Workstation / Watching Video / Mini Gaming Rig

[XiaoFongZai]

Hi, I am planning to build a rig that is mainly for working, it will mostly be skype, and a company portal (like E-Learning). Priority is working and gaming is secondary. Games would be Dota 2, BF4 mainly.
My budget is below 800, if possible i would want to save as much as possible.

These are what i have in mind.
G3258 + Asrock H81HDS - 168
4gb value ram - 50
Kingston ssd v300 120gb - 85 (was wondering if an ssd is needed because i read on other threads that it is needed to have butter smooth rig)
WD Blue 1tb - 72
CM Thunder 500w - 58
Palit Gtx 960 - 318 (hopefully can lazada it with discount)
Win 8.1

prices are based on best bargain.
any advice on where to cut cost or improve?

 

[ykgoh]

Hi, I am planning to build a rig that is mainly for working, it will mostly be skype, and a company portal (like E-Learning). Priority is working and gaming is secondary. Games would be Dota 2, BF4 mainly.
My budget is below 800, if possible i would want to save as much as possible.

These are what i have in mind.
G3258 + Asrock H81HDS - 168
4gb value ram - 50
Kingston ssd v300 120gb - 85 (was wondering if an ssd is needed because i read on other threads that it is needed to have butter smooth rig)
WD Blue 1tb - 72
CM Thunder 500w - 58
Palit Gtx 960 - 318 (hopefully can lazada it with discount)
Win 8.1

prices are based on best bargain.
any advice on where to cut cost or improve?

You sure you want to buy this?

Source: AnandTech | An Update to Kingston SSDNow V300: A Switch to Slower Micron NAND

 

[XiaoFongZai]

You sure you want to buy this?

Source: AnandTech | An Update to Kingston SSDNow V300: A Switch to Slower Micron NAND

Le sigh.. No wonder the price is relatively lower than the rest, any recommendations within the price range?
What about 60gb ssds? does it work the same or as effective as 120gb ssds? because i am most probably only putting the os onto the ssd and other files and items into the wd blue.

 

[Jian19]

Lite on s900 128gb ssd @ $83

 

[ykgoh]

Lite on s900 128gb ssd @ $83

Never hear people here intro this before. Is it good?

 

[localITguy]

Hi, I am planning to build a rig that is mainly for working, it will mostly be skype, and a company portal (like E-Learning). Priority is working and gaming is secondary. Games would be Dota 2, BF4 mainly.
My budget is below 800, if possible i would want to save as much as possible.

These are what i have in mind.
G3258 + Asrock H81HDS - 168
4gb value ram - 50
Kingston ssd v300 120gb - 85 (was wondering if an ssd is needed because i read on other threads that it is needed to have butter smooth rig)
WD Blue 1tb - 72
CM Thunder 500w - 58
Palit Gtx 960 - 318 (hopefully can lazada it with discount)
Win 8.1

prices are based on best bargain.
any advice on where to cut cost or improve?

get plextor Drive, i have one plextor M6S 128 GB -80 SGD Nia. i think lazada goot discount go check

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Never hear people here intro this before. Is it good?

We have begun introducing this inside my recommendation since last week. It is a Plextor M6S OEM....

 

[MoneyFace =p]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4150 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $211
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $83
GPU: PowerColor R7-260X 2GB TurboDuo @ $166
SSD: Lite On S900 128GB @ $83
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $70
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $59
CASE: Generic ATX Chassis @ $25
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $110

Total: $807

Buy all from Tradepac, #05-18.

 

[localITguy]

We have begun introducing this inside my recommendation since last week. It is a Plextor M6S OEM....

oh.

 

[XiaoFongZai]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4150 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $211
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $83
GPU: PowerColor R7-260X 2GB TurboDuo @ $166
SSD: Lite On S900 128GB @ $83
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $70
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W [80 Plus] @ $59
CASE: Generic ATX Chassis @ $25
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $110

Total: $807

Buy all from Tradepac, #05-18.

Was wondering if the difference between i3-4150 and G3258 is a lot or the pros of having the i3 outweigh the G3258 that an i3 is recommended.
And also up to which GPU can the FSP450W PSU can support?

 

[FatalityV]

Was wondering if the difference between i3-4150 and G3258 is a lot or the pros of having the i3 outweigh the G3258 that an i3 is recommended.
And also up to which GPU can the FSP450W PSU can support?

depends on whether you intend to OC your cpu anot

If you planning to oc, then g3258 can push further

if not just get i3 for the hyperthreading

 

[XiaoFongZai]

depends on whether you intend to OC your cpu anot

If you planning to oc, then g3258 can push further

if not just get i3 for the hyperthreading

Do you prefer to have hyperthreading or to save a little bit on cost and oc the g3258 and getting a better gpu?

On the other hand, i'm also thinking of getting a cheap second hand gpu to save cost if i were to get the i3.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...ts-sapphire-radoen-hd-6790-cheap-4994136.html
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...otac-gtx660-synergy-5yr-warranty-4986207.html

was wondering about these gpu, is it advisable?

 

[FatalityV]

Do you prefer to have hyperthreading or to save a little bit on cost and oc the g3258 and getting a better gpu?

On the other hand, i'm also thinking of getting a cheap second hand gpu to save cost if i were to get the i3.

WTS :Sapphire Radoen HD 6790 (Cheap) - www.hardwarezone.com.sg
WTS> 2 months old Zotac GTX660 Synergy(5yr warranty) - www.hardwarezone.com.sg

was wondering about these gpu, is it advisable?

For my sister I opted for an i3 over the g3258 because I dont intend to oc her rig

depends on the usage of the rig