New rig advice (mid/high range)

[terraflare]

Hi all, am a perpetual lurker on these forums and now looking to upgrade my rig (i5 2400 and 5850) to something that can play latest games (Fallout 4 when its out, witcher 3, DA:I) at 1440p smoothly. My budget is < 2k for the CPU only (lower is better). My criteria:

CPU: i5 cpu (cheapest one)


Mobo: No OC / fancy capabilities, more USB3 ports, most reliable brand preferred. I abit scared of Asus as my last Asus MB died on me too after only 1 year.


RAM - 8 gb or 16 gb? I dont intend to OC ram and dont care about looks, just reliability as a priority as my old GSKILL 8gb konk out once on me . Should i just get the VALUE ones from Corsair?


PSU: reading good thing about superflowers, so as long as enough to support my gfx card (no SLI/cross fire intention in the future). Not really too fussed about Gold rating, again reliability and quality of components is most important.


HDD: WD 1 TB Blue for storage


SSD: I have a samsung 120gb one already on my old computer. Should i hoot a new 250gb one? I already have OS installed on the 120gb one. Can i just plug it into the new rig and boot? If so, i will save the bucks.


GFX: Here i need the most help. Currently im only running a 1900x1200 dell ultrasharp - but intending / considering upgrading to a good 27inch for 1440p goodness soon. So really looking at a good graphics card that can run all the new games at top settings. Keep reading review on 970, 390x, fury X, 980 ti all those but really dont know what to choose. One criteria also is low temps, since im intending to use this computer for the next 3-4 years at least, really want to avoid burning hot cards that will degrade my whole rig quicker. Would be great also if you suggest a particular 3rd party version - know nuts about them but my number 1 emphasis is reliability and quality - i dont really care if i lose small FPS or get a lower pre-OC card.

From what i read, GTX970 probably wont cut it at 1440p, so now really a question of which is the best price/performance card. I dont care whether its AMD or NV, as long as delivers good performance for good price and reliable. Used both in the past with little problems.


Casing: no clue what is good. Preference is something minimalist with no top fan (always gathers dust after few months of not cleaning), no flashy lights, relatively cheap, and large enough for good airflow and fit any big GFX cards, but in general smaller is better to take less space. Front USB/headphone jacks is also preferred!


Monitor (outside of 2k budget): any recommendation for good 27inch? I really love the ultrasharp colour reproduction - but atm 27inch is like 800 online, so wondering if any other brands are good but slightly cheaper.

Oh - last thing is that i will probably buy all at one store and build. Last rig i do at PCT, was OK so probably i will go back there again. Abit scared of going to Tradepac to fight...

 

[localITguy]

your rig is still good, no need to change.

just upgrade the GPU and PSU and a new monitor

 

[terraflare]

your rig is still good, no need to change.

just upgrade the GPU and PSU and a new monitor

Thanks! Unfortunately i think my HDD is corrupted or Mobo dead or RAM dead or something, randomly shut off once in a while... Havent fully uplorry but dont want to wait until it really fully uplorry before getting a new rig!

 

[localITguy]

Thanks! Unfortunately i think my HDD is corrupted or Mobo dead or RAM dead or something, randomly shut off once in a while... Havent fully uplorry but dont want to wait until it really fully uplorry before getting a new rig!

sounds like a PSU or CPU overheating issue.

would it just cut off?

 

[Jian19]

i5-4460 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $377
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $80
Transcend SSD370 250gb ssd ~ $99 (Lazada with discount) Optional*
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Gigabyte gtx980ti G1 ~ $1139 / Fury X ~ $999
Superflower Leadex 650w ~ $139
Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 ~ $129

$2038 / $1898 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount. Can consider reuse ur ram, hdd, optical drive, OS

@1440p not even a gtx980 will max out the games u intend to play...the best bet will be gtx980ti and as on now the Gigabye G1 had one of the best cooler for it.

Another option will be AMD Fury X

 

[terraflare]

sounds like a PSU or CPU overheating issue.

would it just cut off?

Yup it will just cut off and reboot immediately. Got a feeling is PSU Cuz I see no artifacts or single digit fps before it cuts.

 

[terraflare]

i5-4460 + Asrock b85m pro4 ~ $377
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $80
Transcend SSD370 250gb ssd ~ $99 (Lazada with discount) Optional*
Wd blue 1tb ~ $75
Gigabyte gtx980ti G1 ~ $1139 / Fury X ~ $999
Superflower Leadex 650w ~ $139
Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 ~ $129

$2038 / $1898 buy and assemble @ pctheme ask for discount. Can consider reuse ur ram, hdd, optical drive, OS

@1440p not even a gtx980 will max out the games u intend to play...the best bet will be gtx980ti and as on now the Gigabye G1 had one of the best cooler for it.

Another option will be AMD Fury X

Thanks for the advise! I prob won't reuse critical component like ram as rest of family will use this pc for light daily use surf net and office apps. For te ssd, in order to reuse with the os, do I just plug it in? Need to wipe anything? Noob at this sort of stuff.

Lastly, never try Asrock before, curious but why do you recommend this one over a h81 perhaps from MSI?

 

[Jian19]

u can try ur luck to see if they have stock for msi b85m g43

i think the asrock board is kind of ok, b85 simply becos i thought u will wan to reuse ur ram etc, h81 board only has 2 slot, which means if u use 2x4gb ram it limits ur upgrade next time.

if u plan to reuse ur ssd u have to format and reinstall OS

 

[localITguy]

Yup it will just cut off and reboot immediately. Got a feeling is PSU Cuz I see no artifacts or single digit fps before it cuts.

are you currently on that PC?

try running HWMonitor and take a screenshot of the temps of your PC

Try with another spare powersupply

OR replace your whole rig with jain19's suggestions if you want

 

[terraflare]

are you currently on that PC?

try running HWMonitor and take a screenshot of the temps of your PC

Try with another spare powersupply

OR replace your whole rig with jain19's suggestions if you want

My cores are idling at 45, GPU idling at 45 and HD at 35. So maybe not overheating problem though im not stressing them atm. Ya chances are ill probably replace my whole rig and only transfer my SSD - rest of family will use this one.

Any idea on what 27 inch monitor to get though? Heard Qnix is good and value.

 

[terraflare]

u can try ur luck to see if they have stock for msi b85m g43

i think the asrock board is kind of ok, b85 simply becos i thought u will wan to reuse ur ram etc, h81 board only has 2 slot, which means if u use 2x4gb ram it limits ur upgrade next time.

if u plan to reuse ur ssd u have to format and reinstall OS

I see, thanks! If its just 2 slots, ill probably get 1 stick of 8gb first and add on another stick later. Not re-using ram since it will stay in the old computer for it to function as a family PC.