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Looking for New desktop purchase _ Urgent!!!! Budget: 45k - 55k (AMD)

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saranbuddha Original post #1
Sep 28, 2013 at 8:10 PM
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?

Ans:HD streaming over LAN wired & wireless, Not that much of Gaming. HD movie editing and playback.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:45k-55k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:No

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:Win7/8

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 1 TB - 2TB

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. 22"

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

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:Coming weekend

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: No. Need to be assembled

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: Bangalore. Yes, online shopping is fine with me.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Please suggest a good machine which can be used for the next 5 years, I'm looking for AMD machine (ASUS Motherboard & AMD Processor - Latest Modules)

Suggest me a good 5.1 speakers for this new rig and appropriate sound card.

I'm looking at going for the configuration which suites the below pick's:
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - Mother Board
AMD FX 8350 - Processor
corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel - RAM

Need suggestion to have a complete machine built using the above combination of Mother Board + Processor and
RAM.

Kindly let me know is it better to go for a separate Graphic card between 5k-8k, so that in future that might be useful.

This is very very urgent!!!! As i'm planning to by this weeked!!!!

So your useful suggestion would make a world of difference!!!

Thanks you folks!!!!!
Cilus
Cilus #2
Sep 28, 2013 at 10:15 PM
AMD FX-8350 @ 12.6K
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 @ 8K
Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB X1 1600 MHz @ 4.6K
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200 RPM @ 4.2K
NZXT Gamma @ 2.4K
Antec VP450 PSU @ 2.6K
Zebronics/Intex Keyboard-Mouse @ 0.5K
Dell S2240L 21.5" 1080P IPS Display @ 8.6K
Asus 24X SATA DVD R/W @ 1K
APC 600VA UPS @ 2.8K
Powercolor HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 @ 6.5K


Total: 53.8K. Get a decent 5.1 channel speaker around 3 to 4K. I am not sure about the current Speakers, let others suggest that to you.
S
Sep 29, 2013 at 6:42 AM
AMD FX-8350 @ 12.6K
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 @ 8K
Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB X1 1600 MHz @ 4.6K
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200 RPM @ 4.2K
NZXT Gamma @ 2.4K
Antec VP450 PSU @ 2.6K
Zebronics/Intex Keyboard-Mouse @ 0.5K
Dell S2240L 21.5" 1080P IPS Display @ 8.6K
Asus 24X SATA DVD R/W @ 1K
APC 600VA UPS @ 2.8K
Powercolor HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 @ 6.5K


Total: 53.8K. Get a decent 5.1 channel speaker around 3 to 4K. I am not sure about the current Speakers, let others suggest that to you.


Hi Cilus,

Thanks for you quick suggestions!

Instead of NZXT Gamma how about Corsair 300R Windowed?
Instead of Antec VP450 PSU how about Corsair TX750M?
Instead of Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB X1 1600 MHz how about corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel?

Need your suggestion on the above picks?

I already have a UPS and wireless keyboard & Mouse which is brand new :), so i can use that cost on the other parts.

Thanks!
harshilsharma63
Sep 29, 2013 at 10:08 AM
^ Is that PSU good enough for FX 8350 and HD7750?

Some changes from my side:

> Replace M5A97 EVO R2.0 to non EVO (Saved: 1k)

> Replace VP450P with Seasonic S12II 430 W.

> Geplace the ZEbronics KB with Logitech MK200
rijinpk1
Sep 29, 2013 at 8:42 PM
since op has the budget get seasonic s12 ii 620, corsair 400r. also if you can get that ram in the specified budget ,then get that.
Cilus
Cilus #6
Sep 29, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Yes, Antec VP450 is enough for handling FX-8350 and HD 7750 because 7750 even requires lesser power than HD 6670. In fact OP can overclock the CPU to a decent level too. So unless he has a plan for future upgrade of GPU, the PSU is enough.
S
Oct 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Yes, Antec VP450 is enough for handling FX-8350 and HD 7750 because 7750 even requires lesser power than HD 6670. In fact OP can overclock the CPU to a decent level too. So unless he has a plan for future upgrade of GPU, the PSU is enough.


So from all your suggestions so far i have come up with the following picks as final and still need to add graphics card and audio card.

seasonic s12 ii 620 @ 5.2k
corsair 400r @ 8.5k
corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel @7.2k
AMD FX-8350 @ 12.6K
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 @ 8K
Dell S2240L 21.5" 1080P IPS Display @ 8.6K

This total's to 50.4k as of now and still need to add the below cards. Pls need you guys suggestion to finalise sooner.

Still need advice on a Graphic card (GPU) which can match the above configuration but somewhere between 5k - 7.5k
Need advice whether should i go for a seperate Audio card which can be compatiable for 5.1 speakers?
If so then what Audio card should i go far? (Budget for this can be between 4k-5k or even lesser is ok with me but it should be compatiable with the 5.1 speakers)


I don't mind spending another 15k - 20k from my original budget of 50k on this gig since i'm looking for atleast next 5 yrs usage without changing anything anymore.

Thanks in Advance for all your suggestions!
S
Oct 1, 2013 at 10:08 PM
To begin with Thanks a lot to one & all!!!

From all your suggestions so far i have come up with the following picks as final and still need to add audio card if you guys think so :)

AMD FX-8350 @ 12.6K
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 @ 8K
corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel @7.2k
seasonic s12 ii 620 @ 5.2k
corsair 400r @ 8.5k
Dell S2240L 21.5" 1080P IPS Display @ 8.6K
Powercolor HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 - @6.5k

This total's to 57.1k as of now and still need to add the Audio card. Pls need you guys suggestions to finalise sooner.

In first place should i have a separate Audio card?
If so then what Audio card should i go far? (Budget for this can be between 4k-5k or even lesser its ok with me but it should be compatiable with the 5.1 speakers)

Still Need to add a DVD-R/W, please suggest a good one? ( The one which cilius mentioned earlier in his config that is Asus 24X SATA DVD R/W, i don't know how much good it is? WIll this be enough or should i go for anything else like sony or samsung??? Pls suggest)

FOr a good 5.1 sepaker if there is anything in your sleaves of thought do post it too? That would help me a lot too!!! (I'm looking for a very good sound quality and effects when watching a HD movies/Blue ray Movies)


I don't mind spending another 15k - 20k from my original budget of 50k on this gig since i'm looking for atleast next 5 yrs usage without changing anything anymore. so i can strech my budget to somewhere 65k which would be max limit which i can streach for!!!

Thanks in Advance for all your suggestions!
rijinpk1
Oct 1, 2013 at 10:20 PM
corsair 400r should be 5.8k
S
Oct 1, 2013 at 10:44 PM
@rijinpk1: I checked the price of Corsair 400R from flipkart it showed a Price of Rs 6300/-

Still less than what i have posted in my earlier qutation :), which i got the rate from snap deal!

So here i save Almost 2k which sounds better :), Thanks for letting me know on the same!
Cilus
Cilus #11
Oct 2, 2013 at 1:03 AM
You don't need a 620W PSU for your rig. Get Seasonic S12II 520 which is more than enough for your requirements.
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Oct 2, 2013 at 9:23 AM
You don't need a 620W PSU for your rig. Get Seasonic S12II 520 which is more than enough for your requirements.


@ Cilus:

Thanks for your kind suggestion!!!!

WHen i checked for the price difference between the PSU 620W and the 520 it was hardly 600 Rs difference, hope its better to go with 620 as may be in future i might need a 620 w...what do you think?

And Cilus i wanted to thankyou in person! As the entire thread started on base of the configuration which was provided by u,
Thanks again!

I just need couple of clarification to finalise the rig!!!

1. DO you i need to go for a separate Audio Card??? If so which one, and the budget is somewhere between 4k-5k? And pls suggest in first place do i need one???

2. A good DVD-R/W?

3. Is it ok if i just go with a single corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel or should i go with 2x4 GB corsair vengeance DDR3 RAM????

Need response on these clarification so that i can once for all finalise my rig and get on the market to purchase the same :)

Thanks!
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #13
Oct 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM
for gpu, give first priority to asus,gigabyte,sapphire,msi etc.

do you want to overclock?
S
Oct 2, 2013 at 12:11 PM
for gpu, give first priority to asus,gigabyte,sapphire,msi etc.

do you want to overclock?

Hi rijinpk1,

For GPU as of now i have selected Powercolor HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 - @6.5k, since i don't play much on my system and more over i have a PS3 playstation at home for all my gaming needs ,

So thats the reason i asked earlier for a GPU which can fit my rig configuration and was budget of 7k for that and cilus provided with Powercolor HD 7750 at the rate 6.5k which i thought more than enough, whats your call on that?

And still someone answer do i need to go for a separate Audio Card??? Or No need at all???

At the same time Is it ok if i just go with a single corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel or should i go with 2x4 GB corsair vengeance DDR3 RAM????

Thanks!
S
Oct 2, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Who ever is the Moderator could please approve the Posting sooner!!! It would help a lot
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #16
Oct 2, 2013 at 2:48 PM
i meant to choose hd 7750 from above mentioned brands as they can provide better rma than powercolor. for ram, get 8gb stick. they are cheaper than two 4gb sticks. i dont think you need an audio card unless you are an audiophile. onboard audio chipset will do good.

Who ever is the Moderator could please approve the Posting sooner!!! It would help a lot

just one more post you are good to go:-D
M
Minion #17
Oct 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM
Hi rijinpk1,


And still someone answer do i need to go for a separate Audio Card??? Or No need at all???

if you need a audio card then Asus Xonar DG/DS.
S
Oct 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM
i meant to choose hd 7750 from above mentioned brands as they can provide better rma than powercolor. for ram, get 8gb stick. they are cheaper than two 4gb sticks. i dont think you need an audio card unless you are an audiophile. onboard audio chipset will do good.



just one more post you are good to go:-D


Hi rijinpk1,

Thanks for your response on the GPU, i got it now what you where trying to tell :)

So i have picked up the following GPU's on your suggestion, Can you tell me on your experience which one would be the best out of these 4 which i'm listing below:

  1. Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 HDMI OC Edition 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @7.8K
  2. Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @8.2K
  3. Asus AMD/ATI HD 7750 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @7.8K
  4. Gigabyte AMD/ATI GV-R775OC-1GI 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @6.8K

I somehow feel "Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 Graphics Card" would be the best among the four :) (Which is affordable on my Budget too @8.2k)!

What are your thoughts on these???

I have decided to go with single stick of RAM, that is 8GB Corsair Vengance 2133 MHz!

On Audio card still in dielama :(

Thanks!
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #19
Oct 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Hi rijinpk1,

Thanks for your response on the GPU, i got it now what you where trying to tell :)

So i have picked up the following GPU's on your suggestion, Can you tell me on your experience which one would be the best out of these 4 which i'm listing below:

  1. Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 HDMI OC Edition 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @7.8K
  2. Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @8.2K
  3. Asus AMD/ATI HD 7750 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @7.8K
  4. Gigabyte AMD/ATI GV-R775OC-1GI 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @6.8K

I somehow feel "Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 Graphics Card" would be the best among the four :) (Which is affordable on my Budget too @8.2k)!

What are your thoughts on these???

I have decided to go with single stick of RAM, that is 8GB Corsair Vengance 2133 MHz!

On Audio card still in dielama :(

Thanks!

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S
Oct 4, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Hi All,

The Final List which I have come up with after all these discussions!!!

AMD FX-8350 @ 12.6K
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 @ 8K
corsair vengeance 8gb 2133mhz 1.5V Dual Channel @7.2k
seasonic s12 ii 620 @ 5.2k
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200 RPM @ 4.2K
corsair 400r @ 6.3k
Dell S2240L 21.5" 1080P IPS Display @ 8.6K
Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @7.8k
Asus 24X SATA DVD R/W @ 1K

As of now i'm not going for a separate Audio card. In need by then down the line will buy one.

So guys this is my final list :)

Total Cost: Rs 61,000/-


Kindly let me know am i all set??? R u guys think that still things need to be looked at and changed!!

@cilus and @@rijinpk1... Thanks for all your suggestions!

Kindly let me know is it a go or no go???

Thanks!
Cilus
Cilus #21
Oct 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Buddy, no pint of spending 7.2K on 2133 MHz Ram. Get the normal 1600 MHz 8 GB Ram which will be less than 5K. In real world, the performance advantage over 1866 MHz Ram is negligible, specially in gaming. You will get hardly 2 FPS higher while using a 2133 MHz Ram when compared to 1600 MHz one. With the saved 2K, try to squeeze a HD 7790 in your budget.

And why you have chosen a HD 7750 which costs same as a HD 7770? People have suggested you to get the Gigabyte one which is cheaper.
S
Oct 4, 2013 at 1:04 PM
On the PSU and Tower, can i go for thing which is lesser in price???

May be PSU worth of 2k-3k and Tower worth of 2k-3k??

will it be ok??? or you guys think it better to go with the desired ones like the seasonic s12 ii 620 (PSU) and Corsair 400R (Tower)??

Need the response ASAP???

As i'm heading for the purchase this weekend...
Cilus
Cilus #23
Oct 4, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Buddy, a S12II 620 can handle a HD 7970 with ease. So unless you are planning to upgrade to a high performing GPU sooner, you are pretty safe with S12II 520 which is around 1K cheaper. Look in Theitwares.com.
If you want a cheaper cabinet, then get the NZXT Soruce 210 Elite which around 2.8K.
CommanderShawnzer
Oct 4, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Sorry for hijacking this thread.
what PSU will a GTX 760 SLI + I5 4670K Require?
Also what motherboard is required for such a build Asus Maximus v formula or gene??
there are just like 2 questions i didn't think it was worth to open a thread about this
Cilus
Cilus #25
Oct 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Sorry for hijacking this thread.
what PSU will a GTX 760 SLI + I5 4670K Require?
Also what motherboard is required for such a build Asus Maximus v formula or gene??
there are just like 2 questions i didn't think it was worth to open a thread about this

Get a good 750W PSu like Seasonic SS750JS or Corsair TX 750V2. For Motherboard, get any good Z87 motherboard with SLI support. You don't need the highest end ROG motherboards.
harshilsharma63
Oct 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM
Sorry for hijacking this thread.
what PSU will a GTX 760 SLI + I5 4670K Require?
Also what motherboard is required for such a build Asus Maximus v formula or gene??
there are just like 2 questions i didn't think it was worth to open a thread about this

You'll need a 600 W PSU, But to be safe, get Seasonic M12II 650
S
Oct 4, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Sorry for hijacking this thread.
what PSU will a GTX 760 SLI + I5 4670K Require?
Also what motherboard is required for such a build Asus Maximus v formula or gene??
there are just like 2 questions i didn't think it was worth to open a thread about this

Please dont use this thread!!! Start a New one...

I'm in middle of things...pls stay out ...
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #28
Oct 4, 2013 at 10:06 PM
On the PSU and Tower, can i go for thing which is lesser in price???

May be PSU worth of 2k-3k and Tower worth of 2k-3k??

will it be ok??? or you guys think it better to go with the desired ones like the seasonic s12 ii 620 (PSU) and Corsair 400R (Tower)??

Need the response ASAP???

As i'm heading for the purchase this weekend...

if you are tight on budget, no need to get 400r.you can go for NZXT Soruce 210 Elite and seasonic s12 ii as suggested by cilus. it will be good for future upgrade too.