Help for My New Gaming Rig (Mid Range)

[Jian19]

If u not overclocking no need Z mobo..

Ram get 1600mhz ok le

Psu a 650w will be enough..unless u plan to sli next time

Can consider Evga gtx780 SC

 

[vitaminc1231]

If u not overclocking no need Z mobo..

Ram get 1600mhz ok le

Psu a 650w will be enough..unless u plan to sli next time

Can consider Evga gtx780 SC

Thanks Bro Jian.
I will switch to H87 then. Which brand do you recommend?

For Ram, the price diff less than $10.

For PSU, 650W is my original intention. I just worried it cannot support all the HDDs I have. If 650W is ok, I am considering between Corsair RM 650W Gold vs FSP Platinum 650w. Your choice?

GPU, ok EVGA it is. Just curious, if I use Asus board + Asus GPU, or other same brand pair, won't have better synergy over mixing the brands right?

 

[shadow84]

B85 board will do unless u planning on doing RAID.

650w is enough to power all ur hdd n other parts. Hdd dun take much power. Go for corsair rm650w.

No diff on brands.

2133mhz isnt needed, 1600 mhz is sufficient. U sure only $10 diff? If its 1866 and 1600, den maybe. But 2133 and 1600 $10 diff?

Can consider r9 290 instead. Cheaper and perform as well as 780. If die die wan 780, consider zotac 780 amp!. 5 yrs warranty and much much cheaper than asus.

 

[xRenol]

You can consider going for i5 4570 since the difference between i5 4570 and i5 4670 is quite minimal.

Then you can transfer the $20-$30 difference to your GPU.

GPU can go for MSI or Gigabyte.

 

[royfrosty]

Thanks Bro Jian.
I will switch to H87 then. Which brand do you recommend?

For Ram, the price diff less than $10.

For PSU, 650W is my original intention. I just worried it cannot support all the HDDs I have. If 650W is ok, I am considering between Corsair RM 650W Gold vs FSP Platinum 650w. Your choice?

GPU, ok EVGA it is. Just curious, if I use Asus board + Asus GPU, or other same brand pair, won't have better synergy over mixing the brands right?

Hdd do not consume that much amount of power.

650w is enough.

Not necessary to pair the same brand. They will work together.

 

[Jian19]

Brand wise up to u

Value ram price around $90-95

Corsair RM 650w will be my pick

Diff brand stuff works fine, but for Msi they have a boost feature for mobo and gpu if both under Msi

 

[vitaminc1231]

Started the first process, just ordered Samsun EVO 500GB from Amazon @ US$299.

Just cleaned up 1 Lian Li casing. Some of the dust, especially at fan area, very hard to clean.

 

[vitaminc1231]

Mobo: Asus H87 Pro + 4670 -> $476
CPU cooler: Coolermaster Hyper 212X -> $65
GPU: Asus GTX780 3GB DDR5 DCUII -> $744
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws-X 1600Mhz ( 4GBx2pcs ) CL9 -> $112
SSD: Samsung Evo 500GB -> US$299 (~$389)
HDD1: WD Black 640GB -> Existing
HDD2: WD Black 2TB -> Existing
HDD3: WD Black 2TB -> Existing
PSU: Corsair RM 650W Modular Gold -> $159
DVD: LG DVDRW -> Existing
Case: Lian Li PC-60FW -> Existing
OS: Window 8.1 OEM -> $125
Monitor: Using existing for now.

Total ~ $2,070

p/s: If want to upgrade monitor, what is good for 1440p?

 

[Swordsman]

Wah bro u store 4k prawn issit ? Need so many hdd ?

 

[vitaminc1231]

Wah bro u store 4k prawn issit ? Need so many hdd ?

Haha no la. Last time got 2 pc, then now combined into 1, so got more hdd. Leave 1 side also no use, so just put all in.

 

[vitaminc1231]

Hi, I'm at tradepac for above now. For the ram, they no more stock for Gskill. They offering me corsair vengeance 2x4GB at same price. Ok to take?

 

[hengheng220]

Hi, I'm at tradepac for above now. For the ram, they no more stock for Gskill. They offering me corsair vengeance 2x4GB at same price. Ok to take?

its fine as long as the price are the same. Performance wise no difference

 

[royfrosty]

Check if they can offer you Vengeance Pro for 115.

 

[shadow84]

Can go lower in costs by changing brand for gpu.

 

[vitaminc1231]

Update on my rig, bought below at Tradepac with them installing for me. The cabling in the rig is not very nicely done compared to Fortran bro.

Mobo: Asus H87 Pro + 4670
GPU: Asus GTX780 3GB DDR5 DCUII
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 1600Mhz ( 4GBx2pcs )
PSU: Corsair RM 650W Modular Gold
DVD: LG DVDRW
OS: Window 7 Home Premium.
1 USB 3.0 connector to the front panel of my old Lian Li Casing

Total: $1590.

Monitor, Mouse/Keyboard, Casing using old one. SSD I bought from Amazon.

 

[gaoxing84]

Today ah? Haha I was there from 2+ till 4