Need to customize a CPU for Gaming - $1000

[lookeong]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a gaming CPU for myself which can fit into skyrim spec. i would prefer mini ITX case if can. Appreciate if someone can quote me the spec and price.

Budget : $1000

No HDD,OS and CD-Rom needed.

Darren

 

[Jian19]

 

[lookeong]

Thanks Bro Jian19, i like your setup.
Is MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G better than the one you recommend? 50% more performance?

Darren

 

[voiceoflove]

Thanks Bro Jian19, i like your setup.
Is MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G better than the one you recommend? 50% more performance?

Darren

ur $$ cannot MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G

 

[Jian19]

Yup..but u dun need such high end card..

 

[lookeong]

I don't mind to invest a little bit more if the performance of MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G is better than HD7870. or can u guys recommend me one level higher GPU yet not so expensive.

 

[Jian19]

If u know how to DIY can go tradepac buy and DIY urself will be cheaper..

i5-3350p + Asrock b75m itx ~ $304
Adata 8gb ddr3 ~ $85
Corsair force LS 120gb ssd ~ $141
Msi 280x tf + Superflower hx 600w gold ~ $529 (can ask tradepac match price)
CM elite 130 ~ $95

Total ~ $1154 , can ask for more discount

 

[lookeong]

thanks jian, i think this is what i want..can i add more fan with light inside this casing for better ventilation?

 

[voiceoflove]

thanks jian, i think this is what i want..can i add more fan with light inside this casing for better ventilation?

bro i tot u want mini ITX case?
where u add the fan wor ?
double sided tape outside the case?

 

[Jian19]

It comes with a front fan and side fan..

 

[lookeong]

hahaa..paiseh la.. im newbies in CPU..LOL
Though can get few more fans inside..haha

 

[lookeong]

Is it better getting a tower Case compare to itx case?
I worried I will have heat issue due to extreme gaming and the CPU open 24/7.
Please advise.

 

[Jian19]

A bigger case will provide better air flow ~ u can consider matx case ~

3350p is not a hot chip and since u dun overclock it should be fine ~

 

[shadow84]

Having good ventilation of airflow will be adequate.

 

[lookeong]

Can quote me again.. I want this CoolerMaster CM Storm Enforcer.
What is the cheapest and good performance build for SLI setup?

 

[lookeong]

Does xfire setup require 2 gpu?

 

[shadow84]

Does xfire setup require 2 gpu?

Yes...

cross-fire/xfire = 2x AMD cards

SLI = 2x nvidia cards.

 

[lookeong]

SLI will require a Z87 mobo.

Best is Xfire for that kind of budget.

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4570 ~ $356
ADATA 8gb 1600mhz ~ $85
Corsair Force LS 120gb ~ $141
Coolermaster Storm Enforcer ~ $139
Gigabyte R9 280x 3gb 3X windforce ~ $425 (bizgram)
Superflower Golden Green 850w 80+ Gold PSU ~ $1XX


Total cost ~ $1146 (psu not included yet) Buy at tradepac unless stated.

I have a spare psu. Pm me.

So, this Gigabyte R9 280x 3gb 3X windforce ~ $425 is for 2 gpu?

 

[lookeong]

$425 is for 1 GPU only. Not 2. 2 of it will be $850.

I see.. I think maybe upgrade in future.. Since I prefer single gpu now, which psu u recommend and how much?

 

[EatSnakeWarrior]

sorry to hijack tread, is 750w enough to xfire 2 280x?
I plan to get one 280 this year and possibly another 280x next year if the games get more and more demanding