Recommendations For New Rig - Budget below $700

[Irenicus]

It's not advisable to reuse the PSU as you have been using it for 8 years. Chances of it failing are higher and if worse, the PSU can take out the rest of your new parts.

 

[Robert]

Thanks. Do you have a recommended shop at Sim Lim, and the recommended items? I had one recommendation (thanks bro), for PC Themes.

I would stretch for 16GB RAM

Actually, I would suggest just get a new simple setup.

Just get
1. CPU (with integrated graphic)
2. Mobo (with the video output your monitor accepts, VGA or hdmi)
3. 8Gb ram ( ideally 16gb)
4. 512gb ssd (depends m.2 or 2.5" is cheaper)
5. New case

Reuse the rest

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[SkyShroud]

It's not advisable to reuse the PSU as you have been using it for 8 years. Chances of it failing are higher and if worse, the PSU can take out the rest of your new parts.

my psu 10 years+!

 

[hellspawn_one]

Thanks. Do you have a recommended shop at Sim Lim, and the recommended items? I had one recommendation (thanks bro), for PC Themes.

I would stretch for 16GB RAM

Normally I would go to 3 shops only, PC Themes, Dynacore and Fuwell.

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[Mystyque]

Existing system has 2x8GB RAM - 1600MHz CL9 (Corsair Vengeance). PSU still going strong.

Best if new rig comes with Win10, and all existing harddisks (SATAs) can just reconnect into new rig.

After some thought, I'd probably need help to

(a) see and check the existing rig;
(b) go to Sim Lim together to get the basic DIY rig;
(c) assemble and port over what may work into the new rig ie harddisks

cos photos, .docs and .psts are all on harddisks. Install Office on new rig and take time (which I will eventually have) to sort and clean up.

Even if you cannot transfer your existing Win10 license, you can buy one online for like S$3. Passes online Windows authentication.

For new mobo, please double check you have enough SATA ports for all your existing SATA HDD + new SSD. Best to have another port spare if possible.

 

[Irenicus]

Hi Robert,

Suggested system build for your budget and requirements. Prices from Dynacore unless otherwise stated. Links to Lazada included.

(1) CPU + MB : Ryzen 3 3200G + Asrock B450M Pro4 = $256
(2) RAM : G.Skill Flare X DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (8GB x 2 pcs) = $109 (Lazada)
(3) SSD : Adata XPG SX8200 Pro NVMe 512GB SSD = $121 (Lazada)
(4) Power Supply : Leadex Superflower Eco 500W 80+Silver (Modular) = $85
(5) Casing : Fractal Design Focus G Mini = $75 (PC Themes)

Total cost = $646

Some step by step system building guides for your reference.

 

[Robert]

Thanks much.

I'll prob take this setup to Dynacore and see if they can build for me. Willing to provide assembly fee.

 

[michael_thm]

TS can consider a Ryzen 3 3200G paired with a B450 motherboard like the Asrock B450M Pro 4. The B450 motherboard allows for overclocking of the CPU and RAM if TS desires in the future.

The Ryzen 3 is more than sufficient for email, web browsing and simple photoshop.

QTF. Even the Intel Pentium CPUs are more than sufficient for basic usage.

 

[Mystyque]

QTF. Even the Intel Pentium CPUs are more than sufficient for basic usage.

Intel Pentium CPUs is a very broad and vague category, some are definitely not sufficient for modern basic usage

 

[michael_thm]

Intel Pentium CPUs is a very broad and vague category, some are definitely not sufficient for modern basic usage

I think every Intel Pentium CPUs currently available for sale are more powerful than my backup from 3 years back. And this is a video proving that it boot up/shut down rapidly. Run office apps, videos, play music and open a dozen chrome tabs with ease.

 

[Robert]

Got the following assembled for $624

System includes:
1) ASROCK B450M PRO MOTHERBOARD
2) AMD RYZEN 3 3200G
3) G SKILL 3200MHz 16GB (2 x 8GB)
4) ADATA XPG 512GD SSD
5) THERMALTAKE 500W PSU
6) TECWARE NOVA WHITE with TEMPERED GLASS GASING

 

[hellspawn_one]

Got the following assembled for $624

System includes:
1) ASROCK B450M PRO MOTHERBOARD
2) AMD RYZEN 3 3200G
3) G SKILL 3200MHz 16GB (2 x 8GB)
4) ADATA XPG 512GD SSD
5) THERMALTAKE 500W PSU
6) TECWARE NOVA WHITE with TEMPERED GLASS GASING

Congrats!

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[napoleon bohlumpar]

Need a rig (pre-built) as my existing is about to go ka-put.

Existing rig cannot power off upon shut down, need to press and hold power button before it can shut down. Rig about 8 years old, running Win 10 Build 1803.

Need recommendation for a rig that costs as low as possible (freshly jobless), I can port over the monitor, mouse, keyboard etc. Existing system has large SATA storage (totalling a few TBs), so only need 256 GB SSD for fast boot.

I have Office on CD, need Win 10 installed. Use is simple email, web browsing, simple Photoshop for photos (crop, brighten).

Appreciate all responses and questions pls.

Robert

there's one highly-rated guy here (ithorlick) that build PCs for many people............he has one that's below 500 bucks........

 

[vironix]

Got the following assembled for $624

System includes:
1) ASROCK B450M PRO MOTHERBOARD
2) AMD RYZEN 3 3200G
3) G SKILL 3200MHz 16GB (2 x 8GB)
4) ADATA XPG 512GD SSD
5) THERMALTAKE 500W PSU
6) TECWARE NOVA WHITE with TEMPERED GLASS GASING

Where did u get this done?

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[Robert]

Dynacore Tech

Where did u get this done?

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