Hi all,

I'm planning to get a new customized PC for work. I generally used it for photo editing, create posters and brochures for my freelance work. Not really into heavy gaming. I have set a budget for 5k+ (including peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, entry level speaker, OS and wifi card) since I plan to give my old PC to my kids who are going to use it for online classes.

I would also need lots of storage to keep my files. Need to check with the sifus here, what is the difference between the BLUE DESKTOP, BLACK DESKTOP & RED NAS from WD? And if getting two 4TB drive is better than getting a single 8TB drive?

I was also thinking that if I were to get smart TV 32' instead of a computer monitor, would it be ok? What will be the potential issues?

Appreciate your advice on what are the specs and recommended parts that I should be looking at? Thank you in advanced

Black = Fastest. but little only. Not recommended.
Green ok.

2x 4TB can do RAID 0 = 1 x 8TB with +100% read speed.

for 32inch TV as Monitor, usually a Bad Idea.
But not a bad IDEA if only do Gaming.

For productivity, TV is really not good.

TV design to look at FAR. not close range.
Monitor is opposite, good monitor you cant see the "pixel" even at close range.

+ High refresh rate to better protect eyes.

can check my WTS thread. a new I5 System ASUS Themed, below RM3K

[WTS] I5 Asus TUF Themed Rig - LINK

This post has been edited by ifourtos: Mar 24 2021, 01:05 PM

singlt 8tb is better than 2x4tb

tv issue is not seeing pixel bro.
tv color cacat from 16-235 bit.
cpu color full from 0-255 bit

Thank you all for the guidance... just found the old receipt of my current PC that I bought 7 years ago. I have been using a TV as a monitor for the past 7 years...

Did some research, checked the price from C-Zone/Viewnet.

Please help to see if these parts work well together. Thanks.

CPU	Intel Core i5 - 10400F	RM699
MOBO	Asus TUF B460M Plus	RM529
RAM	Corsair Vengence RGB Pro 3600 8GBx2	RM499
SSD	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB	RM579
HD	Seagate Barracuda Desktop 4TB	RM475
GPU	GTX1650 Ventus XS OC 4GB	RM699
PSU	Cooler Master MWE Gold 750W	RM429
Casing	Cooler Master Masterbox MB511	RM309

Total: RM4218

Still considering whether to get a proper PC monitor - ASUS 27' VP278QG - RM649

it's actually called RGB range, or black level, not bit.
most display are 24bit, represent 8 bit(0-255 level) on each RGB color.