Gaming Rig for 65k · DIGIT-ARC

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:Apps- MS Office,PS ;Games- GTA IV, BF3, Crysis, ETC.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:63k..Max 65k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:Yup .when I feel system is weak

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:Windows 7 UL 64 bit and Windows 8

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:500 GB will do if budget is overshot!
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, But if budget overshot ..will use my TV as Monitor

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

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:1 MOnth

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:I will try it out

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:I may get some components from either Delhi or Jaipur...if prices seems good then Flipkart too

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:I prefer I5 2500k n good ASUS MoBo.and want atleast 7850 OC'ed in my Rig

do you have a CRT TV or LCD / LED TV ?? If yes, then is it a HD Ready or Full HD ?? Provide the Model details of your TV.

Here goes your Config.

Component	Product	Price
Processor	Intel i5 2500k	12000
Motherboard	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	10000
RAM	Gskill RipjawsX 8GB (4GBx2) 1600MHz CL9	3000
GPU	Sapphire HD7850 Dual Fan Active	16000
HDD	Seagate Baracuda 1TB 7200 64MB cache	5400
Optical Drive	Asus DRW-24B5ST	1100
PSU	Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2	5800
Cabinet	NZXT Source Elite 210	2400
Keyboard	Logitech Media K200	400
Mice	Logitech G400	1800
UPS	APC 700va	2400

Total : 60k

The Stock intel cooler bundled along with the intel i5 2500k processor is just waste. Get an after market cooler like Cooler Master Hyper 212 @ 2.1k.

Note : Monitor is not included in the above config.

If you want Asus mobo, pick one of the following.
ASUS P8Z77-M
ASUS P8Z77-V LX
ASUS P8Z77-M PRO

Heatsink suggested by d3p: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
The NZXT Source Elite 210 comes with 2 fans, a 120mm(rear) and a 140mm(top).
Add a 120mm front intake : Cooler Master 90 CFM Blue LED

@D3P :- Will asrock good for OC'ing...Many users faced issues w/ that!
and Cabinet !!!--NZXT Gamma!
BBTW @MYTH :- I will get aftermarket Heatsink. i.e Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooler @ 2.2k
Can u Guyz Adjust Monitor within 65k?? I Can Compromise in Keyboard,Mouse,PSU

switch mobo with P8Z77 M pro..and yer all set...

Dont compromise with the psu. You put everything in the cabinet at risk.
650w is on the safe side. The Corsair Builder Series CX600 saves you money and might just work unless I am missing something in your config requirements.
Give some details about your monitor requirements.

TX series is better than the builder series....

I understand tx is better. (AX > HX > TX > GS > CX)
I suggested the cheaper cx600 because OP wanted to purchase a monitor by compromising on the psu.
Knowing if cx600 can work with the current setup would have been more helpful.

better=suggested....CX has lower efficiency than the TX...and i think a basic 20 incher can be included in 65K...
*www.theitdepot.com/details-Acer+21.5inch+LCD+Monitor+(P225HQ)_C7P6056.html
Cx600 would hurt him on the long run....

What about this?? Will it fix in 65k?

With few changes...

Component	Product	Price
Processor	Intel i5 2500k	12000
Motherboard	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	10000
RAM	Gskill RipjawsX 4GB (4GBx2) 1600MHz CL9	1600
GPU	Sapphire HD7850 Dual Fan Active	16000
HDD	Seagate Baracuda 500GB	3800
Optical Drive	Asus DRW-24B5ST	1100
PSU	Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2	5800
Monitor	Benq G2222HDL LED monitor	7500
Cabinet	NZXT Source Elite 210	2400
Keyboard	Logitech Media K200	400
Mice	Logitech G400	1800
UPS	APC 700va	2400

Total : 64.8k

Changes : 500GB + only 4GB instead of 8GB. You can upgrade to 8GB whenever you have enough dough.

Its better to get a ATX board with enough PCIe Slots rather than getting an uATX board & cry forever. Specially when they are priced in the same range & also with future upgrade-ability.

Secondly, if gaming is the only concern then also give a second thought about getting an i3 2nd Gen [ignoring OC-capability] or AMD Phenom II 960T, instead of Intel i5 2500k.
AMD Quad Core + HD 7850 will save enough to get you a 24inch monitor with the same budget range.

^^ Do you really think that getting a ATX motherboard does have a difference when user is using only one graphics card and (may be) a sound card?
Suggesting OP to avoid Asrock z77 extreme4 because it have problems although many people rate it 5 out of 5.

As sumon said!...asrock MoBo got very serious issues..n its not good to OC on it....
D3P:-Well I can get any MOuse n Keyboard for 1k for now!!...will get g400 Later on!

Not the extreme 4 again....guys do u really read any user feedback's? it has issues with ram slots....sometimes the cpu socket is f***ed up..do you really think its worth it? time to look elsewhere guys...

^^so that ASUS mpro is better!

@d3p

i5 2500k is nowhere lower then 13k dude.. please check again.. I am a Pune based dealer thats why correcting you

d6bmg said:
^^ Do you really think that getting a ATX motherboard does have a difference when user is using only one graphics card and (may be) a sound card?
Suggesting OP to avoid Asrock z77 extreme4 because it have problems although many people rate it 5 out of 5.

Please elaborate...

pratyush997 said:
As sumon said!...asrock MoBo got very serious issues..n its not good to OC on it....
D3P:-Well I can get any MOuse n Keyboard for 1k for now!!...will get g400 Later on!

I guess, you are building a Gaming Rig, not a HTPC ?? Are you ??

^^Newegg.com - ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 Owners Thread - Page 2 - AnandTech Forums
ASRock Z77 Extreme4, USB 3.0 driver problem. Bluescreen when connecting USB 3.0 HDD

sumonpathak said:
Not the extreme 4 again....guys do u really read any user feedback's? it has issues with ram slots....sometimes the cpu socket is f***ed up..do you really think its worth it? time to look elsewhere guys...

Even Corsair AX1200 PSU has got enough customer complaints. But is it something we avoid ??
Thing is ; Extreme4 is a cheaper Z77 ATX board & packed with good features, where Asus failed to deliver.

havoknation said:
@d3p

i5 2500k is nowhere lower then 13k dude.. please check again.. I am a Pune based dealer thats why correcting you

As you have already mentioned, You are Pune based dealer. Search in google for a city named "Cuttack". Locally those dealers sells it at a price of 12.5k.
Now coming to OP, OP is buying from Delhi. I'm sure he will get a good deal, even lesser than 12k.

d3p said:
Even Corsair AX1200 PSU has got enough customer complaints. But is it something we avoid ??
Thing is ; Extreme4 is a cheaper Z77 ATX board & packed with good features, where Asus failed to deliver.

so you will take a board which has a habit of having bent socket pins and faulty ram slots?
even when you have better options?
even the P8Z77 VLX is better than the Extreme 4....sadly GB has no intention of taking the mobo market here that's why board like this with bad bios and faulty parts are getting revered....

sumonpathak said:
so you will take a board which has a habit of having bent socket pins and faulty ram slots?
even when you have better options?
even the P8Z77 VLX is better than the Extreme 4....sadly GB has no intention of taking the mobo market here that's why board like this with bad bios and faulty parts are getting revered....

Which product is safe here ?? Start from series production / manufacturing to Delivery, Anything can happen to any parts...that's why RMA & ASS play a vital role. Doens't really matter, whether its Asus or GBT or Asrock.

Well I'll OC it ..I need Gaming cum GTPS Hybrid RiG. .....

d3p said:
Which product is safe here ?? Start from series production / manufacturing to Delivery, Anything can happen to any parts...that's why RMA & ASS play a vital role. Doens't really matter, whether its Asus or GBT or Asrock.

i wonder y u dint take asrock

anyhoo.....as said before...asrock has severe LLC issues(vcore jumps like mad) and since SB and IVY cpu's are pansies when it comes to taking voltages..better stay away from them...

pratyush997 said:
Well I'll OC it ..I need Gaming cum GTPS Hybrid RiG. .....

Then buy some Hardware, which will be helpful in order to play games. Do some homework, before buying.

sumonpathak said:
i wonder y u dint take asrock

Well i don't understand, why you don't review Asrock Motherboards instead of Asus

d3p said:
Then buy some Hardware, which will be helpful in order to play games. Do some homework, before buying.

well I'll OC' it after a year.........!

d3p said:
Well i don't understand, why you don't review Asrock Motherboards instead of Asus

Could have....but they don't give out samples.....and they aren't worth buying and reviewing...tried to like em...couldn't...too many probs.
Ontopic:the Extreme 4 has too many issues....over at E a member bought it and found damaged cpu socket....and there are various issues found all over the net...so i would suggest stay away from it.....lose the mouse....

pratyush997 said:
well I'll OC' it after a year.........!

Ok.
Then you don't really need to.

^^Well I will do it When I feel its getting slow compared to others..

d3p said:
As you have already mentioned, You are Pune based dealer. Search in google for a city named "Cuttack". Locally those dealers sells it at a price of 12.5k.
Now coming to OP, OP is buying from Delhi. I'm sure he will get a good deal, even lesser than 12k.

Dude don't take it on heart but do check the below links :

Theitdepot - Intel Core I5-2500K 6MB 3.30GHz Processor (Chennai based dealer)
Intel Core i5-2500k Quad Core CPU (Mumbai based)
INTEL CORE I5 -2500K 3.30GHZ (Kolkata based)
Intel 3.3 GHz LGA 1155 Core i5-2500K Processor | Processor | Flipkart.com
*www.smcinternational.in/index.php?...category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72 (Delhi based dealer)

I dont know if d3p "took is on his heart" or not, but he is right.

Prices vary a lot and for a lot of reasons ( not just for rise in dollar value).
3 weeks ago, I was quoted less than 12.5k for i5 2500k and asus p8z77m pro, separately, in bhubaneswar (30kms from cuttack). Prices in bhubaneswar and cuttack are somewhat similar.

Myth said:
I dont know if d3p "took is on his heart" or not, but he is right.
Prices vary a lot and for a lot of reasons ( not just for rise in dollar value).
3 weeks ago, I was quoted less than 12.5k for i5 2500k and asus p8z77m pro, separately, in bhubaneswar (30kms from cuttack). Prices in bhubaneswar and cuttack are somewhat similar.

Might be a case but Mumbai/Pune pricing are bit on a higher side.

The same week asus p8z77m pro was 12.9k in Fk and 13.3k in Supreme Comp, Kolkata. Didn't remember asking about the proc.

havoknation said:
Dude don't take it on heart but do check the below links :

Theitdepot - Intel Core I5-2500K 6MB 3.30GHz Processor (Chennai based dealer)
Intel Core i5-2500k Quad Core CPU (Mumbai based)
INTEL CORE I5 -2500K 3.30GHZ (Kolkata based)
Intel 3.3 GHz LGA 1155 Core i5-2500K Processor | Processor | Flipkart.com
Intel Core i5 2500K Sandy Bridge (Delhi based dealer)

My frnd here recently changed his almost year old g620 to 2500k 3days back..
He got 2500k for 12.3k

pratyush997 said:
well I'll OC' it after a year.........!

The intention was to make you buy a Gaming Mouse, instead of three button standard USB mouse. It has nothing to do whether you Overclock straight out of the box or later after 10yrs...

d6bmg said:
Ok.
Then you don't really need to.

pratyush997 said:
^^Well I will do it When I feel its getting slow compared to others..

& how are you supposed to identify ???? After a decade ??

sumonpathak said:
Could have....but they don't give out samples.....and they aren't worth buying and reviewing...tried to like em...couldn't...too many probs.
Ontopic:the Extreme 4 has too many issues....over at E a member bought it and found damaged cpu socket....and there are various issues found all over the net...so i would suggest stay away from it.....lose the mouse....

If my AX850 or Intel processor found kaput during unboxing, then Would i stop buying Intel processors or corsair PSU's followed by the all other components ?? Also Conclude, they are not worth buying.

Forget it, why don't you list out the issues this board offers ??

havoknation said:
Dude don't take it on heart but do check the below links :

Theitdepot - Intel Core I5-2500K 6MB 3.30GHz Processor (Chennai based dealer)
Intel Core i5-2500k Quad Core CPU (Mumbai based)
INTEL CORE I5 -2500K 3.30GHZ (Kolkata based)
Intel 3.3 GHz LGA 1155 Core i5-2500K Processor | Processor | Flipkart.com
Intel Core i5 2500K Sandy Bridge (Delhi based dealer)

TBH, you being a dealer should give us a correct figure about the hardware. Anyway let me take the privilege answer your query & make your profit level a bit lower.

Link : Golcha IT Selling Intel i5 2500k Processors at 12199.00

ain't that enough....

^^eh...you haven't saw the links i gave you...it listed all the issues...
Considering the list of issues it aint worth it...

rocknrollasandy said:
With few changes...

Processor Intel i5 2500k 12000
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme4 10000
RAM Gskill RipjawsX 4GB (4GBx2) 1600MHz CL9 1600
GPU Sapphire HD7850 Dual Fan Active 16000
HDD Seagate Baracuda 500GB 3800
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B5ST 1100
PSU Antec VP650 4800
Monitor Benq G2222HDL LED monitor 7500
Cabinet Antec One S3 ( with front USB 3.0*2) 2800
Keyboard Logitech Media K200 400
Mice Logitech G400 1800
UPS APC 700va 2400

It got issues dude...ASUS mpro is better

^^mr sad troll....
just order it

BTW 2500K is 12,500 +tax from golcha now...

d3p said:
The intention was to make you buy a Gaming Mouse, instead of three button standard USB mouse. It has nothing to do whether you Overclock straight out of the box or later after 10yrs...& how are you supposed to identify ???? After a decade ??

I Meant that I will save money n get standard mouse for now...after a month or two..wil get gaming mouse....cuz MoBo,CPU,GPU is more imp than mouse...