Recommendation on new rig

[fujitsu555]

Hi, I want to build a new rig for web surfing and photo editing (Photoshop and Lightroom).

-No budget. Looking for value for money.
-Need a monitor. What's the "sweet spot"size for monitor?
-thinking to get an SSD for faster boot up.

Pls recommend. Thanks!

 

[wuweiz]

Need OS?
Doing overclocking?
How big a monitor u looking at?
You think you need an i7 for photoshopping? ie: how intense if your ps?

 

[fujitsu555]

Need OS?
Doing overclocking?
How big a monitor u looking at?
You think you need an i7 for photoshopping? ie: how intense if your ps?

OS - Yes, Windows 8
No overclocking
Monitor - at least 24 inch, high resolution, looking for value for money
CPU - not sure if I need an I7. Entry level and light usage of Photoshop.

 

[royfrosty]

OS - Yes, Windows 8
No overclocking
Monitor - at least 24 inch, high resolution, looking for value for money
CPU - not sure if I need an I7. Entry level and light usage of Photoshop.

Then probably you don't need an i7. I5 will do.

 

[royfrosty]

Asrock B85M PRO + i5-4570 ~ $381
Kingston Value Ram 8gb ~ $81
Plextor M5P 128gb ~ $149
WD Blue 1tb ~ $81
Gigabyte GTX760 2gb or MSI GTX760 2gb Twin Frozr ~ both also $400 each
Thermaltake Smart SE 630W Bronze Mod ~ $95 (the cheapest bronze modular)
Windows 8 Home 64bit ~ $120
Corsair Obsidian 350D matx chassis ~ $140
LG IPS234 23 inch monitor ~ $248
Samsung ODD (optional ~ $22)

Total $1717 inclusive of ODD.

For SSD $10 away from M5S so it would be better to get the M5P for pro.

For HDD Seagate is @ $78. Rather you get the WD Blue for just $3 away.

For Gfx card, if you don't mind 2 years warranty then can go for the Palit variant at just $355. If not the can stick to the above which has 3 years warranty.

 

[eharon]

awesome guide sir . saved me a lot of time looking at those price sheets. based on your rig i saved myself another $150.

 

[Ark Law]

For HDD Seagate is @ $78. Rather you get the WD Blue for just $3 away.

Yup, best to stay clear from the 7200.14 drives, fast as hell for HDD speed, fast as hell to break down too

 

[fujitsu555]

Asrock B85M PRO + i5-4570 ~ $381
Kingston Value Ram 8gb ~ $81
Plextor M5P 128gb ~ $149
WD Blue 1tb ~ $81
Gigabyte GTX760 2gb or MSI GTX760 2gb Twin Frozr ~ both also $400 each
Thermaltake Smart SE 630W Bronze Mod ~ $95 (the cheapest bronze modular)
Windows 8 Home 64bit ~ $120
Corsair Obsidian 350D matx chassis ~ $140
LG IPS234 23 inch monitor ~ $248
Samsung ODD (optional ~ $22)

Total $1717 inclusive of ODD.

For SSD $10 away from M5S so it would be better to get the M5P for pro.

For HDD Seagate is @ $78. Rather you get the WD Blue for just $3 away.

For Gfx card, if you don't mind 2 years warranty then can go for the Palit variant at just $355. If not the can stick to the above which has 3 years warranty.

Hi royfrosty, thanks very much for the recommendation!

1) I don't do gaming. Would Gigabyte GTX760 2gb or MSI GTX760 2gb Twin Frozr be an overkill? Is Palit GTX 650Ti 1GB ok for my usage?

2) Also thinking to replace the casing with Ikonik EN2 as suggested in Buyer's Guide to save some money.

What do you think?

 

[shadow84]

Hi royfrosty, thanks very much for the recommendation!

1) I don't do gaming. Would Gigabyte GTX760 2gb or MSI GTX760 2gb Twin Frozr be an overkill? Is Palit GTX 650Ti 1GB ok for my usage?

2) Also thinking to replace the casing with Ikonik EN2 as suggested in Buyer's Guide to save some money.

What do you think?

Ikonik EN2 is EOL, aka End-Of-Line... Meaning no more production. And there are better cases out there with lower prices and better cooling capabilities than the EN2.

 

[royfrosty]

Hi royfrosty, thanks very much for the recommendation!

1) I don't do gaming. Would Gigabyte GTX760 2gb or MSI GTX760 2gb Twin Frozr be an overkill? Is Palit GTX 650Ti 1GB ok for my usage?

2) Also thinking to replace the casing with Ikonik EN2 as suggested in Buyer's Guide to save some money.

What do you think?

You didnt say that you arent gaming. You said something like worth the money. So I suggest a gtx760 give you.

If you aint gaming at all then might drop it to a gtx660 instead.

For chassis just get a good solid one. Last you for a lifetime.

 

[fujitsu555]

Ikonik EN2 is EOL, aka End-Of-Line... Meaning no more production. And there are better cases out there with lower prices and better cooling capabilities than the EN2.

Could pls recommend? Cheap and ok quality one

 

[shadow84]

Could pls recommend? Cheap and ok quality one

budget? can try the asgard pro, sharkoon t28 for <$100

 

[hoven00]

Could pls recommend? Cheap and ok quality one

Bitfenix Shinobi
Non-window $79 I think, Windowed $89 I think.

The Sharkoon is another popular brand here..

 

[fujitsu555]

You didnt say that you arent gaming. You said something like worth the money. So I suggest a gtx760 give you.

If you aint gaming at all then might drop it to a gtx660 instead.

For chassis just get a good solid one. Last you for a lifetime.

Sorry I didn't mention that I don't do gaming. Do you still think I need 630w bronze psu?

Thanks!

 

[royfrosty]

Sorry I didn't mention that I don't do gaming. Do you still think I need 630w bronze psu?

Thanks!

Fsp hexa 500w $58 non modular

The thermaltake smart se 630w is one of the cheapest modular can get out there.

For instance the corsair cx500m already $95.