[DIY] Need help in building my first rig.

[mopncc]

Hi guys,

I need some advise from seniors here to build my very first rig. A total newbie here.

Here is what I intend to use it for.

Casual Gaming: Mostly playing Dota 2 (Mid-high settings). Usually I play other games on my console. Dun mind playing games at mid settings.
Entertainment: Music and movies
Work: MS Office. Basic photoshop usage.

I need an OS, Monitor, keyboard and mouse also.

Would prefer a better motherboard for future upgrades if possible. Using wifi connection at home too.

Budget: 1300-1500


Thanks in advance.

 

[Alternative X]

1) Name any other games that you play.

2) Please define the term 'future upgrades'. What upgrades?

3) State internet plan and model of router used.

 

[mopncc]

1) Assassins Creed unity that's all.
2) Future upgrades - > my intention was to get a good motherboard so I could upgrade to a better graphics card in the future.
3) Starhub 100mbps fibre plan and D-link DIR865L

Hope this helps.

 

[Goodshot]

1) Assassins Creed unity that's all.
2) Future upgrades - > my intention was to get a good motherboard so I could upgrade to a better graphics card in the future.
3) Starhub 100mbps fibre plan and D-link DIR865L

Hope this helps.

1) woo cool , too bad i didnt play this
2) Any motherboard can put in good gfx card , it doesnt matter is good or bad board . Only matter is how many Pcs of gfx card u wanna put in
3) Sorry i use m1

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i5 4460 (320)
RAM: G.SKILL/KINGSTON PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (8GB) (100)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 260X 2GB OC (179)
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)
Networking: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)

Total cost: $1052

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 optimised more for your Photoshop work and DOTA 2. You may very likely have to play Assassin's Creed: Unity at Low and maybe even have to lower the resolution from 1920X1080 to make it playable, Assassin's Creed: Unity is a rather tough to run game due to poor optimisation by Ubisoft. This rig can play DOTA 2 at max settings without issues in 1080p.

2) As long as the mobo has a PCI-E X16 slot, the mobo can use any GPU in the market. Even this cheap H81M-HDS has a PCI-E X16 slot and thus you can install a Titan Z or R9 295X2 onto this H81M-HDS without any issues.

 

[mopncc]

Thanks for the inputs . Appreciate it.

 

[mopncc]

Possible if I were to use an AMD processor? Can recommend a similar setup of processor (Amd) and motherboard?

 

[Alternative X]

Possible if I were to use an AMD processor? Can recommend a similar setup of processor (Amd) and motherboard?

Better not go AMD. AMD FX CPUs are currently not worth the $$$ right now as AMD FX CPUs are not as cheap in Singapore as AMD CPU prices in the USA. No cheap AMD AM3+ mobos avaliable in Singapore either.

 

[Illusionist_85]

Better not go AMD. AMD FX CPUs are currently not worth the $$$ right now as AMD FX CPUs are not as cheap in Singapore as AMD CPU prices in the USA. No cheap AMD AM3+ mobos avaliable in Singapore either.

wah i m thinking to get fx8350 but local dun have matx with usb 3.0 mobo

 

[mopncc]

CPU+ Mobo: MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460 (357)
RAM: G.SKILL 1600MHZ 8GB DDR3 (122)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 260X 2GB O.C (179)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: SEAGATE 1TB 7200RPM (73)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600 (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
NETWORKING: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)
MONITOR: DELL S2340L (199)
KB/MS: Logitech G100 set (51)

Total cost: $1525

Hi guys, need some advise if I were to go for this setup based on my requirements from my first post. May want to try AAA titles in the future like BF4, GTA etc.

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460 (357)
RAM: G.SKILL 1600MHZ 8GB DDR3 (122)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 260X 2GB O.C (179)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: SEAGATE 1TB 7200RPM (73)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600 (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
NETWORKING: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)
MONITOR: DELL S2340L (199)
KB/MS: Logitech G100 set (51)

Total cost: $1525

Hi guys, need some advise if I were to go for this setup based on my requirements from my first post. May want to try AAA titles in the future like BF4, GTA etc.

If you want to try AAA titles in the future, you are going to need to upgrade your GPU. A R7 260X is good enough for Medium settings at best. Go get at least a R9 280 for $285 unless you are willing to upgrade your GPU in the future when you have saved enough $$$ for an upgrade.

 

[kuroro2]

CPU+ Mobo: MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460 (357)
RAM: G.SKILL 1600MHZ 8GB DDR3 (122)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 260X 2GB O.C (179)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: SEAGATE 1TB 7200RPM (73)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600 (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
NETWORKING: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)
MONITOR: DELL S2340L (199)
KB/MS: Logitech G100 set (51)

total cost 1525

Hi guys, need some advise if I were to go for this setup based on my requirements from my first post. May want to try AAA titles in the future like BF4, GTA etc.

CPU+ Mobo: Asrock h81+4460 (292)
RAM: Crucial 1600 8gb (96)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 280 3GB O.C (265)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (152)
HDD: Toshiba 1gb (64)
PSU: FSP Hexa 550w 80+ (60)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
NETWORKING: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)
MONITOR: DELL S2340L (199)
KB/MS: Logitech G100 set (51)

total 1439

Try this? Better performing(r9 280), 100~ less, no comprimise on your necessary functionality. I dropped the dvd drive and buy at tradepac, haggle for discount

 

[xLegendary]

CPU+ Mobo: MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460 (357)
RAM: G.SKILL 1600MHZ 8GB DDR3 (122)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 260X 2GB O.C (179)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: SEAGATE 1TB 7200RPM (73)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600 (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
NETWORKING: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)
MONITOR: DELL S2340L (199)
KB/MS: Logitech G100 set (51)

Total cost: $1525

Hi guys, need some advise if I were to go for this setup based on my requirements from my first post. May want to try AAA titles in the future like BF4, GTA etc.

I would definitely try to improve on the graphics card to at least a 270 model...

 

[mopncc]

Hi noted on the GPU. Will fork out abit more to get a better GPU.

Another question would be which mobo will be better ASROCK H81M-HDS vs MSI B85-G41 PC MATE as the price difference is not much.

Thanks again for the help guys!

 

[Alternative X]

Hi noted on the GPU. Will fork out abit more to get a better GPU.

Another question would be which mobo will be better ASROCK H81M-HDS vs MSI B85-G41 PC MATE as the price difference is not much.

Thanks again for the help guys!

The B85-G41 PC Mate has a lot more mobo features than the Asrock H81M-HDS.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi guys,

I need some advise from seniors here to build my very first rig. A total newbie here.

Here is what I intend to use it for.

Casual Gaming: Mostly playing Dota 2 (Mid-high settings). Usually I play other games on my console. Dun mind playing games at mid settings.
Entertainment: Music and movies
Work: MS Office. Basic photoshop usage.

I need an OS, Monitor, keyboard and mouse also.

Would prefer a better motherboard for future upgrades if possible. Using wifi connection at home too.

Budget: $900 ~ $1100 (Budget abit tight here)


Thanks in advance.

An unorthodox combination, but best option for you thus far....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4150 + Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI (Rev 1.1) @ $303
With Intel Wireless-AC 7260 Dual Band card onboard for best wireless stability and high throughput.
No combo will provide better wireless-AC card while maintaining compatibility at this price point.
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $96
GPU: PowerColor R7-250X 1GB @ $130
Lower mid range graphics card overkill for DotA 2, and enough for mainstream games in mid PQ settings.
SSD: SanDisk Ultra Plus 128GB @ $98
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $68
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $46
Not an issue with GTX 970.
CASE: Xigmatek Recon @ $38
Great space for future faster graphics card.
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115
DSP: Acer H226HQL 21.5" LED [eIPS] @ $179
IPS panel best for movie.
PHP: Logitech MK120 @ $17

Total: $1111

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-19. Haggle for discounts.

 

[mopncc]

thanks guys for the reply. Now I am able to increase my budget from my first post. ard 1500. So was thinking of which MOBO would be a better one the ASROCK H81M-HDS vs MSI B85-G41 PC MATE. GPU will be POWER COLOR R7 280 3GB O.C

 

[MoneyFace =p]

CPU+ Mobo: MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460 (357)
RAM: G.SKILL 1600MHZ 8GB DDR3 (122)
GPU: POWER COLOR R7 260X 2GB O.C (179)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (160)
HDD: SEAGATE 1TB 7200RPM (73)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600 (99)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
NETWORKING: ASUS PCE-N53 (75)
MONITOR: DELL S2340L (199)
KB/MS: Logitech G100 set (51)

Total cost: $1525

Hi guys, need some advise if I were to go for this setup based on my requirements from my first post. May want to try AAA titles in the future like BF4, GTA etc.

Forego wireless, go homeplug.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock B85M Pro4 @ $329
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $96
GPU: Zotac GTX 660 2GB Synergy Edition @ $170* (Lazada Singapore)
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB @ $149* (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $68
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: Super Flower Golden Green HX 600W [80 Plus Gold] @ $99
CASE: Corsair Carbide SPEC-02 @ $73
Great space for future faster graphics card.
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [eIPS] @ $199
IPS panel best for movie.
PHP: Cooler Master Devastator @ $59
PWL: Sineoji PL1800E AV2 MIMO 1800 Mbps Kit @ $119 (Challenger)

Total: $1497

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-19. Haggle for discounts.

 

[mopncc]

CPU+MOBO: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i5 4460 327
RAM: G.skill 8gb ddr3 1600mhz 100
GPU: POWER COLOR R9 280 3GB Turbo* 285
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB 160
HDD: Wd blue 1tb 72
DVD: RW LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM 23
PSU: SUPERFLOWER HX 600M 109
CASE: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT 65
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM 120
MONITOR: Dell s2340l 199
K/B + MOUSE: G100s Gaming Kbd + Mouse Set 51

TOTAL: 1511

HI AGAIN GUYS!

If i were to use the following GPU as above, will the power supply be enough or do i need to change to a higher wattage. As I checked from the web the minimum wattage for the GPU above is 750W. Any recommendation? Also would the casing be a good fit?