Need pros to recommend components!

[Masa27]

Hi Pros,

Gonna build my first PC, can anyone recommend me what components to get.

Computer currently will be used for playing dota 2 and surfing web/watch videos & microsoft 2013.

Currently only have PSU, friend gave me a Seasonic X-850W. Looking to buy Corsair Air 240 due to size constraint, therefore can only fit mATX, and would prefer white/black&red or black&gold theme if possible.

Need to get a monitor too, 1080p will be enough. Hoping that the computer can last for at least 5 years.

Internet will be connected directly, no adapter card is needed.

Budget $1500.00

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Need any of these within the budget?

Windows
Monitor
Speaker
Keyboard
Mouse
WiFi adapter

Will your monitor screen position be facing any bright light source like window?

Which internet provider plan and router are you using?
Is your home in a relatively new apartment built in the past 8 years?
How far is your upcoming PC located from the router?
Any obstruction between your PC and router?

 

[Masa27]

Hi Moneyface,

Need keyboard, windows & monitor also. For monitor 1080p/60Hz will do.

Monitor will not be facing window.

Currently using Singtel 1Gbps, will connect directly to PC, not using WiFi.

Just got my house slightly less than a year.

 

[Goodshot]

Lasting or not is heng suay one , the tricky part is just get the best performance per dollar system for now. for ur usage est $1200+ can do

 

[Masa27]

Yea i know, will pray a lot first when building. Very confuse over should i get 1150 or go 1151.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi Moneyface,

Need keyboard, windows & monitor also. For monitor 1080p/60Hz will do.

Monitor will not be facing window.

Currently using Singtel 1Gbps, will connect directly to PC, not using WiFi.

Just got my house slightly less than a year.

So strictly playing Dota 2 or looking to play other AAA games in the future?

Though not facing window but will any other light source affect the screen legibility? Light room ceiling lighting etc?

 

[Masa27]

So strictly playing Dota 2 or looking to play other AAA games in the future?

Though not facing window but will any other light source affect the screen legibility? Light room ceiling lighting etc?

Actually not very sure about AAA tittles, other than dota 2 got play other steam games but not much. Maybe I will try Fall Out 4, not sure if this is considered as AAA.

For the light wise, got lighting in the middle of the room, not too bright but hopefully the monitor not too reflective. I rmb last time my office monitor too reflective, work until gong gong.

 

[Goodshot]

fallout4 is one of the heavy weight gfx demand game

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Actually not very sure about AAA tittles, other than dota 2 got play other steam games but not much. Maybe I will try Fall Out 4, not sure if this is considered as AAA.

For the light wise, got lighting in the middle of the room, not too bright but hopefully the monitor not too reflective. I rmb last time my office monitor too reflective, work until gong gong.

Black and White themed.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + MSI B150M BAZOOKA @ $448 (PC Themes)
RAM: Avexir Core DDR4-2400 CL15 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Black + White LED] @ $115 (t258jgn)
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan @ $274+3*
This is silver grey though.
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $110+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
CASE: Corsair Carbide Air 240 [White] @ $130+8`
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: AOC i2237FWh 21.5" 1080p 60Hz W-LED Matte AG [AH-IPS] @ $209 (PC Themes)
KB: Cherry MX-Board 2.0 [Mechanical: Cherry MX Red] @ $84+3"

Total: $1494

Optional:
CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H @ $455 (PC Themes)
More of black with hint of yellow gold, but offers much better components such as Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC1150 onboard audio and M.2 SSD slot.

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[Tornesoul]

Lasting or not is heng suay one , the tricky part is just get the best performance per dollar system for now. for ur usage est $1200+ can do

whats the best performance per dollar system atm now?

most value for money

 

[MoneyFace =p]

whats the best performance per dollar system atm now?

most value for money

Most value for money...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $333 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $45+3"
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan @ $274+3*
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $114+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`
CASE: Cooler Master N200 @ $52 (Video-Pro Online)
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10 via free Windows 8.1 update.

Total: $996

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[Goodshot]

Most value for money...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $333 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $45+3"
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan @ $274+3*
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $114+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`
CASE: Cooler Master N200 @ $52 (Video-Pro Online)
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10 via free Windows 8.1 update.

Total: $996

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$996 correct but not gtx960 , if he gonna play AAA get at least 970

 

[Masa27]

$996 correct but not gtx960 , if he gonna play AAA get at least 970

If GTX960 medium settings on a 1080p monitor is it playable?

 

[Masa27]

Black and White themed.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + MSI B150M BAZOOKA @ $448 (PC Themes)
RAM: Avexir Core DDR4-2400 CL15 8GB Dual Channel Kit [Black + White LED] @ $115 (t258jgn)
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan @ $274+3*
This is silver grey though.
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $110+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
CASE: Corsair Carbide Air 240 [White] @ $130+8`
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: AOC i2237FWh 21.5" 1080p 60Hz W-LED Matte AG [AH-IPS] @ $209 (PC Themes)
KB: Cherry MX-Board 2.0 [Mechanical: Cherry MX Red] @ $84+3"

Total: $1494

Optional:
CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H @ $455 (PC Themes)
More of black with hint of yellow gold, but offers much better components such as Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC1150 onboard audio and M.2 SSD slot.

Buy others from Lazada Singapore. Haggle for discounts!

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App MasterCard Monday 10% off max $25 discount
^Price after Lazada App SINGLAZ15 15% off max $20 discount
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Thank you so much for your input! When installing on a B150 mobo need to flash it?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thank you so much for your input! When installing on a B150 mobo need to flash it?

Nope no need. Why will you ask so?
You can do so if they have any useful update like performance optimisation.

 

[Goodshot]

If GTX960 medium settings on a 1080p monitor is it playable?

It's playable but if got budget get higher grade why not, for me I rather spent $100 more get 970 dun need worry abt fps at 90% game, because 960 is only a mid range

 

[MoneyFace =p]

If GTX960 medium settings on a 1080p monitor is it playable?

http://www.techspot.com/review/1089-fallout-4-benchmarks/page2.html

 

[MoneyFace =p]

It's playable but if got budget get higher grade why not, for me I spent $100 more get 970 dun need worry abt fps at 90% game, because 960 is only a mid range

GTX 970 is at least another $200 leh...

 

[Masa27]

Nope no need. Why will you ask so?
You can do so if they have any useful update like performance optimisation.

I go google and read up, some said need to flash, i see alr start to panic abit.

 

[Masa27]

It's playable but if got budget get higher grade why not, for me I rather spent $100 more get 970 dun need worry abt fps at 90% game, because 960 is only a mid range

Ok, what gtx 970 would you recommend? Anw i googled, they say poor people like me should buy AMD card unless going to SLI.