guys can anyone help me to choose btwn Asrock B85M Pro4 and MSI H77MA-G43? just which one is better? and how does mobo afect the rig performance?

you just need to compare the features to what you need, performance will be the same regardless of what you choose but the Asrock model is probably a better choice with their non-z OC feature

Firstly, do take note that you're actually comparing a LGA 1150 board (Asrock B85M Pro4) vs. LGA 1155 board (MSI H77MA-G43). They're not compatible with one another. LGA 1150 board supports the latest Intel Haswell processors, while LGA 1155 board supports the older gen Intel Ivy Bridge / Sandy Bridge processors.

Thanks and, whats the possible highest oc setting that i could get with that mobo and the all in one liquid cooler ?

Depends on how good the CPU are.Usually,4770K can easily achieves 4.5-4.8GHz on water/air/AIO..

Greetings to all,

I need to get these 3 things : HDD, GPU, and a cooler for my processor.
More info if needed :Currently i have Silvestone strider essential 500w, i5 3470, Asus P8Z77-V LX (thx to nokia12 )

Purpose: Gaming (Can max setting Bioshock Infinite is already ok)
Budget : ~RM 700 for those 3 items i needed (Can expand budget if necessary)

Any advice given would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

This post has been edited by XenoSlasher: Jul 23 2013, 05:03 PM

Hi, Sifus.

[Budget] 4k including monitor

[Purpose] Gaming

[Hardware that will be reuse from old rig] SSD

The best bet to spend your budget to the max is keep using your current stock cooler and only buy HDD & GPU.
Sapphire 7850 2gb RM599 or Leadtek GTX650 Ti BoostT RM599.
WD Blue / Seagate 500gb RM159.

Try

Intel i5 4570 RM599
MSI Z87-G41 RM399
Kingston 8gb ram RM194
WD Blue 1TB RM189
Zotac GTX770 AMP! RM1549 [from @GBros]
Seasonic S12II 620W RM299
Any Casing RM200
Dell 23" monitor S2340L led ips RM559

Total RM3988

thx... will consider...

Thank you so much for replying but may i know which u prefer between the 2 gpu and is it worth it top up rm 30 for wd tb hdd

This post has been edited by XenoSlasher: Jul 23 2013, 09:08 PM

Hi siffus,
Please enlighten me to buy gaming PC for my lil bro.

[Budget] 2.5k max

[Purpose] Gaming, (my lil bro is Art and Design student so he said he want the best graphic if possible )

[Hardware that will be reuse from old rig] None, except keyboard and mouse.

[Monitor resolution] I hope he can get Dell U2312HM but think it is very tight on terms on budget.

[Game or software that use frequently] He play mostly RPG game, NFS and mostly Photoshop.

[Personal Preference Brand] I hope he can get an SSD but if cannot nevermind.

[Location] Doesnt matter, KL or postage also will do.

Thanks.

Either one will do.
Yup, it is worth to top up rm30 to get twice storage imo.

Try
Intel i5 4430 RM559
Asrock B85M Pro4 RM279
Kingston 8gb ram RM194
WD Blue 500gb RM159
Sapphire 7790 RM449
FSP Hexa 500W RM149
Casing CM K280 RM129
Dell U2312HM RM589
Total RM2507

**SSD can upgrade later when he got the money.

Is it have a huge difference in term of perfomance between Ivy Bridge and Haswell?
If I want to swap with Ivy i3 to topup the card to 7850, how about the perfomance?

Not much.

Speed of precessing photos in photoshop will be slower.
To keep the i5 by changing to ivy and cut some budget on monitor will allow 7850 to fit,

Intel i5 3470 RM559
MSI B75MA-P45 RM229
Kingston 8gb ram RM194
WD Blue 500gb RM159
Sapphire 7850 2gb RM599
FSP Hexa 500W RM149
Casing CM K280 RM129
Dell S2240L led ips 21.5" monitor RM489
Total RM2507

ok guys here is the question for my rig currently.

my sig here
GPU sapphire 7870
powersupply 600W
intel i5
asus mobo.

question 1
my powersupply need how much to fully make it effective for my graphic card?

question 2
is it true that
i5 processor > Asus Mobo > Redeon graphic card = works better?

This post has been edited by cherkie1992: Jul 23 2013, 10:32 PM

1.effective?what effective?

2.Absolutely NO.Any combination will do.

oops,
question edited
my graphic card. need how many watts

may i ask wat is the best nvidia GC in the market for the price range in RM 500-600?

GTX650 range around +/- RM450

for brand you choose yourself