This page is specifically put up for reference to those wanting to buy a computer and are asking for a good configuration for that specific budget.
I have written 3 kinds of budget a typical interested consumer would ask, they are:
Entry Level = S$1300 to S$1500
Mainstream Level = S$1500 to S$1950
High End Level = S$2000-S$3500
As those who have a budget above S$3501 just have to pick the best of the best available in the market.
And all configurations and budget here do not include the cost of the operating system, monitor, keyboard/mouse, 3rd party sound card, speakers, and computer table/chair.
NOTE: This page will be updated as and when I can to reflect the quickness of computer hardware prices falling every time a newer product is released. Also the items listed in the table are for reference purpose only. Same or similar products can be selected in your own configuration.
UPDATED: This page will be updated 6 months from last update.
Entry Level Configuration (Intel Based) below S$1499
| Description | Cost in SGD |
| Intel Core 2 Duo 4300 [1.8GHz @ 800MHz FSB] + Asus P5LD2-SE/C i945P DDR2/GBLAN/S2/8ch | 443 |
| 2x 512MB PC5300 DDR2 Patriot CL5 | 170 |
| Hitachi Deskstar 160GB SATA-II | 88 |
| Asus EN 7600GT 256MB DDR3/Dual-DVI | 219 |
| BenQ DW1670 16x DVD+-RW (DL/RAM) | 59 |
| Antec Sonata II w/ 450W PSU Black | 229 |
| Total Cost | 1208 |
Entry Level Configuration (AMD Based)
| Description | Cost in SGD |
| AMD Athlon AM2 X4200 + Abit KN9 Ultra nf590 DDR2/SATA2/1394/GBLan/6ch | 459 |
| 2x 512MB PC5300 DDR2 Patriot CL5 | 170 |
| Hitachi Deskstar 160GB SATA-II | 88 |
| Asus EN 7600GT 256MB DDR3/Dual-DVI | 219 |
| BenQ DW1670 16x DVD+-RW (DL/RAM) | 66 |
| Antec Sonata II w/ 450W PSU Black | 229 |
| Total Cost | 1225 |
Add: OEM Windows XP Home for S$130
Add: OEM Windows XP Pro (with free upgrade to Vista) for S$203
Add: OEM Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium/Ultimate (All DVD Versions) for $$148/S$188/S$318
Add: Samsung Syncmaster 731BF (2ms) 17" LCD Monitor for S$349 (Monitor brand up to end-user) <-- Reference Monitor Model Only
Mainstream Level Configuration (Intel Based) S$1500-S$1999
| Description | Cost in SGD |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.13GHz @ 1066MHZ FSB) + Gigabyte 965P-DS3 i965 D2/GBE/S2/8ch | 611 |
| 2x 1GB PC5300 Twinmos DDR2 667 CL5 Dual Kit | 310 |
| Hitachi 250GB SATA-II HDD | 112 |
| Asus EN7900GT 256MB DDR3/Dual DVI | 459 |
| BenQ DW1670 16x DVD+-RW (DL/RAM) | 66 |
| Lian-Li PC7 New Alu (Silver) with 2 fans | 149 |
| Antec TruePower Trio 480W PSU SLI-Ready | 152 |
| Total Cost | 1909 |
Mainstream Level Configuration (AMD Based)
| Description | Cost in SGD |
| AMD Althon AM2 X4600 + Gigabyte M61PM-S2 Gf6100 VGA/GBE/FW | 488 |
| 2x 1GB PC5300 Twinmos DDR2 667 CL5 Dual Kit | 310 |
| Hitachi 80GB SATA-II HDD | 112 |
| Asus EN7900GT 256MB DDR3/Dual DVI | 459 |
| BenQ DW1670 16x DVD+-RW (DL/RAM) | 66 |
| Lian-Li PC-A07 Alu (Black) with 2x12cm fans | 149 |
| Antec TruePower Trio 480W PSU SLI-Ready | 152 |
| Total Cost | 1736 |
Add: OEM Windows XP Home for S$130
Add: OEM Windows XP Pro (with free upgrade to Vista) for S$203
Add: OEM Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium/Ultimate (All DVD Versions) for $$148/S$188/S$318
Alternative Graphics Card: Sapphire X1950Pro 256MB Ultimate/Zalman for S$379
Add: Samsung Syncmaster 731BF (2ms) 17" LCD Monitor for S$349 (Monitor brand up to end-user) <-- Reference Monitor Model Only
High End Configuration (Intel Based) S$2000-S$3500
| Description | Cost In SGD |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4GHz) + Asus P5W DH Del i975X Wifi/ATI C/F/D2 | 768 |
| 2x 2GB PC 6400 Corsair Dominator Twin2X Kit | 582 |
| Hitachi 2x 160GB SATA-II HDD (Run on RAID) | 176 |
| Hitachi 1x 320GB SATA-II HDD (Storage) | 150 |
| Leadtex PX7950GX2 1GBB DDR3 DVI x2 | 888 |
| BenQ DW1670 16x DVD+-RW (DL/RAM) | 66 |
| Lian-Li PC-A07 Alu (Black) with 2x12cm fans | 149 |
| Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSU SLI-Ready | 199 |
| Total Cost | 2978 |
High End Configuration (AMD Based)
| Description | Cost in SGD |
| AMD Athlon AM2 FX62 + Giga M61PM-S2 Gf6100 VGA/GBE/FW | 1345 |
| 2x 2GB PC 6400 Corsair Dominator Twin2X Kit | 582 |
| Hitachi 2x 160GB SATA-II HDD (Run on RAID) | 176 |
| Hitachi 1x 320GB SATA-II HDD (Storage) | 150 |
| Leadtex PX7950GX2 1GBB DDR3 DVI x2 | 888 |
| BenQ DW1670 16x DVD+-RW (DL/RAM) | 66 |
| Lian-Li PC-A07 Alu (Black) with 2x12cm fans | 149 |
| Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSU SLI-Ready | 199 |
| Total Cost | 3555 |
Add: OEM Windows XP Home for S$130
Add: OEM Windows XP Pro (with free upgrade to Vista) for S$203
Add: OEM Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium/Ultimate (All DVD Versions) for $$148/S$188/S$318
For Intel RIG:
Alternative CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.67GHz) BUNDLE Price for S$1110
Alternative CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad QX6700 (2.67GHz) BUNDLE Price for S$1872
Prices of the said alternative CPUs are of same bundled motherboard as on Intel Table
Alternative Graphics card: Asus X1950XTX 512MB DDR3 HDCP = S$759
Recommended for gaming enthusiasts: Leadtek PX8800GTS 640MB DDR3 OR PX880GTX 786MB DDR3 = S$819/S$1019
Add: Samsung Syncmaster 731BF (2ms) 17" LCD Monitor for S$349 (Monitor brand up to end-user) <-- Reference Monitor Model Only
List last updated on 21st January 2007
Prices courtesy of Fuwell International Pte Ltd, with reference from Hardwarezone
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