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Guys I going to build a future proof gaming rig can some one help select the config?

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saby Original post #1
Feb 25, 2013 at 11:58 AM
I am a web developer and not a hardcore gamer I am going to build a mid range gaming rig which would help me even with my profession. And it sure the rig would be a future proof so that i can expand over it.
I have a config in my mind guys help me in it. my budget is around 30 k -40 k.
Specs i have in mind are:-
Intel i5 3570k
Asrock extreame-6
2 X 4GB DDR3 CORRSAIR 1600 XMS
SMPS GSM PRO 800 SMPS
I ball Cabinet
Monitor not required

Guys please give me rates of delhi as I live in delhi

And thanks in Advance

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: Not hard Core gaming and Web development

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:30k-40k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: yes

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:windows 7

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:2 tb

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:no

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

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:next month

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:yes have built pc know how to assemble a pc

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:New Delhi
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Fog #2
Feb 25, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Your PSU is not good.

Don't get a local PSU, as it can harm your other components.

Go for Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, FSP, etc.
harshilsharma63
Feb 25, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Intel i5 3570k (14000)
MSI z774 g45 (9500)
G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB x2 (1700x2)
Corsair CX500v2 (3500)

total: 30400

Optional stuff:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo (2100)
Arctic Silver 5 (550) Highly recommended my me
:-D


From the remaining budget, you can get a cabinet with lots of ventilation and get some 120 mm fans.
sbnaul
sbnaul #4
Feb 25, 2013 at 5:28 PM
MSI-Z77MA-G45
Flipkart has quoted a bit less for msi z77... :rolleyes:
sbnaul
sbnaul #5
Feb 25, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Or are you telling of the ATX version ???
harshilsharma63
Feb 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM
Or are you telling of the ATX version ???

Yep, I suggested the ATX version, it has 2 pcie 3.0 slots whereas the mATX version has just one 3.0 slot.
Alos, the atx version has better on board audio
sbnaul
sbnaul #7
Feb 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM
^:thumbup:
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saby #8
Feb 26, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Intel i5 3570k (14000)
MSI z774 g45 (9500)
G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB x2 (1700x2)
Corsair CX500v2 (3500)

total: 30400

Optional stuff:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo (2100)
Arctic Silver 5 (550) Highly recommended my me
:-D


From the remaining budget, you can get a cabinet with lots of ventilation and get some 120 mm fans.



How About MSI Z77A-GD65
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saby #9
Feb 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Guys How About H77 Boards do they provide overclocking
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saby #10
Feb 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM
AND Z75 boards
bssunilreddy
Mar 3, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Here is a best config suited to your budget:

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k -13500
Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Pro 4 -7500
GPU: Sapphire HD7850 2 GB -12500
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz -1500
PSU: Corsair GS500 -3500
Cabinet: NZXT Source 210 Elite -2900
DVD-RW: Asus 24B5ST -1000
TOTAL:42,400.
Cilus
Cilus #13
Mar 3, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Here is my suggestion:-

AMD FX-8350 ( 8 Core, 4 GHz with 4.2 GHz Turbo, 8 MB L2 + 8 MB L3) @ 12K
Asus M5A97 Evo R2.0 @ 7K
Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz CL10 8GB X 1 @ 3.2K
Seasonic Eco 600W 80+ certified PSU @ 4.3K
NZXT Source Elite 210 Cabinet @ 2.6K
Asus 24X SATA DVD R/W @ 1K
AMD Power Color HD 5570 1GB DDR3 @ 3.5K

Total: 33.6K

This rig is better suited for your needs and also future proof.