Need help choosing a new CPU

[gerry120]

Need help choosing a new PC

Hi guys,

I'm not very IT savy. My laptop just died a couple of weeks ago and I'm looking to buy a new desktop because laptops tend to overheat quickly. I do casual gaming such as league, diablo 3 and some microsoft office work.

I would like something fast with no lag. For instance when I alt-tab in game and it doesn't lag like crazy. I don't really need much space (unless it affects speed, I'm not sure), about 500GB would be enough. (My laptop's D drive-250gb is empty, so I reckon I don't need much). I don't want to build a custom rig because it's too much of a hassle.

Need recommendations for a new PC. I already have a monitor and speakers, just need a PC.

Thanks in advance,
Total IT noob

 

[MoneyFace =p]

DIY $1000
Branded $2000

Find Fortran to build one DIY set for you to get best of both worlds.

 

[Koenig168]

Get a good SSD and your PC will run smooth as butter. Post a budget and there are a lot of helpful guys here who will give you build suggestions.

 

[DawnsTear]

[Mobo&Proc] MSI H81M-E35 V2 /w i5-4460 - $351.00
[GPU] Zotac GTX 960 Twin Fan 2048MB - $295.00** (Lazada)
[RAM] Kingston DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $63.75** (Lazada)
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 500GB - $219.00** (Lazada)
[PSU] FSP Aurum S 500W Gold 80+ - $75.65** (Lazada)
[Case] Coolermaster N200 - $61.00

[OS] Windows 7 Professional 64bit OEM - $28.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $1,093.40

Buy from PC Themes unless stated otherwise
** Buy using Lazada App - Citibank WILD weekend (15% off capped @ $30) or Mastercard Monday (15% off capped @ $30)

 

[gerry120]

Get a good SSD and your PC will run smooth as butter. Post a budget and there are a lot of helpful guys here who will give you build suggestions.

Haha thanks. My budget is about <$1500

 

[gerry120]

[Mobo&Proc] MSI H81M-E35 V2 /w i5-4460 - $351.00
[GPU] Zotac GTX 960 Twin Fan 2048MB - $295.00** (Lazada)
[RAM] Kingston DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $63.75** (Lazada)
[SSD] Samsung Evo 850 500GB - $219.00** (Lazada)
[PSU] FSP Aurum S 500W Gold 80+ - $75.65** (Lazada)
[Case] Coolermaster N200 - $61.00

[OS] Windows 7 Professional 64bit OEM - $28.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $1,093.40

Buy from PC Themes unless stated otherwise
** Buy using Lazada App - Citibank WILD weekend (15% off capped @ $30) or Mastercard Monday (15% off capped @ $30)

That's an impressive list! Sadly I don't understand a thing.

 

[mib500]

That's an impressive list! Sadly I don't understand a thing.

if you dont know.... best go to PC themes and ask them to DIY for you with charge... bring the list that dawnstear recommend...

 

[gerry120]

Alright, thank you guys so much for your help. I'll go check it out with them

 

[mib500]

Alright, thank you guys so much for your help. I'll go check it out with them&#55357;&#56842;

later dont forget to share pics with us here at hoot thread...

 

[bruce2587]

DIY $1000
Branded $2000

Find Fortran to build one DIY set for you to get best of both worlds.

Who is FORTRAN???

 

[mib500]

Who is FORTRAN???

IT Tech....

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Who is FORTRAN???

One of the famous system builders here. PM him (his nick is Fortran) or conduct a forum search for his contact details.