Invader PC

[dontwastetime]

i hooted 3 PCS from them b4 but is mid entry lvl type pre-covid period b4 they expand until their current office in ubi
no issues really, the 3 PCs are still alive and kicking today ryzen 2600 x2 & i5-8400

but ya nowadays their prices tend to be on the higher end~

THis aftershock is really tempting.. sigh

Component	AFTERSHOCK Rapid 2025 ($1,500)	MANSA NEW MATX Full Custom ($1,570)	Who Wins
Case	Not specified	Tecware VX Prism M TG - White	NEW MATX (specified, stylish)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (Zen 4, AM5)	AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (Zen 3, AM4)	AFTERSHOCK (newer gen, faster)
Motherboard	Gigabyte B650M Gaming WiFi 6E (DDR5, AM5)	MSI B550M Pro VDH Wi-Fi (DDR4, AM4)	AFTERSHOCK (modern, DDR5)
Cooler	ID Cooling SE 214 XT	ID Cooling A410 Frozn SE	⚪️ Draw (both are budget coolers)
Graphics Card	ZOTAC RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB	MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	AFTERSHOCK (stronger GPU)
RAM	32GB DDR5 6000MHz (Patriot SL Sig)	16GB DDR4 3600MHz (Lexar RGB Ares)	AFTERSHOCK (double capacity & faster type)
SSD	1TB Lexar NQ780 Gen4	2x 1TB Lexar NM790 Gen4	NEW MATX (double storage)
HDD	None	None	⚪️ Draw
Power Supply	650W Gigabyte 80+ Silver (ATX 3.0)	850W Thermalright 80+ Gold	NEW MATX (more headroom, better efficiency)
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth	Included	Included	⚪️ Draw
Operating System	Windows 11 Home 64-Bit Unactivated	Windows 10 Home 64-Bit Unactivated	AFTERSHOCK (newer OS)
RGB Fans / Lighting	Not specified	3 ARGB Fans Included	NEW MATX (RGB included)
Sleeved Cables	Not specified	No Custom Sleeved Cables	⚪️ Draw
Monitor / Peripherals	Not included	Not included	⚪️ Draw
Price	$1,500	$1,570	AFTERSHOCK (cheaper for better core parts)

 

[KleoZy]

wow... isnt that very troublesome and time comsuming?

Not when you know that all your parts are of quality and good learning curve if you have the time. if not, get from SI.

For some diy-er here..it is worth the satisfaction when their rig is completed... wish i got that much technical know how to do my own lol...

it's more on if you want to learn and be bold at it. No one born to know everything. if unsure, can always ask someone to guide you while you build.

i am curious, where do you all get your parts for DIY? buy 1 by 1 from various source?

There doesnt seem to have a shop that have all the part that i want.

Mainly from personal reliable shops like PC Kaki or Cybercraft Creation. If cant get the item from them.. will hunt from amazon.com and amazon.sg. Just make sure seller is from Amazon SG and Amazon US. cos return and refund items are without hassle.

 

[NightRaven49]

THis aftershock is really tempting.. sigh

maybe look at invader.

aftershock level 4x amd $1510	invader m36 $1550	which?
ryzen 5 7600	ryzen 5 7600	same
gigabyte b650m gaming wifi 6e	msi b650m gaming plus wifi	invader - gb b650m gaming is a garbage mobo, realistically more like an a620
id cooling se214xt	thermalright ax120r digital	maybe invader - cooling performance likely similar, but the ax120 comes with rgb and digital display
2x 16gb 6000mhz patriot sl ddr5	2x 16gb 6000mhz cl30 tcreate expert (+$40)	invader - aftershock doesnt list any cl numbers or advertise low latency, so safe to assume quite loose kit which hampers ryzen cpu performance vs cl30
1tb lexar nq780	1tb crucial t500 (+$30)	invader - tlc, dram, faster speeds (especially write on 1tb model), all around better drive
zotac rtx 5070 solid	asus rtx 5070 dual	same
gigabyte 650w atx3 silver probably p650ss	silverstone triton 750rx	invader - larger power capacity, better efficiency, likely better build quality with longer warranty
aftershock rapid 2025	silverstone ld04	depends - rapid looks airflow oriented, ld04 is more fishtank style, comes down to user taste

even though u pay ~$100 more for invader after the upgrades (aftershock offers very few meaningful upgrade options), overall u get a much higher quality pc which i would say is very worth the premium. even if u forgo the upgrades, for less than $50 top up u will still enjoy a better cooler, mobo and psu (possibly ram). also goes to show u how overpriced mansa is...