Recommend a build for $1k

[RedFoxy]

Hihi,

Building a new computer for gaming. Budget is $1k or below.

Require a wifi card.
Probably with gfx that supports vga output.
No monitor required.

 

[mib500]

what game you intend to play??

 

[RedFoxy]

MMORPG like dragon nest

 

[mib500]

may i know why you need wifi card??

 

[RedFoxy]

Not convenient to pull a lan cable. So require wifi connection.

 

[jq75]

Not convenient to pull a lan cable. So require wifi connection.

usb wifi adapter not good enough?

 

[mib500]

Not convenient to pull a lan cable. So require wifi connection.

better use lan cable for better connection especially when gaming....

 

[RedFoxy]

Ok. Would you be able to provide a build without the wifi adapter?

 

[mib500]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $306
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $60
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan @ $295
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $129 (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $58
CASE: Cooler Master N200 Advanced @ $61
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $28 (Reddit)

Total: $1014

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18. Haggle for discounts!

 

[jq75]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $306
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $60
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan @ $295
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $129 (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $58
CASE: Cooler Master N200 Advanced @ $61
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $28 (Reddit)

Total: $1014

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18. Haggle for discounts!

pardon me, these two items

SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $129 (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77

using ssd for just os for faster boot up, hhd for programs and data?

 

[mib500]

pardon me, these two items

SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $129 (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77

using ssd for just os for faster boot up, hhd for programs and data?

yes sir you right....

 

[IceCreamPoop]

pardon me, these two items

SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $129 (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77

using ssd for just os for faster boot up, hhd for programs and data?

Ssd also for your game to load faster.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

yes sir you right....

No sir you are wrong. For programs and games as well....

HDD strictly for secondary storage...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

No sir you are wrong. For programs and games as well....

HDD strictly for secondary storage...

What you need to max out DN....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4150 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $217
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $60
GPU: Zotac GTX 750 Ti 2GB @ $169* (Lazada Singapore)
Comes with VGA adapter in box.
SSD: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $129 (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: HGST Travelstar 7K1000 1TB [5400 rpm] @ $68
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Cooler Master N200 @ $55
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $28 (Reddit)
WIFI: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 + Bluetooth for Desktop [PCIe] @ $79 (Laser Distributor)

Total: $894

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18. Haggle for discounts!

*Price after Lazada App CITIBank Weekend 15% off purchase [Max $30]

 

[jq75]

Ssd also for your game to load faster.

u install the game in the ssd?

 

[jq75]

No sir you are wrong. For programs and games as well....

HDD strictly for secondary storage...

but if u install many games and programs, soon your ssd will be full

 

[mib500]

but if u install many games and programs, soon your ssd will be full

yeah.... but if you have the budget try to get SSD 500gb...

 

[mib500]

No sir you are wrong. For programs and games as well....

HDD strictly for secondary storage...

dont like that lah.... you can do anything with both.... but if you on budget... thats what people will do...