[Budget]
Below 3K(SFF)
[Purpose]
Moderate gaming, heavy data processing due to physical analysis softwares
[Hardware that have prepared]
1. Core i7-3770 3.4GHz
2. MSI MS7759 Z77MA-G45
[Hardwares planned to buy]
3. Kingston KVR1600 DDR3 8GB
[Location]
Hometown Penang but any deal around KL should be okay as well

//I have myself a processor and a mainboard, but I haven't decided which GPU/casing/monitor/ssd to be used. I will use this rig to carry out data analysis stuff and some encoding as well. Please kindly suggest suitable hardwares for me. Thank you for helping!!!

This post has been edited by limyenjun: Dec 11 2012, 10:21 PM

Thanks to marfccy suggestions and what I've got is

Processor: Core i7-3770 (Bought)
Mainboard: MSI MS7759 z77MA-G45 (Bought)
Ram: 2x8GB Value RAM 1333MHz (RM228) [should I use these much?]
GPU: MSI GTX660 Ti Twin Frozr III (RM849)
PSU: SilverStone Strider ST50F-ES (RM219)
SSD: Intel 330S (RM299)
Casing: [I hope there are alternatives, do you know any?]

I think this is the roughly details and please correct me if I'm wrong. For SFF, I afraid it will overheat or any issue occured as I am not so familiar with SFF...

Maybe features differs.

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Added on December 11, 2012, 11:14 pmLike PCIE slots, wifi availability, HDMI, DVI, CF or SLI support...

This post has been edited by limyenjun: Dec 11 2012, 11:14 PM

Based on details above, I wish to ask, is it a nice selection with MSI mainboard and MSI GPU? Because I can choose another equivalent Gigabyte mainboard but I'm afraid of the compatibility issue....I'm new to hardware and hope someone will correct me.

I think I still able to exchange the processor for K version but what's the difference? As I know, the locked version 3770 has more technology offered compared to K version? And why Z77 is optimised for K version of i7?

About the budget, I think I left 400 and below for casing and CPU fan or cooler.
I'm targeting a small form factor but doesn't know much about the heat issue of my current proposed specifications.

This post has been edited by limyenjun: Dec 12 2012, 09:59 AM

Thanks for your really good advices! I learned a lot!
But I just being informed that some components have been actually bought by my cousin for me.
Thus the new rig details will be below

BOUGHT!!!
[Processor]
Core i7-3770s (As it is more ideal for SFF as thermal and power usage will be lower during normal usage)
[Main board]
Intel DH77DF (As it is mITX and ideal for SFF)
[Internal Storage]
Intel 520S (For better data processing performance due to my working)

HAVEN'T BOUGHT!!!
[Memory Module]
I'm planning on getting two Kingston KVR1600 DDR3 8GB (16GB total)
[Graphics Card]
I wish to get MSI N660GTX TF (Because it's more suitable for Hackintosh I wish to build myself besides Windows OS)
[LCD Monitor]
No idea yet so far...
[Casing]
Spot on Silverstone TJ-08-E but hope for cheaper and better alternatives or same price range SFF casing
[Power Supply]
No idea on which shall I choose as I don't know how to calculate how much power I could use.

Budget remaining: RM1100

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Added on December 12, 2012, 12:53 pmI don't need any optical drive or others. I just want to build one the exact spec as I mentioned....headache in choosing a suitable casing

This post has been edited by limyenjun: Dec 12 2012, 12:53 PM

Thanks guys! But can anyone provide link to recommended seller? I'm going to PJ and might travel to Low Yat real soon.

So Silverstone SG05-450 is the most recommended and most suitable casing for my rig?
I am still worry about the operating temperature, or I can stop worry about it?
And is 450W enough for my PC operation? Because I really know nothing about PSU

Thanks bro, and since I'm not gaming currently and not in near future, can I just leave GPU blank and use Intel HD Graphic 4000 for normal day usage?

And I've decided with that case and it's fantastic in design and space saving.

Finding Silverstone SG05-450 casing.
Idealtech has no stock.
Anyone has better idea on where can I get this casing?
Or better valuable alternative ?
Please refer to my earlier post on my proposed rig spec ^.^
Thanks!

Is this case better? SILVERSTONE SUGO 06 BLACK + 450W PSU (SG06B-450)
If possible, please provide better mITX casing with more affordable price...please...

Wouldn't Bitfenix Prodigy a bit larger ?

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Added on December 13, 2012, 8:09 pmBut after I checked http://www.anandtech.com/show/5867/bitfeni...mable-miniitx/5

This case does has its advantage. If there's a must choose case for mini ITX, is Bitfenix Prodigy be the choice compared to others?

This post has been edited by limyenjun: Dec 13 2012, 08:09 PM

Thanks for all who have helped me through the casing selection!
I might sounds too wordy but this is the first custom pc I want to build so I choose a case very carefully.
After reviewed many cases and third party reviews, I found that I choose:

BITFENIX PRODIGY!

Now can please anyone suggest who or where shall I buy from?

Thanks Hilmax! Thanks!