Replacement computer recommendation

kjke1986 · Dec 14, 2022

Can someone help recommend me what to get? I usually bring my specs to PC themes for them to assemble but am wondering if I should just get from Aftershock?

1) Budget: <$1000
2) Hard disk: 200GB SSD + 1 TB normal hard disk
3) Graphics card: Need to be able to run photoshop (so looks like need 16GB ram? https://www.cgdirector.com/adobe-photoshop-system-requirements/). Would like to play games eg. PUBG (https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080/PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS/)
4) I have a few internal harddisk to transfer over from my old computer

Edited: To include that I want to play games like PUBG too.

Thanks!

duckne55 · Dec 14, 2022

For PS, you want a more powerful CPU
GPU doesn't matter as much low-midrange is good enough, actually at your price range, might be better to go with iGPU and forgo the discrete GPU.
SSDs are getting quite affordable now, can get 1TB NVMe for under $100, which will be cheaper and better than what you suggested.
pugetsystems have a lot of PS testing.

NightRaven49 · Dec 14, 2022

yep, ps is not gpu intensive, so u can just run off integrated.
for about 1k, i would suggest the following:

core i5 13600k (non f) + msi pro b660m-a wifi	670 (dynacore)
thermalright peerless assassin 120	68 (pcthemes)
klevv bolt x 2x 8gb 3600mhz ddr4	80 (dynacore)
wd black sn570 250gb	48 (dynacore)
toshiba p300 1tb	55 (allstars lazada)
cooler master mwe 550 v2 bronze	68 (pcthemes)
tecware nexus m2 air	45 (dynacore)

total: 1034. if ur budget is really strict, u could drop the cooler to a cheaper one.

86technie · Dec 14, 2022

You can consider getting this with your tight budget.

https://www.bestdenki.com.sg/2916377-lenovo-desktop-ic-3-90sm002qst.html
Ask the shop how much it will cost to upgrade to 16GB, 16GB RAM shouldn't cost
more than $100.

poooooo · Dec 14, 2022

You are using photoshop to edit what sort of things? Depend on workload might need more ram (especially large format print).

royfrosty · Dec 14, 2022

You don't need a graphics card to run Photoshop. Is not a must. What you need is a lot of RAM and a relatively fast CPU.

For that kind of budget. I suggest go get an APU such as 5600G. This would suffice some needs of a igpu.

If you are doing topaz AI, you could also make use of the powerful iGPU to render faster.

kjke1986 · Dec 14, 2022

NightRaven49 said:
yep, ps is not gpu intensive, so u can just run off integrated.
for about 1k, i would suggest the following:

core i5 13600k (non f) + msi pro b660m-a wifi 670 (dynacore)
thermalright peerless assassin 120 68 (pcthemes)
klevv bolt x 2x 8gb 3600mhz ddr4 80 (dynacore)
wd black sn570 250gb 48 (dynacore)
toshiba p300 1tb 55 (allstars lazada)
cooler master mwe 550 v2 bronze 68 (pcthemes)
tecware nexus m2 air 45 (dynacore)

total: 1034. if ur budget is really strict, u could drop the cooler to a cheaper one.

Should have made clearer that I also want to use it for light gaming eg.PUBG (https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080/PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS/) and that's why I wanted a GPU. Can I trouble you to help me amend the specs above to fit this also? If $1,000 is too low a budget, can you let me know what would be a more reasonable one? Thank you

kjke1986 · Dec 14, 2022

poooooo said:
You are using photoshop to edit what sort of things? Depend on workload might need more ram (especially large format print).

I use it to edit pictures. Forgot to mention, would like to use it for light gaming too eg. PUBG (https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080/PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS/)

86technie · Dec 14, 2022

kjke1986 said:
Should have made clearer that I also want to use it for light gaming eg.PUBG (https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080/PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS/) and that's why I wanted a GPU. Can I trouble you to help me amend the specs above to fit this also? If $1,000 is too low a budget, can you let me know what would be a more reasonable one? Thank you

$1000 is not say low, you have to realize that a decent gaming graphic card can cost up to $500.
That doesn't leave a lot of room for other components so either:

1) Upgrade your current rig than building a new one
2) Get a second PC but you need to send to someone to check for issues etc.

BTW is there any issue with your current rig? Why not just spend some money fix it than use
until you got a bigger budget?

Hailgod · Dec 14, 2022

u have options if u want to amazon the gpu.
rx 6600 ~320$
6650xt ~ 400$
6700 ~470$

NightRaven49 · Dec 14, 2022

kjke1986 said:
Should have made clearer that I also want to use it for light gaming eg.PUBG (https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080/PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDS/) and that's why I wanted a GPU. Can I trouble you to help me amend the specs above to fit this also? If $1,000 is too low a budget, can you let me know what would be a more reasonable one? Thank you

1000 is a little tight but doable. u do lose a tier or 2 in ps performance and have to settle for previous gen gpu tho.

ryzen 5 5600 + asrock b550m pro4	349 (dynacore)
klevv bolt x 2x 8gb 3600mhz ddr4	80 (dynacore)
wd blue sn570 1tb	122 (dynacore)
galax gtx 1660 super 1 click oc	287 (pcthemes)
cooler master mwe 550 v2 bronze	68 (pcthemes)
tecware nexus m2 air	45 (dynacore)

total: 951. theres some headroom to step up to the 6600 as mentioned by hailgod, though u will lose local warranty support.

Hailgod · Dec 14, 2022

or u can just buy the 985$ aftershock bundle and be done with it.

kjke1986 · Dec 15, 2022

86technie said:
$1000 is not say low, you have to realize that a decent gaming graphic card can cost up to $500.
That doesn't leave a lot of room for other components so either:

1) Upgrade your current rig than building a new one
2) Get a second PC but you need to send to someone to check for issues etc.

BTW is there any issue with your current rig? Why not just spend some money fix it than use
until you got a bigger budget?

Thanks, yeah I am not an expert in this so wasn't aware of pricing. My current rig has problems (can switch on but when I connect via HDMI / VGA, it doesn't project on my monitor). The monitor definitely isn't the problem as it works well with my laptop.

NightRaven49 said:
1000 is a little tight but doable. u do lose a tier or 2 in ps performance and have to settle for previous gen gpu tho.

ryzen 5 5600 + asrock b550m pro4 349 (dynacore)
klevv bolt x 2x 8gb 3600mhz ddr4 80 (dynacore)
wd blue sn570 1tb 122 (dynacore)
galax gtx 1660 super 1 click oc 287 (pcthemes)
cooler master mwe 550 v2 bronze 68 (pcthemes)
tecware nexus m2 air 45 (dynacore)

total: 951. theres some headroom to step up to the 6600 as mentioned by hailgod, though u will lose local warranty support.

Thank you, will try to do this with what hailgod said.

kjke1986 · Dec 15, 2022

Hailgod said:
or u can just buy the 985$ aftershock bundle and be done with it.

I believe you are referring to this model (https://www.aftershockpc.com/products/amd-combo1). I have 2 external harddisk on my old rig. Can I easily transfer it to this model? I haven't it before hence not sure if I can pull it off. Thanks.

86technie · Dec 15, 2022

kjke1986 said:
Thanks, yeah I am not an expert in this so wasn't aware of pricing. My current rig has problems (can switch on but when I connect via HDMI / VGA, it doesn't project on my monitor). The monitor definitely isn't the problem as it works well with my laptop.

Thank you, will try to do this with what hailgod said.

Have you try taking out of the RAM and try insert one by one.
What is this PC specs?

86technie · Dec 15, 2022

kjke1986 said:
I believe you are referring to this model (https://www.aftershockpc.com/products/amd-combo1). I have 2 external harddisk on my old rig. Can I easily transfer it to this model? I haven't it before hence not sure if I can pull it off. Thanks.

You can consider but the components used are very "cheap".

Hailgod · Dec 15, 2022

kjke1986 said:
I believe you are referring to this model (https://www.aftershockpc.com/products/amd-combo1). I have 2 external harddisk on my old rig. Can I easily transfer it to this model? I haven't it before hence not sure if I can pull it off. Thanks.

internal or external hard disk? u can ask them anyway. if its possible, they will usually do it for u.

kjke1986 · Dec 15, 2022

Hailgod said:
internal or external hard disk? u can ask them anyway. if its possible, they will usually do it for u.

Internal hard disk. I just realized I have 3 hdd. Thanks.

86technie said:
Have you try taking out of the RAM and try insert one by one.
What is this PC specs?

Yes, I have tried to take out the RAM and reinsert. Still same issue. Think the motherboard has some problem because when I insert my USB keyboard to the back of my computer, the lights on the keyboard do not switch on. Likewise for my wireless USB adaptor.

Can't remember the specs but it is more than 5 years old so I don't expect it to be good. Thanks.

86technie · Dec 15, 2022

kjke1986 said:
Internal hard disk. I just realized I have 3 hdd. Thanks.

Yes, I have tried to take out the RAM and reinsert. Still same issue. Think the motherboard has some problem because when I insert my USB keyboard to the back of my computer, the lights on the keyboard do not switch on. Likewise for my wireless USB adaptor.

Can't remember the specs but it is more than 5 years old so I don't expect it to be good. Thanks.

Issue here is your limited budget, if the old PC can be repaired which is possible than you can still use.
Until you have a bigger budget for a proper build.
Have you tried another power supply?
Could be PSU issue.

kjke1986 · Dec 15, 2022

86technie said:
Issue here is your limited budget, if the old PC can be repaired which is possible than you can still use.
Until you have a bigger budget for a proper build.
Have you tried another power supply?
Could be PSU issue.

Thanks, would you mind if I PMed you?

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