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AlcaTraz Original post #1
Jul 6, 2011 at 9:13 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: Gaming,HD movies,programming

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:YES

3. What is your MAX budget?
A:55K

4. Planning to overclock?
A:NO

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Windows 7 ultimate AND linux ubuntu

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? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A:23"

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:NO,it will be done by an assembler

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:within 1 week

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes,definitely

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:pune

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: i would prefer Intel or ASUS mobo.
Cilus
Cilus #2
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Here is my suggestion for u:-

Core i5 2500 @ 10.2K
Intel DH67VR-B3 @ 4.5K
G-skill F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL DDR3-1600 PC3 12800 @ 2.05K
Seagate SATA II 7200.12 500GB @ 1.7K
Cooler MAster Elite 430 @ 2.5K
MSI HD 6950 2 Gb Twin Frozr III @ 16K
LG 22X SATA @ 0.85K
Corsair GS600 80+ PSU @ 4K
BenQ G2220HD FUll HD Monitor @ 7K
Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle @ 2K
Raer Goliathus Fragged Omega S @ 0.5K
APC 800VA @ 2.8K
Logitech Z313 @ 1K

Total is around 56K
A
Jul 7, 2011 at 7:08 AM
thanx dude.
But can u suggest a gpu just a tad bit cheaper(13-14 k )
Cool Buddy
Jul 7, 2011 at 7:25 AM
That one's a great suggestion by Cilus, for the first time I have seen someone suggest a mouse pad with the config.
However, do change the HDD to 1TB. The price difference is less than 1k and 500GB no longer makes sense. Game ISOs and HD movies take too much space.
comp@ddict
Jul 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Core i5 2400 @ 9.3k
MSI H67MA-E35 @ 4.9k
Corsair Vengeance 4GB @ 2k
Sapphire HD 6950 1GB @ 14.5k
Corsair GS 600W @ 4k
NZXT Gamma @ 2k
BenQ G2222HDL FULL HD LED @ 8.5k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
Logitech G1 Gaming Desktop @ 1.4k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 1k



Go for the HD6950 combo, it's worth it.
A
Jul 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Which is better ?
Intel dh67vr-b3
Dh67bl
MSI H67MA-E35
comp@ddict
Jul 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM
MSI board hands-down!
thetechfreak
Jul 7, 2011 at 10:34 AM
A overall cheaper config with cheaper GPU-



Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9300
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4500
RAM |Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB|2000
Graphic Card |MSI GTX560 Ti HAWK|14500
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1900
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT GAMMA|2000
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7000
Mouse |Logitech MX-518|1300
Keyboard |Logitech KB-200|400
Mouse Pad |Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega S - Speed/Control|500
UPS |Intex 1KVA|1800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1000
| Total |50800
rchi84
rchi84 #9
Jul 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM
The above configuration is very good. You can even put some more cash and upgrade to a 1TB HDD to give your system more breathing room.

And if you want, you can buy a standard keyboard/mouse/mousepad for now, save around a 1000 rupees, and use that to upgrade to a Radeon 6950 2GB card if you want to. The 560Ti is an awesome card as well, so you won't be making a bad choice, either way :)
vickybat
vickybat #10
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Avoid sapphire 6950 1gb. It gets hot and the cooler is nowhere near as good as msi's twin frozr series.

Msi 6950 twin frozr III recommended by cilus is a terrific buy. So op, grab it.

If something cheaper but powerful, then 560-ti hawk is the card to go.
But i still recommend the msi 6950 twin frozr III.
comp@ddict
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM
btw, I say since you are spending, grab the HD6950 and the LED monitor, and a good set of keyboard/mice..
Jaskanwar Singh
Jul 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Core i5 2400 @ 9.3k
MSI H67MA-E35 @ 4.9k
Corsair Vengeance 4GB @ 2k
Sapphire HD 6950 1GB @ 14.5k
Corsair GS 600W @ 4k
NZXT Gamma @ 2k
BenQ G2222HDL FULL HD LED @ 8.5k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
Logitech G1 Gaming Desktop @ 1.4k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 1k


Go for the HD6950 combo, it's worth it.

a price update -
Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 - 1GB-Shipping Free
M
Jul 7, 2011 at 2:34 PM
just a doubt

why no one is recommending gigabyte 1155 boards, like GA-H67MA-UD2H-B3 instead of intel boards.

are these intel boards better than gigabyte or cost/availability factor?
thetechfreak
Jul 7, 2011 at 3:34 PM
just a doubt

why no one is recommending gigabyte 1155 boards, like GA-H67MA-UD2H-B3 instead of intel boards.

are these intel boards better than gigabyte or cost/availability factor?

Since OP has mentioned he doesnt want to overclock so we are suggesting Intel mobos.
vickybat
vickybat #15
Jul 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM
just a doubt

why no one is recommending gigabyte 1155 boards, like GA-H67MA-UD2H-B3 instead of intel boards.

are these intel boards better than gigabyte or cost/availability factor?

The Intel board that we recommend is cheaper than that gigabyte and its also not low in features.
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AlcaTraz #16
Jul 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM
thank u all guys.

im buying msi 6950 twin frozr III
and dell 23" for 8.2k(cant rem the model name)

the only thing left is mobo..

dh67vr-b3 0r Dh67bl .what say ???
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AlcaTraz #19
Jul 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM
there's an availibility issue with msi 6950 twin frozr 3 in pune Im not comfortable shoping online.
My options r
Sapphire hd6950 or asus gtx 560 ti both around 14.5k what do u think should i get ?
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #20
Jul 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM
get Sapphire HD 6950 2GB ;)
Cilus
Cilus #21
Jul 8, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Good suggestion. It can also be unlocked to HD 6970.
hellknight
Jul 8, 2011 at 7:14 PM
I saw the picture of this board at Intel site.. But I think that the PCI-E card slot is located too close to the RAM slots. If, someone tries to install a big card like GTX 560 or something like that, it may create some problems..
Here's the picture :-

Intel® Desktop Board DH67VR - Overview
M
Jul 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM
I saw the picture of this board at Intel site.. But I think that the PCI-E card slot is located too close to the RAM slots. If, someone tries to install a big card like GTX 560 or something like that, it may create some problems..
Here's the picture :-

Intel® Desktop Board DH67VR - Overview

yes i too felt the same.
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #24
Jul 9, 2011 at 5:55 PM
I saw the picture of this board at Intel site.. But I think that the PCI-E card slot is located too close to the RAM slots. If, someone tries to install a big card like GTX 560 or something like that, it may create some problems..
Here's the picture :-

Intel® Desktop Board DH67VR - Overview

yes, you cant eject the ram until you eject the gpu because a large 10 inch + gpu will cover all the rams slots.
hellknight
Jul 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM
OK then I think that we should suggest something else.. this board will create problems during the installation or when upgrading..
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #26
Jul 10, 2011 at 3:52 PM
^^ look for ASUS or Gigabyte or MSI
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AlcaTraz #27
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Thank u all guys, you have been of great help.
Here is my final config

Core i5 2500 @ 10.2K
Intel DH67VR-B3 @ 4.5K
Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz @ 2.4K
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7K
Cooler MAster Elite 430 @ 2.5K
Sapphire HD 6950 1 GB @ 14K
LG 22X SATA @ 0.85K
Corsair GS600 80+ PSU @ 4K
Dell ST2220M @ 8.5K
APC 800VA @ 2.8K

total around 52.5 k
ive decided to use my existing speakers,mouse and keyboard(for now)
comp@ddict
Jul 10, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Hmm, you went for the INTEL board. :sigh: nevermind, happy gaming!