Need help to build a new rig

[reistarz]

hi, i want to build a new cpu. Mainly used for watching movies, surfing net, playing games like counterstrike source, dragon age inquisition, skyrim and diablo etc.

My budget is $1k (can be stretched if required) for CPU onli.

Thanks~!

 

[whatsup1]

hi, i want to build a new cpu. Mainly used for watching movies, surfing net, playing games like counterstrike source, dragon age inquisition, skyrim and diablo etc.

My budget is $1k (can be stretched if required) for CPU onli.

Thanks~!

Asrock H81M-DGS + i5-4460 ~ $298
Crucial Value RAM 1600MHz 8GB ~ $100
MSI R9 270 ~ $288
WD Blue 1TB ~ $67
Plextor M6S 128GB ~ $104
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $108
Samsung DVD Drive ~ $21
Corsair 200r ~ $70

Total ~ $1056
Buy and DIY at Tradepac

 

[reistarz]

Asrock H81M-DGS + i5-4460 ~ $298
Crucial Value RAM 1600MHz 8GB ~ $100
MSI R9 270 ~ $288
WD Blue 1TB ~ $67
Plextor M6S 128GB ~ $104
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $108
Samsung DVD Drive ~ $21
Corsair 200r ~ $70

Total ~ $1056
Buy and DIY at Tradepac

thanks for the suggestion. will keep in consideration

found a recommendation by Alternative X:

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i3 4150 (224)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GB) (106)
GPU: LEADTEK GTX 750 TI 2GB O.C (225)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (165)
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL 1TB BLUE (72)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 550W (105)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)

Total cost: $987

will there be any big difference in the speed if i change the processor to i5?
calling out for Alternative X's help pls

 

[hengheng220]

thanks for the suggestion. will keep in consideration

found a recommendation by Alternative X:

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i3 4150 (224)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GB) (106)
GPU: LEADTEK GTX 750 TI 2GB O.C (225)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (165)
HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL 1TB BLUE (72)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 550W (105)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)

Total cost: $987

will there be any big difference in the speed if i change the processor to i5?
calling out for Alternative X's help pls

for i5 not much difference if you are playing games like cs go all those, difference come in when you play multi threaded games like BF4. and also the speed you are referring might mean loading of games and stuffs. those are affected by the SSD and HDD speed not processor. Lastly, if you want a high framerate for gaming and at higher settings, 750ti might not be enough for AAA games.

 

[reistarz]

for i5 not much difference if you are playing games like cs go all those, difference come in when you play multi threaded games like BF4. and also the speed you are referring might mean loading of games and stuffs. those are affected by the SSD and HDD speed not processor. Lastly, if you want a high framerate for gaming and at higher settings, 750ti might not be enough for AAA games.

sorry but what is AAA games?

 

[hengheng220]

sorry but what is AAA games?

ERM like bf4 crysis lo those big ass titled games

 

[shadow84]

For now, its crysis 3, bf4, watchdogs, gta5(hopefully it comes)...

 

[Ark Law]

sorry but what is AAA games?

Any game which is hyped big time, published by a big name, and claims to melt your graphics card.

Crysis 3, Battlefield 4, Watch_Dogs, Metro Last Light, Star Citizen are examples

 

[hengheng220]

For now, its crysis 3, bf4, watchdogs, gta5(hopefully it comes)...

Hahaha I will put watch dog the worst AAA game ever. The graphic is crap and the requirement is somehow AAA standard Dk why

 

[Alternative X]

calling out for Alternative X's help pls

Somebody called?

Yeah, that $987 build of mine will do very well in CS, Skyrim and Diablo. However, as Dragon Age: Inquisition is not out yet, I am unable to perdict the recommended system requirements for this game. However, as Dragon Age is a FPS/RPG hybrid, I can expect the game to be demand for GPU processing power and a GTX 750ti may not cut it if you want to play at max settings.

If you want to play Dragon Age: Inquisition at max settings, this should minimally be the rig to aim for:

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i5 4460 (310)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GB) (106)
GPU: POWER COLOR R9 280X 3GB TURBODUO (418)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (162)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 650W (129)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)

Total cost: $1284

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.

Disclaimer:
As Dragon Age: Inquisition is not out yet, the system requirement for this game is still unknown and hence there is a chance that this rig may be unable to play Dragon Age: Inquisition smoothly at max settings.

 

[reistarz]

Somebody called?

Yeah, that $987 build of mine will do very well in CS, Skyrim and Diablo. However, as Dragon Age: Inquisition is not out yet, I am unable to perdict the recommended system requirements for this game. However, as Dragon Age is a FPS/RPG hybrid, I can expect the game to be demand for GPU processing power and a GTX 750ti may not cut it if you want to play at max settings.

If you want to play Dragon Age: Inquisition at max settings, this should minimally be the rig to aim for:

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-HDS+ i5 4460 (310)
RAM: 2X G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GB) (106)
GPU: POWER COLOR R9 280X 3GB TURBODUO (418)
SSD: CRUCIAL MX100 256GB (162)
HDD: TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM (69)
DVD-RW: LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM (25)
PSU: SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 650W (129)
Case: DEEPCOOL TESSERACT (65)

Total cost: $1284

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.

Disclaimer:
As Dragon Age: Inquisition is not out yet, the system requirement for this game is still unknown and hence there is a chance that this rig may be unable to play Dragon Age: Inquisition smoothly at max settings.

thanks Alternative X for your opinion! will definitely take into consideration

 

[eminus]

Any game which is hyped big time, published by a big name, and claims to melt your graphics card.

Crysis 3, Battlefield 4, Watch_Dogs, Metro Last Light, Star Citizen are examples

Star Citizen is not published by a big name and it can really melt your card

also TS and all if you are keen to try Star Citizen to just benchmark your GPU (Disclaimer: still in pre-alpha but can really test your GPU)

the game is running on CryEngine.

there is a one week free trial for all: