Seeking for advice on $1000 USD Build

MastermindJapan · Dec 6, 2013

Hi guys,

This is my first post here and I've been reading several threads to get an idea on how I should proceed on my first build.

I'm based in Hong Kong and my budget for this build is $1000 USD.

This build will be used mainly for gaming and the occasional web browsing and Youtube etc.
No streaming, rendering and such will be required.

Currently, no Overclocking is needed - but if this capability can be added into this build and kept within budget, it would be wonderful.

I'm open to suggestions and looking forward to your help!

TheRealShoe · Dec 6, 2013

Is there anything you don't need? Monitor? Os? Keyboard/Mouse? And is this included in that budget?

MastermindJapan · Dec 6, 2013

Sorry I forgot to mention, the parts that I am including with this provided budget is as follows;

CPU
Motherboard
Graphic Card
RAM
Storage
Case
PSU

I believe that I would not need a CPU Cooler if I am not intending to overclock?
Thanks for the prompt response.

GhosT_Hv · Dec 6, 2013

This will do the job : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2g0X6
hope so you'll like it.

g-unit1111 · Dec 6, 2013

Here ya go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $886.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-06 13:37 EST-0500)

TheRealShoe · Dec 6, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2g1cM

What I would do, just choose a case for $60

g-unit1111 · Dec 6, 2013

TheRealShoe :

Overclocking isn't necessary on this build but that's not bad. There's no optical drive and I really hate leaving case open like that because there's TONS of flat out junk on that price range.

MastermindJapan · Dec 7, 2013

g-unit1111 :

Hi guys, thanks again for the responses.
They are all really helpful and gives me examples of how I should build my system.
After looking at some cases, I would like to add that I have a preference for the Mid-tower cases.
Therefore, it means that the Z87 has to be ruled out as it is simply too big to fit into the case according to the sales person at the computer center in Hong Kong.
I haven't got specific brands, but what is recommended to me currently is;

i5-4440
No CPU cooler
H87 Mobo
Kingston 8GB (2x4)
HIS R9 280x 3GB
1TB HDD
DVD Writer
Mid Tower Case
650W PSU

Does this parts look about right?

Some additional questions are;

- What do you guys think about i5-4440 vs i5-4670?
- Do I need a CPU cooler if I'm not intending to OC?
- If I'm not getting the Z mobo, would the B85 suffice, or should I go with the H87?
- Is it advisable to get the 650W in case I want to upgrade my GPU next year?

Thanks!

g-unit1111 · Dec 7, 2013

MastermindJapan :

First off if you're in China Newegg has an official Chinese distribution site: http://www.newegg.com.cn

At the current exchange rate $1,000 US = ¥ 6054.82

Second that configuration looks pretty good. The only thing is most Kingston RAM the voltage doesn't always match Intel voltage requirements so you have to keep that in mind.

To answer the questions:

1. There's only a .2 GHz difference between the two CPUs you can't go wrong with either one.
2. No.
3. B85 for mITX, H87 for micro ATX and ATX cases.
4. Depends if you're adding a second GPU or upgrading your existing one.

MastermindJapan · Dec 7, 2013

g-unit1111 :

MastermindJapan :

Hey g-unit1111,

Thank you for the information you have provided.
The reason why I'm considering between the i5-4440 vs the i5-4670 is because the difference in CPU seem to be quite a big margin cost-wise, therefore if the difference is minimal, I would go with the 4440.
I'll make sure that the RAM is compatible, the Kingston is just an example of the RAM that is available for selection at the shop.
I'm not quite sure at the moment if I'll add another card in the future or replace the card, but the sales person advised that I buy a higher W PSU for the time being.

Thanks for sharing the newegg site, I'll check out the prices there but if the difference compared to Hong Kong is not massive, I would most probably get the whole package here - as they have all the parts ready and they will assemble it FoC too.

By the way, are there any specific brands you would recommend that will fit within my budget for the parts that I require?

For example.. I've read that Antec and Cooler Master do good value-for-money PSUs.

Thanks!

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