First PC Build for RM3500 (around $1100)

[neozlee]

Hello all! I am a mechanical engineering university student from Malaysia and I would like to replace my old laptop (Asus N55SF) which is dying soon to a Desktop setup.

 

For the desktop set up, I require test running computer codes (C, C++), CAD programmes (CATIA, Solidworks) as well as gaming (waiting for the new AC) and I am finding the right components to do the above requirements.

 

As far as I can see for now, I found a combination of computer parts that will suit my need and my budget (RM3500/$1100).

 

CPU - FX8320                                RM 539 ($170)

GPU - MSI R9 280                          RM 809 ($256)

MEM - RIPJAWS X 16GB 1866       RM 619 ($196)

MOB - GIGABYTE 990FXA-UD3     RM 499 ($158)

HD - WD BLUE 1TB                        RM 169 ($53)

PSU - SEASONIC G 550W              RM 309 ($98)

CPU COOLER - HYPER 212X         RM 129 ($41)

CASE - ENTHOO PRO                    RM 329 ($104)

(The case cost a lot but I just love this case, Hardware Canucks FTW! no offence to die hard LTT fans.. B) )

 

Total Cost = RM 3402 ($1075)

 

Please do comment and advise me on the parts selection. Thank you and have a nice day! 

 

PS : Computer parts in Malaysia costs more than the US/Canada

[WyvernAbstracts]

get a i5 and a cheap mobo, and you don't need 1866 ram

[neozlee]

get a i5 and a cheap mobo, and you don't need 1866 ram

 

do you mind recommending which version of i5, ram and the mobo? thanks!

[dragoon20005]

do you mind recommending which version of i5, ram and the mobo? thanks!

what is the price of the 4670K or 4690K

 

RAM will be like 8GB 1600MHz kits and mobo will be to pick the Z97 like the one from MSI Z97 SLi Plus

[neozlee]

what is the price of the 4670K or 4690K

 

RAM will be like 8GB 1600MHz kits and mobo will be to pick the Z97 like the one from MSI Z97 SLi Plus

 

The price for 4690k is RM739 ($234)/ 4670k is RM735 ($232)

 

I cannot find any resellers that sells MSI Z97 SLi Plus in Malaysia 

[dragoon20005]

The price for 4690k is RM739 ($234)/ 4670k is RM735 ($232)

 

I cannot find any resellers that sells MSI Z97 SLi Plus in Malaysia 

ok what MSI Z97 board which you can find?

[neozlee]

ok what MSI Z97 board which you can find?

 

MSI Z97 GAMING 3/5/7 RM 529($167)/RM 599 ($189)/RM 669($212)

[dragoon20005]

MSI Z97 GAMING 3/5/7 RM 529($167)/RM 599 ($189)/RM 669($212)

i see

 

i will pick the gaming 5 at that board is the board which i suggest for new users

 

it supports SLi and CrossFire when you want to go multi GPU setup

 

and will fit nicely with your 4670K/4690K pair with the CM 212X for good OC

 

8GB 1600MHz Kits will do nicely

 

get a SSD for faster booting of OS and programs

[neozlee]

i see

 

i will pick the gaming 5 at that board is the board which i suggest for new users

 

it supports SLi and CrossFire when you want to go multi GPU setup

 

and will fit nicely with your 4670K/4690K pair with the CM 212X for good OC

 

8GB 1600MHz Kits will do nicely

 

get a SSD for faster booting of OS and programs

 

CPU - i5 4690k                                              RM 739 ($234)

GPU - MSI R9 280                                         RM 809 ($256)

MEM - AVEXIR 1600 CORE SERIES 8GB      RM 259 ($82)

MOB - MSI GAMING 5                                    RM 599 ($158)

HD - WD BLUE 1TB                                       RM 169 ($53)

PSU - SEASONIC G 550W                             RM 309 ($98)

CPU COOLER - HYPER 212X                       RM 129 ($41)

CASE - ENTHOO PRO                                  RM 329 ($104)

 

Total = RM 3702 (overbudget) 

 

edit: Total = RM 3342! hahahha! thanks! 

[neozlee]

 

 

get a SSD for faster booting of OS and programs

 

which SSD would you recommend? SAMSUNG EVO? SANDISK?

[dragoon20005]

which SSD would you recommend? SAMSUNG EVO? SANDISK?

both are good pick which is cheaper

[neozlee]

both are good pick which is cheaper

 

Thanks! 

[gylmir]

i found a build around this 3321 MYR so its in the budget with better parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($250.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1051.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 09:14 EDT-0400

[Citizen_WD]

Hello neozlee,

 

If speaking about the storage personally I would pick WD Black hdd as WD Blue drives are mostly appropriate for everyday computing, storage etc.

As far as you're going to use your pc for CAD programmes, gaming etc. you'll need a faster solution with better performance which are WD Black drives actually.

I'd draw your attention also to the fact that the warranty period for WD Black series hdds amounts 5 years meanwhile the warranty period for WD Blue drives is 3 years.

You may find some more info on the WD Black drives here: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=760

 

Best wishes, hope it helped you.

[neozlee]

i found a build around this 3321 MYR so its in the budget with better parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($142.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($250.00 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1051.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 09:14 EDT-0400

 

Prices in Malaysia are more expensive compared to the ones on pcpartpicker.

I never seen a Diamond GPU, EVGA products and the MSI mobo that you introduced in the brochures for any IT stores in Malaysia.

Sorry for the negative reply but thanks for helping me out! 

[neozlee]

Hello neozlee,

 

If speaking about the storage personally I would pick WD Black hdd as WD Blue drives are mostly appropriate for everyday computing, storage etc.

As far as you're going to use your pc for CAD programmes, gaming etc. you'll need a faster solution with better performance which are WD Black drives actually.

I'd draw your attention also to the fact that the warranty period for WD Black series hdds amounts 5 years meanwhile the warranty period for WD Blue drives is 3 years.

You may find some more info on the WD Black drives here: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=760

 

Best wishes, hope it helped you.

 

Thanks for the recommendation! 

[Swndlr]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($171.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1172.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 22:25 EDT-0400

[neozlee]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($171.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($164.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.23 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1172.14

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 22:25 EDT-0400

 

$1172 = RM 3703!  :blink: and in Malaysia, it might cost up to RM3900 

I am saving up from my summer internship, don't have that much money yet  :unsure: