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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 12:08 PM Return to original view \| Post #21
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(thxxht @ Jun 5 2013, 11:35 AM) Hey all, » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I think it's time for me to jump back into PC gaming, it's been more than 10 years since I last built my own PC and times have changed so much. I'm not into too fancy stuff but would like to have good performance, small form factor gaming pc. Can any Guru / Sifu here help suggest a rig build? here are my requirements: Budget: RM 5k 1.) Small Form Factor Case - i live in a very cramp space >_> but i like it to be tidy as well. The size should be comparable to something like a Alienware X51 2.) i5 or i7 CPU - I do play wii games using dolphin and it's very CPU dependent 3.) 7970 or GTX 680 GPU - I'm ok with stock clocks but would be nice bonus if there are room to OC 4.) PSU 500w - i'm also looking into upgradability in the future 5.) motherboard - i'm completely clueless on this one, it should obviously be small enough to fit into the SFF case and allow CPU upgrades later on. 6.) 8 GB DDR3 1600mhz - please suggest a brand for this 7.) HDD 120GB SSD + 1TB HD - please suggest a brand for this 8.) HeatSink, Cooling, Fans - no idea what to use 9.) Optical drive - this is optional edit: actually i looked up on the net and found some suggestion builds. Here's a sample the price is obviously USD but are these component sourceable in lowyat / Malaysia? Intel Core i5 4670K RM729 Asus Z87M-Plus RM690 Plextor M5S 128GB - 299 WD Blue 1TB RM187 Leadtek GTX770 3GB RM1499 Corsair TX750M / Rosewill Tachyon 750w - RM400~ Silverstone TJ08E - RM350 Around 4k. The 4670k CPU is only for overclocking, so if you don't plan on doing that, you can swap it for the cheaper 4670. If you do plan on OCing, water cooling might be plausible... Corsair H80i maybe? This post has been edited by RowanPaladin: Jun 5 2013, 12:11 PM
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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 12:16 PM Return to original view \| Post #22
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jun 5 2013, 12:09 PM) Why go for reference GTX770 when you can get the Palit Jetstream one for the same price? GBros has them... https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2836324 Never did like the triple fan design of the Jetstreams. :/ But yeah, if TS wants to get it, why not. Though I would recommend water-cooling since he's going SFF.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 12:23 PM Return to original view \| Post #23
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jun 5 2013, 12:21 PM) ...then the Palit reference one lo... That would work. Slap a waterblock on it and it'll be good to go.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 12:49 PM Return to original view \| Post #24
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(thxxht @ Jun 5 2013, 12:36 PM) That's great, i just looked it up, seems to be quite easy to install. It seems to cover CPU only? does that mean the GPU is still fan cooled? sorry, new here, but what's IINM? If you want to cool the GPU too then XSPC's Raystorm series of water-cooling systems allow you to add as many loops as you fit, but of course, it's going to cost you. I believe the mid-tier RS Series is about RM500~ while the high-end EX Series can go upwards of RM850~
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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 04:03 PM Return to original view \| Post #25
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(w0rmee @ Jun 5 2013, 03:41 PM) i5 4670k is HASWELL chip you are referring to? Yes, the mobo is also 1150 socket, along with a SFF casing etc etc. K or not, it depends on if you're going to OC or not.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 08:59 PM Return to original view \| Post #26
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(GBros @ Jun 5 2013, 08:34 PM) TBH I would put my money on the Phanteks TC14PE cooler as the best air-cooled performer ATM. What Phanteks lack of now is the marketing gimmick to promote their products. Best Air-cooled is fine but those things are huge! 0_0
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RowanPaladin	Jun 5 2013, 09:20 PM Return to original view \| Post #27
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(GBros @ Jun 5 2013, 09:00 PM) Not that huge for medium/big chassis! True. Been doing some reading up of them and I gotta say, I'm very impressed with the reviews! TechPowerUp Review Will put them into consideration when I build my heavy OC rig in a few months. This post has been edited by RowanPaladin: Jun 5 2013, 09:21 PM
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RowanPaladin	Jun 6 2013, 05:02 PM Return to original view \| Post #28
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jun 5 2013, 08:43 PM) Can't wait! What happened to all of GBros' posts? 0_0
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RowanPaladin	Jun 11 2013, 02:42 PM Return to original view \| Post #29
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(MrUbikeledek @ Jun 11 2013, 02:35 PM) Which haswell already available? Since you're taking 3570k, haswell equivalent is the i5 4670k, which is slightly more expensive.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 15 2013, 12:44 PM Return to original view \| Post #30
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(工藤新一 @ Jun 15 2013, 12:39 PM) nope, I haven't own them, juz planning to get. wanted to get 4GB 2, but seem 8GB2 more worth to get. Forget about the ram. 32Gb worth of RAM is already overkill if you just plan to game on it, let alone high performance ram like the Platinum. At most, get any 8Gb value ram for 180-190 would do fine. This post has been edited by RowanPaladin: Jun 15 2013, 12:46 PM
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RowanPaladin	Jun 15 2013, 01:17 PM Return to original view \| Post #31
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(工藤新一 @ Jun 15 2013, 01:07 PM) Actually I'm thinking of getting Asus mobo, since the color of Asus mobo match with EVGA GTX770... tried asus and msi mobo, never use Gigabyte mobo before... If you like the looks and have the budget, go for it. Glad to see a fellow EVGA enthusiast. Btw, as you said, you no longer do graphics design so such high performance RAM is wasted(not to mention expensive) Get any single 8Gb value ram, or 2x8Gb mid-tier ones like RipJawsX XL-Reds if you really feel like having good quality RAM This post has been edited by RowanPaladin: Jun 15 2013, 01:21 PM
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RowanPaladin	Jun 15 2013, 02:52 PM Return to original view \| Post #32
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(工藤新一 @ Jun 15 2013, 01:53 PM) ok thx all~ so I'll get 8GB value ram then... btw, anymore mobo and PSU can recommend for me? 550W is enough? I tot need 650? I went lowyat yesterday, the C-zone guy say atleast need 850W Hahah. No way would you need more than 550w w/ a single GPY setup with no Overclocking. As for good PSUs, try Rosewill Capstone series, cheap but very effecient.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 16 2013, 02:49 AM Return to original view \| Post #33
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(alive88 @ Jun 16 2013, 02:18 AM) hello guys, can sumone recommend me at gpu that price around 550? i dun mind going for a used set. current gpu is gtx275.. thanks! Sapphire 7850 or Leadtek GTX650ti Boost OC. Both around the same price range.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 17 2013, 12:55 PM Return to original view \| Post #34
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(w0rmee @ Jun 17 2013, 12:42 PM) What would be the main difference of the 2GB version vs the 4GB version? 4Gb would be most noticeable when using multi-screen setup or a high res monitor above 1440p.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 19 2013, 12:09 PM Return to original view \| Post #35
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(Cable707 @ Jun 19 2013, 11:18 AM) Intel Core i5 4570 3.2GHz RM588 MSI B85M-E33 mainboard RM259 Corsair 1333MHz ram 4GB RM90 Sapphire HD 7950 3GB RM999 Rosewill Hive 650w 80+ Bronze PSU RM299 Seagate SV35 1TB HDD RM218 Plextor M5S 128GB SSD RM299 Liteon 24x DVDRW RM60 NZXT Source 210 Elite case RM179 Total - RM2991.00 Edit : You can also consider : - Throw out the SSD on the list. - Change the GPU to Palit GTX680 Jetstream 4GB for only RM1499(bundled with Rosewill PSU as stated@Cyntrixtech) - Total price will be RM3192.00 Or, pay the same for the Zotac GTX 770 AMP!.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 19 2013, 01:15 PM Return to original view \| Post #36
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(Cable707 @ Jun 19 2013, 12:31 PM) This +1.Almost as fast as GTX780 reference already.. Yup. Too bad there's no word of a 4GB AMP! version.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 20 2013, 06:07 PM Return to original view \| Post #37
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(zhen^wei @ Jun 20 2013, 06:02 PM) sorry bro , standard charge So, say if I bought everything but the water-cooling from you, still need to charge for assembly and cable managent.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 21 2013, 10:22 PM Return to original view \| Post #38
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	Building a new rig soon, so might as well run by people here first. Core i5 4670k Asrock Z87-Extreme4 Rosewill Tachyon 750w NZXT Phantom Phanteks PH-TC14PE Apparently, my CPU cooler will be huge, so I'll need a suggestion on a low-profile RAM. Preferably, 1600Mhz, 16GB. Also, Phantom or Primo Enthoo? Will be considering WC when I head into SLI.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 21 2013, 10:36 PM Return to original view \| Post #39
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	QUOTE(Cable707 @ Jun 21 2013, 10:28 PM) 750W?dual GPU setup? anyway,maybe u can consider kingston hyperX as your ram.. Hmm, will look into them. Yeah, waiting on my 770 but will probably SLI.
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RowanPaladin	Jun 30 2013, 04:40 PM Return to original view \| Post #40
On my way Senior Member 671 posts Joined: Apr 2011	No really sure where to ask this but since this is for my Desktop... Does anyone know where I can get these: http://www.floorbox.co.uk/rectangular_grommet Here in Malaysia? Or do I really have to import them?
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