Need a new setup

[Karma3vo]

Hello to everyone,

I need a new setup and I'm pretty much clueless of what to get.

Need input from you people.
Budget would be around $1K just for the CPU;

- No overclocking needed
- Not reusing old parts
- Play games like L4D and LoL
- Daily usage, youtube-ing

Need to build from scratch, everything needed except for kb and mouse.

Do recommend me a monitor to go with as well, this is not in my $1K budget.

Thank you all in advance!

 

[Alternative X]

1) List down all programs and games that you wish to use with your rig.

2) Got overclock?

3) Got old computers in your house? Want to reuse old parts in the new rig?

 

[Karma3vo]

1) List down all programs and games that you wish to use with your rig.

2) Got overclock?

3) Got old computers in your house? Want to reuse old parts in the new rig?

Thanks for the reminder.. left out all the impt details. Edited my post to add those in.

 

[Ark Law]

CPU + Mobo: i5 4460 + MSI H81M-E35 - $313
RAM: G.Skill 8GB DDR3-1600 - $100
GPU: MSI R270X 2GB - $309
SSD: ADATA SP900 128GB - $99
HDD: WD Blue 1TB - $67
PSU: Xigmatek Tauro 500W - $75
Casing: Corsair 200R windowed - $85
Total: $1049

Provisional Corbell-oriented build excluding OS. Anything wrong hardware-wise (excl. HDD) can just bring the whole desktop to service center and let them troubleshoot

 

[Alternative X]

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS + i3 4150 (225)
RAM: CRUCIAL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 VALUE RAM (101)
GPU: LEADTEK GTX 750Ti 2GB O.C DDR5 (225)
SSD: ADATA SP900 128GB (99)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12II-Non MODULAR 520W (85)
Case: CM 311 ATX CASE (50)
OS: WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)
Monitor: AOC 24" e2461Fwh (219)

Total cost: $999
Total Cost + Monitor:1218

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.

 

[royfrosty]

$1.2k everything in.

ASRock H81M HDS + i3-4150 ~ $213
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $100
WD Blue 1tb ~ $67
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $104
Zotac GTX750ti 2gb ~ $218
Xigmatek Tauro 400w 80+ Bronze PSU ~ $60
Xigmatek Recon Chassis ~ $45
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115
Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $198

Total ~ $1141. Buy at tradepac. DIY

 

[Karma3vo]

Thanks all the for recommendations, should i get a higher psu? In case that I'm looking for a upgrade of parts down the years?

All these recommended rig should be able to last me for a few years?

 

[shadow84]

Thanks all the for recommendations, should i get a higher psu? In case that I'm looking for a upgrade of parts down the years?

All these recommended rig should be able to last me for a few years?

The rig can last you for years to come, no problem. Question is whether you can tahan the slowness in years to come. As for gaming, should you decide to play high end games, you will be dampered by the 750Ti's performance...

You can get 500-600w psu. More than enough.

 

[Karma3vo]

The rig can last you for years to come, no problem. Question is whether you can tahan the slowness in years to come. As for gaming, should you decide to play high end games, you will be dampered by the 750Ti's performance...

You can get 500-600w psu. More than enough.

Hi shadow84, slowness as in the overall pc slowing down after usage over the time? High end is how high end.

Pardon me for my lack of knowledge in this. Please enlighten

 

[shadow84]

Hi shadow84, slowness as in the overall pc slowing down after usage over the time? High end is how high end.

Pardon me for my lack of knowledge in this. Please enlighten

I was stating in general. You may feel that i3 is slow after 2 yrs due to the new applications dat u use.

High end games like witcher 3, gta5, bf4/5, watchdogs, crysis 3/4, etc.

 

[herzog21]

in the years to come, as apps get more complex/or u may want to run more demanding programs like photoshop, the system will definitely get slower cause an i3 is essentially a dual core processor.

gradually it will take longer time for u to multi task due to alot multi tasking.

i think u should overkill a bit now without the need to upgrade so many parts in the future.

For now an i5 intel processor would be the minimum requirement as it is quad core. you definitely won't need to upgrade this unless it die.

also get at least 250GB ssd. i think a 128 gb is definitely not enough.

i realise this would definitely be over yr budget, but it's best to spend a little more now than having to splurge on so many parts in future like buying faster processor, higher capacity ssd plus a better graphic card at one go.

 

[Karma3vo]

in the years to come, as apps get more complex/or u may want to run more demanding programs like photoshop, the system will definitely get slower cause an i3 is essentially a dual core processor.

gradually it will take longer time for u to multi task due to alot multi tasking.

i think u should overkill a bit now without the need to upgrade so many parts in the future.

For now an i5 intel processor would be the minimum requirement as it is quad core. you definitely won't need to upgrade this unless it die.

also get at least 250GB ssd. i think a 128 gb is definitely not enough.

i realise this would definitely be over yr budget, but it's best to spend a little more now than having to splurge on so many parts in future like buying faster processor, higher capacity ssd plus a better graphic card at one go.

I was stating in general. You may feel that i3 is slow after 2 yrs due to the new applications dat u use.

High end games like witcher 3, gta5, bf4/5, watchdogs, crysis 3/4, etc.

So what do you guys recommend, based on the advice that you all have given. Maybe a rig setup to recommend me?

 

[Alternative X]

So what do you guys recommend, based on the advice that you all have given. Maybe a rig setup to recommend me?

Just select any recommended build and add $100+ for a i5 4460. You can always save up for a better GPU in the future.

 

[deepblue_82]

if u really dont mind playing at low settings all the time.. sure i3 is fine.. or if u dont game... and u just word or youtube.. its fine..
sure gaming is mostly on the gfx..maybe 70% but 30% is still up to the cpu...

 

[herzog21]

yup just follow any recommended build and get i5 4460 for $100+ more.

also a samsung evo 250GB SSD or any brand equivalent for between $150-$170.

for best ssd prices locally, do check out the ssd subforum.

 

[Ark Law]

So what do you guys recommend, based on the advice that you all have given. Maybe a rig setup to recommend me?

Refer to the spec I have posted earlier. Already includes an i5 and a GPU powerful enough to handle 1080p without AA

Btw, 128GB SSD is more than enough

 

[Karma3vo]

I got another question, is it recommended to add an onboard wireless adaptor or stick to those dongle? Also, Nigel that you all recommended to assemble the rig. What's the charges like. Do PM Me if it's not convenient to state in here. Thanks!

 

[Karma3vo]

Hello people, I'm going to get my new rig tomorrow. Any thing else that i need to look out for?

 

[Alternative X]

Hello people, I'm going to get my new rig tomorrow. Any thing else that i need to look out for?

Get a PCI-E wireless card instead of USB dongle for better internet performance. (DO NOT get the PCI wireless card, the Asrock H81-HDS does not have a PCI slot.)

 

[Karma3vo]

Get a PCI-E wireless card instead of USB dongle for better internet performance. (DO NOT get the PCI wireless card, the Asrock H81-HDS does not have a PCI slot.)

Ok noted, what about the monitor. Should i go for Dell or AOC in your opinion?