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A Intel i5 Build Under 30K w/o Graphic card

14 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/a-intel-i5-build-under-30k-w-o-graphic-card.184347/

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Aakarshan Original post #1
Jun 3, 2014 at 11:51 AM
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans:Only buying a computer for gaming.Will buy later a graphic card.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:30K

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:No.

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:win 7.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:500GB min.

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans:Yes But should not exceed more than 5-6000

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:Graphic card.

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:1 month

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:No

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans:I live in delhi. Will buying parts from Nehru place.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Need a Computer for gaming Purpose only.I will later buy a graphic card.Want a i5 build.
bssunilreddy
Jun 3, 2014 at 11:59 AM
AMD Config

AMD FX6300 -7300,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5800,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,300.

Intel Config

Intel Core i3 4130 -7500,
Gigabyte B85M-D3H -5500,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,200.
A
Jun 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM
AMD Config

AMD FX6300 -7300,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5800,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,300.

Intel Config

Intel Core i3 4130 -7500,
Gigabyte B85M-D3H -5500,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,200.
Sorry i need a build with i5.
harshilsharma63
Jun 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Why do you want an i5 build? Any particular reason?

> i5 If you go for an i5 build now, you'll not be able to accommodate a good PSU and monitor. Instead, I'll suggest the FX 4300 based 30k rig mentioned here- *www.digit.in/forum/pc-components-c...c-buying-guide-suggested-configs-2014-q2.html
A
Jun 3, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Why do you want an i5 build? Any particular reason?

> i5 If you go for an i5 build now, you'll not be able to accommodate a good PSU and monitor. Instead, I'll suggest the FX 4300 based 30k rig mentioned here- *www.digit.in/forum/pc-components-c...c-buying-guide-suggested-configs-2014-q2.html
I need a i5.Because i am comprimising on GFx.Will later buy a good PSU.I will not overclock, so i think i will need a low voltage PSU.I just want my money to invest in best thing.
harshilsharma63
Jun 3, 2014 at 12:57 PM
I need a i5.Because i am comprimising on GFx.Will later buy a good PSU.I will not overclock, so i think i will need a low voltage PSU.I just want my money to invest in best thing.

Then I'll suggest this-

i5 4440 (12200)
Asus H81M-K (3900)
Corsair VS 1600 MHz 4 GB (2600)
WD Blue 500 GB (3100)
Antec VP450 (2700)
local cabinet without PSU (800)
Logitech MK200 (800)

total: 26.1k

Get a used LED monitor.
A
Jun 3, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Then I'll suggest this-

i5 4440 (12200)
Asus H81M-K (3900)
Corsair VS 1600 MHz 4 GB (2600)
WD Blue 500 GB (3100)
Antec VP450 (2700)
local cabinet without PSU (800)
Logitech MK200 (800)

total: 26.1k

Get a used LED monitor.
CPU - Done
MoBo - Done
RAM - Done
HDD - How much a 1TB WD Blue Cost?
PSU - Is 450 wt is enough?I will use it later for gaming games like BF4,CRYSIS 3 COD G
Cabinet - Done
DVD Writer - Which one?
Monitor - Where i can get a used monitor?
Keyboard -Done
Mouse - Done
adityak469
Jun 3, 2014 at 3:49 PM
AMD Config

AMD FX6300 -7300,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5800,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,300.

:+1: to this. @OP, i'll say that you go with a AMD config, getting an i5 config in this budget isnt a good idea.
A
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:11 PM
:+1: to this. @OP, i'll say that you go with a AMD config, getting an i5 config in this budget isnt a good idea.
If i want to buy a AMD build i had rather go with a Graphic card.
I am compromising on GPU.That's why I'am buying I5.

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What's the downside of buying a I5 in 30K.
adityak469
Jun 3, 2014 at 4:53 PM
If i want to buy a AMD build i had rather go with a Graphic card.
I am compromising on GPU.That's why I'am buying I5.

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What's the downside of buying a I5 in 30K.

you are not compromising, you are not buying. and it wont be any good if you buy an i5 and then a good gpu and play on a low end monitor. the real downside is if you buy an i5, you cant accommodate good parts other than the CPU.

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AMD Config

AMD FX6300 -7300,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5800,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,300.
ohh wait, AFAIK this rig wont have any graphics output right?
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #11
Jun 3, 2014 at 5:34 PM
AMD Config

AMD FX6300 -7300,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5800,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2600,
Antec VP450P -2600,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3000,
Asus 24B5ST DVd-RW -1100,
Dell E1914H 19" LED -5400,
Logitech MK200 -800,
Deepcool TESSERACT -2700.
TOTAL -31,300.

this rig wont get display out unless he adds a gpu.

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If i want to buy a AMD build i had rather go with a Graphic card.
I am compromising on GPU.That's why I'am buying I5.

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What's the downside of buying a I5 in 30K.

how much will you spend on a gpu later? that decides the psu choice.

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CPU - Done
MoBo - Done
RAM - Done
HDD - How much a 1TB WD Blue Cost?
PSU - Is 450 wt is enough?I will use it later for gaming games like BF4,CRYSIS 3 COD G
Cabinet - Done
DVD Writer - Which one?
Monitor - Where i can get a used monitor?
Keyboard -Done
Mouse - Done

wd 1 tb blue costs 3.8k locally. you can use asus dvd writer.24b5st is good.
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Aakarshan #12
Jun 3, 2014 at 7:03 PM
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how much will you spend on a gpu later? that decides the psu choice.
I will spend around 10K-12K on GPU later.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #13
Jun 3, 2014 at 7:05 PM
I will spend around 10K-12K on GPU later.

then vp450p should suffice. if you wanna go above your mentioned budget better choose antec vp550p.