Recommend $1.2k+ gaming rig

[Pocoyoz]

System for gaming a mid setting non-HD monitor

msi H97 gaming 3 + 4590: 438
gskill 1600 2X4b: 118
corsair 450D: 179
seasonic G550: 125
Coolermaster 212X: 57
LG DVD Box :26
MSI R9 270: 289 (or Gigabte/palit 750Ti)

$1232 PCT
Have win 7, SSD and HDD already

can ask for discount?

 

[prezioso]

I will get 270 over 750ti.

http://www.hwcompare.com/17282/geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-radeon-r9-270/

 

[xuan87]

I don't think you'll need the CM 212X.... since you're on a quite tight budget, that money can go into something else.

 

[Pocoyoz]

Think the stock cooler will be noisy for this case?
Can spend more but don't really need a powerful gpu.

 

[Alternative X]

Get the MSI B85-G43 Gaming + i5 4460 at most for 395. You do not need a H-series motherboard if you do not do RAID.

PC themes does offer some discounts.

I do not think the stock cooler is very noisy.

 

[jerome1470]

I will get 270 over 750ti.

http://www.hwcompare.com/17282/geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-radeon-r9-270/

Wah, don't use synthetic benchmarks to compare leh.
AnandTech | Bench - GPU14

 

[EverDead]

Think the stock cooler will be noisy for this case?
Can spend more but don't really need a powerful gpu.

stock cooler is fine enough unless you are planning to overclock and its not that noisy to the extend that you get irritated by it. I'd go for Gigabyte H97-D3H instead. A little bit skeptical of the killer ethernet after the negative reviews of it by the forumers here. Overall I think it is good enough.

 

[Peach Tea]

killer ethernet?

 

[EverDead]

killer ethernet?

Killer ethernet port that the msi gaming series have, there are a lot of issues about utilizing it from fellow forum-ers here. From the last time I saw a discussion on it, not sure whether anything changed for now.

 

[Saladz]

System for gaming a mid setting non-HD monitor

msi H97 gaming 3 + 4590: 438
gskill 1600 2X4b: 118
corsair 450D: 179
seasonic G550: 125
Coolermaster 212X: 57
LG DVD Box :26
MSI R9 270: 289 (or Gigabte/palit 750Ti)

$1232 PCT
Have win 7, SSD and HDD already

can ask for discount?

Get this instead.

Intel Core i5 4460
Asrock H97M Pro4
Corsair/Kingston Value Ram 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
Leadtek GTX 770
Seasonic S12 II 620W PSU
WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD
Cooler Master K380 Casing
Lite-On/LG 24x DVDRW

 

[shadow84]

For killer internet, just download their drivers. Dun use the software/utilities. Should be good enough.

 

[Alternative X]

Try this build for optimal cost effectiveness with the ability to play any game at max settings.

MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460: 348
G.SKILL RIPJAWS-X 1600MHZ ( 4GBx2pcs ) CL9: 118
CORSAIR 300R: 119
SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 650W: 129
LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM : 25
POWER COLOR R9 280 3GB TURBODUO : 339

Total Cost: $1078

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble for a fee.

 

[jerome1470]

Try this build for optimal cost effectiveness with the ability to play any game at max settings.

MSI B85-G41 PC MATE + i5 4460: 348
G.SKILL RIPJAWS-X 1600MHZ ( 4GBx2pcs ) CL9: 118
CORSAIR 300R: 119
SEASONIC S12G-Non MODULAR 650W: 129
LG 24X DVD-RW SATA OEM : 25
POWER COLOR R9 280 3GB TURBODUO : 339

Total Cost: $1078

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble for a fee.

The PSU S12G 650w so ex? I bought my M12II Bronze Fully modular $110 only.

 

[Alternative X]

The PSU S12G 650w so ex? I bought my M12II Bronze Fully modular $110 only.

Well, we are talking about a 80+ Gold non-modular PSU here, you know. The modular version is even more expensive.

 

[gs]

The PSU S12G 650w so ex? I bought my M12II Bronze Fully modular $110 only.

s12g is gold series

and for mainboard stick with a h97 series would be better as 8 series is going to eol soon..would be a problem for rma if u want 1-1 exchange as might don have stock as not current model any more

 

[royfrosty]

System for gaming a mid setting non-HD monitor

msi H97 gaming 3 + 4590: 438
gskill 1600 2X4b: 118
corsair 450D: 179
seasonic G550: 125
Coolermaster 212X: 57
LG DVD Box :26
MSI R9 270: 289 (or Gigabte/palit 750Ti)

$1232 PCT
Have win 7, SSD and HDD already

can ask for discount?

Reallocate your budget for you

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4460 ~ $355
Kingston HyperX 1600mhz 2x4gb kit Blue ~ $115
Powercolor r9 280x 3gb Turbo Duo ~ $408
Seasonic G650 650w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $139
Corsair Obsidian 350D mATX Chassis ~ $139
LG DVD Drive ~ $21

Total ~ $1177. Buy at tradepac. DIY. Can ask for discount.

 

[Alternative X]

Reallocate your budget for you

MSI B85M G43 + i5-4460 ~ $355
Kingston HyperX 1600mhz 2x4gb kit Blue ~ $115
Powercolor r9 280x 3gb Turbo Duo ~ $408
Seasonic G650 650w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $139
Corsair Obsidian 350D mATX Chassis ~ $139
LG DVD Drive ~ $21

Total ~ $1177. Buy at tradepac. DIY. Can ask for discount.

TS is using a non-HD monitor. Wouldn't a R9 280X be overkill for his needs?

 

[xhlee87]

TS is using a non-HD monitor. Wouldn't a R9 280X be overkill for his needs?

It is a gaming rig.
If he can afford it, why not.

 

[Pocoyoz]

using Dell E228WFP's fast 5ms response time, high contrast ratio and 1680x1050 resolution

think 750ti/270 is enough ; don't want to use too much power

dont think will be using online gaming, so killer Ethernet not much use

prefer msi bcos corbell is very near to my place

any other recommendation for casing - light, with filter but smaller than 450D? thanks all

 

[EverDead]

using Dell E228WFP's fast 5ms response time, high contrast ratio and 1680x1050 resolution

think 750ti/270 is enough ; don't want to use too much power

dont think will be using online gaming, so killer Ethernet not much use

prefer msi bcos corbell is very near to my place

any other recommendation for casing - light, with filter but smaller than 450D? thanks all

a good case with dust filters I'd recommend Fractal Design Define R4 but it is heavier. Same size as 450D which is a mid tower, but the dimensions might be a little different.

can follow royfrosty's build recommendation and change the GC to msi 750 ti Gaming 2gb and the casing.