The base price of Intel 540 is quite high, nearly RM 290 for 120GB model (or you found a better deal?), 240GB is more worth though, if you are getting 120GB then you better off with Samsung 850 EVO.

H110 chipset is having native PCI-E 3.0 support, so no bottleneck there, you can even plug in a GTX980Ti without any issue, usually mobo doesn't create any sort of bottleneck (even with PCI-E 2.0 because the bandwidth is enough for modern GPU), CPU/RAM is the one we need to focus when we talk about bottleneck, as well as the game itself (how the game utilizes the resources available etc.).

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Hi guys been thinking of building a new gaming rig. So wanna ask some opinions for a rig budget RM5k including a 144hz 1080p monitor possible to build? I only need DotA 2 to run at 144hz, other games I don't mind not being able to max everything. Another thing is if its possible to build it in a small form factor instead of full sized towers?

This build is to max out your budget, it can run other triple A titles without any major issue (but of course not at 144Hz).

Intel Core i5 6400 - RM 745
Gigabyte H170N-WiFi - RM 537
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 133
Sapphire R9 390 8GB GDDR5 Nitro - RM 1536
Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB SSD - RM 195
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 215
Seasonic M12II EVO 620W - RM 363
CM Elite 130 - RM 178
Acer XB240H 144Hz - RM 1169

Total: RM 5071 (ETech price inclusive of GST)

If you want to save money and only care about 144Hz on Dota 2 then you can consider this.

Intel Core i3 6100 - RM 464
Asus H110i-PLUS - RM 365
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 133
Asus GTX960 4GB GDDR5 Turbo - RM 954
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 215
FSP Hexa 550W - RM 188
CM Elite 130 - RM 178
Acer XB240H 144Hz - RM 1169

Total: RM 3666 (ETech price inclusive of GST)

If you prefer AMD CPU then you better wait for Zen, current AMD CPU is very aged and is slacking behind Intel in terms of single core/threaded performance by miles and investing in a dead platform just doesn't make sense at all.

About RM 200 for intel 540s, not sure if this is a good deal.

Oh 540s, didn't see the 's' yesterday, 540s is a budget SSD.

Hi guys, I want to change from laptop to a rig. My laptop currently is Asus G751, (Core i7 4710HQ, GTX970M). Reason is I feel my laptop is under utilized, I only play CS:GO, and Fifa 16 a lot. No other games. Can recommend me a build for it? 3k budget maybe? or if less better thanks!

Hello guys, Need help in building completely rig. my budget is 2k.I m never use pc before><and my laptop(acer 4750z) is getting old sad.gif . I would like to play (League of legends/dota2/roller coaster tycoon world/ gta5(with low graphic settings. Thanks!

Hello guys, Need help in building completely rig. my budget is 2k.I m never use pc before><and my laptop(acer 4750z) is getting old sad.gif . I would like to play (League of legends/dota2/roller coaster tycoon world/ gta5(with low graphic settings. Thanks!

You asked for a rig so I assume monitor isn't required.

Intel Core i3 6100 - RM 464
Gigabyte H110M-DS2 (D4) - RM 289
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 133
Zotac GTX750Ti 2GB GDDR5 ZT-70605-10M - RM 489
Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB SSD - RM 195
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 215
FSP Hexa+ 400W - RM 145
Bitfenix Nova - RM 149

Total: RM 2079 (ETech price inclusive of GST)

As cheap as requested, you can remove the SSD if you don't need it.

Since you are coming from laptop, so I assume monitor, keyboard/mouse are required.

Intel Pentium G4400 - RM 236
Gigabyte H110M-DS2 (D4) - RM 289
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 133
Zotac GTX750Ti 2GB GDDR5 ZT-70605-10M - RM 489
WD Blue 1TB HDD - RM 215
FSP Hexa+ 400W - RM 145
Bitfenix Nova - RM 149
AOC E2180SWN FHD - RM 350
Logitech MK200 Wired Combo - RM 63

Total: RM 2069 (ETech price inclusive of GST)

Thank you😘 you help me a lot😀

Cool, thanks, I'll up the graphics to a GTX960 and I think it all looks nicely priced. Yep monitor I'll go with a 144hz since I need it for CS:GO. Big thanks yeah

If you are looking for 144Hz monitor and setup, there is a similar build (ITX form factor though) in previous page for your reference.

Hi guys need help

[B][Budget] 3k

[Purpose] Mainly Gaming, light photo and video editing

[Hardwares that will be re-use] Monitor, hdd, corsair 650w psu, atx casing, GC GTX950

[Monitor resolution] 1440P

[Games & softwares that use frequently] WoW, Starcraft 2,

[Personal preferences] SSD if possible

[Location] KL

Thanks

Intel Core i5 6500 - RM 815
Gigabyte H110M-DS2 (D4) - RM 289
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 148
Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB SSD - RM 209
FSP Hexa+ 550W - RM 188
Bitfenix Nova - RM 149
Total rm 1800

Grretings. Is this good enough for non gaming pc? I will use this just for internet browsing and watch hd video. Should i downgrade core i5 to i3? Budget only around 2k max. Tq

If you plan to play other games especially triple A titles on 1440p then you better upgrade your GTX950, otherwise it is fine for the games you listed

Intel Core i5 6500 - RM 804
Gigabyte H170-HD3 (D4) - RM 486
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 133
Corsair Force LE 240GB SSD - RM 369

Total: RM 1792 (ETech price inclusive of GST)

3k budget is too much for 4 items

You can save money by downgrading to mATX mobo or 120GB SSD.

Yes, more than enough.

You can downgrade to i3 to save money, add a 1TB HDD if storage is not enough.

PSU can be downgraded too, it is too overkill, get FSP Hexa+ 400W instead (~RM 150).

Edit, price update.

Intel Core i3 6100 - RM 464
Gigabyte H110M-DS2 (D4) - RM 289
Corsair 8GB DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 133
Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB SSD - RM 195
FSP Hexa+ 400W - RM 145
Bitfenix Nova - RM 149

Total: RM 1375 (ETech price inclusive of GST)

This post has been edited by terence_nwb: Apr 29 2016, 10:51 AM

Thanks, way cheaper than my own initial sugestion.
Guess I can use extra money for os and internet security.
I own 2tb external hdd. Ssd only for os.
where is this etech? I m staying at batu caves btw..