Gaming desktop

[waitingforyou]

Hi all, im not sure whether to buy a aftershock build desktop at 1900 or build at sim lim for a better one at that price if possible. Can you guys recommend me a build at around 1800-1900? Thanks.

 

[ondooy]

post your aftershock specs @ 1900...

 

[waitingforyou]

Component List :

- Custom Paintwork : Full Metal Bright White Chassis
- Motherboard (Standard) : ASRock Motherboard H97M Pro4
- Central Processing Unit (Desktop) : Intel i5 4590 Processor (Quad Core)(6M CACHE, 3.3-3.7 GHZ)
- Thermal Compound : IC Diamond Thermal Compound CPU + GPU (Free Lifetime Thermal Compound Re-pasting) *Promotion*
- Cooling System : Standard Stock Fan Cooling (CPU)
- Random Access Memory (RAM) (Desktop) : 8GB DDR3 1600MHZ
- Graphics Card (Desktop) : NVIDIA GEFORCE 970 GTX 4GB GDDR5
- Hard Drive (Desktop) : TOSHIBA 1TB 3.5 INCH HDD (Buffer Size 32MB)
- Second Hard Drive (Desktop) : 120GB SAMSUNG EVO 850 SSD
- Operating System (Desktop) : Windows 8.1 64 Bit
- Chassis Fans : Standard Chassis Fans
- External Optical Disk Drive : External CD/DVD RW Drive
- IT SHOW 2015 Packages : Trend Micro Anti Virus Software
- Warranty (Desktop) : 2 Years Parts Warranty (1st Year ONSITE)

 

[hengheng220]

1900 for that desktop like abit not worth it... Unless you like the case

 

[s7460597]

Think paying for the support which is supposed to be excellent from feedback.
What's the approx cost if we get parts from trade PAC or PC themes?

 

[huanlo2]

the onsite support is only for 1 year, not worth it i guess

for 1.9k, you can get higher specs if diy

 

[shadow84]

I5-4460 + asus b85 vanguard
Crucial 2x 4gb ram 1600mhz
Seagate 1 tb
Seasonic g450w psu

Total: $553 from tradepac

Msi gtx 970: $409
Samsung evo 250gb: $125
Arc mini r2: $98

Total: $643

U2414h: $300

Grand total: $1496+

i got this for my friend. Prices are after discounts, so u might get at ard $1600+ or so. Similar specs as yr setup but higher gb space ssd.

 

[Jian19]

i5-4460 + Msi h97m g43 ~ $361
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $78
Lite on s900 256gb ssd ~ $138
Wd blue 1tb ~ $70
Msi gtx970 armor edition ~ $499
Seasonic g550 ~ $125
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Fractal design arc midi r2 ~ $139
Win8.1 64 oem ~ $125

$1556 buy and diy @ tradepac ask for discount. If wan a even better gpu can consider gtx980 which is around $300+ more ~ . if buy from pctheme is around $1600+

 

[shadow84]

i5-4460 + Msi h97m g43 ~ $361
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $78
Lite on s900 256gb ssd ~ $138
Wd blue 1tb ~ $70
Msi gtx970 armor edition ~ $499
Seasonic g550 ~ $125
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Fractal design arc midi r2 ~ $139
Win8.1 64 oem ~ $125

$1556 buy and diy @ tradepac ask for discount. If wan a even better gpu can consider gtx980 which is around $300+ more ~ . if buy from pctheme is around $1600+

Msi h97 g43 and seasonic g550 oos le. Last i saw, tp left with 1x g450.

 

[waitingforyou]

I don't know how to diy can go buy the parts at tradepac then ask them build for me?

 

[shadow84]

I don't know how to diy can go buy the parts at tradepac then ask them build for me?

Buy from tradepac, bring to #02-32 and ask nigel to assemble for you for a fee.

But best to ownself do, defeats the purpose of 'Do-It-Yourself" concept if u ask someone else to do for u. Can learn frm youtube.

 

[Jian19]

u can consider buy from pctheme and ask them help u assemble

they are also more newbie friendly

 

[annoymous]

Buy from tradepac, bring to #02-32 and ask nigel to assemble for you for a fee.

But best to ownself do, defeats the purpose of 'Do-It-Yourself" concept if u ask someone else to do for u. Can learn frm youtube.

yea everything is kind of idiot proof, except for the motherboard standoffs and plugging the power supply connectors

 

[trento]

I don't know how to diy can go buy the parts at tradepac then ask them build for me?

for building, u should go to PC themes. Tradepac is more of a buy and diy place.

price wise, def diy is cheaper. bear in mind extra costs from Aftershock goes into things like aftersales, branding etc.

The case is nothing special. Looks like an NZXT S340, which is not their top of the line case. Only thing is this case isn't available here i think. With the savings, u can opt for their top line case, H440 or other cases as u desire.

DIY is a journey. These days, it's easier cos there are so many videos on youtube, websites to show u. but ultimately, its really up to the individual cos some enjoy it, other don't. anyway, i only started recently. and after a few months, realised it's not tat difficult and quite fun actually

 

[shadow84]

yea everything is kind of idiot proof, except for the motherboard standoffs and plugging the power supply connectors

Read the manual? It is there for a reason .... At the back of the connector, there is an arrow which indicates that that side is positive. Just need to follow.

 

[waitingforyou]

Ok thks you guys..
Is the stock processor cooler sufficient or shld i opt for the water cooling ones?

 

[halnala]

Ok thks you guys..
Is the stock processor cooler sufficient or shld i opt for the water cooling ones?

You are not overclocking so stock cooler is enough.

 

[waitingforyou]

Msi h97 g43 and seasonic g550 oos le. Last i saw, tp left with 1x g450.

Thanks all i think i go with this specs ba

i5-4460 + Msi h97m g43 ~ $361
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $78
Lite on s900 256gb ssd ~ $138
Wd blue 1tb ~ $70
Msi gtx970 armor edition ~ $499
Seasonic g550 ~ $125
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Fractal design arc midi r2 ~ $139
Win8.1 64 oem ~ $125

The two part oos is there any other alternatives you guys can recommend? Thanks much

 

[shadow84]

Thanks all i think i go with this specs ba

i5-4460 + Msi h97m g43 ~ $361
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $78
Lite on s900 256gb ssd ~ $138
Wd blue 1tb ~ $70
Msi gtx970 armor edition ~ $499
Seasonic g550 ~ $125
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Fractal design arc midi r2 ~ $139
Win8.1 64 oem ~ $125

The two part oos is there any other alternatives you guys can recommend? Thanks much

Wait for 1 more week, superflower leadex gold 550/650w will arrive.

As for motherboard, PCT has 1 stock last i checked. If not, can go for ASUS b85 vanguard.

 

[katata]

How your ask for discount at trade pac? Like u go there tell them the parts then say "ehhh give me best price lehh" *wink* *wink* isit? LOL