Help on getting a gaming rig

[calvinhoho]

Basically my budget is $1500-$2000 with os ,monitor keyboard mouse etc.
I would probably get my pc done at PCThemes
This pc will be for intensive gaming
ultra -high for battlefield 4 planetside 2 etcetc
i prefer intel brand .

 

[nippp0n]

CPU & Mobo: i5-4570 & Asrock B85M Pro4 @ $379
Ram: G.Skill 1600mhz value ram 8GB @ $94
ODD: LG DVD RW @ $25
HDD: WD Blue 1TB @ $85
SSD: Samsung Evo 120GB @ $149
GPU: Gigabyte R9 280X Windforce @ $449
Case & PSU: Sharkoon T28 & Seasonic M12 620W @ $186
OS: Windows 8 Home @ $120
Monitor: Dell U2312HM @ $250
Assembly fee: $20

Total: $1757
Buy and build at PC Themes

 

[calvinhoho]

thanks man, what about keyboards, which keyboard do you recommend?

 

[Reppps]

thanks man, what about keyboards, which keyboard do you recommend?

Ducky shine 3

 

[calvinhoho]

Ducky shine 3

which shop sells that in sls? and how much isit? thanks

 

[shadow84]

which shop sells that in sls? and how much isit? thanks

x-treme solutions... $189 or $199....

 

[acertey]

Hi Bro,

Just trying out, I am thinking of this as well.

CPU & Mobo: AMD 8320, Asus M5A99X Evo 2.0 @ $390
Ram: G.Skill 1600mhz value ram 8GB @ $94
ODD: LG DVD RW @ $25
HDD: WD Blue 1TB @ $85
SSD: Plextor M5P 128GB, $159
GPU: Gigabyte R9 280X Windforce @ $449
Case & PSU: NZXT Phantom 410, + Seasonic G Series 650W
OS: I think can save the $120, and use for other stuff
Monitor: Dell U2412HM @ $328
Assembly fee: $20

All in, $1985. Maybe can help you get some discounts for the GPU and AMD Processor if you need help...

 

[shadow84]

nzxt phantom 410 isnt that good, a few have complained abt it.

 

[acertey]

can probably try a NZXT H230, price is cheaper...

 

[calvinhoho]

thanks, do we have to buy sound card for the speaker? sorry kinda noob here lol

 

[shadow84]

thanks, do we have to buy sound card for the speaker? sorry kinda noob here lol

There is on-board sound card in ur mobo. So, dun need. Unless you want something better, den delicated soundcard or external USB DAC would be good.

 

[calvinhoho]

do you recommend me to buy and build at pcthemes or buy the parts cheaper at other store then bring home build? any tips or videos that can guide me through the building? So the speaker just plug in the usb port?

 

[shadow84]

do you recommend me to buy and build at pcthemes or buy the parts cheaper at other store then bring home build? any tips or videos that can guide me through the building? So the speaker just plug in the usb port?

Go watch newegg how to build a diy rig 3 parts, and linustechtips diy rig guide. Parts are different, but the way to do it is the same. Wun go wrong with that.

If you are bringing back to self-assemble, can try tradepac. Be firm with what you want, ask for discounts. If cant, try walking away, they will call u back and maybe quote with a better discount. And dun let them sway u over to other components.

Speakers are connected to PC via RCA/3.5mm cable.

 

[calvinhoho]

Alright, do i need a cpu cooler ? i think i get from mynewcomonline.com ba , how long does their delivery take? Any past experience with them?

 

[shadow84]

Alright, do i need a cpu cooler ? i think i get from mynewcomonline.com ba , how long does their delivery take? Any past experience with them?

It would be best bah.... can try deepcool gammaxx 300/400 or CM hyper 212 evo/212x.

Mynextcom is trustable. Can call them up and ask for advice on delivery. I believe they can deliver your rig within 1-2 days if there are stocks for it.

 

[calvinhoho]

can help me find a graphic card at mynextcomonline? about $400 but good, thanks!

 

[calvinhoho]

mynextcomonline no sell OS? cannot find sia

 

[shadow84]

can help me find a graphic card at mynextcomonline? about $400 but good, thanks!

Up ur budget to around $432, can get gigabyte r9 280x. Comparable to 770. Its a good buy. Or can get powercolour r9 280x at $442 or MSI r9 280x at $452.

Can try heading down to their store to ask for discounts.

mynextcomonline no sell OS? cannot find sia

OS is under Software>Microsoft. Wins7 Home Premium 64-bit would be good. Wins8 may need to relearn on how to use. Up to you. Plz get 64-bits.

 

[calvinhoho]

the SITEX 2013 on 28 nov @ expo sell what ah? worth waiting for it? or just go simlimsquare buy?

 

[shadow84]

the SITEX 2013 on 28 nov @ expo sell what ah? worth waiting for it? or just go simlimsquare buy?

They wun sell PC parts, only peripherals.. Even so, it would be more ex than SLS. Shops may run their own Sitex promos on certain items. So can keep a look out for it.