Need advice on a new rig !

13luetooth

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Hi guys currently I'm thinking of upgrading my rig.

Current RIG
Video card : EAH 5750 1GB FORMULA
Processor : AMD Phenom(tm) II x2 555 Processor 3.20GHz
Ram : DDR3 4GB
System type : Win 7 32-bit OS
MOBO : ASUS m4A77TD PRO

Can I get some advice on new rig?
roughly 50% gaming and 50% movie.
Games such as Marvel Heroes, Dota 2, MW3 etc.
Would like to change to 64-Bit OS. Win 7 or Win 8 doesnt matter.
Budget roughly 1k.
 
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Need over-clocking?
Bringing over DVD rom, RAM, PSU and/or HDD?
Want SSD?
Using old casing or gonna buy new one?
 

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Need over-clocking?
Bringing over DVD rom, RAM, PSU and/or HDD?
Want SSD?
Using old casing or gonna buy new one?

do not need over clocking.
Yep, bringing DVD rom and HDD over.
As for PSU I'm using ANDYSON SILENT 530W.
Changing it or not will depends on the GFX.
If can would like to use old casing to save cost.
 

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Build a small and powerful itx com! Can bring anywhere for lan gaming

Gigabyte h77n-WiFi with i5 3470 3.2ghz quad core $380
16gb cosair vengeance 8gb x2 $170
2tb Seagate 7200 sata 3 $111
lian li Q08 itx case $170
Amd 7750 gfx card $150

Total is $981 , price listed is build at tradepac.
Reuse
DVD drive, powersupply and hdd.
 

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do not need over clocking.
Yep, bringing DVD rom and HDD over.
As for PSU I'm using ANDYSON SILENT 530W.
Changing it or not will depends on the GFX.
If can would like to use old casing to save cost.

Your PSU is enough..

My recommendations:

Mobo + CPU Package: Asus B85M-E + i5-4570 ($392)
GPU: Palit GTX760 2GB Jetstream DDR5 ($379)
RAM: G-Skill RipJawX 1600MHz CL9 (2x4Gb) ($95)
OS: Win 7 Home Premium (64 bit) ($120)

Total: $986, Quoted from Fuwell price. Can go PCThemes or other shops for cheaper prices and also can negotiate for lower price.

Note: Asus B85M only supports crossfire (dual Radeons) but not SLI (Dual Nvidia cards)...
 

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Okay thanks for your recommendation !
Sorry can I clarify what do u mean by this?
Not really a computer experts =/
Note: Asus B85M only supports crossfire (dual Radeons) but not SLI (Dual Nvidia cards)...
 

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Okay thanks for your recommendation !
Sorry can I clarify what do u mean by this?
Not really a computer experts =/

Means can only use one Nvdia Graphics Card (GTX ***), but you can put in 2 Radeon Graphics card (eg: Powercolor 7950, 7870 etc etc)..

Guess you won't be doing dual graphics card I guess.. So no worries on that.. :s13:
 

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Means can only use one Nvdia Graphics Card (GTX ***), but you can put in 2 Radeon Graphics card (eg: Powercolor 7950, 7870 etc etc)..

Guess you won't be doing dual graphics card I guess.. So no worries on that.. :s13:

oh okay :) THanks haha.. by the way can I know what are the other gfx choices if I were to get 1 grade lower than GFX 760? Cause I doubt I need such a monster haha..
 

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oh okay :) THanks haha.. by the way can I know what are the other gfx choices if I were to get 1 grade lower than GFX 760? Cause I doubt I need such a monster haha..

How much budget you wanna put into graphics card then?

At that price, I really think gtx 760 is a good catch for gaming for a few years....

If not,

Palit GTX660 OC 2GB DDR5 192bit - $290
Palit GTX650Ti Boost 2GB - $259
Sapphire HD7850 2GB OC Edition - $258

HD 7850 is slightly better than GTX 650 TI Boost.. Depending if you prefer Radeon or Nvidia..

(Edit: Personal Opinion.. Don't feel GTX 760 is a monster.. Imo, GTX 670/770 are darn good.. GTX 680/780 and above are monsters... :s13:)
 
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