Note that it's purely for the latest versions of Adobe products though (they pushed out a patch for the iGPU fairly recently) since for whatever reason, Adobe seems to side with Intel with these sort of things like photo/video editing.

Here's a link to a thread on Adobe's forum: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2366397
The chart for hardware acceleration between CPUs: https://youtu.be/ofdh-THQFpE?t=555
Though it uses 1700x instead the newer 2700x, performance should be similar between the CPUs.

You can still go the Ryzen route though, you'll only lose a small amount of performance compared to Intel for Adobe Premiere.
If you're multitasking and use other software etc., it's probably still best to go Ryzen.
You might also get a cheaper price building through Ryzen.

Also on another note, we'll never know if Adobe decides to push an update again in the future that might break the hardware acceleration, or in fact somehow Adobe pushes an update that fully utilizes Ryzen CPU and make them up to par with the current Intel line. Hardware/software is always changing.

Yes but for latest versions of Adobe products (mainly Adobe Premiere), the Intel's performance gain from hardware acceleration is higher compared to Ryzen CPUs due to Adobe utilizing Intel's iGPU. This is largely Adobe's fault for only catering to Intel CPUs though, I've seen a quite a few feedback on forums etc. about this.

This post has been edited by Helldana: Jun 10 2018, 03:08 PM

Personally I'd go with Ryzen:
Ryzen 2600x - 909 - Shopee
Gigabyte X470 Aorus Ultra Gaming - 600 - Lelong
G.SKILL Trident Z 3000MHz RGB DDR4 Single Channel 8GB - 409 - Shopee
Corsair TX650M - 360 - Lelong
Tecware Nexus - 175 - Shopee
Total - 2453

Get the 2600x if you don't plan to overclock, the 2600x also comes with a better stock cooler than the 2600
If you ever plan to get another 8GB RAM, make sure you get the same one I listed above
Also, you can cut the cost even further by getting a B350 mobo instead, just need to make sure it supports the 2600x out of the box
The x470 is just for future-proofing + it supports the 2600x straight out of the box

Intel build:
Intel i5-8400 - 685 - Shopee
ASRock B360M PRO4 - 323 - Lelong
CORSAIR RAM Desktop DDR4 8GB PC2666 CMK8GX4M1A2666C16R RED - 388 - Lelong
Corsair TX650M - 360 - Lelong
Tecware Nexus M - 117 - Shopee
Total - 1873

Not much to say with this Intel build, its likely to perform worse in threaded tasks as compared to the Ryzen build I made above

Yes you will need a dedicated graphic card with the Ryzen build since the 2600/2700 series does not come with integrated graphic.
If budget is really tight then go with the Intel build, then my only suggestion would be to get an SSD for the build.

This build doesn't come with a stock cooler btw:
CORE I5 8600K (6C/6T) - 990
ASROCK Z370 PRO 4 - 555
CORSAIR 3000C16 VENGEANCE LPX - 836
TECWARE NEXUS TG ATX- 185
MS WINDOWS 10 ( RETAIL ) - 454

Total - 3020
Compu-zone Prices

This one comes with a stock cooler but not as good as the build above's performance:
CORE I5 8400 (6C/6T) - 705
MSI B360M BAZOOKA - 390
CORSAIR 2666C16 VENGEANCE LPX - 800
TECWARE NEXUS TG MATX - 139
MS WINDOWS 10 ( RETAIL ) - 454

Total - 2488
Compu-zone Prices


This post has been edited by Helldana: Jun 25 2018, 12:20 PM

If you get an NVMe SSD, you won't need an Intel Optane.
And I recommend looking into Adata XPG SX8200 instead of WD Black.

Only mobo and CPU?

If rig is purely for gaming:
i5-8600k - 986
ASRock Z370 Extreme4 - 739
OR mobo with onboard wifi ASROCK Z370 KILLER SLI/ac - 639

If rig is for multitasking:
Ryzen 2600x - 925
ASRock Fatal1ty X470 Gaming K4 - 669
OR mobo with onboard wifi - GIGABYTE X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI - 780

All above are Lelong prices

You can look into PCIe Wireless cards, they're usually better in terms of range and durability than a wireless USB adapter.

This post has been edited by Helldana: Jun 30 2018, 06:51 AM

Want to comment on some parts:
- ZOTAC GTX 1070 Ti MINI 8GB GDDR5 - 2000
You can get the GALAX GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti EX-SNPR WHITE for RM1999 which would be better than the mini 1070 Ti you have there.

- WD BLUE DESKTOP 1TB - 170
Try looking at Seagate Barracuda 1TB (ST1000DM010) if you want better performance. And I'm pretty sure they should be cheaper too.

- GALAX 240GB GAMER L - 254
Not sure what your budget is like, but if you can spend RM50 more, try getting the Crucial MX500 instead.

- FSP 650W HYPER M85+ 80+ BRONZE - 269
Look into Cooler Master MasterWatt 550W (not the Lite version), should be better than the PSU you picked.

I'm assuming you're more on multitasking and not towards gaming?
If yes then I suggest going Ryzen instead:

CPU - RYZEN 5 2600X (6C/12T) - 999
CPU Cooler - The Ryzen 2600x already comes with a good stock cooler, and your 212X might not come with AM4 bracket but if it does then you can use that too.
MOBO - ASROCK X470 MASTER SLI / AC - 695 (has onboard wifi, and if you do get this mobo, make sure it has the MASTER SLI/AC)
GPU - GALAX GTX1050TI 4G EXOC - 725
Monitor - VIEWSONIC VA2419-SH - 499
Lightning isolator/ Protector / etc - Do you really need it?

TOTAL - 2918
C-zone prices

This post has been edited by Helldana: Jun 30 2018, 10:15 PM

Depends on what game really, some games benefit more from single core performance so Intel currently wins in that department.
But I don't think the performance difference is really that big from Intel to Ryzen. You can get an intel build for a similar price for sure.
Something like this:
INTEL I5-8600K - 990
ASROCK X370 KILLER SLI - 619 (this model does not have onboard wifi, hence why there is no SLI/AC in its model name)

The MASTER SLI/AC is just the model name, and yes all of the Ryzen mobo are unlocked so you'll be able to overclock your CPU.
Not sure about monitors really, you'll have to read other people's review and recommendation.

This post has been edited by Helldana: Jul 1 2018, 01:03 AM

CPU: CORE I5 8400 (6C/6T) - 719
MOBO: GIGABYTE B360M-D3H - 369
RAM: CRUCIAL D4 PC2400 16GB - 650
SSD: WD BLUE 250GB NAND - 320
PSU: CORSAIR VS450 - 159
CASE: TECWARE CORE - 89

TOTAL = RM2306
Compu-zone prices

You can also throw in a 1TB HDD if you want, something like the Seagate Barracuda or WD Blue.

For >250GB, I'd say either the Crucial MX500 or the Samsung 860 Evo
Anything less than 250GB, just look for WD Blue

Thanks for the link btw
I was waiting for my local IT store to bring them in but they're still not available yet
Since it's free shipping, I just ordered one lol

This post has been edited by Helldana: Jul 10 2018, 05:46 AM

You should be able to play the game at maybe low/medium settings.
But if you insist on upgrading something, then maybe getting another 8GB RAM will help.

I would agree with Kristal's reply though, buying the case now sounds a bit absurd
Imagine if the prices drop (or not lol) or maybe a newer; revamped version of the H500 comes out then you'll miss out on it since you purchase the ealier model
I imagine the H500 being more like the initial S340 model, then they came out with the S340 Elite which was much better except its more expensive