Help! Budget gaming PC for DotA 2

[AY_1036]

Hi guys I know I might be the 1xxxxxx guy to ask for this kind of build but please help if possible! Quite new to DIY PC so please advise when appropriate

Looking for a budget PC build only for web browsing, DotA 2 and Skype
Budget below 1k but if can cheaper why not?
Looking to run DotA 2 at high spec 1080p

I have completely no idea how to fix up so if possible if the shop is able to help is a plus!

Thanks very much in advance!

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i3 4150 (226)
RAM: 2X KINGSTON PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GB) (108)
GPU: LEADTEK GTX 750 2GB O.C (199)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 128GB (115)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (71)
DVD-RW: SAMSUNG 24X DVD-RW (25)
PSU: FSP 450W 80+ HEXA PLUS (59)
Case: DEEP COOL TESSERACT (65)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)

Total cost: $988

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.

 

[Turquoise!]

For DotA 2 only need so high budget?

But if you don't mind since the one above is less than $1k, go for it

 

[haylui]

recently chop a 2nd hand pc for DoTA2 for my help only cost half of 1k including monitor....

 

[royfrosty]

The cheapest you can go. Purely Dota 2 and other web surfing needs.

ASRock H81M HDS + intel Pentium G3258 A.E Unlocked ~ $155
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz ~ $100
WD Blue 1tb ~ $67
Corsair Force LX 128gb ~ $98
Zotac GTX750 1gb ~ $169
FSP 350w PSU ~ $39 (1year warranty)
Xigmatek Mach ~ $69
LG DVD Drive with Cyberlink Software ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $833. Buy at tradepac, DIY

 

[AY_1036]

Need advise for this set up:

Asrock H81M-DGS + G3240 ~ $146
Sapphire R7 250w/boost 2GB ~ $159
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB ~ $128
Corsair CX430M 80+ Bronze ~ $69
Plextor M5Pro 120GB - $121

Need advise on which RAM to get either 8gb or 2x 4gb and need find suitable casing, if anything can go cheaper one do state also!

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

Need advise for this set up:

Asrock H81M-DGS + G3240 ~ $146
Sapphire R7 250w/boost 2GB ~ $159
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB ~ $128
Corsair CX430M 80+ Bronze ~ $69
Plextor M5Pro 120GB - $121

Need advise on which RAM to get either 8gb or 2x 4gb and need find suitable casing, if anything can go cheaper one do state also!

why got 2 SSD?

 

[Alternative X]

Need advise for this set up:

Asrock H81M-DGS + G3240 ~ $146
Sapphire R7 250w/boost 2GB ~ $159
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB ~ $128
Corsair CX430M 80+ Bronze ~ $69
Plextor M5Pro 120GB - $121

Need advise on which RAM to get either 8gb or 2x 4gb and need find suitable casing, if anything can go cheaper one do state also!

What are you using this set up for?

 

[garfield82]

why got 2 SSD?

I think he thinks 2 SSD his char in dota starts with 600 movement speed.

 

[dreadknight]

I think he thinks 2 SSD his char in dota starts with 600 movement speed.

SSD's movement buff do not stack

 

[AY_1036]

why got 2 SSD?

What are you using this set up for?

I think he thinks 2 SSD his char in dota starts with 600 movement speed.

SSD's movement buff do not stack

PS hahaha i forget delete away samsung cos I don't know which one to go for

 

[royfrosty]

Want buy evo buy from amazon. Else crucial mx100 or plextor m6s.

And the speed difference you wont find a big difference, cause generally SSD are fast.

 

[AY_1036]

Want buy evo buy from amazon. Else crucial mx100 or plextor m6s.

And the speed difference you wont find a big difference, cause generally SSD are fast.

Ok the evo I'm buying from Amazon haha free shipping

As for RAM which one to buy ah?

 

[Alternative X]

Ok the evo I'm buying from Amazon haha free shipping

As for RAM which one to buy ah?

2X 4GB Value RAM will do.

 

[shadow84]

Ok the evo I'm buying from Amazon haha free shipping

As for RAM which one to buy ah?

Just go for the RAM that roy recommended... BTW, if you are getting 128gb ssd nia, den you are better off getting it locally. Get the plextor M5s 128gb at $105. Better value.

If its 250gb, can consider EVO 250gb at $118.99 from amazon. But, it is OOS just minutes ago. Can ask for waiver of shipping as well if you talk to CSO and give him your order number.

 

[AY_1036]

2X 4GB Value RAM will do.

PS.. what is value RAM? Is it a brand?

 

[AY_1036]

Just go for the RAM that roy recommended... BTW, if you are getting 128gb ssd nia, den you are better off getting it locally. Get the plextor M5s 128gb at $105. Better value.

If its 250gb, can consider EVO 250gb at $118.99 from amazon. But, it is OOS just minutes ago. Can ask for waiver of shipping as well if you talk to CSO and give him your order number.

Think I'll for the 120/128gb SSD instead of 250GB.
Is buying from bizgram ok?

 

[Alternative X]

PS.. what is value RAM? Is it a brand?

Most RAM brands each have a gaming RAM series and a budget Value RAM series. Value RAM is always cheaper than normal gaming RAM and has no heat spreaders, which is of no concern if you do not overclock the RAM.

 

[garfield82]

Think I'll for the 120/128gb SSD instead of 250GB.
Is buying from bizgram ok?

If you are using it for long term, I strongly recommend buy a 240 above sized SSD, games will only get bigger and 128gb SSD will soon run out of space.

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

PS.. what is value RAM? Is it a brand?

it's not a brand. but there are brands offering, as the name says - Value RAMs.

They usually look like this naked, not wearing any clothes.