Need help with parts recommendation

[lucaslyh]

Hello guys, first time posting in this section.

Im intending to get a setup with i5-4690k, gtx 970 and 8gb ram. Im not too sure about mobo and the likes. My qn is will a rig like that be able to fit into my 1.6k budget. If not, what can be substituted with similar capacity.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Do you need Windows?

 

[lucaslyh]

my friend told me i can use a version of it. but an official one would be nice if can fit in budget

 

[pineapplepeng]

Hello guys, first time posting in this section.

Im intending to get a setup with i5-4690k, gtx 970 and 8gb ram. Im not too sure about mobo and the likes. My qn is will a rig like that be able to fit into my 1.6k budget. If not, what can be substituted with similar capacity.

Have you bought any components?
If you want cheaper option the MSI Z97 PC Mate is pretty good and cheap.
For example,
CPU+Mobo: MSI Z97 PC Mate + i5-4690k @ $430~
RAM: Corsair/Kingston 1600MHz (4GBX2) @ $105~
GPU: GTX 970 depends on your preference, you may want to get from Lazada during offer on 7-9 April
PSU: Corsair CX 600W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze @ $110~ ,may want to wait for Lazada sale as well.
HDD: 1TB WD Black @ $100~
SSD: Samsung 120GB 840 Evo @ $110~, may want to wait for Lazada sale.
Case: Up to you but would be below $200 probably
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium/Windows 8 Home Premium @ $130~
Total @ $985~ without GPU and Case
So you would have $615~ budget for both GPU and Casing
However if you decide to wait for sales and discounts from Lazada or other places, you may have more money for your GPU/Case

Do note my pricing may not be the most accurate and only serves as a general guide.

 

[idjekyll]

my friend told me i can use a version of it. but an official one would be nice if can fit in budget

good idea. now pirated version of windows also can be upgraded to the upcoming windows 10.

 

[lucaslyh]

Have you bought any components?
If you want cheaper option the MSI Z97 PC Mate is pretty good and cheap.
For example,
CPU+Mobo: MSI Z97 PC Mate + i5-4690k @ $430~
RAM: Corsair/Kingston 1600MHz (4GBX2) @ $105~
GPU: GTX 970 depends on your preference, you may want to get from Lazada during offer on 7-9 April
PSU: Corsair CX 600W Semi Modular 80+ Bronze @ $110~ ,may want to wait for Lazada sale as well.
HDD: 1TB WD Black @ $100~
SSD: Samsung 120GB 840 Evo @ $110~, may want to wait for Lazada sale.
Case: Up to you but would be below $200 probably
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium/Windows 8 Home Premium @ $130~
Total @ $985~ without GPU and Case
So you would have $615~ budget for both GPU and Casing
However if you decide to wait for sales and discounts from Lazada or other places, you may have more money for your GPU/Case

Do note my pricing may not be the most accurate and only serves as a general guide.

Thanks for the recommendations, i dont really have a rough idea on how the other parts would fit together so i havent bought any yet. If possible are u able to recommend other part variation with similar specs? I play guild wars 2 quite enthusiastically nowadays. It seems the gtx970 and i5-4690k combo quite tight for my budget

 

[lucaslyh]

good idea. now pirated version of windows also can be upgraded to the upcoming windows 10.

ISIT?? haha i had no idea, was thinking of camping win 7

 

[pineapplepeng]

ISIT?? haha i had no idea, was thinking of camping win 7

Its free upgrade but still remains as non genuine version

 

[idjekyll]

Its free upgrade but still remains as non genuine version

lol i don't think he cares. but i'm curious, after spending hundreds of $$, why would you let a pirated OS run your system?

 

[mib500]

Thanks for the recommendations, i dont really have a rough idea on how the other parts would fit together so i havent bought any yet. If possible are u able to recommend other part variation with similar specs? I play guild wars 2 quite enthusiastically nowadays. It seems the gtx970 and i5-4690k combo quite tight for my budget

if you OC then you no need to buy K version and Z mobo... just buy i5 4690 non k and H mobo....

 

[lucaslyh]

lol i don't think he cares. but i'm curious, after spending hundreds of $$, why would you let a pirated OS run your system?

if im able to get better specs then i dont mind la, but if possible i also want the genuine version

 

[lucaslyh]

if you OC then you no need to buy K version and Z mobo... just buy i5 4690 non k and H mobo....

OH! i thought only the k versions could be OC'd

 

[pineapplepeng]

if you OC then you no need to buy K version and Z mobo... just buy i5 4690 non k and H mobo....

um I'm pretty sure you mean the opposite right?

 

[pineapplepeng]

Thanks for the recommendations, i dont really have a rough idea on how the other parts would fit together so i havent bought any yet. If possible are u able to recommend other part variation with similar specs? I play guild wars 2 quite enthusiastically nowadays. It seems the gtx970 and i5-4690k combo quite tight for my budget

Well actually if you don't mind you should get some parts 2nd hand to decrease your spending, but its personal preference. For example RAM if you get 2nd hand there is no difference since most RAMs are covered by lifetime warranty

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thanks for the recommendations, i dont really have a rough idea on how the other parts would fit together so i havent bought any yet. If possible are u able to recommend other part variation with similar specs? I play guild wars 2 quite enthusiastically nowadays. It seems the gtx970 and i5-4690k combo quite tight for my budget

It's possible.

With some cash to spare. And a nice red and black theme.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4690K + ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer @ $417
HSF: Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 [Night Hawk] @ $59
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws-X DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Red] @ $114
GPU: MSI GTX 970 4GB GAMING OC @ $489* (Lazada Singapore)
SSD: Lite-On S900 256GB @ $138
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $70
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Corsair Carbide SPEC-02 @ $84
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $110

Total: $1591

Buy and Build at Tradepac, #05-18.

*Price after $100 Lazada coupon discount (TBA later)

 

[lucaslyh]

It's possible.

With some cash to spare. And a nice red and black theme.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4690K + ASRock Fatal1ty B85 Killer @ $417
HSF: Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 [Night Hawk] @ $59
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws-X DDR3-1600 CL9 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Red] @ $114
GPU: MSI GTX 970 4GB GAMING OC @ $489* (Lazada Singapore)
SSD: Lite-On S900 256GB @ $138
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $70
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Corsair Carbide SPEC-02 @ $84
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $110

Total: $1591

Buy and Build at Tradepac, #05-18.

*Price after $100 Lazada coupon discount (TBA later)

If i were to OC the cpu, will the psu and cooling be ample?