You didn't state what to reuse (except the monitor) at first so we all thought you are getting a new rig instead

If you choose to keep using your current processor, then mobo and RAM can also be reuse, no need to change because you can't find any new suitable mobo (LGA1155 socket) now.

Since your monitor is 720p, gaming requirements are much lower, but I will just include a decent 1080p gaming capable GPU so you can just upgrade to 1080p monitor next time.

Zotac GTX970 4GB GDDR5 ZT-90101-10P - RM 1479
Liteon S900 256GB SSD - RM 409

Total: RM 1888 (Techview price inclusive of GST)

PSU can keep also but if you want more headroom for future upgrade, you can get Seasonic M12II EVO 620W (RM 409, modular cables) or Seasonic S12II 620W (RM 349, non modular cables).

As you said, no more suitable mobo for my processor socket.
The mobo im using is pretty small in size and have some issue on USB ports that annoyed me for sometimes.
The casing is normal casing (commonly used in office/school)
So i consider to build a new rig instead of upgrade current rig.

And, between Intel Core i5 4460 and Intel Core i7 2600, which is better for future upgrade?
I need to use it for at least 3 - 4 years without changing the major components, cpu and mobo to be specific.

Actually, you can still find MSI B75MA-E33 at RM232 or Asus P8H77-M LE at RM285 from Cycom. It is compatible with your existing i7.

i7-2600 will still last you.

Bought my Rig but majority is quite the same except a few ..

Processor : Core i5 6500 @ 3.2Ghz Skylake
MOBO : MSI B150M Bazooka DDR4
RAM : Kingston 8GB 2133MHz Value RAM
GPU : MSI GTX960 Gaming 2G
HDD : WD Blue 1TB HDD
SSD : Kingston Now V300 128GB
PSU : FSP Hexa+ 550W
Casing : Thermaltake Versa H25
CD ROM : Samsung DVD Reader
FAN : Cooler Master JetFlo 120+

Approximate : RM3,300

Note : It seems that the whole Lowyat , Zotac wasnt popular and only CyCom selling it as far as i have seen ..

This post has been edited by jamesl: Nov 9 2015, 10:33 AM

budget [2k-2.5k i may be able to push it to 3k, but i dunno.]

usage [mostly rendering, used to hardcore gaming, but reduced cause of work ]

parts [something interchangeable that i can upgrade later on]

resolution [highest possible]

[softwres: autocad, lumion, revit, photoshop, games: interested in playing fallaout/witcher ]

preferences [friend used msi, says pretty good, though i used nvidia, and its k. whatever works best]

[im in ipoh now, but i has a sis that could get me the stuff in kl]

im still saving up for it though so i expect to be able to have it in early 2016,like jan or feb, probably.
if theres a store suggestion, that can do it cheaps, its appreciated cause im kinda busy with work.
preferably a store with epic cable management skills.

Resolution highest possible? Like 4K or even 5K? I hope you are just looking for FHD (1080p) for now. Those 4K/5K resolution aren't easy to drive by current hardware at the moment.

Nvidia is the company who creates/develops the GPU, MSI is the manufacturer, what your friend is using might be a nvidia/AMD GPU but it is manufactured by MSI.

Come back and ask again in early 2016 when you are ready to buy because price and hardware choice will be different.

aaaight, ill come back later.
though, can i get a suggestion of what to expect? like price wise? , so i can you know, scrape some money up.
i think his is amd, im looking for a 1080p ish well, anything alright budgetwise, cause i used some regular monitor and colors came out different. it seems.

Probably you can tweak around with my rig that i just bought recently (6/11/2015)
My rig is a 1 post above your post ..

Im using Skylake (Socket 1151) which is the latest for now ..
You can probably tweak around to use Haswell (Socket 1150) , then you have to find Socket 1150 Processor as well ..

This post has been edited by jamesl: Nov 9 2015, 11:36 AM

I think by early 2016, all Haswell (4th gen) stock will be gone so I'll just use Skylake (6th gen) instead.

I hope you can increase your budget because 2.5K budget with monitor included makes the specs look awful. 24 inch 1080p monitor is nearly RM 500 nowadays, imagine you only left 2K, which is seriously not enough to build a decent rig for your usage (work + gaming).

This is just the basic specs that is recommended for your usage, if possible, opt for i7 for faster rendering.

Intel Core i5 6500 - RM 855
MSI B150M Bazooka D4 - RM 409
Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4 2400MHz RAM - RM 289
Zotac GTX960 2GB GDDR5 Single Fan - RM 819
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 225
FSP Hexa+ 550W - RM 189
Thermaltake Versa H25 - RM 139
AOC I2360SD IPS - RM 499

Total: RM 3424 (Techview price inclusive of GST)

thanks
i be bach

I bought all my parts except the monitor due to stock shortage

Here's what I bought

Intel Core i3 4170
Asus H81M-K
Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
MSI GTX750 2GB GDDR5 OC
Liteon S900 128GB SSD
WD Blue 1TB HDD
FSP Hexa+ 550W
Cooler Master N200

For the monitor,May I know is it worth to top up RM30 to get BenQ GW2255HM(RM420)? or any alternative would be a better choice?

This post has been edited by NecroPhilia: Nov 9 2015, 01:39 PM

If you are comparing GW2255 and GW2255HM, then it depends on your requirements, HM version added HDMI connection and speaker, if you need them then it is a pretty good deal.

[Budget] RM5k

[Purpose] Rendering, compositing, heavy 3d workload


[Hardwares that will be re-use] Need a brand new rig, monitor mouse keyboard all got already.

[Monitor resolution] -

[Games & softwares that use frequently] common use software, maya, zbrush, unreal engine, etc
little gaming like dota 2

[Personal preferences] -

[Location] KL/PJ area

Intel Core i7 6700 - RM 1389
MSI B150M Bazooka D4 - RM 409
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4 2400MHz RAM - RM 569
Zotac GTX970 4GB GDDR5 ZT-90101-10P - RM 1479
Liteon S900 256GB SSD - RM 409
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 225
Seasonic S12II 620W - RM 349
Thermaltake Versa H25 - RM 139

Total: RM 4968 (Techview price inclusive of GST)

You can save money by downgrading the GPU to GTX960 (RM 819) because GTX970 is too overkill for Dota 2, if you play other latest games, then keep it.

I don't think I need the HDMI and speaker as well. Is there any recommendation for alternative? thanks so much

If you are looking for something below RM 400, then BenQ GW2255 (without HM) is one of the best choices, if you want 24 inch, then prepare at least RM 500.

Originally I planned to have 3 monitor setup but I rather put money for the rig first. So preferably something thin but anything would do.

Could add extra 500 and maybe push it to 1k for the monitors.

If you need thin bezel for multi monitor setup, Dell U2414H is a great choice but it will cost you 1k just for 1 unit.

Hi guys
this is my pc 3 years ago, i am looking for upgrade
my pc
Core i5 3550 - Ivy
Gigabyte B75M-D3V mainboard
Gskill 4GB DDR3 1333mhz x2
Gigabyte ATI7850 OC
WD Caviar Blue 500gb WD5000AAKX
Corsair CX500
Samsung 22x DVDRW
CM Elite 431 Plus
HP Pavilion 23cw

i don't have much budget, should i change gpu or cpu 1st? Budget 2k
this pc is 100% gaming and i play alot AAA games.

This post has been edited by yiporan: Nov 9 2015, 09:10 PM

or benq ew2440l