Gaming Rig, 2.2k-2.5k

[zhijian1]

Hi, i want to build a gaming rig, budget is 2.2k to 2.5k! Would it be better to buy like 2 gtx970 or 1 gtx 980? Because lazed got quite a few good deals going on now, like the Palit gtx980 is only $700 after Mastercard monday. So looks quite tempting haha, but not sure if the quality is like the same with other gtx 980. Thanks!

NO NEED: Monitor,kb,mouse

NEED: OS, speakers

*Would be good if can do like a water cooled system, like the corsair hydro series thingy, but don't know if my budget can allow that hahah.

 

[lukemax]

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/c...-maximus-vii-high-end-gaming-rig-4889898.html

bro you can refer to my rig i am selling. for your consideration. if you don't want the 290x i can change to GTX 970 for you also but will cost about $150 more.

 

[shadow84]

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/c...-maximus-vii-high-end-gaming-rig-4889898.html

bro you can refer to my rig i am selling. for your consideration. if you don't want the 290x i can change to GTX 970 for you also but will cost about $150 more.

Change to a slightly lower performance card yet still need to pay $150 more? Also, the rrp for 970 is much lower than 290x? Or comparable to your ref 290x.

 

[Alternative X]

1) Name all software that you wish to use with this rig.

2) Overclocking?

 

[zhijian1]

Hi, thanks for your comment! This rig is meant for gaming only, i won't be doing any photoshop or video editing. I want to play like the latest game on ultra with smooth frame rates etc.

*I'm currently have a i7-2600, hopefully can reuse this cpu, if cannot than nvm lol

 

[zhijian1]

*And no, i don't intend to overclock

 

[origamii]

Get ASUS STRIX GTX970 DC2OC 4GD5 from Rakuten.com.sg

 

[zhijian1]

Get ASUS STRIX GTX970 DC2OC 4GD5 from Rakuten.com.sg

Yeah..i'm looking at that right now, i scare no local warranty only

 

[origamii]

The Shop is Local which is same as the one selling on Lazada so should be have local warranty.

 

[origamii]

left 20+ minute before the deal ends. 20% for GPU quite alot.
Discount Code : SECRETONLY

I myself just purchase 2 to SLI.

 

[zhijian1]

left 20+ minute before the deal ends. 20% for GPU quite alot.
Discount Code : SECRETONLY

I myself just purchase 2 to SLI.

Hmmmm, i guess i'll get the 980 then..hahaha, 20 min just buy lol

 

[Alternative X]

It shall be assumed that you have already brought a GTX 980.

Mobo: Asrock B75 Pro3-M (111)
RAM: Corsair Vengenance 1600Mhz (2X4GB) (112)
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB (154)
HDD: Toshiba 1TB 7200RPM (64)
DVD-RW: Samsung 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (21)
PSU: Superflower HX 600M (108)
Case: Corsair 200R (85)*
OS: Windows 7 Home Prem (120)*

Total cost: $775

*As Tradepac have listed the prices of these items as ASK/OFFER, these are the approximate prices of these items. You may not get these prices when you go to Tradepac.

Buy at Tradepac, #05-18, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solutions, #02-32, SLS, and have Nigel assemble for you for a fee.

Notes:

1) The Asrock B75 Pro3-M is intended to be used with your i7-2600.

2) Got Mastercard? Consider buying the SSD and PSU from lazada.com on a Monday and get 10% discounts when you pay with a Mastercard.

 

[shadow84]

I think that mobo is OOS le, cannot find de. At most, need to settle for z77 mobo.

 

[Alternative X]

I think that mobo is OOS le, cannot find de. At most, need to settle for z77 mobo.

What about the Asus B75M-A ($112) or the Gigabyte B75M-D3V ($100)?

 

[Mikiberry]

I think that mobo is OOS le, cannot find de. At most, need to settle for z77 mobo.

I called around SLS - PCT sold out z77 boards liao. You can try Bizgram and Fuwell, but those are not so cheap.

 

[shadow84]

What about the Asus B75M-A ($112) or the Gigabyte B75M-D3V ($100)?

If it supports 2nd gen cpu, then its fine. Question is whether SLS have stocks and if so, whats the price they are selling? If ppl come looking for old boards, they may jack up prices since they know that those ppl need the boards.

just my 2 cents.

 

[origamii]

Hmmmm, i guess i'll get the 980 then..hahaha, 20 min just buy lol

No rush got new code :20ISHERE

 

[zhijian1]

It shall be assumed that you have already brought a GTX 980.

Mobo: Asrock B75 Pro3-M (111)
RAM: Corsair Vengenance 1600Mhz (2X4GB) (112)
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB (154)
HDD: Toshiba 1TB 7200RPM (64)
DVD-RW: Samsung 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (21)
PSU: Superflower HX 600M (108)
Case: Corsair 200R (85)*
OS: Windows 7 Home Prem (120)*

Total cost: $775

*As Tradepac have listed the prices of these items as ASK/OFFER, these are the approximate prices of these items. You may not get these prices when you go to Tradepac.

Buy at Tradepac, #05-18, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solutions, #02-32, SLS, and have Nigel assemble for you for a fee.

Notes:

1) The Asrock B75 Pro3-M is intended to be used with your i7-2600.

2) Got Mastercard? Consider buying the SSD and PSU from lazada.com on a Monday and get 10% discounts when you pay with a Mastercard.

Thanks for your reply! Yes, i brought the gtx980. Lucky me, i have the Asrock B75 Pro3-M! So i guess i can reuse it again hahah, thanks, will get this parts later!