Recommendations to replace Mobo + CPU and Ram

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Hi I will to ask around if anyone knows the recommended replacement for my current mobo, CPU and ram configuration as I foresee my current motherboard (MSI B75M-E33) to fail soon. I will go down to SLS for a visit to see what is out there for now. Budget will be around 500 and not intending to go for intense gaming but with lots of multi tasking involved. Thanks.
 
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alvin688f said:
Hi I will to ask around if anyone knows the recommended replacement for my current mobo, CPU and ram configuration as I foresee my current motherboard (MSI B75M-E33) to fail soon. I will go down to SLS for a visit to see what is out there for now. Budget will be around 500 and not intending to go for intense gaming but with lots of multi tasking involved. Thanks.
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Just replace ur board. $50 settled if u diy
 
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Based on your usage and budget, maybe go for R5 1400 + any cheap B350 board. Go for a mild OC, like 3.7 GHz, <1.3V; stock cooler more than enough. Get the fastest RAM kit that fits within your budget, run it as fast as it will be stable. That should all serve your needs well.


I would hold my breath for Coffee Lake pricing though.. especially curious what the i3-8350K will be priced to compete against.
 
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alvin688f said:
More like opening multiple google chrome tabs (around 15 or more), with some youtube streaming and vlc player at the same time. As well as opening of Microsoft Office Software and PDF files.
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Simple task 8gb ram should be enough

ASROCK AB350M PRO4 + Ryzen 5 1400 $387
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666MHz 2x4GB $119

Total: $506

Prices quoted from PC Themes Price List, they are in SRP. So any discount is not factored in.

Sent from PM me if you wanna build a DIY PC or wanna learn how to make one yourself :D using GAGT
 
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Hi alvin688f,

If you want to buy now, you should go for Ryzen. Besides that, the AM4 motherboard for Ryzen will be supported until 2020. If you are able to wait until approx October, then Intel will be releasing their new generation of Coffee Lake CPUs.

Prices stated below from Qoo10. Links to the parts in Qoo10 have been included. Qoo10 $100 off coupon (min. $600 purchase) valid until 10th Sept. 3% off for each $100 Qoo10 gift card.

(1) CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ $349 (Qoo10)*
(2) Motherboard: Asrock AB350M @ $139 (Qoo10)*
(3) RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-2666Mhz 8GB (2 x 4GB) @ $135 (Qoo10)*

Total Cost = $508 (After applying Qoo10 $100 coupon & gift card discounts)

* Buy 5 Qoo10 $100 Gift Cards for 3% off each. The gift cards can be bought from here: https://my.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/My/PopupQGiftBuy.aspx

You can also use Qoo10 QPoints for further discounts.
 
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