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Need a PC for friend!!!!! Budget 35k

32 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-a-pc-for-friend-budget-35k.143127/

MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx Original post #1
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:47 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, programming, image editing

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:35k, can be stretched to 37k (last option)

4. Planning to overclock?
A: NO

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win7 Ultimate, Linux

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB

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: FullHD, 22"

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: Done before, will do this myself too

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 2nd week of July

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: 4yrs would be enough

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: NEED A FULL WORKING PC,
NO UPS needed

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: my friend is a FIFA & NFS freak....keep the PC as simle as possible, no razer keyboard/mouse bundle needed....LOGITECH combo will do...speaker budget: 1.2k,

please include a decent Graphics Card
Intel Generic H67 Mobo will do, but would prefer a ASUS H67 mobo (b'coz of the fancy features and UEFI)
vickybat
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Check the following:

Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II x4 840|4800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4000
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL|2200
Graphic Card |MSI R6850 Cyclone Power Edition|9800
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12/ WDC 500GB Blue|1700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |CM Elite 310|1500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7200
Mouse |Gigabyte GM-M6800 Noble Black|700
Keyboard |Logitech KB-200|400
| Total |37100
comp@ddict
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:00 PM
#5 Budget Gaming PC (AMD) 40k

Phenom II X4 955B.E. @ 5.5k
MSI 880GM-E35 @ 3.5k
Corsair 1*4=4GB XMS3 DDR3 1600MHz C9 @ 2.3k
Sapphire HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 @ 9.5k
Corsair VX450W @ 3.5k
NZXT Gamma @ 2k
BenQ G2220HD 21.5" FULL HD LCD @ 7k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
Logitech MX 518 @ 1.4k or Razer Abyssus @ 1.4k
MS Comfort Curve 2000 @ 1.1k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 1k

Total = Rs. 39,500
MatchBoxx
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:14 PM
I don't think AMD pc would be future proof...suggest me an Intel build...and please don't include Razer products...a Logitech/Microsoft combo will do just fine...please weigh on the mobo+proccy+RAM+cabby+gfx card...he will upgrade the keyboard/mouse/speakers in the near future again...
There builds you mentioned, i've already seen in other threads!
vickybat
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM
^^ At this budget amd is more vfm. Besides Amd also has the upcoming bulldozer cpu support in all 8 series mobo's. So its equally futureproof.
mitraark
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:40 PM
I don't think AMD pc would be future proof...suggest me an Intel build...and please don't include Razer products...a Logitech/Microsoft combo will do just fine...please weigh on the mobo+proccy+RAM+cabby+gfx card...he will upgrade the keyboard/mouse/speakers in the near future again...
There builds you mentioned, i've already seen in other threads!

For the budget , vickybat suggested excellent build. Just buy Microsoft Keyboard Mouse Combo , and maybe Tagan / Silverstone PSU and it will come under 35k. Don;t go after Intel , it is better , yes , but price is quite higher.
MatchBoxx
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM
^^ At this budget amd is more vfm. Besides Amd also has the upcoming bulldozer cpu support in all 8 series mobo's. So its equally futureproof.

"AMD isn't futureproof" in the sense that, my friend will not upgrade the mobo+proccy in near future, for atleast 4yr...so the latest SNB is what i want...
d3p
d3p #8
Jun 29, 2011 at 11:01 PM
AMD is much better under tight budget, moreover BD is releasing soon, so upto your friend.

1+ Vickybat for the balanced config.

If you are an intel freak then this gonna cost a lot you.

Intel Second Generation i5 Config.

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9000
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4800
RAM |Corsair Value DDR3 2GB 1333|1000
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6850|9500
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12/ WDC 500GB Blue|1700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |Zebronics Bijli w/o PSU|1000
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7000
Mouse |Gigabyte GM-M6800 Noble Black|700
Keyboard |Logitech KB-200|400
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1000
| Total |41000

or still wanted to reduce the price then get the below...

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i3 2100|5500
MatchBoxx
Jun 29, 2011 at 11:06 PM
I offered him AMD rig...but he's adamant on Intel build...and moreover he's not going to buy another proccy in atleast 3yrs...so Intel SNB is the only choice...
D
Jun 29, 2011 at 11:06 PM
CPU-i3 2100@5500rs MB-Asus
p8H67 m LE B3@6400rs
RAM-Corsair Vengeance 4gb ddr3@
2500rs
GPU-Sapphire HD6850@9500rs
HD-500gb Seagate Barracuda
7200.12@1600rs OD-LG 22x DVD
RW@800rs
MONITOR-Dell IN2020M or Samsung syncmaster B2030N@6200rs
INPUT DEVICES-Logitech 250
Deluxe@600 CABINET-CM Elite 310@1500rs
PSU-Seasonic SS 500ES 80+certified 500W@
3200rs
SPEAKERS-Altec lansing BXR 1321
2.1 channel surround@1700rs
TOTAL-38kapprox
MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx #11
Jun 29, 2011 at 11:17 PM
CPU-i3 2100@5500rs MB-Asus
p8H67 m LE B3@6400rs
RAM-Corsair Vengeance 4gb ddr3@
2500rs
GPU-Sapphire HD6850@9500rs
HD-500gb Seagate Barracuda
7200.12@1600rs OD-LG 22x DVD
RW@800rs
MONITOR-Dell IN2020M or Samsung syncmaster B2030N@6200rs
INPUT DEVICES-Logitech 250
Deluxe@600 CABINET-CM Elite 310@1500rs
PSU-Seasonic SS 500ES 80+certified 500W@
3200rs
SPEAKERS-Altec lansing BXR 1321
2.1 channel surround@1700rs
TOTAL-38kapprox

thanks buddy...i will keep this in mind :)
comp@ddict
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:43 AM
"AMD isn't futureproof" in the sense that, my friend will not upgrade the mobo+proccy in near future, for atleast 4yr...so the latest SNB is what i want...

then AMD's real 4 core processor will be much MUCH better especially as by 4 years time all apps will be using 4 cores effectively.

It all points towards buying the real quad here.
coderunknown
Jun 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM
try & include i5 2400. PSU can be downgraded to CX400W & still will support that GPU. go for basic logitech keyboard set @0.6k

that way you maybe able to down the total cost to 38-39k range. won't suggest you to go for i3 series even it is SB. lastly finding Bijli cabby will take some time.
MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx #14
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Thanks Sam!

this is what i have decided upon:

Processor: i5-2400 @ 9.3k

Mobo: Intel DH67BLB3 @5k

RAM: Corsair Vengeance (CMZ4GX3M2A1600C9)/ G.Skill (F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL) @2.9K/3.3K

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 64MB buffer @3.1k

Graphics Card: XFX Radeon HD6770 1GB/ MSI HD5770 1GB @5.5k

Cabinet: CM Elite 310 @1.5k

Power Supply: VX450/SAGA II 550W @3.9k/2.3k

Monitor: ????? @7k

KB/Mouse: ????? @1k

CD/DVD writer: @.9k

comes to around 37-38k....howzzat!!!!?????? :mrgreen::-D:lol:
enlighten me guys!! and correction in my specs, if any :???:
d3p
d3p #15
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Your Motherboard supports 1066 & 1333MHz ram, so its better to stick to 1333MHz instead of Vengeance 1600MHz.

Stick to Corsair DDR3 Value 2x2GB 1.5v 1333 MHz- 1000 * 2.

Monitor: Benq G2220HD - 7k

Refer this config...

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/1439321-post8.html
MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx #16
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Your Motherboard supports 1066 & 1333MHz ram, so its better to stick to 1333MHz instead of Vengeance 1600MHz.

Stick to Corsair DDR3 Value 2x2GB 1.5v 1333 MHz- 1000 * 2.

Monitor: Benq G2220HD - 7k

Refer this config...

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/1439321-post8.html

thanks for pointing that out buddy....any more suggestion? regarding GFX card nd other components?
d3p
d3p #17
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM
I think you should stick to 6850 if you want to play games in HD, otherwise 6770 is good under 720p.

Remove the idea to purchase an 1TB now, get a 500GB & save some bucks. For PSU get a VX450 or VX550 FSP Saga II 500 can't handle HD6850.
MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx #19
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:27 PM
I think you should stick to 6850 if you want to play games in HD, otherwise 6770 is good under 720p.

Remove the idea to purchase an 1TB now, get a 500GB & save some bucks. For PSU get a VX450 or VX550 FSP Saga II 500 can't handle HD6850.

medium settings will do just fine.....i play Crysis on a 8600GT!!!!!!!!!! :))
d3p
d3p #20
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:28 PM
till how many days you would play these DX11 freaks in medium settings ????
MegaMind
MegaMind #22
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:42 PM
Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9200
Motherboard |Intel DH67BL-B3|5000
RAM |Corsair Value DDR3 2*2GB 1333|2000
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6850|9500
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair VX450|3500
Case |Zebronics Bijli w/o PSU|1000
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7000
KB&Mouse |Logitech MK100|500
Total ||40300

To reduce the cost consider,

Intel DH61WW - 3.2K
FSP Saga ii 500 - 2K
MSI 6790 - 8K

till how many days you would play these DX11 freaks in medium settings ????

:oops:
comp@ddict
Jun 30, 2011 at 7:31 PM
I suggest go with Megamind's config DITTO.

But, get this instead:

Core i5 2500 @ 9.5k
PowerColor HD6850 Cyclone Power Edition @ 9.8k
MegaMind
MegaMind #24
Jun 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Core i5 2500 @ 9.5k
PowerColor HD6850 Cyclone Power Edition @ 9.8k

I dont think i5 2500 is avail @ 9.5K

Is tat a typo... Coz cyclone edition is by MSI...
vaibhav23
vaibhav23 #25
Jun 30, 2011 at 7:37 PM
In Kolkata is 5770 available for 5.5k
MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx #26
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Thanks everyone...! I now have an approximate idea about what to get...will forward this to my friend...

Offtopic, how can i make that kind of columns to publish the pc specs?
A short tutorial will do fine...i just can't figure out how to use that...i can see the tab in advance editing mode, but how to use it?
comp@ddict
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:25 PM
I dont think i5 2500 is avail @ 9.5K

Is tat a typo... Coz cyclone edition is by MSI...

Sorry it's MSI, and AFAIK I've seen other guys quoting it for 9,500.

I'm just copying theirs. ;-)
MegaMind
MegaMind #28
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Offtopic, how can i make that kind of columns to publish the pc specs?
A short tutorial will do fine...i just can't figure out how to use that...i can see the tab in advance editing mode, but how to use it?

Check PM:smile:
MegaMind
MegaMind #30
Jun 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM
^^Dont mention t... ;-)
coderunknown
Jun 30, 2011 at 10:46 PM
@sammy_cool, ask your friend to get HD6850. the need for a faster card will be felt in a year when you (or your friend) won't be able to max out on Full HD using the other card.
MatchBoxx
MatchBoxx #32
Jul 1, 2011 at 2:10 AM
@sammy_cool, ask your friend to get HD6850. the need for a faster card will be felt in a year when you (or your friend) won't be able to max out on Full HD using the other card.

forwarded to my friend...it's his call though