[RECO] Rig

[BlackCube]

Hey, I'm gonna get a new rig to replace my current 5 years old one.

Budget: ~1.5k include monitor

Do not need: OS, Keyboard/Mouse, MS Office

Usage:

• Not into gaming, so I guess a decent mid range graphic card will do in case I do play some, but won't be hardcore type, and not those looking for max setting type.
• 16GB RAM - Will be doing Development work, VMs, etc

Monitor: I am thinking either the Dell 23" or 24" one, but not exactly sure which one would be better or worth it. If get 24", rig budget will go down and vice versa.

Speaker: A decent, cheap maybe (~$50-70?)

HDD: Will require a 240-250GB SSD, and reuse my 3 SATA HDD.

Casing: Decent <=~ $100 (Sharkoon, maybe?) should do the job. Oh, hopefully comes with cable management friendly.

Let me know if I miss out anything. Thanks.

PS: All local, no Amazon.

 

[Jian19]

i5-4570 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $347
Crucial 8gb x 2 ddr3 ~ $180
Crucial m500 240gb ssd amazon set $165 or Plextor m5s 256gb ssd ~ $245 local set
Msi 270 gaming ~ $285
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Fsp aurum 500w 80+ gold ~ $88
Sharkoon bd28 ~ $77
Dell s2340l ~ $220

$1378 or 1458 depending where u get ur ssd, buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount

Left around $50-$100 for ur speaker ~

 

[BlackCube]

Fwah, RAM went back to become so expensive again ah.

Hmm how does 2340 compare with 2412 (i think that's the model)

 

[Jian19]

S2340l is glossy 23" ips led monitor

U2412hm is ultrasharp series monitor with Matt finish, much more exp..around $350 I think

U2312hm is around $250 but I think it's EOL and OOS in SLS ~

 

[BlackCube]

I see 2412 is 450 in Dell website leh. That's like 200 bucks more expensive than 2340.

but eh i just see that 2340 only got 1 hdmi and one vga.

im wanna do a dual screen with one connected to my tv through hdmi/dvi. vga like not very ideal leh.

 

[Jian19]

Gfx got Mah ?

 

[Hailgod]

I see 2412 is 450 in Dell website leh. That's like 200 bucks more expensive than 2340.

but eh i just see that 2340 only got 1 hdmi and one vga.

im wanna do a dual screen with one connected to my tv through hdmi/dvi. vga like not very ideal leh.

u connect it to your com not your monitor

 

[BlackCube]

eh dafug im thinking? lol. sorry.

eh, 270 only got one hdmi also hor.

anyway, thanks

 

[Hailgod]

eh dafug im thinking? lol. sorry.

eh, 270 only got one hdmi also hor.

anyway, thanks

got dvi and display port. can use adaptor if u must use hdmi

 

[BlackCube]

eh, speaker wise can recommend bo? I won't be at the shop physically to beo.

 

[royfrosty]

Speakers more like you really need to go down and beo leh.

Sound is subjective. It is hard for us to tell you what we like and what we dont.

More of your personal preference haha. Sounds that we may like may not be what you like.

 

[BlackCube]

Yeah I understand that. But I'm not a sound person, so long got sound coming out can liao. not unknown / buzzy sound lah.

So with the budget, -50-70+, if you happen to know one, then let me know.

 

[royfrosty]

Hmm cant go for swans with that budget.

I think the best bet is creative T3130 le.

sg.creative.com

Check it out ba.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i7-4770 + ASRock B85M Pro4 @ $468
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB X2 @ $194
GPU+PSU: PowerColor R9-270 2GB OC + FSP Hexa 500W [80 Plus] @ $298
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB @ $199
ODD: Samsung 22X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $20
CASE: Sharkoon REX3 Value @ $69
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [e-IPS] @ $219
SPK: Logitech Z313 [2.1] @ $49

Total: $1516

Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-18.

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CPU+MB: Intel Core i7-4770 + ASRock B85M Pro4 @ $468
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB X2 @ $194
GPU+PSU: PowerColor R9-270 2GB OC + FSP Hexa 500W [80 Plus] @ $298
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB @ $199
ODD: Samsung 22X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $20
CASE: Sharkoon REX3 Value @ $69
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [e-IPS] @ $219
SPK: Logitech Z313 [2.1] @ $49

Total: $1516

Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-18.

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can i ask why you recommend an i7??

and is 8GB ram necessary?

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

can i ask why you recommend an i7??

and is 8GB ram necessary?

Usage:

• Not into gaming, so I guess a decent mid range graphic card will do in case I do play some, but won't be hardcore type, and not those looking for max setting type.
  [*]16GB RAM - Will be doing Development work, VMs, etc

 

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Usage:

• Not into gaming, so I guess a decent mid range graphic card will do in case I do play some, but won't be hardcore type, and not those looking for max setting type.
  [*]16GB RAM - Will be doing Development work, VMs, etc

OIC... did not read properly..... so is 4GB enough for casual gamer (fps games)

 

[duffie]

Why not waiting for the Haswell refresh in the coming weeks? And new Z97 and H97 mobos will be out, too.

 

[BlackCube]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i7-4770 + ASRock B85M Pro4 @ $468
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB X2 @ $194
GPU+PSU: PowerColor R9-270 2GB OC + FSP Hexa 500W [80 Plus] @ $298
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB @ $199
ODD: Samsung 22X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $20
CASE: Sharkoon REX3 Value @ $69
DSP: Dell S2340L 23" LED [e-IPS] @ $219
SPK: Logitech Z313 [2.1] @ $49

Total: $1516

Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-18.

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Look ok, but I don't think need i7 though. i5 should be sufficient. although I did state that I need VMs and such. not extensively though.

eh, coming weeks is 1 or 2? or 8 or 9? big difference you know?
and is there a huge difference between now and those refreshed?

 

[Hailgod]

Q2 means between april and july. I think you just buy and dont bother ba.