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sxyadii
sxyadii Original post #1
Jul 24, 2012 at 7:14 AM
Time to build new system..help me

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: Gaming ( Dirt3,BF3,Crysis 2) and MS VS 2012 ,Photoshop

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 40-45K

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Yes

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7/Windows 8

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: I already have WD Black 1TB

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, 22"/24"

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: HDD (WD Black 1TB), Graphics Card (own Sapphire HD5850), PSU (Corsair VX550w), Mouse

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: starting of next month

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: by me

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: New Delhi, will buy locally (Nehru Place)

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Ram should be 8GB or above
d3p
d3p #2
Jul 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Here goes my suggestion

Processor : Intel i5 2500k - 12k
CPU Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 2.1k / Zalman CNPS9900A - 3.5k
Motherboard : ASRock Z77 Extreme4 - 10.5k
RAM : Gskill RipjawsX 8GB (4GB x 2) 1600 CL9 - 3k
Cabinet : NZXT Elite 210 Source - 2.4k
Monitor : Benq G2222HDL - 7.5k
Keyboard : Razer Arctosa - 2.5k
UPS : APC 700va - 2.5k [Since 800va is EOL]
Total : 42.5k

IMO Sell the Existing PSU i.e Corsair VX550 & get a TX750 v2 along with another HD 5850 [might set you less than 6-7k]. 5850 CF will be pretty good for BF3 & Crysis 2 & also upcoming Crysis 3 & few more titles.
sxyadii
sxyadii #3
Jul 31, 2012 at 10:10 AM
sorry for late reply.....
thnx @d3p for your suggestion...

I need Processor+Mobo+CPU Cooler+RAM+SMPS+Cabinet ,..my budget is 40K
help me guys
d3p
d3p #4
Jul 31, 2012 at 10:13 AM
the existing VX550 PSU is absolutely fine with the config. Just remove the Monitor, Keyboard, UPS, that's all
sxyadii
sxyadii #5
Jul 31, 2012 at 10:15 AM
@d3p this config is future proof for 2-3yrs?
d3p
d3p #6
Jul 31, 2012 at 10:20 AM
If you can give me an idea about your future upgrades, then surely i can able to suggest something good..
sxyadii
sxyadii #7
Jul 31, 2012 at 11:17 AM
could you suggest me (Non-Overclocking) config within 40K+(2K) ? (MOBO+PROCESSOR+CPU COOLER+RAM+SMPS+CABINET)
Sainatarajan
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:39 PM
I5 2500K @ 12.5K
Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 @ 10K
Cooler Master Hyper 212+ @ 2.1K
Corsair TX750 @ 7K
Cooler Master HAF 922 @ 7K
GSKILL RipJAWSx 4 GB x 2 @ 3.1K
TOTAL Around 40K .
At this budget dont go for non oc rig . Go For a OC rig and dont OC .
sxyadii
sxyadii #9
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I have Corsair VX 550.. is enough for above config?

which is better Asus P8Z77-m Pro / Asrock Z77 Extreme 4?
T
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Asus P8Z77M-pro will get my vote. And don't go for a Z77 mobo if you're not gonna overclock.
sxyadii
sxyadii #11
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:59 PM
@the_conqueror I will overclock....suggest me
T
Jul 31, 2012 at 1:19 PM
I think this would be a better config :
Asus Maximus IV Gene Z @ 13.5k or Asus maximus V gene z @ 15k
Corsair Carbide 400R @ 5k
Cooler master hyper 212 evo @ 2.2k
GSKILL RipjawsX 4 GB x 2 1600 Mhz @ 3.1K
Intel Core i5 2500k @ 12.5k
The current PSU is fine.
sxyadii
sxyadii #13
Jul 31, 2012 at 1:52 PM
what is diff between Asus maximus V gene z and Asus P8Z77M-pro
T
Jul 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Many differences. More power phases, ROG series features, capability of x8/x8 SLI/Xfire, etc.
sxyadii
sxyadii #15
Jul 31, 2012 at 2:28 PM
what about i5 3570K?
T
Jul 31, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Not much difference b/w 2500k and 3570k performance wise. Except the faster quicksync and low power consumption. The high price of i5 3570 isn't justified. If you get it for less than 14k, then you can consider getting it.
sxyadii
sxyadii #17
Jul 31, 2012 at 3:19 PM
I have decided bt need some suggestions

CPU - i5 2500k

Mobo - ASUS P8Z77-M PRO / ASUS Maximus V GENE / ASRock Z77 Extreme4

Ram -
8GBx2 - G.Skill RipjawsX 8 GB RAM / Corsair Vengeance 8 GB RAM
OR
4GBx2 - G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM / Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM

Cabinet - Corsair Carbide 400R / Cooler Master STORM Enforcer

CPU Cooler - CM Hyper 212 / ??

PSU - Corsair VX550 (already have)
sxyadii
sxyadii #18
Aug 3, 2012 at 2:50 PM
CPU - i5 3570k
Mobo - ASUS P8Z77-M PRO
Ram - Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM x 2
Cabinet - Cooler Master STORM Enforcer
CPU Cooler - CM TPC 812
SSD - Corsair ForceGT 120GB
HDD - WD Black 1TB + Seagate 500GB
GPU - Sapphire HD5850

Is corsair VX550 enough for above config??? plz help
saswat23
saswat23 #19
Aug 3, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Yup, VX-550 is enough.
And get the i5-3570k only if you get it for a good price say around 14k or less. Else go with i5-2500k for 12.5k.
Myth
Myth #20
Aug 3, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Opt for the i5 2500k and spend the balance on the GPU.
Chaitanya
Chaitanya #21
Aug 4, 2012 at 12:44 AM
1.CPU - i5 3570k
2.Mobo - ASUS P8Z77-M PRO
3.Ram - Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM x 2
4.Cabinet - Cooler Master STORM Enforcer
5.CPU Cooler - CM TPC 812
6.SSD - Corsair ForceGT 120GB
7.HDD - WD Black 1TB + Seagate 500GB
8.GPU - Sapphire HD5850

1. Cut cost here (get i5-2500k)
2. :-D
3. :-D (you may go for 2*2GB)
4. :) (may go for carbide 400R & save some)
5. no comments
6. :twisted::twisted::twisted:NICE
7. No Comments
8. Whatever you saved above add here & get 7850 :-D
Sainatarajan
Aug 4, 2012 at 6:22 AM
5850 is an Old Gen card and get HD 7850 as suggested above.
T
Aug 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM
^ OP already owns 5850.