been almost a decade since I looked at PC spec, last build and currently still using i5 4460, 970GT 16GB RAM. Only added a SSD and replaced a PSU since then. Otherwise been moving towards laptops.

but want to get back into gaming, budget around RM9k including monitor (currently Dell 2413). Looking for value so no need top end hardware.

what's the current price range for a mid-high end gaming pc ?

I'm currently still using a self built PC from 2014 ...

i5 4460
970GTX
16GB RAM
500GB SSD + 2TB HDD

replaced the PSU a few years ago and think it might be time to pass this PC to my kids.

currently playing Microsoft Flight Simulator and Counter Strike 2. Honestly surprised at how smoothly everything still runs.

was asking what I should place my budget haha but not more than RM10k including monitor + keyboard/mouse

16GB RAM still the norm ? if 4070 = 970 of it's era then I might stick to that. As long as it can play the latest games in high (not ultra high)

[Budget] RM7k

[Purpose] Light gaming

[Hardwares that will be re-use] Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

[Monitor resolution] 1920 x 1080

[Games & softwares that use frequently] Counter Strike 2, Civilizations 5, GTA5

[Personal preferences] small form factor if possible

Thinking of pairing with 4070 but wondering which ... ie MSI/PNY/Gigabyte etc

This post has been edited by corad: Jan 3 2024, 03:48 PM

thinking of replacing my 10yo desktop (i5, 970, 16gb ram) with a mini ITX casing. Currently playing Isonzo, Civ5, CS2 and Flight Simulator

have eyes on the Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX , wondering what specs I can squeeze in ? Budget RM10k including the case (Lazada is showing around RM900 for the case). Will be reusing everything else (monitor, kb, mouse, speakers).

This post has been edited by corad: Jan 8 2024, 02:15 PM

current monitor is Dell 2413, 1920 x 1080. Game setting high, never tried RT so probably don't need it. FPS above 30.

I guess the only thing I play that could max things out is Flight Simulator (2020)

thanks guys, I'm actually coming from a BitFenix Prodigy, which was the case I got when I first built it 10 years or so ago. Problem with cheap case I found that they don't last, the Prodigy leg broke about 5 years in when I pressed the power button. Been using a cheapo generic case since then.

is it just the motherboard that is itx specific ?

thanks ! the smaller the better ... had a look at Asus laptop line to gauge how much a 4070 build will cost

came out with ROG Strix G614J-IN3121W @ RM9k. Which is actually not bad considering it has a screen+k/b+speakers+battery.

hopefully the NUC will be RM8k or less ?

This post has been edited by corad: Jan 9 2024, 04:03 PM

is this a worthwhile buy ? Playing older games like GTA5, Hitman 2, Civ5 ... maybe some Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

still toying with the idea, but IF I get a nVidia 5080 how much should I budget for the whole build excluding monitor/kb/mouse/speaker ?

RM12k ?

what's a good pairing for 5070Ti with smaller case ? Open to Micro or Mini ATX.

is 64GB RAM recommended ? Storage looking for 2TB SSD (can be 2 x 1TB). Budget say RM8k ?

This post has been edited by corad: Aug 18 2025, 08:13 PM

probably OT, but why not one of your old laptop / device ? if you're worried about wiping it, just bring to a shop and buy a new SSD to put in and ask the shop to set up for you ... probably ~RM50 for setup + RM200 for SSD ?

also depending on their course, sometimes a tablet is sufficient. the uni should have library / computer lab where most of the "heavy" work can be done if needed.