[Help] $600 Budget rig~~ :x

[LeroyTanz]

Help Hardware Clinic Gurus~~~

Looking for recommendation on budget rig (600SGD), many many thanks in advance.

Dun need OS, monitor, peripherals.

If possible, can overclock. Processing power > GPU. More for work, gpu can run "Ripper of Souls" can liao.

Lastly, if possible, a SSHD, if not nvm. :xxxx

 

[shadow84]

I7 + b85 mobo alrdy between $400-500... i suggest u up ur budget first...

If k series cpu + z87 den even more ex.

Ur budget gd enough for cpu+mobo+ cheap 8gb rams...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

I7 + b85 mobo alrdy between $400-500... i suggest u up ur budget first...

If k series cpu + z87 den even more ex.

Ur budget gd enough for cpu+mobo+ cheap 8gb rams...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $302
Intel HD Graphics 4600 meets minimum requirement for Diablo III.
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $96
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB @ $161
PSU: FSP300-50HMN 300W @ $32 (t258jgn)
CASE: Generic ATX Chassis @ $20

Total: $611

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.

 

[shadow84]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $302
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $96
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB @ $161
PSU: FSP300-50HMN 300W @ $32
CASE: Generic ATX Chassis @ $20

Total: $611

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.

But, he have to define his meaning of "processing power"...

 

[LeroyTanz]

Thanks for all replies, was thinking of ordering a Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor at first. Additional thanks for MoneyFace's innovative advise.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

But, he have to define his meaning of "processing power"...

Thanks for all replies, was thinking of ordering a Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor at first. Additional thanks for MoneyFace's innovative advise.

Overclocked Pentium G3258 will be at best on par with Core i3-4350/60 and AMD A10-7850K/6800Ks' CPU performance, while getting the cheapest and decent Intel overclockable motherboard available on market and a decent air cooler will already cost more than a Core i3-43xx + H81 combo. AMD APU platform combo doesn't help much when overclocked either and combo itself already cost as much as Core i5 + H81 combo, that already pulls itself ahead in pure CPU performance alone. Factoring in the need for higher CPU power than GPU, a strong Core i5 (with the aid of Intel HD Graphics 4600 for D3 needs) will suffice TS as it seems.