DIY PC Rig Recommendations For 2025

[deepblue_82]

woo carousell has shops claiming local warranty and selling cheaper than dynacore...

should i buy from there instead?

7800X3D+ ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS WIFI

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yes if just buying mb and cpu the prices are better from carousell for sure. but do take note of the warranty and if the online shop close down anytime.

 

[deepblue_82]

eh dynacore is still cheaper, from their pricelist, the combo is 929

do take note of dynocore price for just standalone mb and cpu, it mostly shows cheaper then other places but if u look closely at the price list u need to add 15$ for standalone purchases, the listed prices are for complete builds only, any ways u can whatsapp them anytime the reply is pretty fast.

 

[deepblue_82]

My gpu all bought already. Rtx 4070 ti..
Haha..I initially wanted to build an Intel build den change mind so that's why now using amd

Already ordered 6000mhz cl30 ram kit and collected the 7800x3d

Only missing a mobo.

Got think whether b650e for future proofing

cool... i am waiting for your complete build...

 

[R6exR6]

do take note that the MSI pro board has 2 types MSI Pro B650M-A and PRO B660M-P DDR4 do take care of not getting the wrong one

A > P

 

[NightRaven49]

I am shortlisting,

Tuf gaming b650m-plus wifi at $268 (dynacore)

Asrock b650m riptide around $240( lazada 7.7 sale)

Gigabye b650m aorus elite at $280 ( amazon set)

Asrock B650E riptide wifi around $350 ( lazada 7.7 sale and this board has pcie gen 5 for gpu and m.2. Not saying I will use for future, but just an option)

i would get the asrock b650 non e pg riptide, as it is the cheapest and still has gen 5 nvme (like the tuf gaming). pcie gen 5 for gpus still has a long way before it becomes a limiting factor. i also wouldnt consider the gigabyte board as it is an export set but still not cheap.

$600 no local warranty leh.

Share link where you buy $600 box set? I can only find $600 tray

is there really a diiference between tray and box? not like ur getting a cooler with the box.
also id check with the seller and confirm the cpu not bought from china, amd international warranty doesnt cover cpus bought from china. normally i wouldnt be concerned with cpu warranty, and usually recommend ppl buy from taobao direct (u can get tray 7800x3d with direct cainiao air shipping to ur house for $560, boxed for $580), but the exploding cpu fiasco is definitely something to keep in mind.

Not about performance increase. The b650e boards is abit future proof especially 2 or 3 years down the road when gpu makers are making pcie gen 5 cards

by the time gen 5 makes a difference, am5 would be long obsolete. even gen 3 still enough for 4090. futureproofing in pc building is a myth anyway

 

[hyperfuse]

i would get the asrock b650 non e pg riptide, as it is the cheapest and still has gen 5 nvme (like the tuf gaming). pcie gen 5 for gpus still has a long way before it becomes a limiting factor. i also wouldnt consider the gigabyte board as it is an export set but still not cheap.

is there really a diiference between tray and box? not like ur getting a cooler with the box.
also id check with the seller and confirm the cpu not bought from china, amd international warranty doesnt cover cpus bought from china. normally i wouldnt be concerned with cpu warranty, and usually recommend ppl buy from taobao direct (u can get tray 7800x3d with direct cainiao air shipping to ur house for $560, boxed for $580), but the exploding cpu fiasco is definitely something to keep in mind.

by the time gen 5 makes a difference, am5 would be long obsolete. even gen 3 still enough for 4090. futureproofing in pc building is a myth anyway

"normally i wouldnt be concerned with cpu warranty, and usually recommend ppl buy from taobao direct (u can get tray 7800x3d with direct cainiao air shipping to ur house for $560, boxed for $580), but the exploding cpu fiasco is definitely something to keep in mind."

So i guess all those carousel sellers do this to earn some quick buck haha..

i bought at $600 for box version of 7800x3d. i think he only earn $20 to $30 from me cuz he say sales is slow. or maybe he get cheaper.

Problem is my chinese so bad. dont even know how to create an account in taobao. Last time just use ezbuy and paste the URL in and they will help purchase. Now i dont know how liao haha

 

[deepblue_82]

i would get the asrock b650 non e pg riptide, as it is the cheapest and still has gen 5 nvme (like the tuf gaming). pcie gen 5 for gpus still has a long way before it becomes a limiting factor. i also wouldnt consider the gigabyte board as it is an export set but still not cheap.

is there really a diiference between tray and box? not like ur getting a cooler with the box.
also id check with the seller and confirm the cpu not bought from china, amd international warranty doesnt cover cpus bought from china. normally i wouldnt be concerned with cpu warranty, and usually recommend ppl buy from taobao direct (u can get tray 7800x3d with direct cainiao air shipping to ur house for $560, boxed for $580), but the exploding cpu fiasco is definitely something to keep in mind.

by the time gen 5 makes a difference, am5 would be long obsolete. even gen 3 still enough for 4090. futureproofing in pc building is a myth anyway

the last part i agree.
there is no real futureproofing only high are u looking to go with this platform...

 

[deepblue_82]

"normally i wouldnt be concerned with cpu warranty, and usually recommend ppl buy from taobao direct (u can get tray 7800x3d with direct cainiao air shipping to ur house for $560, boxed for $580), but the exploding cpu fiasco is definitely something to keep in mind."

So i guess all those carousel sellers do this to earn some quick buck haha..

i bought at $600 for box version of 7800x3d. i think he only earn $20 to $30 from me cuz he say sales is slow. or maybe he get cheaper.

Problem is my chinese so bad. dont even know how to create an account in taobao. Last time just use ezbuy and paste the URL in and they will help purchase. Now i dont know how liao haha

u can use easybuy ... copy the tb link then buy from ezbuy but u have to payabit more..

 

[hyperfuse]

u can use easybuy ... copy the tb link then buy from ezbuy but u have to payabit more..

cannot liao. as i just mention just now. they dont have this service anymore.

 

[deepblue_82]

cannot liao. as i just mention just now. they dont have this service anymore.

ok sorry my bad.. i nv update..

 

[Purplestars]

Anyone can help provide reliable taobao shops for 7800x3d?

 

[wtfh4x]

Not about performance increase. The b650e boards is abit future proof especially 2 or 3 years down the road when gpu makers are making pcie gen 5 cards

Yeah, and you're willing to pay because you expect that a pcie gen 5 card is faster than the same card running at pcie 4 right, hence "future proof". It's a performance increase.

I'm saying that that performance increase not going to be worth $100, going by the last few gens of pcie.

By the time it actually makes a huge difference, the platform would be way too old already that you would have upgraded.

 

[hyperfuse]

Yeah, and you're willing to pay because you expect that a pcie gen 5 card is faster than the same card running at pcie 4 right, hence "future proof". It's a performance increase.

I'm saying that that performance increase not going to be worth $100, going by the last few gens of pcie.

By the time it actually makes a huge difference, the platform would be way too old already that you would have upgraded.

Noted..

I guess I will skip the b650e..I actually ordered yesterday...lazada seller msg me say no stock haha..

Back to the drawing board for me.

I helped purplestars ordered the riptide b650m with my lazada credit I collected.

 

[gsinspirer]

Anyone can help provide reliable taobao shops for 7800x3d?

nope but i read somewhere should put ship by sea. my air shipment has been stuck for two weeks liao (apparently coz freight company hasn't cleared import docs or something)......

 

[vodaboy]

Hi guys, looking for some feedback/ recommendations as I want to upgrade my very old PC components and do a bit future proofing. I tend to multi-task a lot (e.g. opening lots of windows/programs and tabs on browser) + play Diablo and I have a bad habit of just keeping my PC running 24/7. Thanks in advance!

- ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-G Gaming Wifi (I want a matx board and too bad Asus doesn't make one for Z790, $500 on Amazon vs $650 locally good deal?)
- Intel i7-13700KF (since I'm gona have discreet GPU, no real need for 13700K right?)
- Single fan water cooler (i read that the 13th gen intel chip tends to run hot)
- MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X (3 fans so cooler and quieter?)
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert DDR5 64GB (2x 32GB)
- SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 (already purchased) + reuse existing SSDs
- Corsair RM1000x (already purchased)

 

[hyperfuse]

Hi guys, looking for some feedback/ recommendations as I want to upgrade my very old PC components and do a bit future proofing. I tend to multi-task a lot (e.g. opening lots of windows/programs and tabs on browser) + play Diablo and I have a bad habit of just keeping my PC running 24/7. Thanks in advance!

- ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-G Gaming Wifi (I want a matx board and too bad Asus doesn't make one for Z790, $500 on Amazon vs $650 locally good deal?)
- Intel i7-13700KF (since I'm gona have discreet GPU, no real need for 13700K right?)
- Single fan water cooler (i read that the 13th gen intel chip tends to run hot)
- MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X (3 fans so cooler and quieter?)
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert DDR5 64GB (2x 32GB)
- SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 (already purchased) + reuse existing SSDs
- Corsair RM1000x (already purchased)

i think u got to use at least a 240mm aio aka dual fans

i initially bought a 360mm aio cooler mean for my i7 13700kf but change mind to an amd build instead. already bought the 13700kf + mobo and now pending to sell liao. all item brand new havent even open haha

bought 7800x3d and now just waiting to see which mobo to purchase at a good pricing.

 

[NightRaven49]

Problem is my chinese so bad. dont even know how to create an account in taobao.

Anyone can help provide reliable taobao shops for 7800x3d?

can look here:
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/guide-on-buying-from-taobao.6665767/but as @gsinspirer has mentioned, probably no longer a good idea to follow thru with direct air for >$400 purchases as recommended in the guide ...

I tend to multi-task a lot (e.g. opening lots of windows/programs and tabs on browser) + play Diablo and I have a bad habit of just keeping my PC running 24/7. Thanks in advance!

- ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-G Gaming Wifi (I want a matx board and too bad Asus doesn't make one for Z790, $500 on Amazon vs $650 locally good deal?)
- Intel i7-13700KF (since I'm gona have discreet GPU, no real need for 13700K right?)

if ur not looking to tinker and oc, I'd suggest u get the 13700 non k. there's hardly any performance loss and getting a b760 makes more sense where there's a wider variety of matx boards; u can look at the high end productivity + gaming reco for such a combo. the combo is also significantly cheaper, the fact that ur looking at a mobo that costs just $100 less than the combo I suggested is just bonkers. $350 is the limit for sane mobo prices imo.

- Single fan water cooler (i read that the 13th gen intel chip tends to run hot)

single fan = 120mm, definitely not enough for 13th gen at full tilt. but since just gaming, maybe enough. but 120mm aios generally perform worse, are more expensive and less reliable than good air coolers, they're more for cramped itx builds where air cooling is not an option. if ur case can use air coolers (which it should, judging from matx), better to go with that.

- MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3X (3 fans so cooler and quieter?)

vs the 2x, probably. but the ventus cooler is still pretty cheap and still runs louder than more premium 3 fan designs.

- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert DDR5 64GB (2x 32GB)

u don't need 64gb. 32gb is enough for hardcore multitasking and gaming.

 

[vodaboy]

if ur not looking to tinker and oc, I'd suggest u get the 13700 non k. there's hardly any performance loss and getting a b760 makes more sense where there's a wider variety of matx boards; u can look at the high end productivity + gaming reco for such a combo. the combo is also significantly cheaper, the fact that ur looking at a mobo that costs just $100 less than the combo I suggested is just bonkers. $350 is the limit for sane mobo prices imo.

single fan = 120mm, definitely not enough for 13th gen at full tilt. but since just gaming, maybe enough. but 120mm aios generally perform worse, are more expensive and less reliable than good air coolers, they're more for cramped itx builds where air cooling is not an option. if ur case can use air coolers (which it should, judging from matx), better to go with that.

vs the 2x, probably. but the ventus cooler is still pretty cheap and still runs louder than more premium 3 fan designs.

u don't need 64gb. 32gb is enough for hardcore multitasking and gaming.

Thanks for the tip, did not realise the savings by going for bundle/combo. For CPU I'll pick between 13700 and 13700k given that the price difference is not large. So if I decide with 13700 I should pair with a Gigabyte B760M and if 13700k to pair with a Gigabyte Z790M?

Yes my case can use air cooler, I see that you reco Thermalright peerless assassin 120. Is this sufficient for me?

Next left with GPU... RTX 4070 I saw a few quite similarly priced and specs, how should I go about deciding which brand to ultimately pick?

 

[cutthroat]

https://www.amd.com/en/promotions/starfield-bundleSG no have? Previous AMD game promo bundles our local retailers at Sim Lim got give out codes?

 

[given]

is this combination ok ?

i7-12700kf
asus prime z690-p
inno3d 3070
cosair vengeance lpx 2x16gb
samsung 980 1tb nvme
seagate barracuda 4tb 3.5 sata 5400
cooler master mwe gold v2 650w
bequiet! pure loop 240mm