First timer building gaming rig

[royfrosty]

Yea, it's pretty good. Not sure which is the original one but this? (http://www.lazada.sg/corsair-gaming-k70-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-red-161065.html) I myself prefer something that looks more simple like a filco

K70 to me is a rubbish keyboard. (Sorry to those k70 owners out there). Why i say that. It requires softwares to run the keyboards settings of the led and other macro stuffs.

I wont trade a keyboard with so cumbersome software to play my own games. Also the glare led even the lowest settings feel too bright.

Quality build is good. But like ive said even with softwares bundle, i would want to have something easier and less hectic to use.

 

[avsquare]

Sorry noobie here haha! was just referring to their price list which said they dont.

When any merchants tell you

"CC and NETS 0% charges, ask for cash discount"

This means that if you don't ask for cash discount lim peh will charge you my "normal" price which is all bank charges included. If you pay me cash and you neh ask lim peh will be more happy because you pay me the factored-in bank charges for nothing

TBH not only SLS lah, you go funan buy camera/photography equipment all like that one. Either their prices are already factored-in, or they quote you cash price to make the numbers competitive but you have to pay strictly by cash lor.

 

[MediaXcy]

K70 to me is a rubbish keyboard. (Sorry to those k70 owners out there). Why i say that. It requires softwares to run the keyboards settings of the led and other macro stuffs.

I wont trade a keyboard with so cumbersome software to play my own games. Also the glare led even the lowest settings feel too bright.

Quality build is good. But like ive said even with softwares bundle, i would want to have something easier and less hectic to use.

Hmm ok which mech keyboard would you recommend that is less than or equal to 200

 

[Aymanhero]

K70 to me is a rubbish keyboard. (Sorry to those k70 owners out there). Why i say that. It requires softwares to run the keyboards settings of the led and other macro stuffs.

I wont trade a keyboard with so cumbersome software to play my own games. Also the glare led even the lowest settings feel too bright.

Quality build is good. But like ive said even with softwares bundle, i would want to have something easier and less hectic to use.

His talking about the k70 vengeance which has limited software use actually

 

[royfrosty]

His talking about the k70 vengeance which has limited software use actually

K70rgb leh. The one that sexmuffin link provided.

K70 vengeance i know has lesser things to use. But if can, no softwares is the best.

 

[royfrosty]

Hmm ok which mech keyboard would you recommend that is less than or equal to 200

Got a few.

Leopod
Filco
Deck
and others

Really just drop by at sls you can test all you want. Dont depend on us all the time. Cause what may be comfortable for us may not be good for you. But in general try to et non led ones. Not against it, but discourage.

Led when 1 spoil, its like a poison.

 

[avsquare]

Got a few.

Leopod
Filco
Deck
and others

Really just drop by at sls you can test all you want. Dont depend on us all the time. Cause what may be comfortable for us may not be good for you. But in general try to et non led ones. Not against it, but discourage.

Led when 1 spoil, its like a poison.

Yeah depends on needs.

I can't live without backlit keyboards. I used to have ducky non lit. God when I game late night with lights off (cos my zhar bor sleeping), tak boleh sia press wrong keys

 

[biueish]

Any specific models? below 500 and any cheaper would be awesome

I've been using mine for about 2years+, but its a pretty old model which is not being sold anymore. You can take a look/get more info from another thread.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/h...-crossover-ips-lcd-27-inches-3670581-109.html

Its really pretty good value for money in my opinion,paying ~300sgd(?) for a 27" 2560x1440 panel.

Downside to my model is that I think the metal frame is starting to rust as I see some paint bubbling.
Also, downside to the older models is that they only supported dual link DVI, so you can't just plug in things via HDMI(laptop etc). But I believe there are newer models with all the different ports etc.

 

[royfrosty]

Yeah depends on needs.

I can't live without backlit keyboards. I used to have ducky non lit. God when I game late night with lights off (cos my zhar bor sleeping), tak boleh sia press wrong keys

I ish xi guan le. I know all my keys. So i dont see them lol. Unless special symbols then LL.

 

[avsquare]

I ish xi guan le. I know all my keys. So i dont see them lol. Unless special symbols then LL.

Yes, special symbols kills me. A-Z I can type eyes closed by symbols cannot

And ok lah tbh sometimes I type okay cos I know the starting position of the keys. But sometimes like hands go take the tumbler for a sip then accidentally press E instad of W for the WASD movement. Sometimes even more off, press R for auto-run lmao then see my toon run to enemy, chua sai.

 

[monikernemo]

I ish jitao sian when trying to find symbol... Trial and error...

Blank keycap..

Sent from microwave oven using GAGT

 

[SexMuffin]

Hmm ok which mech keyboard would you recommend that is less than or equal to 200

Depending if you need the num pad. You can take a look at Filco Majestouch 2, Ducky shine series out there. These 2 brands are pretty famous. Both would cost you around ~200. If you want something cheaper can take a look at Cooler master's quick fire.

links to the various products.

cooler master: http://gaming.coolermaster.com/en/products/keyboards/novatouchtkl/

Ducky: http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/keyboard.html

Filco: https://www.diatec.co.jp/en/det.php?prod_c=757

If you want something really small (60%) you can take a look at the Pok3r

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1238


The most important thing when choosing a keyboard is knowing which switch you want. Do some research and go down to some shops and test the different switches out before getting yours. Also, dont listen to people who say "Red is for gaming" Go with whatever you feel is right / like.

 

[MediaXcy]

Depending if you need the num pad. You can take a look at Filco Majestouch 2, Ducky shine series out there. These 2 brands are pretty famous. Both would cost you around ~200. If you want something cheaper can take a look at Cooler master's quick fire.

links to the various products.


cooler master: http://gaming.coolermaster.com/en/products/keyboards/novatouchtkl/

Ducky: http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/keyboard.html

Filco: https://www.diatec.co.jp/en/det.php?prod_c=757

If you want something really small (60%) you can take a look at the Pok3r

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1238


The most important thing when choosing a keyboard is knowing which switch you want. Do some research and go down to some shops and test the different switches out before getting yours. Also, dont listen to people who say "Red is for gaming" Go with whatever you feel is right / like.

Yeap thanks man I am looking for brown cause i find the red quite awkward to type with.

 

[MediaXcy]

Guys went to get my stuff today at SLS
This is what I got:
I5 4690+ MSI H97 gaming 3
Corsair vengeance 16gb RAM
WD Blue 1 TB
Samsung 250gb evo
MSI GTX 970 4GB gaming
NZXT H440
Super flower leadex gold 550w
Asus vg248qe
Logitech g502
Logitech g240
Corsair vengeance k70 NON-RGB
Logitech g430
Total:2630 assembled at best bargain(this is what I went for)
Tradepac offered 2500 after very long bargaining of about 1.5hrs and PC theme offered 2780. Wanted to go with tradepac but they didn't have warranty for some of the products and they changed my mobo and my psu. My mobo is was changed to ASUS h97 pro gaming (which I was ok with) but the psu was changed to some corsair one which I didn't really like. Decided to go for a shop with after service in the end because I wasn't sure what I was going to do if some of the parts spoiled as I ain't the best with handling pc parts. Also cause ah neh pissing me off with constant changes in price and whether he can get the parts.

Big thanks to everyone esp royfrosty for helping me choose the parts and answering my queries.

 

[Aymanhero]

Guys went to get my stuff today at SLS
This is what I got:
I5 4690+ MSI H97 gaming 3
Corsair vengeance 16gb RAM
WD Blue 1 TB
Samsung 250gb evo
MSI GTX 970 4GB gaming
NZXT H440
Super flower leadex gold 550w
Asus vg248qe
Logitech g502
Logitech g240
Corsair vengeance k70 NON-RGB
Logitech g430
Total:2650 assembled at best bargain(this is what I went for)
Tradepac offered 2500 after very long bargaining of about 1.5hrs and PC theme offered 2780. Wanted to go with tradepac but they didn't have warranty for some of the products and they changed my mobo and my psu. My mobo is was changed to ASUS h97 pro gaming (which I was ok with) but the psu was changed to some corsair one which I didn't really like. Decided to go for a shop with after service in the end because I wasn't sure what I was going to do if some of the parts spoiled as I ain't the best with handling pc parts. Also cause ah neh pissing me off with constant changes in price and whether he can get the parts.

Big thanks to everyone esp royfrosty for helping me choose the parts and answering my queries.

Where you get the k70 non rgb? Blue or red switch? How much?

 

[MediaXcy]

Where you get the k70 non rgb? Blue or red switch? How much?

175 tried bargaining but they really have little stock. I got it from Abdul @ best bargain but he got the stock from another shop not sure where. Mine is brown leh cause I prefer brown. Not sure whether got red or blue.

 

[Aymanhero]

175 tried bargaining but they really have little stock. I got it from Abdul @ best bargain but he got the stock from another shop not sure where. Mine is brown leh cause I prefer brown. Not sure whether got red or blue.

Jialat looking for blue. Keyboard EOL damn mafan

 

[MediaXcy]

Jialat looking for blue. Keyboard EOL damn mafan

I suggest calling best bargain and asking? Or maybe try Xtreme solution #02-21 they seem to sell a lot of keyboards

 

[royfrosty]

What kind of products they say no warranty?

 

[joncham72]

A value oriented rig

ASRock H81M HDS + i5-4460 ~ $294
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $68
WD Blue 1tb ~ $72
Plextor M6S 128gb ~ $98
MSI GTX970 4gb OC Armor ~ $485
FSP Hexa 550w 80+ PSU ~ $69
Coolermaster Elite 361 ~ $55
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 OEM PRO 64bit ~ $35 (g2a.com)
Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $199
Logitech G100s Gaming Combo Keyboard and Mouse ~ $50 (Cybermind)

Total ~ $1446. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY.

Premium build

MSI H97 Gaming 3 + i5-4460 ~ $391
GSkills Ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $114
WD Blue 1tb ~ $72
Samsung EVO 850 250gb ~ $175
MSI GTX 970 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $565
Superflower Leadex 550w 80+ Gold Fully Modular PSU ~ $129
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $129
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 OEM 64bit PRO ~ $35 (g2a.com)
Dell P2314H 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $249
CM Rapid-I Mechanical Keyboard ~ $139 (Cybermind)
Logitech G502 Proteus Core Gaming Mouse ~ $79 (Cybermind)

Total ~ $2098. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY.

Premium upsize rig

MSI Z97S SLI PLUS + i5-4690K ~ $469
GSkills Ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $114
WD Blue 1tb ~ $72
Samsung EVO 850 500gb ~ $249 (Price in SGD at amazon.com)
Zotac GTX980ti 6gb Reference Card ~ $1039
Superflower Leadex 1000w 80+ Platinum Fully Modular PSU ~ $299
Fractal Design R5 ~ $169
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 OEM PRO 64bit ~ $35 (g2a.com)
Samsung S27D850T 27inch PLS 1440p Display ~ $799
Filco Majestouch 2 Mechanical Keyboard ~ $189
Logitech G502 Proteus Core Gaming Mouse ~ $79
Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler ~ $155

Total ~ $3689. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

hey frosty, I'm thinking of getting the 980ti in my new rig. will 1000w be enough for SLI in the future? thanks!