[Budget] RM2-2.5K (can add more if needed)

[Purpose] Gaming (main: DOTA2& TF2 + some latest games in the coming years)
Engineering programs - autoCAD, solidworks etc. (ME student, want a build that allows me to upgrade into workstation in the future but not necessary for now)

[Hardwares that will be re-use] None.

[Monitor resolution] 1080p . Prefer wide screen ratio like 16:9 / 16:10

[Games & softwares that use frequently]
DOTA 2, TF2 and some latest games
Engineering programs
[Personal preferences]
-mATX rig (cheaper parts, compact, better cooling efficiency) ; ITX might be harder for maintenance & more exp
preferably support at least 2 ram sticks
including windows

[Location]KL


i think i'm expecting for a GT750 TI/non-TI build, but how much would it cost additionally for a R9 280/270 or even R7 26x build which needs a better PSU than GT750 TI build? and, is it worth the upgrade (higher game setting, more future proofing etc.)?
extra questions:
is SSHD worth the +100 cost over HDD?
should i add discrete sound card? i'm not sure if its necessary for gaming or not. if yes, can i fit GPU+wifi card+sound card in a mATX mobo?

thanks in advance !

This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 25 2015, 06:24 PM

Bump Preferably silencio 352 . Does the case limit my choices of gpu much due to compatibility ?
If ATX build can get me better build, do suggest. I noticed some compact mid tower casing though

This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 25 2015, 06:26 PM

thanks so much!
wow i never thought that Windows OEM could cost that much can OEMs upgrade to Windows 10 for free?
hmm... tbh, it even exceeded my max. 3k budget
which parts can tune down & don't hurt much? or, can i obtain cheaper priced parts from other outlets yet i still can get free assembly service @ viewnet?
i don't mind playing games at lower setting though (changing into AMD counterparts or move into lower tiers (GTX 740 etc.))
i3 4130/50/60 with hyperthreading essentially has the same number of threads as i5 4460. other than lower cache memory for weaker multitasking, does the performance differ much or bottleneck my GPU?
is BenQ GW2255 fine as a replacement? or even changing into 1600x900 setup. it won't differ much right?
edit: i just realized b85m-hds has only single dual memory lane, which is abit different from standard b85m. what it differs from its h81m counterparts other than PCI-e 3.0?

sorry for having too much doubts & questions

This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 26 2015, 04:46 AM

I think 22"is good enough for me and still being FHD. Any recommendation? Im eyeing on BenQ GW2255HM (VA panel though) because it has better height and built in speaker. rm100 cheaper
Dota 2 is my main game as im amateurly active in competition. AAA games would be my occassion visits. Im okay to tune down the game reso n settings for better fps.
I'm not sure about that because im starting my ME degree next month, 8gb should be suffice for my study years i guess. But what's after that i'm not sure or even during intern
I guess i5 is a safer choice then.

Oh yea, is it advisable for me to install cpu cooler or any sort of cooling? Will case fans in positive pressure setup be just fine ?

Thanks sifu.

Ya im doubtful of that. I've read about so much different stories about it. Some suggest OEM can port over. Some suggest otherwise. Wins10 is releasing this year right?

I read around and suggest that none of the current GPU able to be beneficial frm 3.0 and doesnt offet much different performance from 2.0 even if a pcie 3 card slotted into 2.0 slot

Does those shops build rig poorly? Maybe no cable management?
Is FSP hexa+ 450 good then?

mmm oh well, better not save that little money
i will stick with b85m
after reading around jonnyguru, hardwaresecrets & etc.
im considering Silverstone Strider Essential 500W (RM179) which is a tier3 PSU with better heat tolerance than FSP Hexa+ but still having Taiwanese caps (teapo though)
meanwhile, im also hesitating to put +rm100 more for [Tier 2] Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W @ 339 (too bad they seems to no longer be selling the cheaper but modular M12II 520W EVO as it disappeared from the pricelist)
oh yup, you are dennis ong right? hi there
in terms of overall expenses for my build, idealtech is more costly than viewnet though



i just noticed Microsoft is offering student promo : Wins8.1 Pro @ 215 great god
i will be getting my rig tomorrow. thanks you all especially @terence_nwb

oh dayum, i just verified. i can obtain windows 8.1 embedded pro, more superior than windows 8.1 pro. thanks man
but embedded pro is for commercial thus i can't get the free Windows 10 upgrade right? mmm

perhaps im getting versa h25 instead of silencio 352 and get seasonic psu

assuming theres no M12II 520 EVO, im getting S12II 620
dear sifus, will it then be advisable to get Sapphire Radeon R7 260X ? it seems to offer more power in comparison to GTX750 right?

This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 27 2015, 11:42 PM

I bought my build according to sifu suggestion
Asrock b85m-hds is out of stock. Swapped for msi b85m-e45(289) And my bro give me his seasonic 620 bronze modular not sure about model though
Picked aoc e2250swd because of the warranty @389 plus 2 shark fans n versa h25

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