Is the Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 the best choice for gaming at the pricing range of below RM1000?

Yup of course,
the is no other cpu u can get that can deliver much performance the xeon do, in term of threads n single core performance,

So it is the most value for its price range

N the gud thing is,
u dun nid xpensive mobo nor expensive psu to power it up,
unlike amd fx, they do

This post has been edited by mod_po: May 5 2015, 07:09 PM

I've been quoted at 2 different price ranges. One at RM2000 and another at RM3000. I did this comparison to see the games that I would play, would it be able to run at both. However, the RM2000 seems to fit perfectly with any games I would play maxed out settings at 1920x1080.

My final question is, for the RM2000 price range specs that I've received, which is this:

Intel Core i5 4460 3.2GHz RM676.28
Asrock H81M-VG4 RM178.08
Sapphire R7 265 Dual-X OC 2GB GDDR5 RM581.94
Corsair Value RAM 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RM124
WD Caviar Blue 1TB RM199
FSP Hexa+ 550W RM199
Thermaltake Versa H25 RM135
Total:RM2093.30

Is it possible for me to swap out the Intel Core i5 4460 3.2GHz RM676.28 with an Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz RM899?

And if I do, would it create significant differences for my gaming/PC experience in general or is the differences compared to the price hike not worth it?

Also, thank you all of those who contributed and helped me find the best spec sheet for my PC. I highly appreciate it. Would highly appreciate this final advice too.

This post has been edited by Besanth: May 6 2015, 02:00 AM

for gaming pc,
ur focus always GPU 1st than cpu,
so if u thinking of better performance
it is most advisable for u to get better GPU,
Leadtek GTX960 ref RM830 (estimated),

but my concern is more on ur RAM,
for gud gaming exp u nid at least 8GB ram RM229,
so if there is anyting u ask that u nid to fix on this RM2k build,
i would say the ram 1st

I think I'd stick with the current GPU and upgrade the RAM to 8GB.

Thank you.

sorry to ask. if i wanna put a graphic card on my old hp 3330 MT with i3 processor,what GC can it support?

Another thing if i may ask. Im still thinking about gtx 970 vs 980. Eventhou gtx 970 have better price per value than gtx 980. I ve heard some nasty rumor about it.
Whats does sifus think about gtx 970 vs gtx980?

If you're gaming on 1080p and below,GTX970 is the best bang for buck option,at the moment.It has the 3.5GB vRAM issue,in which games that uses a lot of vRAM,once reaches the 3.5GB mark,will cause stutters IINM.

Before GST,i'll go for dual GTX970s over a single GTX980 for 1080p.But since the prices are different now,i'll get GTX980.

OEM PC's normally need to upgrade PSU as well if you are going to upgrade the GC, if you are getting a low end GC with only 300W needed, then your current PSU might be able to support, if you are getting a mid end or high end GC then you will need to get a new PSU.

Hi guys,

I plan to get a gaming rig , below is my suggested rig. budget max 1500 , gaming @ 1600x900 @ no OC (Mostly old game like Diablo 3 , Starcraft 2 , Crysis etc)

Pentium G3240
AEGIS 4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Asrock H81M-VG4
1TB WD Caviar Blue
Sapphire R7 250X Vapor-X GHZ
FSP HEXA+ 550 / FSP HEXA+ 450 ? ?
AEROCOOL GT ADVANCE BLACK

Or

GPU I use GTX 750 (Resell value higher ?) + Cap ayam psu and casing

Kindly advise which part can be more cost saving/efficient/durable

This post has been edited by genuinehuman: May 7 2015, 12:10 AM

Hi,I need help choosing PSU.My budget is around RM 150,Can anyone suggest me a decent one?

Get an i3 if possible, the hyperthreading really helps in some games. The RAM can change to value RAM to save some money.

Intel Core i3 4150 - RM 402.80
Asrock H81M-VG4 - RM 178.08
Kingston 4GB DDR3 1600MHz Value RAM - RM 119
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 193.98
Sapphire R7 250X 1GB GDDR5 - RM 339.20
FSP Hexa+ 550W - RM 179
Aerocool V3X Advance - RM 104.94

Total: RM 1517 (Price with cents is from Jayacom, the rest is from Viewnet inclusive of GST)

Your current PC specs? Cannot recommend if we don't know your current PC specs.

can GTX970 Leadtek work with my existing PSU? FSP Hexa

can GTX970 Leadtek work with my existing PSU? FSP Hexa 550W. From the specs seems OK

This post has been edited by bladekiller: May 7 2015, 01:49 PM

Yes, should be no issues powering it up with your PSU.

Hey guys.. Planning to buy a new desktop next week through lowyat sellers here.. Budget rm3.5k not include monitor and casing.. And i think i dont need dvd writer since now mostly can download.

[Budget] : rm3.5k

[Purpose] : latest gaming

[Hardwares that will be re-use] : dell u2414h, fractal design arc midi r2

Intel Xeon E3 1231 V3 - RM 979
Asrock H97 Pro4 - RM 369
Kingston 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Value RAM - RM 229
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 199
Leadtek GTX970 4GB GDDR5 Hurricane - RM 1429
Seasonic M12II EVO 520W PSU - RM 299

Total: RM 3504 (Viewnet price inclusive of GST)

Instead of 520w,why not 620w?same price..modular cables only good for smaller/cramped case imo..

520W is enough for this setup, he can go for 620W if he wish to do so but I prefer modular cable, PC looks nicer and you can get rid of unused cable for better air ventilation.

Hey guys,

Was thinking of building a desktop for gaming (GTA V )

Budget is around RM 5000- 6000

This is what i'm planning to get now:



Processor: planning to get an i7 4790

GPU: Planning to get Palit/Zotac GTX 970

P. supply: planning to get Corsair ax760w

RAM: planning to get Kingston/Corsair 16 gb (8x2)

Mom. board: planning to get Asus z97-k

HDD: Planning to get 1x WD blue (1TB) + 1x WD green (2TB) for storage

Cooler: Budget RM 300, havent decided which to get. Sifu please recommend

Casing: Budget RM 200, havent decided which to get. Sifu please recommend


Desktop: DELL 2415H 23.8"

Keyboard & mouse: Logitech G100


Any advise is appreciated!

I prioritize gaming performance, i'm poorfeg so budget max is rm 6000 +/-

All sifu please come help give suggestion !