Hi folks! Looking to build a new all-purpose rig that will be used primarily as my main computer for gaming/surfing/watching movies.

Current Rig
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 @ 2.93GHz
MOBO: Gigabyte EP43T-UD3L
GPU: ATI Asus EAH5750 (1GB)
Ram: 8GB

[Budget] RM1000

[Hardwares that will be re-use] Reusing RAM (I have 16gb of spare ram sticks), monitors, hard drives and DVD drive

[Games & softwares that use frequently] Random MMOs (WoW, Aion, MMO-flavour of the month ), Thief 3 etc

[Personal preferences] As budget is a bit of a problem, I plan on reusing as many of the peripherals as I can while attempting to get a PC that will hopefully last me for the next 2-3 years with minimal upgrades. After asking around, friends have told me that I can get by with upgrading just the mobo/cpu/gpu as well as a new casing and power supply if budget permits. Hoping to get some advice from all the knowledgeable and experienced folks here

Aye, all of my ram sticks are DDR3 (after learning the hard way back in the day that DDR2 =/= DDR3). Just wondering tho, why the Asrock mobo instead of the more known brands like MSI/Gigabyte? I recall Asus boards seem to be the best but that usually comes with a hefty price tag

Intel Core i5-4460 = RM599
ASRock B85 Killer = RM299

All haswell chips can be used in haswell refresh boards. That's why its still classified under LGA1150 but under Series 9 rather than Series 8.

But thats mostly based on my observations with Z97/H97 boards being compatible with our current 4770K/4770 chips.

Not so sure about the other way around. But again, it's all classified under LGA1150.

Hello Sifu. Want some suggestions

Im planning to build a rig between 2k-2.5k
Im thinking of getting an i3 processor and focus more of my budget on a better gc ( is that even relevant?)

For brand preference, No Asrock Mobo
prefer nvidia graphic card
and a bitfenix prodigy casing.

games to be played: bf4. bf3. dota2
-willing to top up to make my dreams come true-

im not sure if i choose i3 instead of i5 will it affect my gaming experience in terms of graphic, lag, etc? put more budget on graphic card

ill buy monitor seperately

okay ill keep that in mind. on casing part. u're saying prodigy casing too big or what. i dont get ur point ><

hmm, yes i know idealtech has a shop, thats why they are my preferred choice but gotta at least have a few vendors right?

I will try Feiton and see
ya, from c-zone, to viewnet, but which would be a better choice? i wouldn't want to walk there n kena ignore etc.

cycom a lot of branch, i assume lowyat?

Yea, that is those website I needed,
I will try to find the Pilit GTX750Ti, already ask for best price from linglong 
Btw, nvidia not a brand?

Sigh, so hard Nevermind, later I ask for recommendation with a specific budget then sifus can recommend la

not bad. may i ask where did u get these prices?

and ive never heard of asrock and gainward before. Are they good brands?

and im thinking of settling for gtx760 only, or radeon r9 280 a better option?

extra money (if any) use for more ram

comments?

Great then

Any disadvantages/advantages between geforce n radeon? Read on the net that geforce runs quieter and at lower temp compared to radeon

Is SSD that important for gaming? Ive read some comparison, the difference is about 20 secs, which im willing to wait. Up to 1 minute extra is still ok for me

Yeah i dont mind having 20 seconds slower loading time tbh. I could always use some extra time to look at fb n instagram on my phone

im gonna go with 2TB hdd. I dont always keep my games after finished playing.

I guess i will go for nvidia card this time.

Thanks guys

Hi. came in browsing and end up saw ur post with this link.

Really helpful for me  thx alot.

Btw guys, which input is better? vga or dvi?

if dvi, is it good to use vga-dvi adapter?

Thx in advance

Thx for reply.

1 more curiosity, does all lcd monitors nowadays come with dvi cable? or i need to get from shops?

My rig cannot run WatchDogs........


So, for all of you who want to play AAA games, latest, future gaming, kindly get yourself starting with 8GB ram ok.
Im facepalm ady. No time to find another stick ram, and the copy reach tomorrow. Dang. I just look the cover till end of the week.

guys rekemen me cpu 3k to play BF4

Hi it's me again with a new alternative rig option. I consulted my fren and he suggested i buy just a decent gpu and invest more on more expensive mobo so that it can last longer.

Originally:
GPU: Gainward gtx 770 rm1299
Mobo: Asrock b85m-hds rm239
Cost: rm1538

Fren-suggested adjustment
GPU:Gainward gtx 760 rm790
Mobo: Asrock Z97 extreme6 rm699
Cost: rm1489

What you guys think? I dont really care much about ultra setting 3000000x300000 resolution gaming. Just high setting on normal 24" monitor with a little room for improvements in future

Hi when a gpu name has 'O.C' in the end (as in Leadtek winfast gtx 760 oc) what's the difference between the same brand but without 'oc' ( as in leadtek winfast gtx760)? Is it specialized for oc users or is there something else?