How's my build?

[Vautnex]

Uses : Gaming , light video editing , watching videos , schoolwork. Will not be over clocking.

 

Build :

 

Casing : Bitfenix Comrade

 

CPU: Intel Core i3 4160

 

Motherboard: Asrock H81M-HDS 

 

GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX750Ti OC 2GB DDR5

 

RAM: Crucial PC 12800/1600MHz 1x 8gb

 

SSD: Crucial M550 128GB

 

HDD: Western D. Blue 1TB 64MB

 

PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W

 

Internal DVD-RW: LG 24x DVD SATA OEM

 

WiFi Card: ASUS PCE - N53

 

Monitor: Dell 23'' S2340L

 

OS: Windows 8.1 64bit

 

What do you guys think of my build?

Can it run Skyrim at the maximum settings?

Should I get 2x 120mm fans to be installed into my casing?

Will it be worth my money to upgrade the core to either i5 4460, 4590 or 4690?

[Dabasepc]

Skyrim Max? your gpu has 2GB of vram!

 

u need 4GB+ see 6 to max skyrim textures.

[RichardsD]

txt

 

This is a pretty decent build, except for the processor.

 

I really don't like the fact this is a dual core with hyper threading.  Honestly, I'd prefer you spent a BIT more and got a low end i5, for those 4 physical cores, especially for productivity, pro apps etc.

 

The PSU.. the PSU.  What to do about the PSU (solid rhyme 10/10 ign).  I'd say based on how bloody expensive these are on Newegg and how the PCMR list doesn't really like them, and I've never heard of them get another PSU.  Look at NZXT, Corsair, XFX, Silverstone etc.  

 

Can it run skyrim on max?  At 1080p, I think so, maybe reduced AA and textures.  With mods, god knows.

 

Should you get 2 120 mm fans?  For the front, I would recomend it.  But.. this case... errr.. I dunno.  Maybe look into the similarly priced Fractal Core series or Corsair 200 series for better air flow.

[X1XNobleX1X]

Snipper

The 750ti won't run Skyrim on maximum settings it get's around 46-60, depending the area, you could probably turn down AA etc for 60FPS. 

Looks good anyway, I would probably get a WD green, but that's just me.

 

 

Source: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/02/18/nvidia-geforce-gtx-750-ti-review/8

[EmeraldKiwi]

What's the budget?

[Vautnex]

$1200 sgd. I'm from Singapore.

 

Already owned OS and SSD so don't need to count those.

[thekeemo]

$1200 sgd. I'm from Singapore.

 

Already owned OS and SSD so don't need to count those.

can you send us a link to a signapore shop? aslo take a look at the unofficial builds collection thing in my signature

[Vautnex]

can you send us a link to a signapore shop? aslo take a look at the unofficial builds collection thing in my signature

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6k2rtvhez8pqwza/Pc%20Theme%20Pricelist.pdf?dl=0

http://www.lazada.sg (I bought from here cause theres discounts like my GPU from $279 to $219 and SSD $120+ to $89)

 

https://www.facebook.com/PCThemes

 

I only use the PC Themes price list cause from the reviews I read it has better after sales customer service.

[Statik]

Skyrim Max? your gpu has 2GB of vram!

 

u need 4GB+ see 6 to max skyrim textures.

I must beg to differ, my 770 only has 2GB and it slays skyrim perfectly fine.

 

A 750ti would be fine.

 

it's once he starts modding the shit out of it he'll have issues.

[brob]

The i3-4160 is Haswell Refresh. Likely the H81 motherboard will have to have a BIOS update before the cpu will work in it. It would be better if you could find an H97 motherboard that fit the budget.

[Vautnex]

The i3-4160 is Haswell Refresh. Likely the H81 motherboard will have to have a BIOS update before the cpu will work in it. It would be better if you could find an H97 motherboard that fit the budget.

what if i get an i5 4460,4590 or 4690?

[brob]

what if i get an i5 4460,4590 or 4690?

 

All Haswell Refresh.

 

Haswell i5 cpu: 4430, 4440, 4570, 4670.

[Vautnex]

i thought the motherboard "Supports New 4^th and 4^th Generation Intel^® Core™"

[brob]

i thought the motherboard "Supports New 4^th and 4^th Generation Intel^® Core™"

 

It does support Haswell Refresh cpu. However, BIOS changes were needed to provide that support - true for all 8x chipset motherboards. Some manufacturers include BIOS updates in their manufacturing process. So newer production ships with the update in place. This is not a universal practice and old stock also has to be taken into account. When buying an 8x motherboard to pair with a Haswell Refresh cpu the only safe assumption is that a BIOS update will be required.