Time for new rig

[xsrike]

Hey all, I'm looking to build up a new setup to replace my old computer. Will only need PC, no need for keyboard speakers . Will be using my old monitor(Samsung P2350 23") for now and intend to upgrade to a 1440p (maybe) in the near future.

Budget of $2k for just RIG. Not including future monitor.

Mainly used only for gaming and downloading/watching videos.
Not really into overclocking.
Just had Myrepublic 1Gbps installed too
Currently playing Diablo3/Dota2. Might be picking up wildstar and basically any games coming up too. So a wide genre of it

 

[Keyven]

My new rig for about $950:
- i5-4670 (probably consider 4770 for future-proofing +$115)
- Asrock Killer Mobo
- 2x4gb G.Skill RAM
- Thermaltake Casing (low-end but okay, less than $70)
- Seasonic 850W Modular PSU (just being kiasu since it's about another $15 from the 750W)

For the remaining cash, you could buy a W7 Pro ($175 or less), and a $800 graphic card: You don't sound like a hardcore FPS player, so a GTX 770 2gb (gigabyte/msi/asus <$600) or 290 (Sapphire Tri-X 4gb ~$620) would be just fine

 

[hengheng220]

My new rig for about $950:
- i5-4670 (probably consider 4770 for future-proofing +$115)
- Asrock Killer Mobo
- 2x4gb G.Skill RAM
- Thermaltake Casing (low-end but okay, less than $70)
- Seasonic 850W Modular PSU (just being kiasu since it's about another $15 from the 750W)

For the remaining cash, you could buy a W7 Pro ($175 or less), and a $800 graphic card: You don't sound like a hardcore FPS player, so a GTX 770 2gb (gigabyte/msi/asus <$600) or 290 (Sapphire Tri-X 4gb ~$620) would be just fine

bro 4770 doesn't means future proofing. I5 and I7 difference are like difference between a F1 formula car and a normal toyota car. They are for different usage not for future proofing. If for only single GPU, 600W enough no need get so ex de... W7 pro is also paying premium for things that common gamers wont use... TS advice you wait for Roy to give you a better build or can consider mine on the right with exception for the RAM and add in a Crucial SSD from Amazon. Oh btw forget to mention can get a 4570 processor instead too if you wnt to save abit mroe money

 

[royfrosty]

For 2k you can get a good setup. Dont need till an i7.

Full Black and Red Dragon theme

MSI B85 G45 Gaming + i5-4570 ~ $384
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
WD Blue 1tb ~ $75
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (Amazon)
MSI R9 290 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $688 (With a copy of BF4)
Seasonic G650 650w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $135
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-03 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case ~ $84 (mynextcom or ask tradepac have or not)
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1785. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

Lets say you are ups for it, you can get the following specs to push your 1440p further by allowing you to expand another slot of r9 290 in future. ONLY go for this setup ONLY when you see yourself going to slot in another GPU in a 2-6 months time.

MSI Z87 G45 Gaming + i5-4670k ~ $499
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
WD Blue 1tb ~ $75
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (Amazon)
MSI R9 290 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $688 (With a copy of BF4)
Corsair RM850 850w 80+ Gold Fully Modular ~ $199
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $129
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115
Corsair H100i Cooler ~ $158

Total~ $2168. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

 

[aaaflyer]

For 2k you can get a good setup. Dont need till an i7.

Full Black and Red Dragon theme

MSI B85 G45 Gaming + i5-4570 ~ $384
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
WD Blue 1tb ~ $75
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (Amazon)
MSI R9 290 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $688 (With a copy of BF4)
Seasonic G650 650w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $135
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-03 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case ~ $84 (mynextcom or ask tradepac have or not)
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1785. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

Lets say you are ups for it, you can get the following specs to push your 1440p further by allowing you to expand another slot of r9 290 in future. ONLY go for this setup ONLY when you see yourself going to slot in another GPU in a 2-6 months time.

MSI Z87 G45 Gaming + i5-4670k ~ $499
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
WD Blue 1tb ~ $75
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (Amazon)
MSI R9 290 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $688 (With a copy of BF4)
Corsair RM850 850w 80+ Gold Fully Modular ~ $199
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $129
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115
Corsair H100i Cooler ~ $158

Total~ $2168. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

bro @688 isnt it the SRP?

 

[shadow84]

bro @688 isnt it the SRP?

Maybe he is jus stating the max that TS should b paying and not get chopped. Also,to bargain further from that price point.

 

[royfrosty]

bro @688 isnt it the SRP?

Yeap it is SRP. I do not wanna give false hope for high demand products.

Wait some people pm me say wtf why wrong pricing.

But i have ever gotten a r9 290 at way below 650

 

[shadow84]

Yeap it is SRP. I do not wanna give false hope for high demand products.

Wait some people pm me say wtf why wrong pricing.

But i have ever gotten a r9 290 at way below 650

He used witchcraft for his 290, thats for sure.... happened to witness it...wicked sick.

 

[xsrike]

Is it not recommended at all to go for the second build with no intentions of getting a 2nd 290 soon? Is the motherboard too much of an overkill?
Also what would be a case that looks clean on the outside as I could do without the LEDS and all.Dont really like all those LED when gaming late.

An alternative to NZXT H440 I guess, since I don't think it is in stores yet.might be wrong

For 2k you can get a good setup. Dont need till an i7.

Full Black and Red Dragon theme

MSI B85 G45 Gaming + i5-4570 ~ $384
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
WD Blue 1tb ~ $75
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (Amazon)
MSI R9 290 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $688 (With a copy of BF4)
Seasonic G650 650w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $135
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-03 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case ~ $84 (mynextcom or ask tradepac have or not)
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1785. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

Lets say you are ups for it, you can get the following specs to push your 1440p further by allowing you to expand another slot of r9 290 in future. ONLY go for this setup ONLY when you see yourself going to slot in another GPU in a 2-6 months time.

MSI Z87 G45 Gaming + i5-4670k ~ $499
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
WD Blue 1tb ~ $75
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $155 (Amazon)
MSI R9 290 4gb Twin Frozr Gaming ~ $688 (With a copy of BF4)
Corsair RM850 850w 80+ Gold Fully Modular ~ $199
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $129
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115
Corsair H100i Cooler ~ $158

Total~ $2168. Buy at tradepac unless stated. DIY

 

[xsrike]

I'll be heading down to SLS to make my purchase and assemble and I have did abit of changes to the builds recommended and just need outsider's view on the build and is there any tweaks and changes to be make.


MSI Z87 G45 Gaming + i5-4670k ~ $499
Msi gtx 780 twin froze ~ $745
Avexir Blitz Dragon 1600mhz 2x4gb kit with Red LED ~ $129 (mynextcom/pcthemes/cybermind)
Wd green 2tb ~ $109
Crucial m500 240gb ~ $180
Seasonic G650 650w 80+ Gold Semi Modular PSU ~ $135
Corsair Air Carbide 540 ~ 150

Thoughts?

 

[gaoxing84]

the rams is going at $149. pcthemes no stock. cybermind the guy yaya, ask him got discount he say don't have. lol

 

[royfrosty]

Rams you might get a problem finding stocks. Might wanna get avexire core series instead.