Recommendations for Gaming Desktop

[dormito]

Been a laptop user for 10 years Thinking of changing to a desktop with a wide screen
Using mainly for gaming, Netflix and torrents
Any recommendations? Just missed the IT show

 

[tigerwoods]

Been a laptop user for 10 years Thinking of changing to a desktop with a wide screen
Using mainly for gaming, Netflix and torrents
Any recommendations? Just missed the IT show

budget????????

 

[dormito]

budget????????

Sorry forgot about budget
About 2K plus?

 

[dormito]

Btw anyone heard about Monster PC? How is the review?
Cant find much online....

 

[bobozhang137]

Btw anyone heard about Monster PC? How is the review?
Cant find much online....

just by looking at specs and prices id say overpriced

 

[dormito]

just by looking at specs and prices id say overpriced

So i should go to Aftershock or Dreamcore instead?

 

[tigerwoods]

So i should go to Aftershock or Dreamcore instead?

Aftershock is pretty good value. Parts used are not too shabby

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[dormito]

Aftershock is pretty good value. Parts used are not too shabby

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My wife bought from Aftershock previously The delivery time took quite a number of weeks and the harddrive spoil after few months only
Saw some threads saying their assembly also not good
So not sure to go back to them or not

 

[tigerwoods]

My wife bought from Aftershock previously The delivery time took quite a number of weeks and the harddrive spoil after few months only
Saw some threads saying their assembly also not good
So not sure to go back to them or not

good thing has 3yrs warranty

DIY or done by shop like pctheme, choose your own parts is still the best way.

harddrive spoil...the casing they use i find doesnt has good ventilation

 

[tigerwoods]

Got my gaming rig from PCtheme recently for your reference

Parts selected myself after some researching.

Specs:
MSI B360 GAMING PRO CARBON Intel i5 9400F 2.9Ghz $461
G.SKILL RIPJAWS V 3000MHZ CL15 ( 8GBx2pcs ) $169
EVGA GD 650W 80+ Gold Flat Cable(5yrs) $109 from Dynacore
C.M MASTER CASE MB520 RGB T-GLASS $95
Zotac Gaming GTX1660Ti 6Gb Twin Fan GDDR6 5yr $415
CM Hyper 212 Led Cooler $38
SAMSUNG EVO 860 250GB M.2 SSD $89
TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM 2YRS P300 RED $53

Total $1429

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[dormito]

Got my gaming rig from PCtheme recently for your reference

Parts selected myself after some researching.

Specs:
MSI B360 GAMING PRO CARBON Intel i5 9400F 2.9Ghz $461
G.SKILL RIPJAWS V 3000MHZ CL15 ( 8GBx2pcs ) $169
EVGA GD 650W 80+ Gold Flat Cable(5yrs) $109 from Dynacore
C.M MASTER CASE MB520 RGB T-GLASS $95
Zotac Gaming GTX1660Ti 6Gb Twin Fan GDDR6 5yr $415
CM Hyper 212 Led Cooler $38
SAMSUNG EVO 860 250GB M.2 SSD $89
TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM 2YRS P300 RED $53

Total $1429

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Thanks ! Do they do the assembly for you?

 

[stooopidboy]

Got my gaming rig from PCtheme recently for your reference

Parts selected myself after some researching.

Specs:
MSI B360 GAMING PRO CARBON Intel i5 9400F 2.9Ghz $461
G.SKILL RIPJAWS V 3000MHZ CL15 ( 8GBx2pcs ) $169
EVGA GD 650W 80+ Gold Flat Cable(5yrs) $109 from Dynacore
C.M MASTER CASE MB520 RGB T-GLASS $95
Zotac Gaming GTX1660Ti 6Gb Twin Fan GDDR6 5yr $415
CM Hyper 212 Led Cooler $38
SAMSUNG EVO 860 250GB M.2 SSD $89
TOSHIBA 1TB 7200RPM 2YRS P300 RED $53

Total $1429

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TS please note that this build dont include CPU

 

[tigerwoods]

TS please note that this build dont include CPU

MSI B360 GAMING PRO CARBON Intel i5 9400F 2.9Ghz $461

CPU is included

 

[tigerwoods]

Thanks ! Do they do the assembly for you?

Yes assembled by them but PSU I bought from another shop.
If the shop do not has the part you want you can get from another shop.
If you already has a gfx card , just bring it down and ask them to install together.

carry home after assembled.

 

[dormito]

Quite Noob in this tech stuff
So need a reliable shop to give advice and help
Was thinking to go to PCthemes or PC Care & Solution (nigel) instead...
Any comments to the above 2 options?

 

[Nelia8686]

Both are good options to ask for build advice. Nigel shop more for troubleshooting pc problems. Pc themes for new pc builds. Can ask here for pc builds then buy at pc themes ask them build for you lo.

My advice for want to go aftershock or not is if can don't buy from them better don't. Build your own diy pc custom build. Unless you are really desperate for their aftershock after sales service or on site service.

Build your own cheaper and better parts. Get a good reputable pc builder to build it for you i.e pc themes or build it yourself if you know how.

 

[dormito]

Both are good options to ask for build advice. Nigel shop more for troubleshooting pc problems. Pc themes for new pc builds. Can ask here for pc builds then buy at pc themes ask them build for you lo.

My advice for want to go aftershock or not is if can don't buy from them better don't. Build your own diy pc custom build. Unless you are really desperate for their aftershock after sales service or on site service.

Build your own cheaper and better parts. Get a good reputable pc builder to build it for you i.e pc themes or build it yourself if you know how.

Lol not even sure where to begin for PC builds. Like i say quite noob in this tech stuff so need alot of advice
Budget will be 2K plus Main use for gaming, netflix and torrents

Processor
Intel will be better? Something that can let me run games?
Mainboard
Not sure
Graphics Card
I guess this will be important if i want to play high end games Something that can last me few years
Memory
Not sure
Display
Planning to get a ultrawide display 4k support? Not sure if touch screen is necessary
Storage
At least 2TB?
Casing
Not sure
PSU
Not sure
Audio
Not sure
OS
Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Any advice will be good !

 

[Nelia8686]

Processor
Intel or amd processors up to you. Both are good. If no preference something like the R5 2600, or the i5 9400 will do. Or wait for amd ryzen 3000 series to come out.
Mainboard
Any B or H budget board for intel will do. Depends on what features you need on the motherboard. Number of usb ports, sata ports, m.2 capability etc. If no special requirement a budget B or H motherboard will do.
Graphics Card
For this depends on what resolution you want to play games at.
If 1080p : 1660TI or rx 580 rx 570, gtx 1060 etc
If 1440p: rtx 2060-2070-2080
If 4k: Rtx 2080 ti
Memory
Usually 8gb dual channel or go for 16gb dual channel will do.
Make sure ram speed is fast and make sure you run in dual channel mode IF you are going for amd system.
Display
Know what you are getting if you are really going for ultrawide display with 21:9 aspect ratio. Most tv shows and netflix korean dramas are in 16:9 aspect ratio hence you will get black bars beside if you watching those 16:9 shows. If you watch movies with 21:9 it will be able to fit the screen fully with no black bar depending on the movie aspect ratio. And not many games can support 21:9 ultra wide display fully. If you are still ok with that then can go for ultra wide display aim for 1440p 144hz if budget allows. Not recommend you go for 4k because your hardware budget might not be enough because you need high end hardware expensive hardware to run it. And 1440p usually is good enough for gaming.

Storage
1Tb or 2tb couple with a 256ssd will do.
Casing
I like the nzxt h500 chassis super nice and beautiful minimalistic design. Fractal design meshify C also good choice for good airflow and design also.
PSU
550w - 650w depending on your hardware config
Audio
Onboard realtek alc audio will do. Nowadays onboard audio on motherboard good enough for average users. If you are audiophile and you are into good audio go for dac/amp combi with good speakers and audiophile headphones.
OS
Windows 10 64bit will do. Make sure to stop windows update because it can cause alot of problems. Use a good and steady build like windows 1607 will do. Make sure you don't overpay for windows like $100 over. You can use windows for free with watermark.

 

[bobozhang137]

your 2k budget includes monitor or no?

 

[tigerwoods]

2k plus can get a high end system liao

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