upgrading my gaming rig

S

sHrike

Senior Member
Joined
Jan 1, 2000
Messages
1,242
Reaction score
21
just gotten my EVGA GTX760 SC (SGD 359) and Samsung 840 (SGD220)from Amazon. Am considering whether to overhaul the rest of the rig

My current rig

1)CPU:E8400
2)MB:Gigabyte DS3R
3)Ram: 4GB Cosair
4)PSU: AeroCool 650W -in use for almost 5 years liao

Monitor :22" 1680X1050 (will remain)
HDD :WD Black 1TB X2 ,raid 0 (will remain)



Should I overhaul my CPU ,MB ,RAM and PSU? I am playing Crysis 3 and Tombraider now.(on low low settings..LOL)

If yes ,please recommend me a build for items 1-4 for $1000
Thanks.
 
wuweiz

wuweiz

Arch-Supremacy Member
Joined
Oct 22, 2011
Messages
17,875
Reaction score
0
sHrike said:
just gotten my EVGA GTX760 SC (SGD 359) and Samsung 840 (SGD220)from Amazon. Am considering whether to overhaul the rest of the rig

My current rig

1)CPU:E8400
2)MB:Gigabyte DS3R
3)Ram: 4GB Cosair
4)PSU: AeroCool 650W -in use for almost 5 years liao

Monitor :22" 1680X1050 (will remain)
HDD :WD Black 1TB X2 ,raid 0 (will remain)



Should I overhaul my CPU ,MB ,RAM and PSU? I am playing Crysis 3 and Tombraider now.(on low low settings..LOL)

If yes ,please recommend me a build for items 1-4 for $1000
Thanks.
Click to expand...

Need over-clocking?

Future SLI expansions?
 
S

sHrike

Senior Member
Joined
Jan 1, 2000
Messages
1,242
Reaction score
21
wuweiz said:
Need over-clocking?

Future SLI expansions?
Click to expand...

Definitely no SLI.


Overclocking...maybe..can recommend CPU cooler as well?

Low noise is also a criteria. PSU /coolers got to be as quiet as possible.
 
GrimaH

GrimaH

Master Member
Joined
Jun 21, 2007
Messages
2,901
Reaction score
49
PSU should be fine.

Intel Core i5 4670K + MSI Z87-G43 - $489
Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz CL9 4GBx2 - $95
CM Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler - $59

From PC Themes pricelist.
 
wuweiz

wuweiz

Arch-Supremacy Member
Joined
Oct 22, 2011
Messages
17,875
Reaction score
0
sHrike said:
Definitely no SLI.


Overclocking...maybe..can recommend CPU cooler as well?

Low noise is also a criteria. PSU /coolers got to be as quiet as possible.
Click to expand...

Here goes my amateurish recommendations. :D

Mobo+CPU: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming + i5-4670k (3.4GHz) - $545
DDR3: G-Skill RipJawX 1600MHz CL9 (4GBx2) - $95
PSU: Seasonic X Series 650W (Modular) - $158
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i Hydro Cooling Performance - $185

Total: $983 from Fuwell. (Unable to download other pricelists from HWZ.. Dunno why)

You can always go PC themes and ask for quote then bargain it down..

Alternatively, you can change your PSU to Seasonic M12II-620W 80+ ($125) if you don't mind non-modular PSU..

*Note: Not sure if your casing can support Corsair H100i. Check the dimensions first before u purchase. :p

If mild over-clocking, can use CM 212 series of fan cpu coolers also.
 
Last edited:
ragnarok95

ragnarok95

Senior Moderator
Senior Moderator
Joined
Mar 9, 2004
Messages
125,208
Reaction score
6,447
Actually, a H60i @ S$109 is more than enough for him.
 
S

sHrike

Senior Member
Joined
Jan 1, 2000
Messages
1,242
Reaction score
21
wuweiz said:
He got 1k to spare mah. Lol.

Rather him get a new chassis though.
Click to expand...

Thanks guys...keep the suggestions coming...
I had in mind to buy Fractal R4 ,Black windowless...for quiet rig.

my current rig is so loud...the hum noise is unbearable...any suggestions for the new rig to quiet down?
like which 12" fan to buy?
 
P

prezioso

Supremacy Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2004
Messages
6,101
Reaction score
2
sHrike said:
what graphic card you using?

Now I am playing Crysis 3 on low settings on GTS450 Nvidia...very unbearablely jerky.
Click to expand...

ATI 4850. I only play csgo n dota 2. My monitor same reso as you. you happen to use LG monitor as well?
 
N

nippp0n

Master Member
Joined
Jan 29, 2013
Messages
2,807
Reaction score
1
wuweiz said:
Here goes my amateurish recommendations. :D

Mobo+CPU: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming + i5-4670k (3.4GHz) - $545
DDR3: G-Skill RipJawX 1600MHz CL9 (4GBx2) - $95
PSU: Seasonic X Series 650W (Modular) - $158
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i Hydro Cooling Performance - $185

Total: $983 from Fuwell. (Unable to download other pricelists from HWZ.. Dunno why)

You can always go PC themes and ask for quote then bargain it down..

Alternatively, you can change your PSU to Seasonic M12II-620W 80+ ($125) if you don't mind non-modular PSU..

*Note: Not sure if your casing can support Corsair H100i. Check the dimensions first before u purchase. :p

If mild over-clocking, can use CM 212 series of fan cpu coolers also.
Click to expand...

Actually seasonic m12 is semi modular.
 
wuweiz

wuweiz

Arch-Supremacy Member
Joined
Oct 22, 2011
Messages
17,875
Reaction score
0
sHrike said:
read the review that 80i is pretty noisy at max speed...are you using it? How is it?
Click to expand...

Mild over-clock only, you don't really have to worry about the noise..

Read somewhere that they already updated that issue with a patch..

H80i is just a want.. Lol.. CPU fan cooler might be cheaper for u..

Am using CM 212X atm just for fun (no over-clocking done).. Quite silent..

Price-to-Performance ratio, CM 212 Evo will be better compare to CM 212X..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Important Forum Advisory Note
This forum is moderated by volunteer moderators who will react only to members' feedback on posts. Moderators are not employees or representatives of HWZ Forums. Forum members and moderators are responsible for their own posts. Please refer to our Community Guidelines and Standards and Terms and Conditions for more information.
Top