~Audio Recording and Gaming Build Budget $1200 - $1300

[Tan Yun Siang]

hi , this is my first time try to build a personal computer. i have no idea on the sound card and power supply. if any device not suit to the motherboard please kindly point it out

Approximate Purchase Date: next 1 month ~ 2 months

Budget : $1200~$1300

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Audio Recording and when i free i would like to play PC / Online Game such as Dota2, Devil may cry 5 and Soul Blade.

Parts Not Required : Mouse, Keyboard, Software, Headset and Mic

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.lowyat.net/ ( inside have a few shop but prefer View Net and All IT)

Country : Malaysia

Parts Preferences : None

Overclocking : Yes(50%), depend on the future use

SLI or Crossfire : No Idea

Monitor : not sure

Addition Comments: i wish to have the mic suggestion also but exclude in this budget. will be post my choosen spec on the web later

 

[Alpha-Black]

hi , this is my first time try to build a personal computer. i have no idea on the sound card and power supply. if any device not suit to the motherboard please kindly point it out

Approximate Purchase Date: next 1 month ~ 2 months

Budget : $1200~$1300

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Audio Recording and when i free i would like to play PC / Online Game such as Dota2, Devil may cry 5 and Soul Blade.

Parts Not Required : Mouse, Keyboard, Software, Headset and Mic

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.lowyat.net/ ( inside have a few shop but prefer View Net and All IT)

Country : Malaysia

Parts Preferences : None

Overclocking : Yes(50%), depend on the future use

SLI or Crossfire : No Idea

Monitor : not sure

Addition Comments: i wish to have the mic suggestion also but exclude in this budget. will be post my choosen spec on the web later

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XQka
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XQka/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XQka/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($526.30 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1288.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-05 14:02 EST-0500)

 

[g-unit1111]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XQka
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XQka/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1XQka/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($526.30 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1288.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-05 14:02 EST-0500)

OP is in Malaysia, links to Newegg won't work. Newegg has their own Malaysia distribution site but it's currently under construction and won't be open for several months.

 

[Tan Yun Siang]

Specs \Item(Shop Name@Price)
Motherboard : ASROCK Z87 EXTREME 4 (All IT@$185.63)
Processor : I5 4670k (ViewNet@$229.75)
Graphic card : sapphire hd7850(ViewNet@$173.02)
Sound card Creative SB D.Music SB-DM-PHD USB(All IT@$109.99)
Power Supply: Aerocool Strike X 600W(ViewNet@$75.32)
Internal storage :WD 1TB 8MB 5.4K (All IT@$75.32)
RAM : Kingston DDR3 1600x1 (ViewNet@$62.72)
DVD writer :Asus 24x Green SATA (ViewNet@$18.59)
Casing :Gigabyte Sumo 4112(All IT@$106.84)
Monitor :S23C350H (LED) (ViewNet@$169.87)
Cooler :Antec Kuhler H2O 620(ViewNet@$62.72) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151664767271583&set=a.391586206582.176360.195359621582&type=1&theater

Total : $1269.77

* Price is RM convert to Dollar*

i have no idea on the sound card and power supply.

 

[g-unit1111]

Specs \Item(Shop Name@Price)
Motherboard : ASROCK Z87 EXTREME 4 (All IT@$185.63)
Processor : I5 4670k (ViewNet@$229.75)
Graphic card : sapphire hd7850(ViewNet@$173.02)
Sound card Creative SB D.Music SB-DM-PHD USB(All IT@$109.99)
Power Supply: Aerocool Strike X 600W(ViewNet@$75.32)
Internal storage :WD 1TB 8MB 5.4K (All IT@$75.32)
RAM : Kingston DDR3 1600x1 (ViewNet@$62.72)
DVD writer :Asus 24x Green SATA (ViewNet@$18.59)
Casing :Gigabyte Sumo 4112(All IT@$106.84)
Monitor :S23C350H (LED) (ViewNet@$169.87)
Cooler :Antec Kuhler H2O 620(ViewNet@$62.72) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151664767271583&set=a.391586206582.176360.195359621582&type=1&theater

Total : $1269.77

* Price is RM convert to Dollar*

i have no idea on the sound card and power supply.

The sound card is a waste of money anymore, you don't need one. Drop that and upgrade your GPU to a GTX 770, that will be much better spent. I would definitely question that PSU. Get one that's made by Seasonic or Super Flower (you can find the list here: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913.html ). You'll pay a bit more but the quality of these units far surpasses anything else on the market.

 

[Tan Yun Siang]

i added a sound card inside because i wish to record my own cover on song (hobby). so i can keep practise it every to get more better in singing ,the gaming part mostly will be less use just to release stress and do some chatting in online game.

Is my build messy and not suit for audio records?
Btw, i have saw the 1st post reply by alpha black i was interested but then i need to do some research on the part on my area dealer because i not really want to buy it online . My area Address a bit hard to find 2 out of 4 times i i purchase the item , the postman fail to deliver to my place and return to owner ><"

 

[g-unit1111]

i added a sound card inside because i wish to record my own cover on song (hobby). so i can keep practise it every to get more better in singing ,the gaming part mostly will be less use just to release stress and do some chatting in online game.

Is my build messy and not suit for audio records?
Btw, i have saw the 1st post reply by alpha black i was interested but then i need to do some research on the part on my area dealer because i not really want to buy it online . My area Address a bit hard to find 2 out of 4 times i i purchase the item , the postman fail to deliver to my place and return to owner ><"

Yeah the problem is a lot of times people are quick to post links to US stores without checking whether or not the OP is actually in the US or not. But if you want a rig for audio production go with an i7-4770 and an H87 or low end Z87 motherboard. Then for the case that is way too expensive for a Gigabyte case, you can get far better like a Fractal Design Define R4 or a NZXT Phantom series.

 

[Tan Yun Siang]

thanks a lot , base on the Alpha Black and g-unit1111 (moderator) suggestion . I'll try to do some more research on this and come out a new specs as soon as possible. sorry for my bad english.
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currently the Spec i confirm are :
Motherboard : Asus Z87-A
Processor : Intel Core i5-4670K

 

[Alpha-Black]

i added a sound card inside because i wish to record my own cover on song (hobby). so i can keep practise it every to get more better in singing ,the gaming part mostly will be less use just to release stress and do some chatting in online game.

Is my build messy and not suit for audio records?
Btw, i have saw the 1st post reply by alpha black i was interested but then i need to do some research on the part on my area dealer because i not really want to buy it online . My area Address a bit hard to find 2 out of 4 times i i purchase the item , the postman fail to deliver to my place and return to owner ><"

Yeah the problem is a lot of times people are quick to post links to US stores without checking whether or not the OP is actually in the US or not. But if you want a rig for audio production go with an i7-4770 and an H87 or low end Z87 motherboard. Then for the case that is way too expensive for a Gigabyte case, you can get far better like a Fractal Design Define R4 or a NZXT Phantom series.

DEAR SIR,
I also tried Newegg Malaysia but that didn't worked That's why i posted links with US dollar prices.prices of far east Asia and US prices are near to be same coz there is also no VAT or something like that with difference of 15-20 US dollar you can buy part locally.
Got it ?

 

[Tan Yun Siang]

i added a sound card inside because i wish to record my own cover on song (hobby). so i can keep practise it every to get more better in singing ,the gaming part mostly will be less use just to release stress and do some chatting in online game.

Is my build messy and not suit for audio records?
Btw, i have saw the 1st post reply by alpha black i was interested but then i need to do some research on the part on my area dealer because i not really want to buy it online . My area Address a bit hard to find 2 out of 4 times i i purchase the item , the postman fail to deliver to my place and return to owner ><"

Yeah the problem is a lot of times people are quick to post links to US stores without checking whether or not the OP is actually in the US or not. But if you want a rig for audio production go with an i7-4770 and an H87 or low end Z87 motherboard. Then for the case that is way too expensive for a Gigabyte case, you can get far better like a Fractal Design Define R4 or a NZXT Phantom series.

DEAR SIR,
I also tried Newegg Malaysia but that didn't worked That's why i posted links with US dollar prices.prices of far east Asia and US prices are near to be same coz there is also no VAT or something like that with difference of 15-20 US dollar you can buy part locally.
Got it ?

Sorry, i dont mean u didint help me find Newegg at malaysia and i really appreciate all of your suggestion. i research again because i need to include monitor in my budget. so there might have a little bit downgrade of other component.

if i want to get in a 23 inch monitor ($169.87@viewnet),
i want to downgrade the graphic card. but dont know Gbyte GF GTX660 ($199.99@Newegg) better or sapphire hd7850(ViewNet@$173.02 better?

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the after thinking twice, if the amount is expensive a bit on the internet, i will go for it because impossible for me carry all of the component at once to home. it might cause me go for several times / taking the taxi back. which may cost more , and i should not worry about the delivery, if fail they will repost again.**

 

[Alpha-Black]

i added a sound card inside because i wish to record my own cover on song (hobby). so i can keep practise it every to get more better in singing ,the gaming part mostly will be less use just to release stress and do some chatting in online game.

Is my build messy and not suit for audio records?
Btw, i have saw the 1st post reply by alpha black i was interested but then i need to do some research on the part on my area dealer because i not really want to buy it online . My area Address a bit hard to find 2 out of 4 times i i purchase the item , the postman fail to deliver to my place and return to owner ><"

Yeah the problem is a lot of times people are quick to post links to US stores without checking whether or not the OP is actually in the US or not. But if you want a rig for audio production go with an i7-4770 and an H87 or low end Z87 motherboard. Then for the case that is way too expensive for a Gigabyte case, you can get far better like a Fractal Design Define R4 or a NZXT Phantom series.

DEAR SIR,
I also tried Newegg Malaysia but that didn't worked That's why i posted links with US dollar prices.prices of far east Asia and US prices are near to be same coz there is also no VAT or something like that with difference of 15-20 US dollar you can buy part locally.
Got it ?

Sorry, i dont mean u didint help me find Newegg at malaysia and i really appreciate all of your suggestion. i research again because i need to include monitor in my budget. so there might have a little bit downgrade of other component.

if i want to get in a 23 inch monitor ($169.87@viewnet),
i want to downgrade the graphic card. but dont know Gbyte GF GTX660 ($199.99@Newegg) better or sapphire hd7850(ViewNet@$173.02 better?

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the after thinking twice, if the amount is expensive a bit on the internet, i will go for it because impossible for me carry all of the component at once to home. it might cause me go for several times / taking the taxi back. which may cost more , and i should not worry about the delivery, if fail they will repost again.**

Simple and easier way
Go to local shop with list of parts.
Get a case ask shop keeper to assumable your rig.they always have technicians there for this job.buy a monitor and keyboard mouse and other small parts.
turn one your rig on the shop check it out on your new monitor no need to install OS there just see if your monitor is getting display on screen.check parts in bios.
on rig,(casing,monitor,and others small parts) this is your whole computer. easily you can put it in taxi one way to shop and back to home with full solution,plug it and run it
7850 HD is better
price difference 30 US dollars more or less.

 

[g-unit1111]

DEAR SIR,
I also tried Newegg Malaysia but that didn't worked That's why i posted links with US dollar prices.prices of far east Asia and US prices are near to be same coz there is also no VAT or something like that with difference of 15-20 US dollar you can buy part locally.
Got it ?

Whoa, don't take everything so personal there, I wasn't calling you out specifically, this applies to about 95% of threads where the OP isn't in the US. Yeah Newegg Malaysia is still under construction, hopefully it will be open in the next few months.

 

[Tan Yun Siang]

This is my final shopping list thank so much , and now my aim is to earn enough money to buy this part
if there is any better component and cheap than mine, please leave a message i always online

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YF6i
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YF6i/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YF6i/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($157.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($119.27 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.89 @ B&H)
Mouse: Gear Head MP2125BLU Wireless Optical Mouse ($5.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1325.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-07 05:13 EST-0500)