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Building a new Gaming PC - Need opinion

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/building-a-new-gaming-pc-need-opinion.193349/

anurag100
anurag100 Original post #1
Aug 25, 2015 at 9:14 AM
Hello guys,

I have decided on configuration given below, please suggest any changes that you think are appropriate.
Processori7 582030000
CPU CoolerCorsair H100i13,000
MotherboardASUS X99 Sabertooth30,000
MemoryG.Skill Ripjaws 4 DDR4 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)15,000
Graphics CardAsus GTX 970 4GB DDR5 DC II OC Strix Edition30,000
SSD~250GB9000
Power SupplyCorsair RM85011,000
CabinetCorsair 400R7,000
Internal StorageWD Blue 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD4,000
Optical Drivenone0
MonitorDell S2240L8,500
Keyboardnone0
Mousenone0
Total157,500


As for the questionnaire:

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:
Virtualization(3-4 VMs at a time), Heavy development,

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:
Around 1,70,000/- Max.

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: NO

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 10/8.1

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

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

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Within next Month.

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

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: Pune, All components will be bought online.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Nope.
bssunilreddy
Aug 25, 2015 at 9:21 AM
Fill this up:*www.digit.in/forum/pc-components-c...new-pc-help-answer-these-questions-first.html
anurag100
Aug 25, 2015 at 10:37 AM
[MENTION=105611]bssunilreddy[/MENTION] Updated main post.
bssunilreddy
Aug 25, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Budget - 140k (Modified)

ProcessorIntel Core i7 5820K29,600
CPU CoolerCooler Master Seidon 120v Plus4,500
MotherboardAsus X99-A24,300
MemoryG.Skill Ripjaws 16GB(4x4GB) 3000Mhz12,500
Graphics CardZotac GTX 970 4GB DDR526,000
SSDSamsung 850 EVO 250GB8,000
Power SupplySeasonic M12II 850w EVO Edition9,200
CabinetCorsair SPEC-034,300
Internal StorageWD Caviar Black 1TB5,700
MonitorAOC i2369VM 23" LED IPS11,800
UPSAPC BR1000G 1KV UPS7,800
Total1,43,700
anurag100
Aug 25, 2015 at 1:59 PM
Budget - 140k (Modified)

ProcessorIntel Core i7 5820K29,600
CPU CoolerCooler Master Seidon 120v Plus4,500
MotherboardAsus X99-A24,300
MemoryG.Skill Ripjaws 16GB(4x4GB) 3000Mhz12,500
Graphics CardZotac GTX 970 4GB DDR526,000
SSDSamsung 850 EVO 250GB8,000
Power SupplySeasonic M12II 620w EVO Edition6,900
CabinetCorsair SPEC-034,300
Internal StorageWD Caviar Black 1TB5,700
MonitorAOC i2369VM 23" LED IPS11,800
UPSAPC BR1000G 1KV UPS7,800
Total1,41,400


Where can I get G.SKILL Ripjaws 16 GB 3000Mhz for 12,500 ? I searched a lot but could not find this. Also in case I am looking for SLI or more expansion in future will that SMPS hold or is there any better alternative to that ?
bssunilreddy
Aug 25, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Where can I get G.SKILL Ripjaws 16 GB 3000Mhz for 12,500 ? I searched a lot but could not find this. Also in case I am looking for SLI or more expansion in future will that SMPS hold or is there any better alternative to that ?
Seasonic M12II 850w EVO Edition @ Seasonic M12II-850 EVO M12II Series 850W Modular Power Supply with 80+ Bronze Certification
G.SKILL Ripjaws 16 GB 3000Mhz @ Buy Online Gskill Ripjaws 4 DDR4 F4-3000C15Q-16GRBB RAM - Memory in India
Corrected the SMPS in the table above.
anurag100
Aug 25, 2015 at 11:02 PM
Thanks [MENTION=105611]bssunilreddy[/MENTION] for those links, it's ridiculous how cheap DDR4 is over there.
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #8
Aug 25, 2015 at 11:11 PM
msi x99s sli plus is also a good mobo buy for 17k