Gaming PC within 2k bugdet

[kim0chix]

Hi, i'm planning to build a computer within the budget of 2k with the colour theme of red & black. I would like to seek advice from people here if there is other things that could probably be replaced and be still within the budget of 2k and have better performance.

Main purpose for this PC is for gaming (Overwatch & CS: GO), simple web browsing and streaming video online.

The following Spec:

Casing: Phanteks Eclipse P400 Window (Black)
Motherboard + CPU: MSI H170-Gaming-M3Core + i5 6600K
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 2400 C14 (2x8GB)
GPU: MSI GTX970 Gaming 4GB (GDDR5)
SSD: Samsung 750 EVO 250GB
Hard disk: WD BLACK /64MB/FZEX/5yrs (1TB)
Power supply: CORSAIR RM650i (650W) Jap Cap/10yrs
Case fan: CORSAIR AF120 / SP120 TwinPack x 2
Heat Sink Fan (cooler): CoolerMaster Hyper212X

Total Price: SGD$1895

 

[blosomchaos]

6600k is an OC cpu, so pair it with a z170 board (+ approx $100).
if you insist on h170, get 6600/6500.

 

[Jeanrc]

Hi, i'm planning to build a computer within the budget of 2k with the colour theme of red & black. I would like to seek advice from people here if there is other things that could probably be replaced and be still within the budget of 2k and have better performance.

Main purpose for this PC is for gaming (Overwatch & CS: GO), simple web browsing and streaming video online.

The following Spec:

Casing: Phanteks Eclipse P400 Window (Black)
Motherboard + CPU: MSI H170-Gaming-M3Core + i5 6600K
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 2400 C14 (2x8GB)
GPU: MSI GTX970 Gaming 4GB (GDDR5)
SSD: Samsung 750 EVO 250GB
Hard disk: WD BLACK /64MB/FZEX/5yrs (1TB)
Power supply: CORSAIR RM650i (650W) Jap Cap/10yrs
Case fan: CORSAIR AF120 / SP120 TwinPack x 2
Heat Sink Fan (cooler): CoolerMaster Hyper212X

Total Price: SGD$1895

i think MSI H170 motherboard is not a good match with i5 6600k as H motherboard cant be overclock if i am not wrong.
GTX 970? u should maybe get a rx 480 which should be better than GTX 970 and be out tomorrow.

 

[kim0chix]

Thanks guys, for highlighting that H170 series motherboard does not support overclocking. I did not notice that. As for now, i've changed the following motherboard to MSI Z170A-TOMAHAWK which is actually $27 away from my actual motherboard. (Price based on: Cybermind)

Current Spec build:

Casing: Phanteks Eclipse P400 Window (Black)
Motherboard + CPU: MSI Z170A-TOMAHAWK + i5 6600K
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 2400 C14 (2x8GB)
GPU: MSI GTX970 Gaming 4GB (GDDR5)
SSD: Samsung 750 EVO 250GB
Hard disk: WD BLACK /64MB/FZEX/5yrs (1TB)
Power supply: CORSAIR RM650i (650W) Jap Cap/10yrs
Case fan: CORSAIR AF120 / SP120 TwinPack x 2
Heat Sink Fan (cooler): CoolerMaster Hyper212X

Total Price: SGD$1922

I do notice that AMD Radeon RX 480 will be releasing tomorrow but i'm not really a fan of AMD as i do have some bad experience with AMD drivers in the past so i might give that a skip for now. It will still be in my consideration list though.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Thanks guys, for highlighting that H170 series motherboard does not support overclocking. I did not notice that. As for now, i've changed the following motherboard to MSI Z170A-TOMAHAWK which is actually $27 away from my actual motherboard. (Price based on: Cybermind)

Current Spec build:

Casing: Phanteks Eclipse P400 Window (Black)
Motherboard + CPU: MSI Z170A-TOMAHAWK + i5 6600K
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 2400 C14 (2x8GB)
GPU: MSI GTX970 Gaming 4GB (GDDR5)
SSD: Samsung 750 EVO 250GB
Hard disk: WD BLACK /64MB/FZEX/5yrs (1TB)
Power supply: CORSAIR RM650i (650W) Jap Cap/10yrs
Case fan: CORSAIR AF120 / SP120 TwinPack x 2
Heat Sink Fan (cooler): CoolerMaster Hyper212X

Total Price: SGD$1922

I do notice that AMD Radeon RX 480 will be releasing tomorrow but i'm not really a fan of AMD as i do have some bad experience with AMD drivers in the past so i might give that a skip for now. It will still be in my consideration list though.

well u can also grab that free overwatch game if u have not purchase it

from the GTX 970

 

[kim0chix]

well u can also grab that free overwatch game if u have not purchase it

from the GTX 970

Yes exactly. I've yet to get Overwatch so it's really a bonus for me now

 

[wilflare]

well u can also grab that free overwatch game if u have not purchase it

from the GTX 970

eh since when got free Overwatch game? MSI promo?
nice rig :3

 

[jnashville]

i read somewhere that phanteks p400 need to pay extra to buy tje internal hdd cages etc etc. dunno true or not

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

i read somewhere that phanteks p400 need to pay extra to buy tje internal hdd cages etc etc. dunno true or not

Well yes it's a separate purchases, but not sure of SG follow suit or not. Anyway that's most of the reviewers have say so.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

eh since when got free Overwatch game? MSI promo?
nice rig :3

Beside MSI. Zotac also have.

 

[kim0chix]

i read somewhere that phanteks p400 need to pay extra to buy tje internal hdd cages etc etc. dunno true or not

Link: /watch?v=hQmPG-pKks4

I think you are referring to this video at the section of 2:50 where it mention that the purchase will not include internal HDD cages and only one SSD bracket. Not really an issue to me because i intend to only have one 2.5 inch SSD and one 3.5 inch HDD.

 

[nexusRAGER]

i would suggest get a 2nd hand 980 or 980ti though, should be around same price as a new 970.

 

[timpeh82]

Just build a simple $2k budget PC as well
but I managed to put in a GTX 1070 in my build!
my is ITX by the way!

 

[kim0chix]

Just build a simple $2k budget PC as well
but I managed to put in a GTX 1070 in my build!
my is ITX by the way!

Mind sharing ur build with me

 

[ragnarok95]

Beside MSI. Zotac also have.

Buy a Asus gtx970 now also entitle a free overwatch game.

 

[jnashville]

Just build a simple $2k budget PC as well
but I managed to put in a GTX 1070 in my build!
my is ITX by the way!

I build mine with a gtx 1080 at 2k =p.
Because some items i got brand new from carousell sellers. Had some good deals there.

Brand new sealed 500gb samsung 850 pro with ea sticker..got it at $220
Brand new Gskill ripjaw v 3200 16gb kit at $120

 

[timpeh82]

I build mine with a gtx 1080 at 2k =p.
Because some items i got brand new from carousell sellers. Had some good deals there.

Brand new sealed 500gb samsung 850 pro with ea sticker..got it at $220
Brand new Gskill ripjaw v 3200 16gb kit at $120

lucky u.
I also got some parts from carousell too
helps to keep our cost low
lol

 

[timpeh82]

Mind sharing ur build with me

my build is show to the right of this page
my budget build cos not using 1080