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Bobkwando

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Hi, I'm new to buying parts and assembling a desktop. I decided to build a desktop because I heard that they are much cheaper than high-end laptops and I don't need the portability. If possible, I would like to run the latest games on "Ultra" settings at an acceptable frame rate of around 40-50. I live in Singapore and the website I've used for reference is bizgram.com.sg. These are the parts I've picked (price: SGD/Converted to USD):

Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) (SGD/USD273.63)

Motherboard: Asus B85-Plus (SGD165/USD130.01)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600Mhz (SGD105/USD82.74)

Hard Drive: Western Digital Blue 1 TB WD10EZEX (SGD85/USD66.98)

Graphics Card: ASUS GTX 780 3GB (SGD985/USD776.14)

Optical Drive: LG 24x GH24NS95 (SGD28/USD22.06)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 (SGD79/USD62.25)

Power Supply: SEASONIC S12II-620 620W (SGD105/USD82.74)

Total cost: SGD1898/USD1495.55

I know I haven't included a monitor, gaming keyboard or mouse. I'm still considering and your suggestions are welcome. Please advise whether there are cheaper alternatives or if there are any problems with my configuration, and if it can meet my expectations. Thank you.
 
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Gaming laptops are nowhere near as powerful as a desktop, and they often have problems with heat dissipation.

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Blaise170

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Budget? Here's an excellent build for under $1000.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($12.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $922.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-15 00:32 EDT-0400)
 
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Bobkwando

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My budget is around SGD2000, or approximately USD1600, therefore I upgraded the graphics card to the GTX 780. Do you think the GTX 760 will do the job? Also, could you please tell me why gaming desktops are considered a better option than gaming laptops? I know that desktops are supposed to be cheaper, but aren't gaming laptops just as powerful anyway? I'm also considering the Asus Gaming series besides this...
 
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u should get a 770, its perfect for ur budget, better than a 760 and only slightly weaker than a 780
an SSD would be a good idea
about laptops- laptop parts generally perform worse than equivalent desktop parts because of thermal and power restrictions, also as u said in a desktop u can get more power for the same money

 
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@jinayhvora Thanks for the suggestion! I think I'll get the 770 instead then. About the SSD- If I recall SSDs are mostly used for storing the OS for a faster startup, and even if I store games on the SSD, it will only affect the loading times? I don't really need the extra speed, unless my the game play and performance is affected.
 
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Gaming laptops are nowhere near as powerful as a desktop, and they often have problems with heat dissipation.



The GTX 780 is basically the pinnacle of gaming right now (not counting the $1000 GTX Titan). However, the 780 is anywhere between $200-300 more expensive for only minimal performance gains. If you do decide to go with the GTX 770, I'd suggest getting at least a 650W PSU.
 
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