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 [Official] Rig Suggestion Thread V3, Hardware Q&A RRG™

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blue_scott
post Oct 9 2013, 01:17 PM

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Hi all,

This will be my first unit of PC. Previously and currently is using laptop. I would like to assemble a unit of PC and permanently locate it with my plasma TV as part of my home AV system.

[Budget] Below RM1500

[Purpose] Part of home AV system, watch movie, playing games (not high spec)

[Hardware that will be reuse from old rig] None

[Monitor resolution] No monitor required, will display thru TV

[Game or software that use frequently] MS Office, Media Player, Photoshop

[Personal Preference Brand] None

[Location] Penang Island

Side note: Would like to have SSD as my primary hard disk, reliable and stable PSU, and able to support HDMI output
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post Oct 9 2013, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(rav3n82 @ Oct 9 2013, 01:42 PM)
Below price is for your reference only. Noticed that you're from Penang. You may take the quote below and get it from E-Tech, BJ Complex Lvl 4. Not all items below may be available, but you may get their recommendation based on the similar price range.

Pentium Dual Core G2020 - RM169
Asrock H61M VS3 - RM139
Corsair Value Ram 4GB DDR3 1600MHz - RM119
Plextor M5S 128GB SSD - RM359
WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD - RM194
Sapphire HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 – RM289
Gigabyte GZ Series Casing - RM69
Gigabyte PoweRock 420W PSU - RM95
Lite-On 24x DVDRW - RM59

Total - RM1492 (prices are from Viewnet)
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Hi rav3n82,
Thank you for the suggested rig. Appreciate that very much!
If I were to cut down GC (Sapphire HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 – RM289), which item do you suggest me to upgrade ? Might get extra GC from my bro, but I don't know what brand and spec is that. tongue.gif
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post Oct 9 2013, 03:49 PM

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QUOTE(rav3n82 @ Oct 9 2013, 03:41 PM)
You mean totally no need a graphic card? tongue.gif Can swap to a 256GB SSD. More high speed goodness. brows.gif
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Err, might get a backup GC from my bro. He have few extra. tongue.gif
So, I should upgrade SSD instead of processor or motherboard ?
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post Oct 9 2013, 04:17 PM

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QUOTE(hmwgbworld @ Oct 9 2013, 03:58 PM)
I would suggest upgrade to Intel i3, better processor will help your photoshop a little.
128gb should be enough for essential programs, video/other files stored at 1TB HDD  flex.gif .
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Ok, will consider this option. Thanks! smile.gif

QUOTE(rav3n82 @ Oct 9 2013, 03:59 PM)
Can try this instead. biggrin.gif

Intel Core i3 4130 - RM399
Asrock H81M-DGS - RM179

My apologies for the previous suggested board which lacks SATA 3 support. You may go with Asrock B75M-DGS (RM199), if you still plan to stick with the Pentium G2020 CPU.
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Oh, no problem. Thanks for the suggestion. smile.gif
Anyhow, is there any HDMI output from motherboard that you suggested ? or I need to get a converter for that ?
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post Oct 9 2013, 04:42 PM

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QUOTE(rav3n82 @ Oct 9 2013, 04:26 PM)
Oh, earlier there was a graphic card with HDMI. laugh.gif For a board with HDMI output, can consider MSI B75MA-E33 (RM219). This is to be paired with Ivy Bridge processors only, e.g Pentium G2020, Core i3 3220.
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I see. The reason being is because my TV can watch 3D movie, so i think output from HDMI cable should be better (please correct me if i'm wrong). May I know what is/are the search criteria so that I can know whether that motherboard can support HDMI output or not ?
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post Oct 14 2013, 04:10 PM

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Hi all, is me again. With budget 1.5k (can exceed a little bit), can items below work well together ?
Intel Core i3 4130 RM399
Asus B85M-G RM299
Corsair Value Ram 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RM119
Plextor M5S 128GB SSD RM359
WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD RM194
Gigabyte GZ Series Casing RM69
Gigabyte PoweRock 420W PSU RM95
Lite-On 24x DVDRW RM59

Total: RM1593
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post Oct 16 2013, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(hmwgbworld @ Oct 14 2013, 04:44 PM)
Yup, they work well without problem.
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Thanks! smile.gif

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