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funnyromeo Original post #1
Aug 11, 2010 at 2:46 PM
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A:High end vfx & gaming (not a hardcore gamer though)
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:A bit
3. What is your MAX budget?
A:65-70 k
4. Planning to overclock?
A:Never
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Windows 7 64 bit
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 24 inch screen with any recommended resolution
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A:4
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:I have assembled one before as it is high end rig i don wanna take risks
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:After this weekend
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:yes atleast for 2 years
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: No
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:will be using this rig for post production works & gaming.



My Config:


Intel Core i7 870 (2.93 ghz) - 15 K

Motherboard ??

Gskill DDR3 RAM 1600 MHZ 8 GB (4GB x 2) -12.4 k (should i go for triple channel RAM ? If so can i put 2 x 4 GB & 1 x 2 GB ??)

WD 1 TB black -5.4 K

DVD writer LG-1k

NZXT gamma - 2.3 k

PSU Silverstone 650 W -6.7 k

Extra fans - ???

ATI HD 5850 DDR5 -16 k (wch shud i get ?? gigabyte ? Shappire ? Asus ? )

Benq 24 inch - 11 k

So suggestions needed for the following :

should i go for triple channel RAM ? If so can i put 2 x 4 GB & 1 x 2 GB or 1 x 4GB & 2x2GB ??

ATI HD 5850 DDR5 (wch shud i get ?? gigabyte ? Shappire ? Asus ? XFX ?)

Extra fans- ??

MB with 4 RAM slots nd maximum PCI slots - around 8 k

MB with 4 RAM slots nd maximum PCI slots - around 10 k


P.S: i am getting my parts in Prime ABGB in Lamington Road so suggest me the best price to bargain !! And i would like to know if any king of shipping facility they offer coz i cannot carry all my parts to my home.
Faun
Faun #2
Aug 11, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Core i7 930 (1366 socket is future proof) ~14.5k
MSI x58 GD-65 ~11k-12k (USB3, SATA 6gbps, SLI ready, 6 RAM slots)
G.Skill CL7 1600MHz GBPI 6GB triple channel kit ~9.8k
NZXT gamma -2.3 k
MSI Cyclone GTX 460 1GB ~14k (5xxx series from ATI goes GSOD)
Benq 24 inch - 11 k
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Aug 11, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Core i7 930 (1366 socket is future proof) ~14.5k

i7 930 supports 1066MHZ of DDR 3 ram whereas 870 supports 1333MHZ of RAM as provided in intel website.


G.Skill CL7 1600MHz GBPI 6GB triple channel kit ~9.8k
NZXT gamma -2.3 k

I need 8 GB of RAM :(

MSI Cyclone GTX 460 1GB ~14k (5xxx series from ATI goes GSOD)
Benq 24 inch - 11 k

Whats GSOD ??
vickybat
Aug 11, 2010 at 3:50 PM
i7 930 supports ddr3 frequencies upto 1600mhz and even more.
gsod stands for "grey screen of death" which haunts ati hd 5 series due the gddr5 faulty memory chips. Ati has released a hotfix in its latest catalyst.

I recommend you to stick with gtx 460 1gb and you can later on sli two 460's which can even beat two 5870's in crossfirex.
S
Aug 11, 2010 at 4:31 PM
hi, 65k is enough money to build a new and high configuration pc, you can build pc more cheap if you go for assembling by yourself.
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mavihs
mavihs #7
Aug 11, 2010 at 10:14 PM
@OP
why are you confusing yourself when you've already got advice on another forum! :|
we have already told you trichannel isn't compatible with 870!
also i would suggest you to go with an IPS LCD Pannel!