Gaming rig for Rs 80,000

Instead of buying a gaming rig for 80k, buy a decent PC and Xbox 360

Intel C2D E6600
Asus P5N-E SLi or P5B Dlx
2*1 GB ddr2 667/800 dual channel memory kit
2*250 SATA(II).set up RAID 0 if u want.
XFX 8800GTX.
Choice of TFT depends on whether u want 19"ws or greater.
good 650/750W SLI certified psu from CoolerMaster/Antec
for ups go in 4 APC.

Bangalore pricing at computerwarehouse:

AMD X2 3800+ AM2 : Rs.5560

Asus M2N4 - SLI : Rs.5750

2x1GB Transcend ddr2 667 : Rs. 5200

2x160gb seagate SATA : Rs. 5000

Liteon DVD writer : rs.1700

256 MB GF 7600 GT DDR3 : 8,800

creative audigy 4zs : Rs.4,500

Microsoft cordless desktop : 1,700

XBOX 360 wireless gaming console: Rs.29k

@ambandla
with an 8800GTX and a high end system u can experience the power of true DX10 games like Crysis nd UT3. With a console one can never enjoy FPS games as in a PC.
And if we go for XBOX 360 then well need a min 26 or 32" LCD or HD TVs to utilize to fullest.
But with an 8800GTX and a 19" TFT, we can play latest games at HD resolutions.

aravind_n20 said:

@ambandla
with an 8800GTX and a high end system u can experience the power of true DX10 games like Crysis nd UT3. With a console one can never enjoy FPS games as in a PC.
And if we go for XBOX 360 then well need a min 26 or 32" LCD or HD TVs to utilize to fullest.
But with an 8800GTX and a 19" TFT, we can play latest games at HD resolutions.

Click to expand...

Yeah thats true.

Without HDTV Xbox360 is more or less like PS2.

And consoles always sucked in FPS.

The reason why I am not gonna purchase XBOX 360 or PS3 is that...the cost of the games are above 2000 bucks in India...and I am not gonna pay that much amount. Also if I buy XBOX 360 how can I enjoy games that are only meant for PS3 and vice versa...(remember there is no HALO in PS2 ??, but ofcourse it was in PC version!!)
Also it is true that to enjoy XBOX 360 I need HDTV!!
So....I guess PC is the best option as of now....

The overall configuration is variable but as far as graphics card is related u should buy a DX 10 based.8800 GTX is really costly and u wont be able to fit it in this budget if u want a descent config.U can opt for 8800 GTS (640 or 320 MB) but if u wanna feel that hardcore adrenaline rush,then 8800GTX is non comparable.The ATi R600 is on the way & as rumors says it will smoke 8800 GTX but currently 8800GTX is boss of all cards!!!
And if u compare 8800 GTX to the console,its even perform double as compared to PS3 or X360.PS3 performs good because of its cell processor.But the 8800 GTX can tear it apart in graphics performance.

i believe that waiting for ATI's response to DX10 cards will be a good idea ....

Hi guys..thank you for your help..Now Can any one please tell me How good is this Asus P5N-E SLi Motherboard..?
I have alerady read the review of it..but still confused as I have neevr used a motherboard except from INTEL...

If u have used INTEL original motherboard & u think they are good then this motherboard is way better than intel's original.There is no problem with this motherboard,infact this is motherboard of the future but if u use it in SLI mode it will run in X16 mode i.e X8+X8,on the other side the single Card will also run in X16 mode.But still its better than INTEL's original motherboards.
U can check it *www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=1474&l1=3&l2=11&l3=473

There is not much performance difference between both modes,but i suggest use a single card like 8800 GTX or GTS.

ya..i got the same review from almost all of the tech websiltes..but one of the main concern is right now..how much power do I need. Is 550 V SMPS enough for it?? Also I find that one of the downside with this MOBO is: it is getting very hot..So how can I prevent this?? Because most of the time I used my PC for 6-7 hours continiously on weekdays and in weekends it goes upto 12 hours..

*www.zebronics.net/gamingrigs.asp