New rig recommendation

[TimberWolfMk2]

Hi guys, my current rig has decided to kick the bucket after 5 years. Been out of touch with hardware developments for many years, so I'm hoping for some advice.

Looking to build a rig that's mainly for gaming and can run the latest games like Fallout 4/Witcher 3 on ultra settings. Things I do not need as I can salvage them from my current rig:

1) Monitor
2) DVD drive
3) Secondary HDD
4) Keyboard & mouse

Things I do need:

1) CPU
2) Mobo
3) Ram
4) Gfx card (that can run a dual monitor setup)
5) SSD hdd
6) PSU
7) Casing (either mid-tower or smaller)
8) OS and Microsoft Office
9) Any other components I might have missed out

Hoping to keep budget within $1.5-2k! Some other questions I have:

1) Do shops in SLS offer services to setup your rig including installation of OS?
2) What do u guys do with old rigs/components? Sell/dispose?

Many thanks in advance!

 

[herman1314]

Hi guys, my current rig has decided to kick the bucket after 5 years. Been out of touch with hardware developments for many years, so I'm hoping for some advice.

Looking to build a rig that's mainly for gaming and can run the latest games like Fallout 4/Witcher 3 on ultra settings. Things I do not need as I can salvage them from my current rig:

1) Monitor
2) DVD drive
3) Secondary HDD
4) Keyboard & mouse

Things I do need:

1) CPU
2) Mobo
3) Ram
4) Gfx card (that can run a dual monitor setup)
5) SSD hdd
6) PSU
7) Casing (either mid-tower or smaller)
8) OS and Microsoft Office
9) Any other components I might have missed out

Hoping to keep budget within $1.5-2k! Some other questions I have:

1) Do shops in SLS offer services to setup your rig including installation of OS?
2) What do u guys do with old rigs/components? Sell/dispose?

Many thanks in advance!

cpu and mobo:i5 6400 and b150m-d3h $427
graphics card:palit gtx 980ti super jetstream(lazada)$985+3
ram:kingston ddr4 2133mhz 8gb valueram(videopro)$75
ssd:sandisk ssd plus 240gb(lazada)$100+3**
hdd:WD 1tb blue $77
psu:seasonic s12ii 620w $99
case:fractal design core 1500(lazada)$74+7.50*
os+MS office:windows 7/8/10 + microsoft office(reddit)$30+20
total:$1900.50
**price after lazada app WOWAPP $15 off
*price after lazada app AAPROMO $15 off
all prices non bracketed are from pcthemes. do ask around for price quotes and discount before purchase. the shops in sls do have assembly services, but may charge you if you aren't buying a full set. usually $20. for the old items, you can either sell them or keep for just in case

 

[TimberWolfMk2]

cpu and mobo:i5 6400 and b150m-d3h $427
graphics card:palit gtx 980ti super jetstream(lazada)$985+3
ram:kingston ddr4 2133mhz 8gb valueram(videopro)$75
ssd:sandisk ssd plus 240gb(lazada)$100+3**
hdd:WD 1tb blue $77
psu:seasonic s12ii 620w $99
case:fractal design core 1500(lazada)$74+7.50*
os+MS office:windows 7/8/10 + microsoft office(reddit)$30+20
total:$1900.50
**price after lazada app WOWAPP $15 off
*price after lazada app AAPROMO $15 off
all prices non bracketed are from pcthemes. do ask around for price quotes and discount before purchase. the shops in sls do have assembly services, but may charge you if you aren't buying a full set. usually $20. for the old items, you can either sell them or keep for just in case

Thanks for the recommendation! Is a GTX 980 overkill though? I heard a 970 should be more than enough to run the latest games at max settings. Was thinking of getting 16gb ram and a 500gb SSD hdd with the money saved...

 

[herman1314]

Thanks for the recommendation! Is a GTX 980 overkill though? I heard a 970 should be more than enough to run the latest games at max settings. Was thinking of getting 16gb ram and a 500gb SSD hdd with the money saved...

the 970 would be able to run the games maxed out, but if you're playing games using both monitors, will be more taxing for the gpu, so i decided to recommend 980ti.though i think i may have went a little overkill... can drop to a 390x if you prefer to save the money and go for something else. 16gb of ram isn't really needed now, just get 8gb and you're good to go.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi guys, my current rig has decided to kick the bucket after 5 years. Been out of touch with hardware developments for many years, so I'm hoping for some advice.

Looking to build a rig that's mainly for gaming and can run the latest games like Fallout 4/Witcher 3 on ultra settings. Things I do not need as I can salvage them from my current rig:

1) Monitor
2) DVD drive
3) Secondary HDD
4) Keyboard & mouse

Things I do need:

1) CPU
2) Mobo
3) Ram
4) Gfx card (that can run a dual monitor setup)
5) SSD hdd
6) PSU
7) Casing (either mid-tower or smaller)
8) OS and Microsoft Office
9) Any other components I might have missed out

Hoping to keep budget within $1.5-2k! Some other questions I have:

1) Do shops in SLS offer services to setup your rig including installation of OS?
2) What do u guys do with old rigs/components? Sell/dispose?

Many thanks in advance!

Double your SSD capacity, boost your CPU performance by another half GHz, and improve energy-efficiency for just slightly more.

And you can jump straight to a new 1440p monitor and still max them all!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H @ $455 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-2133 CL15 8GB @ $55+3`
GPU: Palit GTX 980 Ti 6GB Super JetStream @ $960+3*
SSD: Zotac Premium 480GB @ $206+3*
PSU: FSP Aurum S 600W [80 Plus Gold] @ $119 (PC Themes)
CASE: Corsair Carbide 100R @ $65+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.
SW: Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Works flawlessly on Windows 8/8.1/10.

Total: $1937

Optional:
Replace with these for a full Black and White themed build!
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)

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 WOWAPP $15 off min $75 promo code
`Price after Lazada App AAPROMO $15 off min $50 promo code

 

[TimberWolfMk2]

Double your SSD capacity, boost your CPU performance by another half GHz, and improve energy-efficiency for just slightly more.

And you can jump straight to a new 1440p monitor and still max them all!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-6500 + Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H @ $455 (PC Themes)
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-2133 CL15 8GB @ $55+3`
GPU: Palit GTX 980 Ti 6GB Super JetStream @ $960+3*
SSD: Zotac Premium 480GB @ $206+3*
PSU: FSP Aurum S 600W [80 Plus Gold] @ $119 (PC Themes)
CASE: Corsair Carbide 100R @ $65+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.
SW: Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Works flawlessly on Windows 8/8.1/10.

Total: $1937

Optional:
Replace with these for a full Black and White themed build!
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)

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 WOWAPP $15 off min $75 promo code
`Price after Lazada App AAPROMO $15 off min $50 promo code

Thanks for the recommendation! Is a 600W PSU enough for this setup? Also, would I need to get additional cooling?

 

[babyjyo]

Thanks for the recommendation! Is a 600W PSU enough for this setup? Also, would I need to get additional cooling?

Yes enough. Shouldnt need extra cooling unless extreme overlocking.