Recommend Budget rig for under $1k

[DarthGW]

looking to revamp friend current setup and will be reusing some of the parts from it
total budget to be under $1k
will revolve the system based on the new i5
can be either matx and atx size
reusing my hdd,psu and monitor
so the $1k will be required for:
i5 and mobo combo
gfx card
ram
casing

bros please recommend!

 

[shadow84]

Can give some other info as well, like current specs?

MOD asking for help, die die must help liao... lol.

 

[DarthGW]

actually i have no info on current specs.
later going down to sls to buy the parts
i mod also not modding here ma.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

looking to revamp friend current setup and will be reusing some of the parts from it
total budget to be under $1k
will revolve the system based on the new i5
can be either matx and atx size
reusing my hdd,psu and monitor
so the $1k will be required for:
i5 and mobo combo
gfx card
ram
casing

bros please recommend!

Lai black and red themed!

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $298
RAM: G.Skill NT DDR3-1333 CL9 8GB [Black PCB] @ $90
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB TurboDuo @ $425
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB @ $115
CASE: Antec X1-T [Window] @ $75

Total: $1003

Optional:
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
If your friend need it.

Buy all from Tradepac, #05-18.

 

[royfrosty]

looking to revamp friend current setup and will be reusing some of the parts from it
total budget to be under $1k
will revolve the system based on the new i5
can be either matx and atx size
reusing my hdd,psu and monitor
so the $1k will be required for:
i5 and mobo combo
gfx card
ram
casing

bros please recommend!

Hmm 1k Reusing HDD PSU and monitor.

If the PSU is over 3-4 years old, might wanna consider to change it also. Not worth reusing it.

For parts

ASrock h81M DGS + i5-4430 ~ $287
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz ~ $89
Reuse HDD
Sandisk Extreme Plus 128gb ~ $130
Powercolor r9 270 2gb ~ $260
Seasonic G550 550w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $125
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $77
Reuse ODD if it is SATA

Total ~ $968. Buy at tradepac. DIY

Optional

Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (amazon) it will be a better option over Sandisk with more storage space.

If the Chassis is OOS can consider Fractal Design Arc Midi instead at $129. More solid and worth for its pricing.

IF PSU is still new can consider pumping the rest of the budget for Powercolor r9 280X Turbo Duo.

 

[DarthGW]

forgot to mention...no need ssd
and if preferable,can recommend aluminium casing (optional)

 

[royfrosty]

Alu is quite ex. But since you do not need the ssd then can go for lianli pc 7hxw for about $169 from mynextcomonline

This chassis is aluminium and almost no tools needed to work with. And also with good quality alu.

 

[DarthGW]

noted....matx mobo wld cost more then atx mobo if i stick to this config?

 

[shadow84]

mATX is always cheaper than ATX...

 

[royfrosty]

Matx depends on the chipset also. But since it is h81m its an entry level board. It is the cheapest.

 

[DarthGW]

lets say if i based on a matx build...any recommendations?then squeeze in an alu casing

 

[royfrosty]

lets say if i based on a matx build...any recommendations?then squeeze in an alu casing

Erm. Asrock h81m is a matx board ar.

 

[shadow84]

Got 'm' behind the chipset code like z87, H81, B85, H87 indicates its MATX mobo. W/o 'm' means ATX.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

forgot to mention...no need ssd
and if preferable,can recommend aluminium casing (optional)

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $298
RAM: G.Skill NT DDR3-1333 CL9 8GB [Black PCB] @ $90
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB TurboDuo @ $425
PSU: FSP Hexa 500W [80 Plus] @ $58
CASE: Lian Li PC-7FNW [Black] @ $135

Total: $1006

Buy all from Tradepac, #05-18.


OR

Less aesthetic for more quality...

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-3350P + ASRock B75M-DGS @ $271
RAM: ADATA Premier DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $90
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB TurboDuo @ $425
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89 (mynextcom)
CASE: Lian Li PC-A05 [Black] @ $115 (PC Themes)

Total: $990

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.