying around?

 

[AlanSean]

Ok that what I been through , best is get a brand-new I5 rig h81 motherboard. And a used r9 280 , it won't cost u alot .

That is the main problem i do not know which i5 to get and what it is compatible with. SO MANY THINGS. MOBO also another problem D:

 

[AlanSean]

Should I ignore the limits on the budget? $1000 with monitor makes for a really tight budget, you know.

Also, got any old computers lying around?

I have 2 old computer. But it is really old. U can leave out the monitor. Btw will it be cheaper if i bought it from diff shops?

 

[Alternative X]

I have 2 old computer. But it is really old. U can leave out the monitor. Btw will it be cheaper if i bought it from diff shops?

1) It would be cheaper if you buy from one shop and open mouth to ask for discount.

2) How old is old? Are you and your family still using these computers? Briefly list the specs of these computers and if using OEM, state brand and exact model of OEM system.

 

[Alternative X]

Slightly modified rig:

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i5 4460 (320)
RAM: G.SKILL/KINGSTON PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (8GB) (100)
GPU: SAPPHIRE R9 280 3GB DUAL-X (285) (lazada.com)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600M (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)

Total cost: $1083

Unless otherwise stated, buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, get PC Themes to assemble for you for a fee.

Notes:

1) This modified and improved rig is now capable of playing Battlefield 4 and Crysis 3 in High settings. Still no SSD, though.

 

[AlanSean]

1) It would be cheaper if you buy from one shop and open mouth to ask for discount.

2) How old is old? Are you and your family still using these computers? Briefly list the specs of these computers and if using OEM, state brand and exact model of OEM system.

I have no idea where to find that OEM system. i only know its windows xp professional and the product code. I cant take out the fan above the CPU. so idk wuts the CPU

 

[AlanSean]

Slightly modified rig:

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i5 4460 (320)
RAM: G.SKILL/KINGSTON PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (8GB) (100)
GPU: SAPPHIRE R9 280 3GB DUAL-X (285) (lazada.com)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600M (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)

Total cost: $1083

Unless otherwise stated, buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, get PC Themes to assemble for you for a fee.

Notes:

1) This modified and improved rig is now capable of playing Battlefield 4 and Crysis 3 in High settings. Still no SSD, though.

Thanks a lot for the specs. U r really helpful

 

[Goodshot]

That is the main problem i do not know which i5 to get and what it is compatible with. SO MANY THINGS. MOBO also another problem D:

Motherboard no need headache , if u didn't overclock just get a h81 board . I5 3.3 ghz to 3.6 ghz up to u , sorry gfx card I say wrong , at least r9 -280x to run bf4 smooth

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thanks a lot for the specs. U r really helpful

Same cost with SSD is possible

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $296^
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $96
GPU: Powercolor R9-280 3GB TurboDuo @ $265^
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB @ $134* (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $68
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $46^
CASE: Xigmatek Recon @ $45
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115

Total: $1086

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

^Tradepac full system bundle discounts
*Price after Lazada DBS/POSB $25 OFF

 

[AlanSean]

Same cost with SSD is possible

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $296^
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $96
GPU: Powercolor R9-280 3GB TurboDuo @ $265^
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB @ $134* (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $68
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $46^
CASE: Xigmatek Recon @ $45
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115

Total: $1086

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

^Tradepac full system bundle discounts
*Price after Lazada DBS/POSB $25 OFF

However, is the performance level the same ?