Need gaming rig under $2k

[jessisbad]

Hi all,

Can recommend a gaming rig under $2,000? Don't intend to upgrade individual parts along the way so would like to futureproof the rig for the next few years. Need OS and monitor (preferably with built-in speakers).

Thanks!

 

[TyCoGOd_RaiNy]

Hi all,

Can recommend a gaming rig under $2,000? Don't intend to upgrade individual parts along the way so would like to futureproof the rig for the next few years. Need OS and monitor (preferably with built-in speakers).

Thanks!

My rig at the right is under 2k. Haha

 

[jessisbad]

My rig at the right is under 2k. Haha

How much u pay for? Would like a skylake model if possible?

 

[TyCoGOd_RaiNy]

How much u pay for? Would like a skylake model if possible?

Maybe someone else like moneyface can better advise you the prices now. For future-proofing also depend on what games you play..

I got my rig somewhere in the middle of this year, with the monitor (built-in speaker) and Razer kb & mouse for 1.9k++.

 

[jessisbad]

Maybe someone else like moneyface can better advise you the prices now. For future-proofing also depend on what games you play..

I got my rig somewhere in the middle of this year, with the monitor (built-in speaker) and Razer kb & mouse for 1.9k++.

Ok thanks. The more demanding games I play are like witcher and fallout.

Oh ya I saw moneyface name appear while browsing thru other threads, is he around now lol

 

[jessisbad]

Hi, any pros here can advise?

 

[jessisbad]

Anyone got recommendations?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H @ $450 (Fuwell)
RAM: Avexir Core DDR4-2400 CL16 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Black + White LED] @ $69+3^
GPU: Palit GTX 970 4GB JetStream @ $451+3*
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB @ $208 (Amazon US)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (Fuwell)
PSU: Super Flower Leadex Silver 650W [80 Plus Silver] @ $111+3*
CASE: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 [Window] @ $111+7.5*
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10 via free Windows 8.1 update.
DSP: Samsung S24E390HL 23.6" 1080p 60Hz W-LED [AD-PLS] @ $228 (SITEX 2015)
Free HDMI cable!
HS: Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset @ $104 (Amazon US)
Solves your speaker space issue perfectly!

Total: $1856

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All Amazon US prices after estimated local bank conversion rate at SGD1.485 and inclusive of free shipping
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[jessisbad]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H @ $450 (Fuwell)
RAM: Avexir Core DDR4-2400 CL16 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Black + White LED] @ $69+3^
GPU: Palit GTX 970 4GB JetStream @ $451+3*
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB @ $208 (Amazon US)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (Fuwell)
PSU: Super Flower Leadex Silver 650W [80 Plus Silver] @ $111+3*
CASE: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 [Window] @ $111+7.5*
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10 via free Windows 8.1 update.
DSP: Samsung S24E390HL 23.6" 1080p 60Hz W-LED [AD-PLS] @ $228 (SITEX 2015)
Free HDMI cable!
HS: Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset @ $104 (Amazon US)
Solves your speaker space issue perfectly!

Total: $1856

Buy others from Lazada Singapore.

All Amazon US prices after estimated local bank conversion rate at SGD1.485 and inclusive of free shipping
Buy Amazon $50 Gift Card get free $10 with 1215CARDS promo code to save even further!
http://www.amazon.com/b?node=11158618011

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
Lazada Web prices after Shopback.sg 5% electronics rebate

*Price after Lazada Web MasterCard Monday / DBS/POSB Appy Friday / CITIBank Wild Weekend 8-15% off max $25 discount
^Price after possible return of Lazada App 12/12 Online Revolution Sale Wheel Spin $50 off $100 voucher [TBA later]

Thanks for this. If want to upgrade the GTX970, which one is better? MSI or Asus?

Also is the Gigabyte or MSI Gaming MB better?

 

[zenniz]

Thanks for this. If want to upgrade the GTX970, which one is better? MSI or Asus?

Also is the Gigabyte or MSI Gaming MB better?

For graphic card, insignificant performance different. Just get the cheaper one.

For motherboard, zero performance different from a cheap to an expensive motherboard. Just get a cheap motherboard that cater to your requirement.