Gaming PC - R8000 budget - help needed!

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I want to get back into gaming. My budget for the case and components is R8000.

Intended use:


  1. I intend to play games like Assassin's Creed 3 and Dishonored.
  3. I want usb 3 ports in the front of the case and also want an HDMI out at the back to play out to the monitor
  5. I would like to future proof the rig for at least 2 years to come and don't want damage due to overheating.
  7. I also want to be able to stream music / movies to my home theatre system via wi-fi.
I saw the following setup from Evetech for R7899. I would appreciate any suggestions / comments on the individual components, as well as to monitors (budget R1500) :)

http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-s...-gtx-650-dx11-custom-built-gaming-pc-238.aspx

Standard Features Include:

Intel® 3rd Generation Core™ i5-3570 (3.4GHz, 6M Cache, 4x Cores) CPU
MSI Z77A-G43 Z77 Chipset SATA3 6.0Gb/s USB 3.0 Motherboard
MSI GeForce GTX 650 Overclocked Edition 1GB DDR5 DX11 Graphics Card
NZXT Tempest 410 Elite Professional USB 3.0 Window Gaming Case
Corsair Builder Series CX500 500W 80+ High Performance Power Supply
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz High Performance Gaming RAM
750GB Western Digital 7200RPM 64MB Cache SATA3 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive
24x Dual Layer DVD +/- Writer
Integrated 8 CH High Defination Sound Card
Integrated Gigabit LAN Card - Broadband Ready
LCD and OS Optional
24 Months Return to base warranty
 
1st things 1st..Avoid buying from Evetech.
That GTX650 GPU is not a gaming Graphics card and you'll be seriously disappointed.

I'll work out a quote for you and drop you a pm a little later.
I build custom gaming rigs for a living :D
 
My opinion - Check the pricing out from Joker above, usually always a good buy! Not only that, Joker has a good reputation here and on other forums in SA and is pretty well known for handling any issues that occur IF any issues ever occur. Check it out his advice is solid and he knows his stuff pretty well!

Another advantage to using Joker is that he actually personalizes the whole deal and makes you feel part of the build. Not your average online store that slaps together a machine and sends it to you.

If you are not comfortable with the above option you can get a whole bunch of recommendations from a few other forumites as well. Another good idea is to check all the parts people suggest and check out reviews, try find the competitors models and compare as much as you can. In the 8k budget you can get a decent gaming machine depending on what you go for:)

goodluck with the build and hope you enjoy it once its ready:)
 
This is what I would opt for.
Although it is pretty close to the other build, the main stand out here is the MUCH better GPU.

Intel Core i5 3470
MSI Z77A-G43
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDRIII 1600 (8GB total)
be quiet! Pure Power L8 CM, 530w
Seagate Barracuda 750GB Sata 6G 7200
Sapphire HD7850
Antec 302
LG 24x dvd writer

There is absolutely no reason to opt for a 3570 as its quite a bit more expensive but only 100Mhz faster which won't be noticeable at all.

If you're able to spend a little bit more, I would also opt for this GPU:
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=5771
Much more future proof and you get a free game included.

As for a screen, I would spend a bit more and grab a LG E2341V-BN, 23"
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=5162

Also if you don't feel comfortable working with me I'll gladly pass the build onto my mates company (www.rebeltech.co.za)
I deal with them on a daily basis as some people prefer buying from an actual shop.
 
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Dohc-WP said:
im getting sick of these threads, cause a few pages back im sure you'll find an exact thread like this

http://mygaming.co.za/forum/showthr...th-a-budget-gaming-pc-(R8000)?highlight=R8000
http://mygaming.co.za/forum/showthread.php/23302-R6000-R7000-prebuilt-PC?highlight=R8000
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all fair and well but this does not help the OP at all.

The pricing changes and new equipment is released constantly. There could be much better deals or specials available compared to what the threads above are showing. If you are sick of these threads then just don't read them?
 
I'll wait for the Joker's pm, thanks! Will then ask for other peep's opinions as well.

As for for Dohc's snootie remark - I've never built a PC in my life and don't know my RAM from my CPU. So other people threads with techno geek speak is useless to me. Simply don't post a reply if you don't like the thread
 
madh4tt3r said:
all fair and well but this does not help the OP at all.

The pricing changes and new equipment is released constantly. There could be much better deals or specials available compared to what the threads above are showing. If you are sick of these threads then just don't read them?
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Have to agree, we can never be right...

Start a new thread, you are flamed.... post in an old thread, you are called a necromancer...

Personally when I want to build a PC, I want my own thread with my own questions and recommendations, not just to read another thread or 6.
 
So here are differant options for rigs that I have been given. Please comment on their differances and on what makes the components superior etc

Option1:
Intel Core i5 3470
MSI Z77A-G43
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDRIII 1600 (8GB total)
be quiet! Pure Power L8 CM, 530w
Seagate Barracuda 750GB Sata 6G 7200
Gigabyte 7870 2GB 256bit Inc game voucher for Sleeping Dogs
Antec 302
LG 24x dvd writer

Option 2:
Intel core i5 3570 3.4Ghz
ASROCK Z77 Pro4-M
MSI GTX650 (OC) - 1 GB
Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced
Antec VP650P 650w (12v600w)
G.Skill Sniper DDR3-1600 - 8GB (Low Vol)
Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 - 1Tb
LG GH24NS90, 24x SATA
Canyon CNP-WF518N3, Wireless 300

Option 3:
Coolermaster CM 690II ADVANCED
CORSAIR 500W CX-SERIES BUILDER
MSI Z77A-G41 INT. SKT1155 ATX
Intel i5-3570 3.4GHZ 6M L
CORSAIR VEN LP 4GB DDR 160
WD 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA III
MSI GTX650 - 1 GB OC VGA CARD
LG 24X S.TAT DVD+-RW MULTI DRI
10/100/100 NETWORK CARD GIGAB
 
I like threads like these it helps me to know what is good, since I can't always keep up to date on everything.
 
Just a quick query Joker, isn't the price difference between the 1tb and the 750gig very negligable? I mean for the difference in price isn't the 1tb a much better option, maybe R100 or so difference?
 
simon said:
Just a quick query Joker, isn't the price difference between the 1tb and the 750gig very negligable? I mean for the difference in price isn't the 1tb a much better option, maybe R100 or so difference?
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Around R150 difference.
The thing is when your working on a tight budget, sometimes that's a R150 to much.
 
Also, if 750 is not going to be enough, then 1TB won't either :D

Personally, I still run my OS on 160GB drives, with all other data on 1TB or 2TB drives. Have three 160s, for reinstalls, etc.
 
1st build is awesome. Just a question on the psu 'be quiet' is it any good, compared to the antec hcg?

Also how much are those builds costing? Will help me since am putting together my final build once budget is available in nov! :)
 
goku8 said:
1st build is awesome. Just a question on the psu 'be quiet' is it any good, compared to the antec hcg?

Also how much are those builds costing? Will help me since am putting together my final build once budget is available in nov! :)
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be quiet is a German made psu. They are new to SA but well known in the states and in Europe.
Price on the 1st rig is around 10k if im not mistaken. I'll have to check.
 
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