Time for an upgrade!

[mozzozo]

Hi guys, looking to upgrade my PC. Usage would mainly be internet, youtube, MS words/excel. Would also want to play games like NFS on high specs if possible

Current specs are as of:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz, 3301 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
8GB ram (not sure what brand)
512 GB HDD (not sure what brand)
Radeon HD 6950
Cooler Master CPU cooler Hyper 212 plus
Seasonic M12 II 620W
Cooler Master HAF Advanced 912

Budget would be 1-1.2k, hopefully can use back some parts.

Have no knowledge of DIY so would need a shop to help.

Thanks in advanced!

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

if u can wait for either GTX 1070 or poloaris GPU. and get a Transcend SSD220S 480GB from lazada @160 and a 1TB hdd if u think 512GB hdd still enough for ur usage.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

A reformat with new 480GB SSD, GTX 970 should suffice.

 

[mozzozo]

Any recommend brand for gpu?

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[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Well u can look for Palot GTX 970 (blower design) That card should be cheap now.

 

[mozzozo]

Can I just head to pc themes and get everything done there? Would it be alot more expensive?

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[MoneyFace =p]

Can I just head to pc themes and get everything done there? Would it be alot more expensive?

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Just buy from Lazada don't even need to step out of house and get them much cheaper with discount codes.

 

[mozzozo]

But I do not know how to diy myself haha. So would need someone to help.

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[ZrE0_Cha0s]

But I do not know how to diy myself haha. So would need someone to help.

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Do u have friends, family members or relative that knows how to fix a PC? If have ask them come over to help u and treat them a dinner or lunch.

 

[Ramtree]

bro since you have no knowledge how to build, feel free to head to pc themes or whatever to get their help. fuss free.

but if you are willing to learn to do it yourself, the savings can be quite significant(from lazada etc.) furthermore, having more knowledge of your own computer can be very handy

 

[intrance]

But I do not know how to diy myself haha. So would need someone to help.

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get all the needed stuffs from lazada.. and ask Nigel to help..

 

[Encrypted11]

Hi guys, looking to upgrade my PC. Usage would mainly be internet, youtube, MS words/excel. Would also want to play games like NFS on high specs if possible

Current specs are as of:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz, 3301 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
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Budget would be 1-1.2k, hopefully can use back some parts.

Or... don't upgrade your platform, just get a good graphics card upgrade with the 1-1.2k you have?

You could probably do with any of the following

1. A GTX 1080 FE now
2. A GTX 1070 or AMD Polaris + New case
3. A GTX 1070 or AMD Polaris + an SSD upgrade.

 

[mozzozo]

thanks for the replies guys! that video was very helpful! guess i'll get a new gfx and ssd + HDD and do a system restore like one of the bros recommended! i'll be trying to DIY, worst come to worst i've a friend that can help, hopefully haha.


For SSD, i've shortlisted the one that was recommended above, http://www.lazada.sg/transcend-ssd220s-480gb-sata-6gbs-25-solid-state-drive-aluminiumcase-with-free-enclosure-7168174.html

For gfx, is there a huge difference from gtx960 to 970? the price is almost 30%+ more.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

thanks for the replies guys! that video was very helpful! guess i'll get a new gfx and ssd + HDD and do a system restore like one of the bros recommended! i'll be trying to DIY, worst come to worst i've a friend that can help, hopefully haha.


For SSD, i've shortlisted the one that was recommended above, http://www.lazada.sg/transcend-ssd220s-480gb-sata-6gbs-25-solid-state-drive-aluminiumcase-with-free-enclosure-7168174.html

For gfx, is there a huge difference from gtx960 to 970? the price is almost 30%+ more.

Yes there is a huge difference between 960 and 970

 

[-Synchronicity-]

Or you could wait for 1070 which is coming out some time this month. The difference compared to 970 is colossal

 

[Zerocrimson]

gtx1070 might cost ~$800-$900 when it arrives in SG. If you don't mind 2nd-hand gfx, can try for gtx980 in the marketplace

 

[tremor]

gtx1070 might cost ~$800-$900 when it arrives in SG. If you don't mind 2nd-hand gfx, can try for gtx980 in the marketplace

Wait for AMD la, more value for money.

 

[mozzozo]

Don't think I'll get a gtx 1070. Too much for me haha. Would most probably get a 970.

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[mozzozo]

Hi guys! Yes it's me again. I haven't gone about to upgrade my stuff. Anyway I just saw that pc themes is selling zotac gtx 970 at 399 and it comes with a free overwatch game. Considering that I'm planning to get overwatch also which cost 39.90usd it sounds like a good deal to me! What are your opinions? Can it handle the game at its highest settings?

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[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Hi guys! Yes it's me again. I haven't gone about to upgrade my stuff. Anyway I just saw that pc themes is selling zotac gtx 970 at 399 and it comes with a free overwatch game. Considering that I'm planning to get overwatch also which cost 39.90usd it sounds like a good deal to me! What are your opinions? Can it handle the game at its highest settings?

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well if u want the games still i rather u get that gpu, since u will save more if the game.

here are some gameplay and reviews on the performances. overall will still depends on ur system and monitor.

http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/2200-overwatch-gpu-benchmark-and-fps-tests