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[Monitor resolution]

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Low Yat Plaza:
C-Zone - http://www.compu-zone.com
Startec - http://www.startec.com.my
Cycom - http://www.cycom.com.my
Thundermatch (lots of branches outside KL) - http://www.thundermatch.com.my
Idealtech: http://idealtech.com.my/DOWNLOAD/IDEALTECH-PRICELIST.pdf
Viewnet: http://www.viewnet.com.my/downloads/viewne...y_pricelist.pdf
Jayacom: http://www.jayacom.com.my/pricelist/diy/D.I.Y%20hardware.pdf
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2. lingloong ( https://forum.lowyat.net/user/lingloong )
3. Idealtech PC (Idealtech Facebook)
4. GBros ( https://forum.lowyat.net/user/GBros )
5. CyntrixTech (no longer active, may require you to message their Facebook page instead: https://www.facebook.com/cyntrixtech )

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This post has been edited by Sentinel92: Jan 2 2015, 09:43 PM

PREVIOUS RECCOMENDATION THREADS:

Reserved.

Also, a very happy new year from the forumers at the recommendation thread to all. Have a good year ahead.

My nick always misspelled as usual.

Gratz on V8
Happy new year all !

Oops, sorry mah bad.

Thanks.

Happy New Year

v8!! happy new years guys!!!

hi guys, for Office use (key-in data, browse internet, microsoft office).. which of these build is better in terms price-performance?
i'm building this pc for my fren, and he has a limited budget

1) DUAL CORE G3220 1150 3.00Ghz 3MB - RM179
Asrock H81M-VG4 motherboard - RM159
Hard Disk Toshiba 500GB - RM144
Apacer 2GB PC1600 - RM79
Cap ayam casing and power supply - RM80
Total = RM641 (Viewnet price)
OR
2) DUAL CORE G2030 1155 3.00 3MB - RM174
H61M VS3 / VG4 INTEL 1155 - RM139
Hard Disk Toshiba 500GB - RM144
Apacer 2GB PC1600 - RM79
Cap ayam casing and power supply - RM80
Total = RM616 (Viewnet price)
OR
3) ASROCK Q1900M ( 4Core 2.0Ghz ) M - RM239
Hard Seagate Barracuda 500GB - RM155
KINGSTON 2GB PC1333 - RM75
Cap ayam casing and power supply - RM80
Total = RM549 (C-Zone price)

The obvious is option 1. Pentium G3220 is Haswell, G2030 is Ivy Bridge.

Sentinel92

1. might want to consider having links to the old threads.

2. are you aware of this? http://www.goldfries.com/shop/

Just launched 1st January. More products will be added, catering for people who can't get those goods at their location.

Dunno why but ur web page load very slow.

Anyway Arctic cool is NOT aerocool right?
Been looking for Arctic F12 PWM case fans, seems no more in Malaysian market.
No more laku? problematic?

May i start asking?
I3-4150
H97 Pro 4
Kingston hyperX 1600mhz 2x4gb
R9 270 sapphire
Kcas 500w 80+ bronze
A case? Budget around 200 or lower
Dvd drive
Network card (suggest hoping to get 300mbps)
A Full hd Monitor

Total budget around 2500max
I like to keep that 8gb as i think that is the minimum requirement for today's gaming

I would like to shop this at lowyatt plaza do i buy bundle more cheaper or i buy one by one (pick the cheapest for each component)

Doesn't load slow for me.


This is better.

CPU:Intel Core i5 4460 3.2GHz RM599
MoBo:Asrock B85M-HDS RM239
GPU:Sapphire R9 270 Dual-X OC 2GB GDDR5 RM589
RAM:Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RM244
HDD:WD Caviar Blue 1TB RM174
PSU:FSP Hexa+ 550W RM169
Casing:CM K380 RM149
ODD:Liteon 24x DVDRW RM59
Wifi:TP-Link WN821N RM29
Monitor:Samsung S22C170BS RM349
Total:RM2600
Prices are from Viewnet@LYP.

You can try haggle with them,to get it cheaper.

Btw goldfries,can you please pin this thread?Thanks.

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Jan 3 2015, 08:56 AM

BTW Intel Core i5 4460 3.2GHz RM599?
Thot RM579

Dear sifus,

I need recommendation from you all.
Preferably Intel and Nvidia-based.

Budget : 3.5 to 3.7k
Purpose : Gaming, multasking, streaming, movies
Hardwares that will be re-used : Elite 311 casing, keyboard & mouse, DVD Drive
Games & softwares that use frequently : BF4, Fifa 15 and other most recent games
Location : Kuala Lumpur

I have the following in mind:
Proc : Intel i5 4690 / 4690K
Graphic card : Nvidia GTX970 (read review about MSI GTX970 Gaming 4G is quite good)
PSU : Seasonic (Seasonic S12G-650 650W or Seasonic S12II 80 620W better?)
HDD : 1TB
RAM : 8GB
Monitor : 23 or 24 inch (preferably not Dell S2340L as the screen is reflective. I am using it in my office)

Thank you.

The tp link is it a usb adapter or a network card?? I prefer atx mobo and furthermore if i pay by cash does it entitle me to get a lot cheaper hehe

I thought it's RM599,but it's actually RM619.

Are you gonna overclock?

CPU:Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz RM819
MoBo:Asrock H97-Pro4 RM329
GPU:Gainward GTX970 4GB GDDR5 RM1099
RAM:Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RM244
HDD:WD Caviar Blue 1TB RM174
PSU:Seasonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze RM299
Monitor:LG 23MP65HQ RM549
Total:RM3513
Optional:Intel 530 Series 120GB RM259
GPU is from IdealTech,the rest are from Viewnet@LYP.

Difference is only the 80+ Gold and 80+ Bronze,AFAIK.Former comes at RM409 though.
Also,the MSI GTX970 Gaming 4GB GDDR5 is priced at RM1499..that's gonna over your budget.

USB Wifi Adapter.Refined.

CPU:Intel Core i5 4440 3.1GHz RM589
MoBo:Asrock H97-Pro4 RM329
GPU:Sapphire R7 265 Dual-X OC 2GB GDDR5 RM529
RAM:Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RM244
HDD:WD Caviar Blue 1TB RM174
PSU:FSP Hexa+ 550W RM169
Casing:CM K380 RM149
ODD:Liteon 24x DVDRW RM59
Wifi:TP-Link WN821N RM29
Monitor:Samsung S22C170BS RM349
Total:RM2620
Prices are from Viewnet@LYP.

I've no idea.

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Jan 3 2015, 09:08 AM

Are you gonna overclock?

CPU:Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz RM819
MoBo:Asrock H97-Pro4 RM329
GPU:Gainward GTX970 4GB GDDR5 RM1099
RAM:Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RM244
HDD:WD Caviar Blue 1TB RM174
PSU:Seasonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze RM299
Monitor:LG 23MP65HQ RM549
Total:RM3513
Optional:Intel 530 Series 120GB RM259
GPU is from IdealTech,the rest are from Viewnet@LYP.

Difference is only the 80+ Gold and 80+ Bronze,AFAIK.Former comes at RM409 though.
Also,the MSI GTX970 Gaming 4GB GDDR5 is priced at RM1499..that's gonna over your budget.


I saw some review saying that overclocking CPU does not really boost the performance, unless overclocking the GPU.
Correct me if I am wrong.
If I want to overclock CPU, the mobo also needs to be changed to z97?
Since it is just around 600W, a 80+ Bronze will be enough or a 80+ Gold (better but that would be up to my budget right?)?

Sorry for asking so many questions at once. Really need your experience here.

Some games for CPU,even after you overclocked it,the performance will be the same.Take Watch Dogs for example.


Yup,and you also need a CPU Cooler.Will be over your budget. Plus the i7 4790k costs around RM11xx,since games from 2014 utilises them cores,better get Xeon or i7 4790k if u want to OC.

It'll be enough,even a good quality 500W is enough for the GTX970. But i'd rather have some headroom.

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Jan 3 2015, 09:25 AM

Need Help on Ram

My old rig need a new ram

i5 750
msi gd65

i need to buy a 4gb ram, can any give me the correct name or code ? since i ask viewnet they no longer have stock

Hi guys, i am looking to build a gaming/work desktop (without monitor) any recommendation would be appreciated

[Budget] rm4.5k - 5k (including win 8.1 or win 7 please recommend)

[Purpose] Gaming / Work , Movies , multitasking

[Hardwares that will be re-use] Monitor

[Monitor resolution] 1080p (Might want to go into 1440p in the future)

[Games & softwares that use frequently] New games, Photoshop, Flash, 3d software (Zbrush etc)

[Personal preferences]
-GTX 970
-intel i7 4790k (might want to try OC once i learn more about it) ,
-gigabyte mobo ( heard that they are durable),
-would prefer to keep the HDD at 1tb (might add Hdd from old pc or additional hdd later the year) so the additional fund go to other places
-16gb of ram ( or should i add the other 8gb later?)


[Location] Petaling Jaya (i'll be getting it from the digital mall preferably from only one shop)

I've check the price list from c-zone that their Leadtek GTX970 comes with a Plextor m6s 128gb , unsure if its from the christmas promotion as there is no mention of it being HURRICANE version, is it worth getting if its not the Hurricane version?

Thanks in advance

Any DDR3 would work

Leadtek promo is over. That's too demanding for the budget you have.

How about these?

Core i7-4790K - RM1129
Coolermaster Hyper 212X - RM149
Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 5 motherboard - RM559
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x2 - RM488
Leadtek GTX970 4GB DDR5 Hurricane - RM1299
Intel 530 120GB SSD - RM259
WD Blue 1TB hard disk - RM174
DVD writer of your choice - RM59
Seasonic M12 II 620W power supply - RM359
Corsair Spec 02/03 case - RM229
Windows 8.1 x64 OEM - RM309

RM5013 total (Viewnet prices)

oh thanks and here i believe that viewnet seller says it does not the same because it have 6 or more of what thing that i dont remember

so any KVR1333 will work. thanks again

Just make sure your BIOS is up to date. Newer RAM chips may cause compatibility issues.

Thanks for the speedy reply and recommendation, if i were to bump my budget to rm5-5.5k what would be the recommended changes to the current build?

Just bump the power supply to Seasonic X-750 at RM629 for SLI ready just in case you need to SLI GTX970 for 1440p. Increased third party cooling and hard disk space

Core i7-4790K - RM1129
Coolermaster V4 GTS - RM229
Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 5 motherboard - RM559
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x2 - RM488
Leadtek GTX970 4GB DDR5 Hurricane - RM1299
Intel 530 120GB SSD - RM259
Seagate SV35 2TB hard disk - RM299
DVD writer of your choice - RM59
Seasonic X-750 power supply - RM629
Corsair Spec 02/03 case - RM229
Windows 8.1 x64 OEM - RM309

RM5498 total (Viewnet prices)

Once again thank you for the recommendations , much appreciated .

the best shop in lowyat plaza which one eh?
the best price (cheaper compare to other) i did say startec but this just turn me off to go there ...
is it always happening to startec customer? ( i know those are old thread but maybe they haven't changed)

Eh? I did add links to the older recommendation threads like V4, 5 and 6. Will update it to include V7 though.

And very interesting. Might be getting an air based rig early next year, with cases around that size. Current PC hassle like hell.

You can also go for Corsair Carbide 400R at RM329 for 8 expansion slots which is better for SLI due to more room in the case.

The cheaper the price doesn't mean it has good service.

I'd suggest Viewnet,even other sifus vouch for them.

Thank you Minecrafter!!

If I would like to opt for overclocking, which cpu and mobo combination would be the most recommended?
I think I will push my budget higher to get either a MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G or ASUS GTX 970 Strix.
Can't decide which to go for.

i7 4790k RM11xx and Asrock Z97 Extreme4 RM579. Cheaper option for the motherboard would be Gigabyte Z97X-SLI RM469.Also need to add CPU Cooler CM Hyper 212X RM149.

I'd go with the latter. But then,it'll be over your budget since u want to overclock too.If i were in your shoes,i'd just get Gainward GTX970 and use extra money on getting overclocking stuffs.

I thought i5 is more than sufficient for gaming already?
i5 4690k is not good?

it really depends on the which title of the game u play

Hi, I got some question to ask. Lets say, if I want to put 2400mhz ram memory on motherboard that support maximum up to 2133mhz memory, what will happen?? For the long term, does any problem will occur??

[WTA] Need suggestion,want to build my first PC

Budget : 2.7K (not include Monitor and Case)
Purpose : Graphic Designing & 3D Rendering
Softwares that use frequently : 3D software (Autodesk Maya,Cinema4D), After Effect and other Adobe Collection

This is what i come out with...

If intel

-Intel Core i5-4690 Processor
-Gigabyte Z97-HD3 Motherboard
-Gigabyte GTX760 2GB Ddr5 Graphic Card
-HyperX FURY 1600Mhz 8GB
-WD Blue 1TB hard disk
-Coolermaster G550M Power Supply

If AMD

-AMD FX-8350 Processor
-Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 Motherboard
-Sapphire R9 270X Vapor-X OC 2GB DDR5 Graphic Card
-HyperX FURY 1600Mhz 8GB
-WD Blue 1TB hard disk
-Coolermaster G550M Power Supply

Is this GOOD or BAD match?or any other better suggestion?

Thank you.

definately the intel build wth some refinement will do

Core i5-4460 599
Asrock H81M-VG4 motherboard 159
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x1 244
Gainward GTX970 4GB DDR5 reference - RM1099 1099
Toshiba 500GB hard disk - RM144 144
DVD writer of your choice 59
Corsair VS 550W power supply 179
CM N200 179
2662
something like tat
forget bout the amd build


u dun need a z mobo for the locked cpu


This post has been edited by lace: Jan 3 2015, 07:16 PM

Those are really bad build. 2.7k can get you these

Xeon E3-1231 V3 - RM819
Coolermaster Hyper 212X - RM149
Asrock H97 Pro4 motherboard - RM329
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM244
Gainward GTX970 4GB DDR5 reference - RM1099 (from Idealtech or lingloong)
WD Blue 1TB hard disk - RM174
Seasonic M12 II Evo 520W power supply - RM279

RM2764 total (Viewnet prices)

Hi thanks,so AMD is no good for graphic purpose? Intel too pricey based on my search

Yeah, Intel more expensive, and steamrolls AMD too

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/697?vs=1199

yes definately intel kills amd
err u can take up tristans build as well
its more or less same

summoning tristanx
cooler master 212x
this 1 can fit into cm elite 130?

hi thanks.does xeon is much better than intel core (i5/i7) in general and graphic/rendering purpose?

You can't fit tower cooler on ITX case.

Xeon is slightly slower than i7. Only difference is slightly slower speed and no built-in GPU.

Almost everyone goes Intel and Nvidia when it comes to graphics or 3D rendering.

need recomendation
cooler solution for itx case

This link is very good,thanks! My search totaly wrong,surely AMD is beat down.

Try looking for Noctua low profile cooler on Garage Sales. I forgot the model.

For games like BF4 and Watch Dogs,it's better to get Xeon E3-1231 V3 or i7 4790 or the i7 4790k.
Due to the fact that most games from 2014 are utilising them cores.



It'll run at the speed that the motherboard allows to(The max speed).

lace,one of the low profile coolers i know is Noctua NH-L9i RM169.IdealTech is selling them at RM169.

ok thanx tristan n minecrafter


This post has been edited by lace: Jan 3 2015, 08:17 PM

sometimes i felt a bit regret didn't go for oc setup instead previously...feeling like to throw money for i7+z97+970

someone help me in this rig

Budget : 3-3.5K (not include Monitor,keyboard+mouse and speaker)
Purpose : gaming

tq ~~~

You want to buy it soon? If so,budget?Also,your current rig specs.

If im going to choose intel processor..in your opinion..which one is better?

Xeon E3-1231 V3 vs i7-4790 = ?
&
Xeon E3-1231 V3 vs i5-4690 = ?

no problem but ur mobo will automatically downgrade ur ram from 2400 > 2133 only. u can change new mobo that support 2400 more when u got budget.

Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4Ghz RM819
Asrock H97-Pro4 RM329
Gainward GTX979 4GB GDDR5 RM1099
Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RM244
WD Caviar Blue 1TB RM174
Intel 530 Series 120GB RM259
Seasonic S12II 80+ Bronze 620W RM299
CM K380 RM149
Liteon 24x DVDRW RM59
Total:RM3461
GPU is from IdealTech,the rest are from Viewnet@LYP.

nowadays many change to xeon instead i7, gotta try it to see the performance tq sifu

For the Xeon or i7 4790,either one will do.

For the Xeon or i5..i'll take the former.

Because the price.. Difference is only the speed,(200MHz slower than i7 4790) and no iGP.
Performance ifference is just tiny bit.

Oh also,the name for the GPU is GTX970,not 979.


Always misspelled it..

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Jan 3 2015, 08:39 PM

how bout this?

CPU:Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz 819
MoBo:Asrock H97-Pro4 329
GPU:Gainward 970 1099
RAM:Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz 244
HDD:WD Caviar Blue 1TB 174
SSD:Intel 530 240GB SSD 439
PSU:Seasonic S12II 80+ Bronze 620W 299
Casing:CM N200 179
3582

lol...just got my rig last june..just using i5+h97+770...haha

certaintly a nice rig u have there
up the gpu to 970
ure good to go
lols

guys, for this build, which motherboard should i choose? (tight budget)
what's the difference of motherboard H81M-VG4, H81M-DGS, and B85M-HDS?
Core i5-4460 - RM619
Gainward GTX970 4GB DDR5 - RM1099
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM244
WD Blue 1TB hard disk - RM174
FSP Hexa+ 550W RM169

This post has been edited by jakuraz: Jan 3 2015, 10:39 PM

http://www.asrock.com/mb/compare.asp?Selec...dModel=H81M-VG4

linked the comparison for the mobo

Core i5-4460 - RM599 599
Asrock B85M-HDS motherboard - RM239 239
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM244 244
Gainward GTX970 4GB DDR5 - RM1099 (from IdealTech or lingloong) 1099
WD Blue 1TB hard disk - RM174 174
Intel 530 Series 120GB - RM259 259
Corsair VS 550W power supply - RM179 179
Casing:CM N200 179
2972

just get the b85

i7 4790 > Xeon E3 1231V3 > I5 4690

[Budget] 1.5k

[Purpose] Gaming

[Hardwares that will be re-use] -

[Monitor resolution] -

[Games & softwares that use frequently]

[Personal preferences] PC only

How about these?

Core i3-4150 - RM369
Asrock H81M-VG4 motherboard - RM159
Kingston 4GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM134
Leadtek GTX750 1GB DDR5 - RM419
Toshiba 500GB hard disk - RM144
DVD writer of your choice - RM59
Antec VP400 power supply - RM109
Thermaltake V3 Black or Aerocool VS-3 case - RM129

RM1522 total (Viewnet prices)

something like this?

Core i3-4150 - RM359 359
Asrock H81M-VG4 motherboard - RM159 159
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM244 244
Sapphire R7 250X 1GB DDR5 - RM319 319
FSP Hexa+ 550W power supply - RM169 169
Antec VP500 149
Casing:CM N200 179
1578

hello, quick question. Im going to get Sapphire R9 280x later on, due to some research i did on sapphire website, it says that 750 Watt Power Supply is required. I'm using 620w vantec ion2 PSU. It's been 5 years to this March. So now i need to upgrade my PSU to 750w and above am i correct? or no? Help!

A good quality 600-650W is enough. Like Seasonic S12II 80+ Bronze 620W RM299.
I've not heard your current PSU.. I'd suggest you not to use the R9 280X until you get the PSU.Also,your CPU may cause bottleneck.

using 8 series mobo on haswell refresh need to update the BIOS right?

Yup,you need to do so.

It's been a while and it's already V8.Congrats and happy new year.

My current cpu may cause bottleneck? :/ then what do you propose? My old gpu is dead and currently using my friend's gtx670, borrow from him for awhile. Yeah its an old PSU, Vantec ion2. Been using it for almost 5 years without any problem. If i need to change a psu then i will get the Seasonic too later.

This post has been edited by aishulicious: Jan 4 2015, 12:22 PM

Yup,it may cause bottleneck.What is your CPU Cooler?Stock cooler? You can try to overclock it to minimise the bottlenecking.

I'm using CM hyper 212+. Currently at stock clock. if overclock may minimise the bottleneck then i will get the gpu and psu this evening.

Please recommend me, thanks in advance.

[Budget]
- RM1,500

[Purpose]
- Photoshop/Illustrator
- Light gaming
- HD playback

[Hardwares that will be re-use]
- Casing
- PSU: Corsair VS450
- HDD
- DVD Rom

[Hardwares needed]
- Processor
- Motherboard
- RAM (prefer 8GB)
- GPU

[Monitor resolution]
- 1920x1080

This post has been edited by Shufflerz: Jan 4 2015, 09:36 PM

Intel Core i5 4460 3.2GHz 594
Kingston 8GB DDR3-1600 x1 - RM244 244
Gainward GTX970 1099

how bout this

This post has been edited by lace: Jan 4 2015, 06:53 PM

Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4Ghz RM819
Sapphire R7 260X 2GB GDDR5 RM419
Kingston Value RAM 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RM244
Total:RM1472
Prices are from Viewnet@LYP.

What kind of games do you play?Also,you don't need a motherboard?

Hello sifu, just want to ask if this a good build already. I can add around rm500 more.

GPU (ignore for now) : Gainward GTX 970

CPU:Intel Core i7 4790k 4GHz
Motherboard :Asrock Z97 Extreme4
RAM:Any 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz
PSU:Seasonic M12II 80+ Bronze 620W Modular
Casing: Bitfenix Neos / Nxzt H440

non oc cpu oc mbo

wasted

mobo change to MoBo:Asrock H97-Pro4 329

ure good to go

I thought you didn't want to overclock?

Bro,that is an unlocked i7..

Er, i7 4790k should be able to be oc, no?

eh see wrong zzz sorry