Gaming/work/study rig for 1.5k - 1.8k

etoilebiscuit

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Hello guys,

can you recommend a gaming rig with no need of OC, monitor, kb + mouse, and os.

Hope can last thru 3-4 years with a budget of 1.5k - 1.8k.
playing at 1080p max, most prob getting 23" monitor.
Will be playing games like skyrim, LoL, gta v etc.
 
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royfrosty

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Hello guys,

can you recommend a gaming rig with no need of OC, monitor, kb + mouse, and os.

Hope can last thru 3-4 years with a budget of 1.5k - 1.8k.
playing at 1080p max, most prob getting 23" monitor.
Will be playing games like skyrim, LoL, gta v etc.

MSI B85m-g43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
Kingston Value Ram 8gb ~ $81
WD Blue 1tb ~ $81
Plextor m5s 128gb ~ $139
MSI GTX760 2gb Twin Frozr + Seasonic m12ii 620W ~ $499
Fractal Design Arc Midi or Fractal Design mini ~ $129
LG IPS234V ips monitor ~ $228 (Best Buy Shop beside Fuwell)
Samsung ODD ~ $21 (optional)

Total $1534

If you want a higher end gfx card and fit to a 1.8k budget, Leadtek gtx770 2gb ~ $585 + Seasonic m12ii 620W ~ $118

Total will be $1717

All buy from Tradepac, DIY. Monitor from Best Price.
 
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