Recommendation for my first desktop

[SGxiaosin]

Hi all, would like to kindly seek your advice on my first desktop set up. My budget is ranging around $700-800 $900-1000 (I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse). I usually play games such as Dota2, Fallout 4, Skyrim and do some light video editing. I don't need to build up a monster PC with Ultra High settings, just above average will do.

I also have zero experience in building any DIY PC so it will be good if you guys can also share a recommended person/outlet I can go to buy and what I should look out for?

Thanks in advance! Hoping to get a stable and sturdy rig that can last me a few years.

 

[ykgoh]

Some beginner-friendly and reputable options (in no order of preference or ranking):

• fortran (in HWZ forums; assemble and deliver to your house)
• nigel (in SLS; assemble at shop)
• one dragon king (in SLS; assemble at shop)
• t258jgn (in HWZ forums; sell parts only, no assembly)
• tamjinhang (in VR-Zone forum; sell parts and also assemble. delivery I dunno)

There are other shops in SLS that also offer competitive prices and services. Worth patronizing, but you need to go research yourself to find out which is shady and which is OK. If things are too cheap, perhaps there is a catch somewhere.

 

[shadow84]

Who is one dragon? YL at pct ah? lol...

 

[SGxiaosin]

Some beginner-friendly and reputable options (in no order of preference or ranking):

• fortran (in HWZ forums; assemble and deliver to your house)
• nigel (in SLS; assemble at shop)
• one dragon (in SLS; assemble at shop)
• t258jgn (in HWZ forums; sell parts only, no assembly)
• tamjinhang (in VR-Zone forum; sell parts and also assemble. delivery I dunno)

There are other shops in SLS that also offer competitive prices and services. Worth patronizing, but you need to go research yourself to find out which is shady and which is OK. If things are too cheap, perhaps there is a catch somewhere.

Thanks for the comprehensive list! Then I might go looking for fortran.

How about in terms of the hardware? Anything you could personally recommend with regards to my usage and budget?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Thanks for the comprehensive list! Then I might go looking for fortran, after hearing so many scam cases in SLS i'm afraid of that place already. Hahaha

How about in terms of the hardware? Anything you could personally recommend with regards to my usage and budget?

if u ask fortan, he can give u the recommend build, just tell him ur budget and usage for the pc or requirement and he will give u a while later till he research finish, or maybe give u of a similar build like what he did to others too.

 

[SGxiaosin]

if u ask fortan, he can give u the recommend build, just tell him ur budget and usage for the pc or requirement and he will give u a while later till he research finish, or maybe give u of a similar build like what he did to others too.

Thank you! Seems like he is the best around here already huh

 

[xLegendary]

For that price I think you can build something around this one

AMD FX-6200 3.8GHz 6-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM
ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard
Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Mushkin ECO3 480GB 2.5" SSD
PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+
Apex PC-375 ATX Mid Tower Case
EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified

 

[Koenig168]

Convergent has some old stock on Carousell. Some of the items are quite good value for money.

You can also look at some of the builds suggested by MoneyFace and other regular posters for ideas.

 

[SGxiaosin]

bumps up this thread.. just asked fortran and he said my budget is too low based on my usage

anyone else can help me out on where I am able to purchase a decent rig within my budget?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

so why not increase it, and ask him if 1k able to do or not.

 

[ykgoh]

bumps up this thread.. just asked fortran and he said my budget is too low based on my usage

anyone else can help me out on where I am able to purchase a decent rig within my budget?

You want to play games and edit video, better get Core i5 at least. Try to budget around $1k to $1.2k. This is the ideal case.

If you really cannot afford, and can afford to compromise, don't mind slower and waiting longer, ask him what's the best he can do with $700-$800.

Probably he can squeeze out a Pentium G3258 or Core i3 system, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD. GPU maybe some AMD R7 250 series.

Frankly at this budget, it is a budget system usually used for Microsoft office work, web surfing or YouTube. You have to manage your expectation.

 

[batniss]

Hi all, would like to kindly seek your advice on my first desktop set up. My budget is ranging around $700-800 (I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse). I usually play games such as Dota2, Fallout 4, Skyrim and do some light video editing. Is my budget too little or too much?

I also have zero experience in building any DIY PC so it will be good if you guys can also share a recommended person/outlet I can go to buy and what I should look out for?

Thanks in advance! Hoping to get a stable and sturdy rig that can last me a few years.

Desktop might be cheap, but not that cheap for gaming. You have to managed your expectations right with that budget.

Like what other people have suggested here, you might want to up your budget or suffer processing loss for the trade off for gaming processing.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

bumps up this thread.. just asked fortran and he said my budget is too low based on my usage

anyone else can help me out on where I am able to purchase a decent rig within my budget?

It is doable....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $330 (PC Themes)
RAM+CASE: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB + Armaggeddon Microtron T2Z [Black] @ $88+3+3*
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 4GB Twin Fan @ $241*
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`

Total: $804

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10.

Buy others from Lazada Singapore.

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App DBS FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGEYAY $10 off min $70 spending

 

[SGxiaosin]

so why not increase it, and ask him if 1k able to do or not.

Yup I asked, he said he only can help me if I can increase my budget to 2.5x or 3x more

You want to play games and edit video, better get Core i5 at least. Try to budget around $1k to $1.2k. This is the ideal case.

If you really cannot afford, and can afford to compromise, don't mind slower and waiting longer, ask him what's the best he can do with $700-$800.

Probably he can squeeze out a Pentium G3258 or Core i3 system, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD. GPU maybe some AMD R7 250 series.

Frankly at this budget, it is a budget system usually used for Microsoft office work, web surfing or YouTube. You have to manage your expectation.

Desktop might be cheap, but not that cheap for gaming. You have to managed your expectations right with that budget.

Like what other people have suggested here, you might want to up your budget or suffer processing loss for the trade off for gaming processing.

Hmmm okay then maybe I'll increase my budget to about 1k. I'm not really sure of the budget expectations!

 

[SGxiaosin]

It is doable....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $330 (PC Themes)
RAM+CASE: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB + Armaggeddon Microtron T2Z [Black] @ $88+3+3*
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 4GB Twin Fan @ $241*
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`

Total: $804

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10.

Buy others from Lazada Singapore.

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App DBS FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGEYAY $10 off min $70 spending

Thanks Moneyface! I think I would be increasing my budget to $1k, do you think you can work with that amount better?

 

[ykgoh]

Why not u copy gahmen tactic get quotations from 3 or more vendors? See who can offer u the best deal and to get a sensing of prevailing market pricing?

 

[SGxiaosin]

Why not u copy gahmen tactic get quotations from 3 or more vendors? See who can offer u the best deal and to get a sensing of prevailing market pricing?

You mean go PM them and ask what they are able to offer based on my budget?

 

[*adiBOY]

It is doable....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $330 (PC Themes)
RAM+CASE: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB + Armaggeddon Microtron T2Z [Black] @ $88+3+3*
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 4GB Twin Fan @ $241*
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`

Total: $804

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10.

Buy others from Lazada Singapore.

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App DBS FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGEYAY $10 off min $70 spending

The OS can be found for 25USD at reddit too. Paypal also no need to pay any additional charges.

 

[eting72]

It is doable....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $330 (PC Themes)
RAM+CASE: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB + Armaggeddon Microtron T2Z [Black] @ $88+3+3*
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 4GB Twin Fan @ $241*
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 550W [80 Plus] @ $59+3`

Total: $804

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10.

Buy others from Lazada Singapore.

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App DBS FriYAY 12% off max $25 discount
`Price after Lazada App PRESTIGEYAY $10 off min $70 spending

am always pretty amazed by ur recommendations.

Sent from Mars to Venus using GAGT

 

[SGxiaosin]

would appreciate if there are more suggestions