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YatharthRai Original post #1
Mar 25, 2011 at 4:40 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

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:25000

4. Planning to overclock?
A:Kinda

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Windows XP/7(Dual Boot)

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:500GB will do

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:16:9 or HD 1080Pixels

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:7

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:Built myself(Processor and Wires were connected by an Assembler)

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:April to June

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

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A:planning to buy it from TheITDepot.com

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I have already planned a rig(Next Post)

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Processor (HDT55TFBGRBOX) =Rs.9325
Creative Sound BLASTER 5.1 =Rs.955
Mercury 450W Powersupply =Rs.425
ECS MCP61M-M3 8GB DDR3 AMD Motherboard =Rs.2160
Asus 16inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (VH162D) =Rs.5055
Corsair 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3 1333MHz Desktop Memory (CMV4GX3M1A1333C9) =Rs.2390
Seagate 500GB SATA Desktop Hard Drive (ST3500418AS) =Rs.440
Antec VSK-2000 Gaming Cabinet =Rs.2350

Is it good enough as I want to run games like COD MW2, Half Life Episode 2, Left 4 Dead, GTA4 etc.
skeletor
Mar 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM
See, I've personally grown tired of saying this: Please don't use average PSU brands. :oops:

Did you read the sticky threads before creating a thread here? That is the first thing you should do before posting here. :)
saswat23
Mar 25, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Your Config is good but a 16'' is not considered today. Atleast 19'' is the minimum requirement.

My Suggestion:
* AMD PhenomII 955BE -- 6.5k
* Gigabyte GA MA785GMT US2H -- 3.4k
* GSkill 4GB DDR3 RAM -- 2.3k
* WDC Blue -- 1.7k
* Corsair CX400 SMPS -- 2.5k
* NZXT GAMMA -- 2k
* BenQ G2220 HD -- 7.2k
* APC 600va UPS -- 1.8k
Total --- 25.4k

But for a goood gaming rig you need to have a good GPU too. Later add a good GPU like 6850 for ultimate gaming experience.

This config with a good GPU will do too:
AMD AthlonII X4 635 -- 4.1k
Asus M4N68T M -- 2.4k
Corsair 4GB DDR3 -- 2.3k
WDC Blue 500GB -- 1.7k
FSP SAGA II 500W -- 2k
Zeb. Bijli -- 1k
DELL IN2020M -- 6.2k
Total --- 19.7k

1. GPU: Radeon 5750 -- 6.3k
Total --- 26k
2. GPU: Radeon 5770 --- 7k
Total --- 26.7k

At this budget forget about getting X6 for gaming. The 1st Config i have given is with P2 955BE and withou a GPU. But the 2nd config is more powerful for games.

Also dont go for Cheap Generic PSUs. They may damage your rig, say after 6 months of using. So, better go with Branded PSUs like FSP, Corsair, etc.
MegaMind
Mar 25, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Component | Make | Price Processor |Athlon II X3 440|3300
Motherboard |Asus M4A78LT-M LE|2500
RAM |Corsair VS2GB1333D3 2GB|1100
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1600
ODD |Samsung 22x|850
PSU |FSP Saga ii 500|2000
GPU |MSI GTS 250 512MB|5700
Case |Zeb Bijli|1000
Monitor |Dell IN2020M|6200
UPS |APC 600va|1700

Total ||25950

Try to add AthlonII X4 635 - 4K in this rig...
Good for gaming
Jaskanwar Singh
Mar 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x3 440|3200
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H|3400
RAM |G.Skill F3-10666CL9S-2GBNQ|1100
Graphic Card |Zotac GTS450|6500|
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12/ WDC 500GB Blue|1700
PSU |FSP saga II 500W|2100
Case |Zebronics Bijli w/o psu|1000
Monitor |DELL 1N2020M|6500
| Total |25500

@mailme
gts250 is old card. and that asus mobo is good only for normal office systems. its a plain mobo.
let op reply if he has a ups or not?
MegaMind
Mar 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM
@mailme
gts250 is old card. let op reply if he has a ups or not?

Old are not always bad....
GTS250 can handle all the present day games@1600*900, without hesitating....
Yep shall wait for OP
Y
Mar 26, 2011 at 7:17 PM
I have one Question, will the memory of Graphic Card matter? Managed to increase the budget to 30k.

Also dont go for Cheap Generic PSUs. They may damage your rig, say after 6 months of using. So, better go with Branded PSUs like FSP, Corsair, etc.

How 'bout Gigabyte?
Piyush
Piyush #8
Mar 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM
since you increase you budget

just change the processor and graphic card in jassy's rig
AMD x4 640 @ 4.4k
MSI/Sapphire HD 6850 @ 9.5k
bhushan2k
Mar 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM
i guess a good proccy also helps in overall throughput in games as well as in multitasking..he should buy phenom ii x4 or x6 as he has increased budget...i think..
Jaskanwar Singh
Mar 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM
^^6850 will matter more as baba said.

@mailme.
i know its a good card but considering good advanced options available now its no longer required.

@op -
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x4 635|4000
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H|3400
RAM |G.Skill F3-10666CL9S-2GBNQ|1100
Graphic Card |Sapphire/MSI HD6850|9500|
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12/ WDC 500GB Blue|1700
PSU |Corsair CX400W|2500
Case |NZXT GAMMA|2000
Monitor |DELL 1N2020M|6500
| Total |30700

and you may consider BENQ G2220HD for 7.2k full HD and worth it.
but you didn't tell whether you need a ups?
Y
Mar 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM
and you may consider BENQ G2220HD for 7.2k full HD and worth it.
but you didn't tell whether you need a ups?

Got a UPS. Well, Can anyone recommend me a good water cooling? It can be out of the budget but less than 5k.
Piyush
Piyush #13
Mar 27, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Why do you need water cooling kit?
saswat23
saswat23 #14
Mar 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM
There is absolutely no need of Water cooling in this rig. IMO use that extra 5k to get a SB rig instead.
Y
Mar 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM
@Piyush:-Coz' my old mobo melted down due to heat,
@saswat:-SB?
JojoTheDragon
Mar 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM
The Corsair h50 is available around 3000 and is a hassle free liquid cpu cooler.

And the Corsair H70 is available for ~4.5k.
Piyush
Piyush #17
Mar 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM
@Piyush:-Coz' my old mobo melted down due to heat,
@saswat:-SB?

u must have done heavy OCing in inappropriate manner
SB->sandybridge
saswat23
saswat23 #18
Mar 27, 2011 at 11:56 PM
yes, instead of a CPU Water Cooler get a SandyBridge processor instead and believe, it will run much cooler than any other proccys. Even after OCing they wont heat up that much.