i also think of sticking with intel. More mobo choices, especially ITX form

btw, i3 dual core is sufficient for games right?

sufficient for MOST games... but newer games tend to rely on the CPU more and more, such as battlefield 4 and Watchdogs so while you still can go with a dual core i3, it's advisable to go with a quad core CPU

Depends on the budget.If you've the money,better grab an i5.
You can play games with an i3 but in games that utilise more cores,it'll lose out..i think those games are BF4 and Far Cry 3 etc.

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Jun 17 2014, 03:12 PM

depending on type of games

intel going this route where lesser cores = higher clock speed and vice versa, so if your game doesnt take utilise more than 2 cores, youre good to go

PS: theres not much games that actually utilise more cores atm, so youre good to go. but i would recommend an i5 at least if you plan to game alot

Good day,

I might switch to intel by end of this year, yet still haven't decided on sticking with Win 7 ultimate or going window 8 pro.

My current mobo is ASUS which support the processor AMD Phenom x4.

Current GPU: Nvidia GTX 680

My current target:

Motherboard: Asus Z87

Processor: i5 4670k (1150 socket)

I have yet to know are there any other version of z87 out there, as I am not looking into overclocking.

Thank you.

This post has been edited by Fatimus: Jun 17 2014, 03:56 PM

Not overclocking,then get these.

Intel Core i5 4460 3.2GHz RM599
Asrock H97-Pro4 RM329
Total:RM928
Prices are from Lingloong@GS.

Rig specs? *CPU and GPU already know *

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Jun 17 2014, 03:58 PM

Why go for a Z87 when no into OC'ing may I ask? I think a H97/H87 has the same "potential" as a Z87 to serve that has more USB Ports and can CFX/SLI and only don't have the OC factor in it. I may be wrong cause I haven't read many types of boards yet.

Shoot, as I am in office now, can't remember my desktop's specs properly, will try to give more details later evening.

Update:

Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 965

Motherboard: Asus M4A88T-V EVO USB3

RAM: DDR3 8 GB

GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 680

PSU: Corsair TX850M

Casing: cooler master CM690

Monitor: HP x23 LED

This post has been edited by Fatimus: Jun 17 2014, 06:34 PM

Appreciate your infos.

It has been 3 years using this, I am still learning to build my own PC.

Update:

Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 965

Motherboard: Asus M4A88T-V EVO USB3

RAM: DDR3 8 GB

GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 680

PSU: Corsair TX850M

Casing: cooler master CM690

Monitor: HP x23 LED

This post has been edited by Fatimus: Jun 17 2014, 06:37 PM

furthermore no need unlocked proc too right if not into OC?

Go with the parts i suggested.



Yup,would be a waste of money lol.My friend has in i7 4770k..and he told me he doesn't oc it..i went..

Hello guys, after further consideration I might go for socket 1150. Here is the breakdown:

[Budget] 1500

[Purpose] video rendering editing

[Hardwares that will be re-use] PSU,radeon 4850 GPU, harddisk

[Monitor resolution] 1080

[Games & softwares that use frequently] Vegas pro adobe premiere after effect

[Personal preferences]

Thanks again~really appreciated it

thanks !! Will go for it.

Oh btw for most game I just set the graphic settings to high (or ultra, depend on a game), so this proc you suggested will do ?

i think the proc will do the job nicely..even i'm in the consideration to get it too for my upcoming rig

Model and brand of the PSU?
Do you need a monitor?

CPU:Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz RM799(It says "ASK" in Lingloong's thread,should be around 790-810 though)
Mobo:Asrock H97-Pro4 RM329
RAM:Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RM235
Casing:CM K380 RM145
ODD:Liteon 24x DVDRW RM59
Total:RM1567
Prices are from Lingloong@GS.

Ask lingloong if he has the ODD,can't find it in his threads.

Should be fine on high-ultra.

Do bear in mind that the CPU isn't the one that is going to gain you frame rates, but is your GC. Your GTX 680 is still a potent weapon and will have no problems on most games in 1080p resolution. Try to use Geforce Experience to tweak your games to the optimal setting, if you are not sure how to do so.

what about mobo asrock b85m itx?
which one better between gtx 750 and r7 250x?

This post has been edited by tribal94: Jun 18 2014, 12:40 AM

This is a good choice as well.

GTX 750.

Thanks for all ur replies
I dont know whether to ask a shop to build it or build it on my own cause i never build one before

hi guys i need some recommend specs from sifu2 out there and my budget is around 700 to 800

can use internet, microsoft office and system is ok liao