Gaming Rig Help

[cheesedale_87]

Hello all, I need some advice on the parts for fixing up a decent gaming rig which can perhaps handle games such as Bioshock infinite and the upcoming Witcher 3 since it's about time i give my current the retirement it deserves. My budget would be about $900 to 1K. Already own the OS and peripherals so just really need the CPU.

Really appreciate all advice.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i5 4460 (310)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (106)
GPU: POWER COLOR R9 270X 2GB PCS+ (299)
SSD: ADATA SP900 128GB (99)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 550W (105)
Case: Aerocool V3X Advance (45)*

Total cost: $1058

*Item price is estimated, item not in price list.

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble for a fee.

Notes: As Witcher 3 is not out, system requirements for the game is unknown. Hence, there is a chance that you may be unable to play Witcher 3 smoothly at max settings with this build.

 

[Yureak]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i5 4460 (310)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (106)
GPU: POWER COLOR R9 270X 2GB PCS+ (299)
SSD: ADATA SP900 128GB (99)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 550W (105)
Case: Aerocool V3X Advance (45)*

Total cost: $1058

*Item price is estimated, item not in price list.

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble for a fee.

Notes: As Witcher 3 is not out, system requirements for the game is unknown. Hence, there is a chance that you may be unable to play Witcher 3 smoothly at max settings with this build.

Apparently witcher 3 rapes crysis 3. So with this budget you'll probably be looking at med-low at 1080p

 

[Alternative X]

Apparently witcher 3 rapes crysis 3. So with this budget you'll probably be looking at med-low at 1080p

Really? May I ask where you got this info from? I did not catch this from my quick Google research.

 

[Yureak]

Really? May I ask where you got this info from? I did not catch this from my quick Google research.

Was reading on wccftech prev can dig up but will take time. Looks to be a vram hog though

 

[Alternative X]

OK, revised build.

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i5 4460 (310)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (106)
GPU: MSI R9 280 3GB GAMING (339)
SSD: ADATA SP900 128GB (99)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: THERMALTAKE SMART SE 630W (85)
Case: Aerocool V3X Advance (45)*

*Item price is estimated, item not in price list.

Changes highlighted in bold.

Total cost: $1078

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble for a fee.

 

[royfrosty]

1k

ASRock H81M HDS + i5-4460 ~ $302
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $100
WD Blue 1tb ~ $67
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $104
Powercolor r9 280 3gb Turbo Duo ~ $330
Xigmatek Tauro 600w 80+ Bronze Semi Modular PSU ~ $80
Sharkoon MS140 ~ $54
LG DVD Drive ~ $21

Total ~ $1058. Buy at tradepac, DIY

 

[cheesedale_87]

Thanks

Thanks for all the advice guys. Gonna go thru the list and prob bring it down to the shops u guys listed and have a look.

Cheers