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sentacy
sentacy Original post #1
Aug 28, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Hi Members,

I am back on forum after a long time..
Can u please suggest me an i3 entry level gamin config.. same way please suggest an AMD config also..
Following are the details in the questionnaire:

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?
Ans: Basically want this for home entertainment, for playing HD movies and media playback.
Casual gaming like NFS and GTA

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: Least what can be, no idea about rates since a year.

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: no

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7 or 8 no issue with any of these.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 500 GB or 1 TB

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, 20 or bigger

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

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Approx in 1 week

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

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: In Mumbai Lamington Road.. Ready to buy online also

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Yes, I use to build systems but i a haven't visited Lamington road since a year so no idea about rates and any
components. please suggest a good config in minimum budget. last system i build was an i3-2120 config.
adityak469
Aug 28, 2014 at 10:09 AM
FX 6300 - 7k
Gigabyte 970A DS3P - 5.5k
GTX 750 - 8k
HyperXFury 4GB - 3k
Antec VP 450p - 2.5k
Dell S2240L - 8k [get AOC I2369VM if its availiable for 9k]
WD Blue 1TB - 3.5k
Any local cabinet w/o PSU - 1k
ODD - 1k
MK 200 - .7k

Replace FX 6300 with i3 4130 ~7k and mobo with Gigabyte GA H81M S2PV ~4.5k
sentacy
sentacy #3
Aug 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM
FX 6300 - 7k
Gigabyte 970A DS3P - 5.5k
GTX 750 - 8k
HyperXFury 4GB - 3k
Antec VP 450p - 2.5k
Dell S2240L - 8k [get AOC I2369VM if its availiable for 9k]
WD Blue 1TB - 3.5k
Any local cabinet w/o PSU - 1k
ODD - 1k
MK 200 - .7k

Replace FX 6300 with i3 4130 ~7k and mobo with Gigabyte GA H81M S2PV ~4.5k

Hi Aditya,

Thank you for the prompt reply bro.. This config goes beyond my budget..
Please suggest any rig below 30K.. I need this system for home entertainment only..
Dont want to play heavy games..
adityak469
Aug 28, 2014 at 10:31 AM
you didnt mention anything about the budget so suggested that.

Exclude the GPU and replace CPU and mobo with these

i3 4130 ~ 7k
Gigabyte GA H81M S2PV ~4.5k
Nerevarine
Aug 28, 2014 at 10:34 AM
FX 6300 - 7k
Gigabyte 970A DS3P - 5.5k
GTX 750 - 8k
HyperXFury 4GB - 3k
Antec VP 450p - 2.5k
Dell S2240L - 8k [get AOC I2369VM if its availiable for 9k]
WD Blue 1TB - 3.5k
Any local cabinet w/o PSU - 1k
ODD - 1k
MK 200 - .7k

Replace FX 6300 with i3 4130 ~7k and mobo with Gigabyte GA H81M S2PV ~4.5k

much +1, get better GPU if you can, preferably a R9 270X..
sentacy
sentacy #6
Aug 28, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Can u suggest an AMD APU based instead of that Intel rig ?
harshilsharma63
Aug 28, 2014 at 3:58 PM
Can u suggest an AMD APU based instead of that Intel rig ?

The problem with APU is that the newer gen chips and board are not available in India in a variety and those available arent very good though. Moreover, it will cost more than the i3 config. i3 4130 is enough for playing games at 1024x768 at medium settings.
sentacy
sentacy #8
Aug 28, 2014 at 4:42 PM
Okay then..
I will go with the i3 rig mentioned..
please suggest a graphic card which may come about 4K and can play full HD movies..
adityak469
Aug 28, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Okay then..
I will go with the i3 rig mentioned..
please suggest a graphic card which may come about 4K and can play full HD movies..

i3 can play 1080p movies prettt well. But if you want a dedicated GPU, get R7 240.
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bcreddy #10
Aug 28, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Intel Core i3 4130 -7000,
Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV -4500,
Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB 1600Mhz -3000,
Antec VP450P -2500,
Dell E2014H -5500,
Sapphire R7 240 1GB -5000,
WD Caviar Blue 1TB - 3500,
Local Cabinet -1000,
Logitech MK200 -700.
TOTAL -32,700.
harshilsharma63
Aug 28, 2014 at 6:31 PM
Okay then..
I will go with the i3 rig mentioned..
please suggest a graphic card which may come about 4K and can play full HD movies..

Don;t get any graphic card below the 6k price mark as they aren;t any good for gaming. i3 4130 can easily play uncompressed blu ray movies and can run any game at low/medium settings.