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

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markypcs
post Jun 16 2013, 10:00 AM

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Guys, I have an option to purchase these parts secondhand.

G.Skill Sniper 1600Mhz 2x4GB - RM120
WD Caviar Black 1TB - RM120
WD Caviar Green 2TB - RM120
Gigabyte GTX 680 2GB - RM900

Which CPU, Aftermarket Cooler, Motherboard, PSU, Case and Monitor would you recommend? Thought of using a 120/128GB SSD, but I think will be overbudget.

My budget is RM3,500, can top up extra if it's worth the money. Although the cheaper the better.
Also note that I don't have to buy the secondhand items.

This is my first build, and I'm going to use it for movies, games and coding. Games like Dota 2, eventually BF4 and other MMOs.

Thanks!
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post Jun 16 2013, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(GBros @ Jun 16 2013, 10:12 AM)
Did your budget includes the secondhand parts as well? If no,

i5-4670k - RM695 / i7-4770k - RM999
MSI Z87-G43 - RM429 / MSI Z87-G45 Gaming - RM533
Phanteks TC14PE - RM289
128GB Plextor M5S - RM299
Rosewill Hive 650M Bronze *Semi Modular* - RM295
NZXT Phantom 410 - RM349
Dell U2312HM - RM539

Total = RM2895/RM3303
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Unfortunately, my budget includes the secondhand items as well. :/
I don't mind getting just one WD Caviar, and save up for an SSD.

I don't need an i7.
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post Jun 16 2013, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(GBros @ Jun 16 2013, 10:33 AM)
Not an issue since you can top up more budget.

i5-4670k - RM695
MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE - RM395
Phanteks TC14PE/CM Hyper 212 Evo - RM289/129+-
1TB HDD - RM199
Rosewill Hive 650M Bronze *Semi Modular* - RM295
Bitfenix Shinobi Window Black/Red Korean Edition - RM259
Dell U2312HM - RM539

G.Skill Sniper 1600Mhz 2x4GB - RM120
WD Caviar Black 1TB - RM120
WD Caviar Green 2TB - RM120
Gigabyte GTX 680 2GB - RM900

Total = RM3771
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i5-4670k - RM695
MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE - RM395
CM Hyper 212 Evo - RM135
Rosewill Hive 650M Bronze *Semi Modular* - RM295
NZXT Phantom 410 - RM349
Dell U2312HM - RM539

G.Skill Sniper 1600Mhz 2x4GB - RM120
WD Caviar Black 1TB HDD - RM120
Gigabyte GTX 680 2GB - RM900

Total = RM3548

Isn't Rosewill Hive 650W Fully Modular though?
I'd rather spend a bit extra for a more quality case, as I plan to reuse the case. How does the Nzxt Phantom 410 compare to the Corsair 500r?
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post Jun 16 2013, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(GBros @ Jun 16 2013, 11:23 AM)
Its semi modular and it is value for your money compared with most of the quality brands.

Chassis is just up to your preference, no comments. smile.gif
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How does the GTX 680 compare to the HD7950?

I'm thinking twice about buying a secondhand GTX 680 with no warranty left.
What's your thought on this?
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post Jun 16 2013, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(GBros @ Jun 16 2013, 11:52 AM)
Well, its very hard to define hardware components durability but you can place your bet on it.

So if you have enough budget why not getting a new one?

You may consider PALIT GTX770 at only RM1395, 2 years warranty or the impending Zotac GTX770 at nearly same price point, 5 years warranty.
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That'll cost me extra RM500 at least. A bit over budget already.
Hopefully the GPU last for another 2 years.

Thanks anyway!

EDIT:

Question regarding OS. I am running Windows 7 on my laptop now, can I use it for my PC? Note that I do not have the CD, but I did do the Asus backup and burnt it on 3 CDs.
Will this guide work with my 3 burnt CDs?

This post has been edited by markypcs: Jun 16 2013, 12:23 PM

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