Nope. I just need to know do external GPU help me on using Illustrator/Photoshop for the next 5years.

Depends on how far you wanna go. Leadtek GTX750 1GB DDR5 is at RM429.

Please also take note you may have to do some editing to enable gaming card support for Mercury Playback Engine. I don't know whether if it works on latest version or not.

Maybe this?
Intel Xeon E3 1230v3 - RM799
Asrock H97 Pro4 – RM329
Corsair Value Ram 8GB DDR3 1600MHz - RM244
ZOTAC GeForce GTX760 2GB - RM749
Seasonic S12 II 620W PSU - RM299
Intel 530 Series 120GB SSD - RM289
WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD - RM174
Corsair Carbide Spec-03 - RM205

gpu from gbros , others from viewnet

Okay.. I get it about the processor.
How about the mobo?

Sorry I'm new to Oz and would like to learn more..

for overclock motherboard it is named as Z
non-overclock is H

example
Z87 = overclockable
H87 = non-overclock

Thanks. Just look at bottom the forumer recommend me the GPU price to yours so big different.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX760 2GB - RM749
Leadtek GTX750 1GB DDR5 is at RM429.

Thanks. Didn't expect that adding GPU might costs me more than RM3,000 budget already.

...B85 and H81 are also for non-overclock.

depends on the manufacturer if they want non z97 mobos able to oc..like asus..they have released the bios for chipsets other than z97 which has the oc ability however the oc-ability is limited...this is what i understand... same case like few years ago when ppl opt for P35/P45 chipsets instead of the likes P43 because they could oc further

For photoshop, it's CPU and RAM then you go for graphic card.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i...ew,3521-13.html

No wonder. Now I understand why you didn't tell me to take Graphic Card at first place. So I guess I just stick with your below recommendation, if later need upgrade only take the GC.


Couple more question:
I would recommend taking 550W power supply just in case though. It's RM30 more money for Antec Platinum 550W.
1) Do I really need get higher power of PSU just in case for future will be upgrading like previously you said? Need your advice, well like you said, just RM30 sahaja...
WD Red 2TB hard disk - RM329
2) Do you recommend me take 2 unit of 1TB HDD or 1 unit of 2TB HDD?


I wonder how to pick good PSU? Hmmm... Did a quick Google found that Seasonic, Corsair and Antec have good quality PSU. All the while only I know CoolerMaster brand. Paiseh... So I think I pick either these top 3 brand of PSU would be a peace of mind?

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Aug 12 2014, 07:35 PM

1. It's just RM30 difference. It's your money, your choice. I already recommended quality PSU.

2. This is entirely up to you. You already got the speed boost from SSD. It's the matter of storage space. Hard disks that can take more punishment like WD Red, WD Purple, WD Black and Seagate SV35 are recommended for heavy use.

3. You can find out more about PSU here.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2620035

For tiered list, here.
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/compu...81/t/45344.aspx

Please also take note quality comes at a price for power supply.

This post has been edited by TristanX: Aug 12 2014, 07:51 PM

Thank you so much for your time and your effort today. I will read that later on.
Time to shopping, waiting reply from zhen^wei.

hi sifu2 sekalian

planning to get a budget rm1.3k pc by september, any suggestions?

mainly using it to play games like dota 2, csgo, payday 2 etc etc, and maybe some document work.

able to reuse 1600x900 monitor, speakers, and HDD.

terima kasih banyak-banyak!

This post has been edited by nothintodo: Aug 12 2014, 09:43 PM

How about these?

Core i3-4150 - RM349
Asrock H81M-VG4 motherboard - RM164
Kingston 4GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM129
Leadtek GTX750 1GB DDR5 - RM429
DVD writer of your choice - RM59
Antec VP400 power supply - RM109
Gigabyte GZ series case - RM69

RM1308 total

thanks!! is it possible that i buang the dvd writer? haha i think i can salvage from my old pc. also if i upgrade to 8gb ram how much would it cost?

also er, the parts should be readily available in malaysia right? @_@

Yes you can. 8GB is RM244 from Viewnet.

Once again, here is he quote me the spec:

Jesus, out of RM800 budget. Not sure my employer screw me or not.

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Aug 13 2014, 11:23 PM

I knew he gonna push the performance RAM to you. DDR3-2133? Z97 motherboard with non-overclock processor? He builds it like it is a gaming PC.

That's pretty big difference for your cost. They sell full size ATX H97 motherboard. It's cheaper. This is another build if you wanna cut more cost with graphic card.

Xeon E3-1230 V3 - RM795
Scythe Katana 4 - RM80
Asrock H97 Pro4 motherboard - RM329
Kingston 8GB KVR1600 x2 - RM500 (estimated)
Leadtek GTX750 1GB DDR5 - RM429
Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme 128GB SSD - RM319
WD Blue 1TB hard disk - RM179
<Reuse your DVD drive>
Seasonic S12 II 620W power supply - RM289
Additional 12cm fan - RM25
Coolermaster K380 case - RM145

RM3090 total

hello, i need suggestions for my first ever gaming rig please...
my laptop went bust and i decided i should go with a desktop now since im a heavy user. (medium gaming, 1080p movies, a lil bit photoshop, video editing, sound editing)

[Budget]- RM 2500,2800 max

[Purpose] gaming(Dota 2 max settings, skyrim high setting, high settings on mmo), 1080p movies, some photoshop, video and sound editing, office work

[Hardwares that will be re-use] none, building from scratch

[Games & softwares that use frequently] Dota 2, Battlefield, Skyrim, photoshop, sony vegas, also i would love to be able to play dragon age inquisition

[Personal preferences] none, anything goes.

[Location] shah alam, would prefer if i can get everything from one shop in one go.

your help and recommendation is greatly appreciated

This post has been edited by yuuhi: Aug 13 2014, 12:34 AM

I was thinking the same things that eventually I won't OC my company PC and end up a rice-cooker.

I think will take the extra DVD Drive as he remind me one things, IDE things, since I'm not sure now a days MoBo still got IDE port or not. So what do you think?
btw, additional 12cm fan put where?

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Aug 13 2014, 12:18 AM