Need help building a gaming rig

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Hi guys,

As topic states, I need help with building a gaming rig. Usage will be for Dota 2, Tomb Raider, Borderlands 2 and some PS2 emulation. I will need a monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers as well. Hoping to get one that will last for at least 2 years or so. I would also prefer a quieter desktop; don't want it to be too loud. My budget is around 1k - 1.5k ish, with peripherals I don't mind paying a bit more than 1.5k if needed.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

 

[royfrosty]

Slightly above 1.5k

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4460 ~ $343
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $95
WD Blue 1tb ~ $71
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $119
Palit GTX760 2gb ~ $348
Superflower HX500 500w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $88
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $77
Samsung DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $110
Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $219
Logitech MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo ~ $18
Creative Inspire T3130 2.1 Speakers ~ $65

Total ~ $1574, buy at tradepac. DIY

 

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Slightly above 1.5k

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4460 ~ $343
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $95
WD Blue 1tb ~ $71
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $119
Palit GTX760 2gb ~ $348
Superflower HX500 500w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $88
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $77
Samsung DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $110
Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $219
Logitech MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo ~ $18
Creative Inspire T3130 2.1 Speakers ~ $65

Total ~ $1574, buy at tradepac. DIY

Thanks a lot for the recommendations!

Just curious, is there a cost for getting it assembled at tradepac?

 

[shadow84]

Thanks a lot for the recommendations!

Just curious, is there a cost for getting it assembled at tradepac?

Around $30 or so. but you are better off doing it yourself. Coz they make kope small items here and there.

Also, by doing it urself, you get to know ur pc better. Macham like getting to know your gf better.

 

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Around $30 or so. but you are better off doing it yourself. Coz they make kope small items here and there.

Also, by doing it urself, you get to know ur pc better. Macham like getting to know your gf better.

Do I need any special tools to assemble it?

 

[Astrax]

Do I need any special tools to assemble it?

Pair of hand + screw driver ..

 

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Pair of hand + screw driver ..

Okay I'll see how it goes. Thanks!

I read in some other threads that the current batch of superflower hx psu in Singapore has a coil whine issue. Will the Seasonic G650 550w/650w be a better alternative?

Also, how does the palit gtx760 compare with the asus/msi nvidia gx760?

 

[shadow84]

Okay I'll see how it goes. Thanks!

I read in some other threads that the current batch of superflower hx psu in Singapore has a coil whine issue. Will the Seasonic G650 550w/650w be a better alternative?

Also, how does the palit gtx760 compare with the asus/msi nvidia gx760?

That is also a good alternative.

Palit 760 shld b decent bah....

 

[ykgoh]

Do I need any special tools to assemble it?

Remember to install brass standoff spacers in the casing before you mount your mobo. Welly important.

Maybe you need a little plier or hex wrench to turn and screw them.

 

[AngelLover]

Remember to install brass standoff spacers in the casing before you mount your mobo. Welly important.

Maybe you need a little plier or hex wrench to turn and screw them.

why must install the bracers ah ?

 

[shadow84]

why must install the bracers ah ?

Ur mobo has metal contacts at the bottom, ur case is made of metal, so if touch each other, it will get short circuited.

 

[ykgoh]

why must install the bracers ah ?

To prevent smoke, sparks and fireworks.

 

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That is also a good alternative.

Palit 760 shld b decent bah....

Would it be worth spending a bit more to get the msi gtx760 twin frozer itx gaming instead?

 

[shadow84]

Would it be worth spending a bit more to get the msi gtx760 twin frozer itx gaming instead?

Need see the price....

 

[royfrosty]

Not worth it. It is priced at $400. With that money one could buy a r9 280x turbo duo which is a 770 standards.

 

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Not worth it. It is priced at $400. With that money one could buy a r9 280x turbo duo which is a 770 standards.

Hmm ok so if I was to want a 760 standard one, the palit gtx760 that you quoted would be best for priceerformance?

 

[cenedra]

Remember to install brass standoff spacers in the casing before you mount your mobo. Welly important.

Maybe you need a little plier or hex wrench to turn and screw them.

i always forgot about this LOL. Happened twice already. Last week when I buy new casing and transfer my mobo, I forgotten and after fixing up everything, I wondered why my GPU cant go into the PCIE slot

 

[Yureak]

Not worth it. It is priced at $400. With that money one could buy a r9 280x turbo duo which is a 770 standards.

or get a few days old r9 290

 

[ykgoh]

i always forgot about this LOL. Happened twice already. Last week when I buy new casing and transfer my mobo, I forgotten and after fixing up everything, I wondered why my GPU cant go into the PCIE slot

How did you align your mobo with the backplate?