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CPU in 25k for rendering

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tamalsen Original post #1
Apr 22, 2011 at 6:12 PM
1. What is your MAX budget?
25k for CPU ONLY
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
I am okay with it
3. 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)
Rendering first Editing second and compositing.
4. Planning to overclock?
No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
Windows 7 and Xp simultaneously
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
1tb
7. What resolution will the screen run at?
1920x1080
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)
7
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Yes and No
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A week from now
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
If it can be future proof then it would be great
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
Like i said, no need to consider anything other than the CPU for the budget
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
Kolkata

I am putting this together for a friend, and he has no issues with buying intel or amd. So guys please suggest a great rig.
Cilus
Cilus #2
Apr 22, 2011 at 6:58 PM
What do you mean by just CPU? Is it the cabinet with Motherboard, processor ram, hard disk, SMPS or just the Processor?
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tamalsen #3
Apr 22, 2011 at 7:09 PM
the cabinet with proccy, m/b ram hdd etc.not just the processor
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #4
Apr 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Intel core i5 2400 @ 9.5k (with Intel Graphics HD 2000)
Intel DH67BL @ 5.9K
Corsair 4GB @ 2.5K
Seagate 1TB 7200RPM @ 2.7k
FSP Saga II 500w @ 2.5k
NZXT Gamma @ 2k

Total 25.1k

OP, if you are going for video editing and rendering then i guess u will need seperate graphics card..if u planning for gpu then let others comment about gpu and suitable psu..
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tamalsen #5
Apr 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM
great build, but out of curiosity, wouldnt rendering work perform better with more cores? i.e, would an amd hexacore processor do better?
Piyush
Piyush #6
Apr 22, 2011 at 10:19 PM
for that reason i would suggest you to go for AMD x6 instead of i5
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tamalsen #7
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM
so how would the config change if i go for amd
vickybat
vickybat #8
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:12 PM
^^ Nope, sandybridge i5's are better in rendering than amd's hex cores. The reason being the efficient and powerful cpu cores and superior architecture of sandybridge and support for more instruction sets like avx and aes for data encryption.

i5 2400 is the best cpu for that budget until bulldozer comes up and plans to spoil things for intel. Until then , its intel and only intel at that budget.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #9
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:14 PM
just dont get FSP Saga II with bottom psu placement cabinets like NZXT GAMMA or CM elite 430. it has short cables.

and dont get cx430w. bad psu. get corsair cx400w instead of this.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #10
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM
i5's 4 cores >> phenom's 6 cores in many aspects...many benchmarks have proven it..

Intel core i5 2400 @ 9.5k (with Intel Graphics HD 2000)
Intel DH67BL @ 5.9K
Corsair 4GB @ 2.5k
Seagate 1TB 7200RPM @ 2.7k
Corsair CX430w @ 2.7k (for longer cables)
NZXT Gamma @ 2k

Total 25.1k
vickybat
vickybat #11
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:27 PM
^^ Instead of changing the psu. i suggest to go for a top mounting psu cabby instead. Try the cm elite 335 or 310. They are good enough for this build.

^^cx400 is not available anymore jas. Even cilus couldn't find it anywhere in kolkata during his recent visit.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #12
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:44 PM
batman really? it was an awesome psu.

anyways then seasonic 430 or fsp with top mounted psu cabbys.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #13
Apr 22, 2011 at 11:57 PM
@jas, why is cx430w bad?? Any experience?? And if his budget exceeds then he can get cable extensions with saga..hope it will work i guess..else cx400w will do job if he's not planning for gpu (by assuming..as he hasn't said about it yet..)
MegaMind
MegaMind #14
Apr 23, 2011 at 12:22 AM
^^CX430 not 80+ certified,
A big step backward in terms of quality,
CX430 is covered by only 2 year warranty

OEM of CX400 - Seasonic(S12II) > OEM of CX430 - CWT(DSAII)
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #16
Apr 23, 2011 at 12:48 AM
hell..why did corsair launch that model if it's not 80+ certified and has just 2 years warranty??
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narendra4u #17
Apr 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Jaskanwar Singh said:
just dont get FSP Saga II with bottom psu placement cabinets like NZXT GAMMA or CM elite 430. it has short cables.
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:evil: FSP Saga II 500 have sufficient cables for bottom PSU placement cabi .i m using in my bottom PSU placement cabi.
so please 1st watch the products then replies
Piyush
Piyush #18
Apr 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM
cx 400>>cx 430
skeletor
skeletor #19
Apr 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Corsair CX400 is available at PrimeABGB. I know someone who bought it from them one month ago.

Seasonic SS-400 is a good alternative for 2400 if you can find it in your city.

narendra4u said:
:evil: FSP Saga II 500 have sufficient cables for bottom PSU placement cabi .i m using in my bottom PSU placement cabi.
so please 1st watch the products then replies
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no idea if 500w has longer cables. But as far as 350w and 400w are concerned, I'll agree with Jas.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #20
Apr 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM
narendra4u said:
:evil: FSP Saga II 500 have sufficient cables for bottom PSU placement cabi .i m using in my bottom PSU placement cabi.
so please 1st watch the products then replies
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i use a FSP Saga II 400w in CM Elite 430. i had to order eps12v extension.
and same with Sam(in his case NZXT M59).

and which cabby you have?
saswat23
saswat23 #21
Apr 23, 2011 at 9:47 PM
That means sagaii 500w has longer cables than sagaii 400w for easy installaltion in a bottom mount PSU cabby.
Then, thats really great.
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narendra4u #22
Apr 23, 2011 at 11:52 PM
saswat23 said:
That means sagaii 500w has longer cables than sagaii 400w for easy installaltion in a bottom mount PSU cabby.
Then, thats really great.
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my cabinet is circle polar
if u want images of psu with cabinet then i will post
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #23
Apr 24, 2011 at 12:13 AM
^^waiting...post pics if u can..it will be really helpful for others to make things sort out..
Cilus
Cilus #24
Apr 24, 2011 at 12:18 AM
For PSU, you can also have a look at Tagan Stonerock 500 which is available @ 3K. It is more than enough for the Op's rig and 80+ bronze certified. Also it will increase the upgrade options in future for GPU or CPU cooler etc.
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narendra4u #25
Apr 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM
bhushan05d251 said:
^^waiting...post pics if u can..it will be really helpful for others to make things sort out..
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go here for images
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/overclock...ost-your-latest-purchase-259.html#post1380244
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #26
Apr 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM
^also post a pic with psu plugged in and all the wires joined..
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tamalsen #27
Apr 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, i think i will go with the core i5 setup. Thanks again.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #28
Apr 25, 2011 at 1:20 PM
most welcome buddy..post inner pics of cabby after assembling..:)