Going for this config - Please advice

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I am going to get this configuration next week. Please advice if anything is wrong or give a go ahead. My budget is 30,000 and mostly will be used for gaming only.

Processor - AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
Motherboard - ASUS M5A97
RAM - 4GB DDR3 Corsair Value RAM
Graphics Card - AMD Radeon HD6850
Hard Disk - Seagate 500GB
Cabinet - Suggest a cheap cabby with USB 3 support.
DVD Drive - ASUS DRW B3ST

The config is gud, but if possible try to change the mobo with gigabyte ga970-ud3. It is a better mobo with better power phases and onboard usb3. For the cabby, look for nzxt source elite 210 for 2.5k. Or if u have budget of 5k then go for 400r, the best out there. Also which psu are u going to use?

Go with the Gigabyte mobo . I would advice you to get a X4 970 .

What PSU you are going to use

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I know the Gigabyte board has 8+2 phase power supply but I won't be overclocking.. so going with ASUS.. other specs are almost same.. even it has 4+2 phase VRM.. enough for me. X4 970 isn't available here so I'm going with this.

Going to use CX500V2 PSU.. Is the CX430V2 enough?

^^Get the ASUS M5A88-M if you're not OC'ing and spend the remaining money for a GTX 560.

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The M5A88-M is just somewhat cheaper, around 400 bucks than the M5A97.. I can't get anything in that much cash..

Check Delta Page. They're selling it for Rs.5225.

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Going for M5A97.. its available locally.

As you wish buddy.

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Sorry for being rude. Any ideas about where to buy the cabinet from? (Online).

Budget? I ordered the BitFenix Merc Alpha from Xtreme Grafix for my new RiG; Rs.2556 (Including NEFT charges

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Ehh.. Around 2k for the cabinet. Don't need anything stylish. Kaam chalaau

CM Elite 310.. from SMC.. it even has side window

Yeah, SMC is offering free shipping for all CM products. Grab an Elite 311 for 2k.

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What about the CM Elite 430? I'm thinking of going for it.

ArjunKiller said:
What about the CM Elite 430? I'm thinking of going for it.

Good cabinet at its price range.
Your overall config looks good. But where is the PSU?

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ArjunKiller said:
What about the CM Elite 430? I'm thinking of going for it.

Bad cable management features. Don't go for it.

If you have money for CM Elite 430 then you should seriously think about Source 210 Elite/Gamma/Merc Alpha. Great VFM cases compared to Elite 430.

^^^+1 for 210 elite. U mentioned u want usb3, so best option for you. It also has better cable management features.

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But guys, the source 210 elite isn't available here. Please point me to some online shop from where I can fetch it. Also someone told me that if I go for intel based rig [ i5 2320 + H61 ] there will be 30+ FPS difference! Is that true?

Who told you that? Even if there is difference, it would be of just 2-4 fps, as your gpu will be same. And for the cabinet try theitwares, primeabgb or hardwire.in.

X4 970 is available in FLIPKART.com

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The cabinet is 2700 Rupees? How about CM Elite 430?

It is also same price

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Is it better?

Go for the elite 210. It is new and much better than elite 430.

CM Elite 430 with transparent side panel looks really good but you won't get that for Rs.2700. It also lacks cable management features. Source 210 Elite is highly recommended.

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Hmm.. Its 2850.. I could buy that. But I'll go with the Source 210 Elite if you say.

Ok so I check M5A97 board specifications. There is no support for front panel USB 3.0.. Any suggestions for non usb 3.0 cases in this budget?

Bitfenix Merc Alpha.

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Can't find it anywhere online. Local shops don't have it too. ****.

Here.

If you're interested drop me a PM. I'll send you the owner's number. Or just post in that thread. He'll respond soon.

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The shipping isn't free for my location. That will set me back by around 500 or so rupees. I also need to procure road permit/waybill for my city. Any other case which you suggest?

^^What's the maximum you can spend for the case?

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2-2.5k..

Nzxt gamma!

CM Elite 311 @ 2k from SMC. Has cable management features, decent looks and average cooling. Get the Source 210 Elite or Gamma if available locally for <2.5k.

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What about Gamma suggested by sunny?

A very vfm cabby. Many of the members use the cabby. Though its a bit outdated by now, so only go for it if you can find it for~2.5k.

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Getting it for 2.8k @ TheITDepot

At this range you can go for the elite 210. But its your choice, both are good and can be enough for your pc. Though my vote goes to elite 210

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Ok ill go with the Elite 311 cabinet..

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ArjunKiller said:
Ok ill go with the Elite 311 cabinet..

Go with the nzxt source elite 210, not the cooler master elite 311.

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My budget for the cabinet is 2000-2300. That one is nearly 3000 :facepalm:

^^CM Elite 311 is a decent case for that price.

You have bought such good components, why are you compromising on the cabinet. The source 210 will cost you 2.4k if u order it from theitwares and will cost you 3k with shipping costs added. If budget is real problem then go for the elite 311.