Help on new rig

[aixiaoqing]

I have collected some information from reading the site but I would like some professional advice.

Basically base on the new ati GPU.

I do not need monitor, kb, mouse, odd
not going to overclock cpu, but gpu if it allows.

My budget is 1.5k ~ 1.7k
Extra money could be used to channel into extra ram or ssd/hdd

MSI b85m g43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
Kingston Value Ram 8gb ~ $90
WD blue 1tb ~ $81
Plextor m5p 128gb ~ $149
gigabyte 280x ~449
seasonic m12ii 620w ~ $118 (modular psu preferred)
Nzxt h230 black ~ $99
Windows 8 home ~ $120

Dont worry about giving a whole new list of parts.
Please let me know the reasons for your choice, because I'm not that good with computer parts

Thing I would take into consideration,


The price is about 1month old.
Hope I could get some updates.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.


PS~ would be going down tmr to take a look and most likely buy

 

[royfrosty]

I believe that is the price quoted i gave you a month back ago.

Nothing have changed much except for flash base memory pricing.

MSI B85m G43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
Kingston Value Ram 8gb 1600mhz ~ $93
WD Blue 1tb ~ $80
Plextor M5P 128gb ~ $159
Gigabyte R9 28XOC 3gb ~ $445
NZXT H230 ~ $109
Superflower HX600 600W 80+ Gold PSU ~ $109 (some shop got promo)
Windows 8 Home ~ $120

Total listed price ~ $1471. Buy at tradepac. DIY

 

[aixiaoqing]

Yea! Thanks for your help once again.

Anyway, just to clarify some doubts.

Is superflower a good brand for PSU?

Is there any other casing which fits my current build, one with a side window panel.

And is it ok for me to get x2 of the 8gb ram?

 

[royfrosty]

Yea! Thanks for your help once again.

Anyway, just to clarify some doubts.

Is superflower a good brand for PSU?

Is there any other casing which fits my current build, one with a side window panel.

And is it ok for me to get x2 of the 8gb ram?

You dont need a 16gb ram unless you doing rendering video, 3D, video editing and Photoshop stuffs.

8gb should suffice.

If you want a 2x4gb you can get the Kingston HyperX Genesis 2x4gb kit 1600mhz ~ $99

Yes superflower is a trusted PSU. With Gold efficiency that price is nice.

If you want something with windows then i would say go for the Fractal Design Arc Midi with side windows ~ $129.

Or Corsair Obsidian 350D matx chassis ~ $139

If size does not matter then i will recommend you my current personal favourite. Corsair Carbide Air 540 Cube Chassis ~ $179

 

[aixiaoqing]

Hahaha, I would say that chassis is damn cute.
But not my type, I would like something strong.
Most likely getting the fractal one.

Lastly, it's better for me get dual channel ram right?

Are you able to come up with another list for overclocking?
Do I need another motherboard to OC gpu?


Thanks for your help!

 

[xtwis7]

You dont need a 16gb ram unless you doing rendering video, 3D, video editing and Photoshop stuffs.

8gb should suffice.

If you want a 2x4gb you can get the Kingston HyperX Genesis 2x4gb kit 1600mhz ~ $99

Yes superflower is a trusted PSU. With Gold efficiency that price is nice.

If you want something with windows then i would say go for the Fractal Design Arc Midi with side windows ~ $129.

Or Corsair Obsidian 350D matx chassis ~ $139

If size does not matter then i will recommend you my current personal favourite. Corsair Carbide Air 540 Cube Chassis ~ $179

In fact the corsair 540 can be gotten even lower than that. I got mine from TP at $15x.

 

[royfrosty]

In fact the corsair 540 can be gotten even lower than that. I got mine from TP at $15x.

Hahaha! Yeah I got mine the same like yours. $15x.

 

[Jian19]

Looks good, I will get the corsair 350d ~

 

[royfrosty]

Hahaha, I would say that chassis is damn cute.
But not my type, I would like something strong.
Most likely getting the fractal one.

Lastly, it's better for me get dual channel ram right?

Are you able to come up with another list for overclocking?
Do I need another motherboard to OC gpu?


Thanks for your help!

Can go for dual channel if you want.

For OC rig and probably with probably with a good cooler for an OC rig. Hmm

1.7k

MSI Z87 G43 + i5-4670k ~ $451
Kingston HyperX Genesis 2x4gb 1600mhz ~ $99
WD 1tb HDD ~ $80
Plextor M5P 128gb ~ $159
Gigabyte R9 28XOC 3gb ~ $445
Superflower HX600 600W Golden Green 80+ Gold ~ $109
Fractal Design Arc Midi with Side Window ~ $129
Windows 8 Home ~ $120
Coolermaster Seidon 120M AIO Cooler ~ $109

Total Listed Pricing $1701

 

[voiceoflove]

Can go for dual channel if you want.

For OC rig and probably with probably with a good cooler for an OC rig. Hmm

1.7k

MSI Z87 G43 + i5-4670k ~ $451
Kingston HyperX Genesis 2x4gb 1600mhz ~ $99
WD 1tb HDD ~ $80
Plextor M5P 128gb ~ $159
Gigabyte R9 28XOC 3gb ~ $445
Superflower HX600 600W Golden Green 80+ Gold ~ $109
Fractal Design Arc Midi with Side Window ~ $129
Windows 8 Home ~ $120
Coolermaster Seidon 120M AIO Cooler ~ $109

Total Listed Pricing $1701

for this model the Superflower HX600 600W Golden Green 80+ Gold
cable quite cui 1 right no webbing ?

like this type of cable webbing

 

[royfrosty]

for this model the Superflower HX600 600W Golden Green 80+ Gold
cable quite cui 1 right no webbing ?

like this type of cable webbing

That image you see is an individual sleevings. That one have to buy separate at your own cost. Most PSU do not come with individual sleevings.

But the HX600 yes it is not individual sleevings, but it is one cable sleeve up the whole thing.

 

[aixiaoqing]

Can go for dual channel if you want.

For OC rig and probably with probably with a good cooler for an OC rig. Hmm

1.7k

MSI Z87 G43 + i5-4670k ~ $451
Kingston HyperX Genesis 2x4gb 1600mhz ~ $99
WD 1tb HDD ~ $80
Plextor M5P 128gb ~ $159
Gigabyte R9 28XOC 3gb ~ $445
Superflower HX600 600W Golden Green 80+ Gold ~ $109
Fractal Design Arc Midi with Side Window ~ $129
Windows 8 Home ~ $120
Coolermaster Seidon 120M AIO Cooler ~ $109

Total Listed Pricing $1701

thanks for your help.
Will be using this list and hoot my new parts. cheers
I might be getting the 540 case instead, hahaha.

Any idea who to look for to get better pricing?

 

[royfrosty]

thanks for your help.
Will be using this list and hoot my new parts. cheers
I might be getting the 540 case instead, hahaha.

Any idea who to look for to get better pricing?

Haha! Remember to post your hoot pic.

Go tradepac and bargain.

For PSU you can try Mynextcom if tradepac discount isn't great.

The air 540 must do some hunting. Can ask tradepac sell you if they have stocks. Last quote I had from them is $15X but no stocks.

Try either black or silver with white led.

Best of luck. Dun rush on the hoots. Spend some time walk around compare prices.