new $800 rig

[numnums]

hi, my friend was quoted the below specs for a light gaming rig with his $800 budget, no need monitor. is it okay? he doesnt wish to purchase from online, directly from the shop.

 

[spiky0180]

Using pcthemes price list to get the prices:

Asrock H81M-HDS+i3 4160 (238)
8gb kingston DDR3 ram (61)
Toshiba 1tb HDD (65)
Win 8.1 OS (135)
Samsung DVDR (25)
Zotac 750ti (219)
CM 343 w PSU (89)

Total: 832

If no need DVDR then don't get it. Get a better PSU like FSP hexa 450w and consider CM n200 instead?
OS can buy the key from online source like g2a. Save some money.
That's what I think. The rest of the items are pretty standard

 

[numnums]

any ways to squeeze a 128G SSD for OS?

is there a huge price diff for the change of PSU and casing? dont think my friend keen to get OS from online thou

 

[kandinsky]

Download PCT pricelist and compare?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6k2rtvhez8pqwza/Pc Theme Pricelist.pdf?dl=0

 

[spiky0180]

any ways to squeeze a 128G SSD for OS?

is there a huge price diff for the change of PSU and casing? dont think my friend keen to get OS from online thou

Casing wise, $89 (CM 343) vs $68+$61/66 (FSP Hexa + CM N200 no window/window)

128gb SSD ocz and adata cheapest if you want to buy from shop. If can wait get zotac ssd from lazada 128gb ($59) cheaper. Comes with warranty also. Make sure the seller is tech dynamic. 240gb like not listed on lazada anymore....Can still use promo code for more discount..

 

[Entry Level PC]

Casing wise, $89 (CM 343) vs $68+$61/66 (FSP Hexa + CM N200 no window/window)

128gb SSD ocz and adata cheapest if you want to buy from shop. If can wait get zotac ssd from lazada 128gb ($59) cheaper. Comes with warranty also. Make sure the seller is tech dynamic. 240gb like not listed on lazada anymore....Can still use promo code for more discount..

disagree.
i rather he top up and get a better gpu.
750ti is very entry level.

should pump $300 and get a GTX 960.

 

[Tornesoul]

is an optical drive rly unnecessary nowadays?

 

[Entry Level PC]

is an optical drive rly unnecessary nowadays?

Nobody uses DVD anymore.

 

[Gymrat76]

Nobody uses DVD anymore.

Actually my new MSI mobo after I installed Windows didn't even have any internet connection. Had to put in the driver CD and load up the Drivers before I got network connection. If no CD drive a lot more troublesome, would have had to download the driver on another PC from the website, copy to thumb drive then install

 

[MoneyFace =p]

hi, my friend was quoted the below specs for a light gaming rig with his $800 budget, no need monitor. is it okay? he doesnt wish to purchase from online, directly from the shop.

Why refrain from online purchase? You can fit in a good PSU, better chassis, as well as a SSD comfortably if you get them online...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $237 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $47+3'
GPU: Palit GTX 750 Ti 2GB StormX Dual @ $154+3*
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $109+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`
CASE: Corsair Carbide 100R @ $66+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.

Total: $799

Buy others from Lazada Singapore. Haggle for discounts!

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App DBS/POSB FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
^Price after Lazada App MCDLAZ $20 off min $100 promo code
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGE10 $10 off min $50 promo code
"Price after Lazada App WOWAPP $15 off min $75 promo code
'Price after Lazada App AAPROMO $15 off min $50 promo code

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Actually my new MSI mobo after I installed Windows didn't even have any internet connection. Had to put in the driver CD and load up the Drivers before I got network connection. If no CD drive a lot more troublesome, would have had to download the driver on another PC from the website, copy to thumb drive then install

Usually when i burn Windows installer on thumbdrive, i will include all the software drivers in another folder to facilitate installation.

 

[Goodshot]

Nobody uses DVD anymore.

I m still using , because reformat window need install mobo driver/lan disc to get internet work

 

[Entry Level PC]

Why refrain from online purchase? You can fit in a good PSU, better chassis, as well as a SSD comfortably if you get them online...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $237 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $47+3'
GPU: Palit GTX 750 Ti 2GB StormX Dual @ $154+3*
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $109+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`
CASE: Corsair Carbide 100R @ $66+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.

Total: $799

Buy others from Lazada Singapore. Haggle for discounts!

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App DBS/POSB FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
^Price after Lazada App MCDLAZ $20 off min $100 promo code
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGE10 $10 off min $50 promo code
"Price after Lazada App WOWAPP $15 off min $75 promo code
'Price after Lazada App AAPROMO $15 off min $50 promo code

If it's me I would dump the SSD and top up $50 and upgrade 750ti to 960 GTX.

 

[Entry Level PC]

I m still using , because reformat window need install mobo driver/lan disc to get internet work

I would go to mobo manufacturer website to download all latest drivers and put it on thumbdrive.

 

[Goodshot]

I would go to mobo manufacturer website to download all latest drivers and put it on thumbdrive.

I had 5-6 thumb usb but always disappear duno put where lol , only dvd big enough to stay in my drawer lol

 

[Entry Level PC]

I had 5-6 thumb usb but always disappear duno put where lol , only dvd big enough to stay in my drawer lol

User problem.

Alternative you can use external HDD.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

If it's me I would dump the SSD and top up $50 and upgrade 750ti to 960 GTX.

Yeah i will actually drop to 120GB and get GTX 950 instead. But i am trying to illustrate to TS the differences from online versus shopfront.

 

[Goodshot]

User problem.

Alternative you can use external HDD.

Maybe i m old fashion , i still trust dvd drive than usb port lol . Because sometimes my usb port cannot detect unless full driver are in

 

[numnums]

thanks all for the advice! will definitely tell my friend how much savings he can get from online purchase.. the SSD prob need a 128GB will do, and swop for a better gpu.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

thanks all for the advice! will definitely tell my friend how much savings he can get from online purchase.. the SSD prob need a 128GB will do, and swop for a better gpu.

This should be ideal now...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $237 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $47+3"
GPU: Palit GTX 950 2GB StormX Dual @ $225+3*
Notably more powerful than GTX 750 Ti and just 15% weaker than GTX 960.
SSD: Transcend SSD370S 128GB @ $60+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)
Can do a store pickup.
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: $799

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 / DBS/POSB FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
^Price after Lazada App WOWAPP $15 off min $75 promo code
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGE10 $10 off min $50 promo code
"Price after Lazada App AAPROMO $15 off min $50 promo code