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Need to build an entry level gaming pc

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-to-build-an-entry-level-gaming-pc.192779/

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ani21 Original post #1
Jul 25, 2015 at 10:46 AM
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?
Ans: Entry Level Gaming . I want to play games like GTA 5 , Watch dogs, Battlefield 4

2. What is your overall budget?
Ans: Rs 30k to 32k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7 64 bit

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

6. Do you want to buy a monitor?
Ans : no

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans : Sound Card and Speakers

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: First week Of August

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Will be done by the assembler

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 : Kolkata . I am planning to buy these stuff locally. Suggestions needed for a good local store

Rig I have in my mind

Amd fx 4300
nvidia gtx 750 ti
corsair 8 gb ram
corsair 450 watt cooler
logitech mk 200 keyboard
GIGABYTE MOTHERBOARD GA-78LMT-S2PT
lg dvd drive
cabinet (cheapest)
WD 1 TB Hard drive

another question is: Should I change my processor to FX 6300 and reduce my ram to 4 gb or is the above setup fine for running high end games
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #2
Jul 25, 2015 at 1:29 PM
Budget - 35k (AMD Build)

ProcessorAMD FX63007,500
MotherboardGigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
4,900
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1600MHz
3,800
Graphics CardAsus GTX 750Ti 2GB
10,000
Power SupplyAntec VP450P
2,500
CabinetZebronics SPY II
1,000
Internal StorageWD Caviar Blue 1TB
3,500
Optical DriveAsus DRW-24D3ST DVD R/W
1,000
KeyboardLogitech MK200 Keyboard & Mouse Combo
800
MouseIncluded in combo
0
Total
34,000

Budget - 35k (Intel Build)

ProcessorIntel Core i3 4150
7,500
MotherboardGigabyte GA-B85M-D3H
5,500
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1600MHz3,800
Graphics CardAsus GTX 750Ti 2GB10,000
Power SupplyAntec VP450P2,500
CabinetZebronics SPY II1,000
Internal StorageWD Caviar Blue 1TB3,500
Optical DriveAsus DRW-24D3ST DVD R/W1,000
KeyboardLogitech MK200 Keyboard & Mouse Combo800
MouseIncluded in combo0
Total34,600
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ani21 #3
Jul 27, 2015 at 7:10 PM
Should I go for AMD FX 4300
I wil be saving atleast 2k then.
Also should I buy 2 sticks of 4 gb ran or 1 stick of 8gb ram
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #4
Jul 28, 2015 at 12:02 AM
^ Go with i3 4150 and 1*8 GB ram setup.
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ani21 #5
Jul 28, 2015 at 6:17 AM
My budget is around 30k . So I can not spend 7.5 only for a processor. That's why I was asking about FX 4300. Is it not good for gaming?
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #6
Jul 28, 2015 at 6:44 AM
ani21 said:
My budget is around 30k . So I can not spend 7.5 only for a processor. That's why I was asking about FX 4300. Is it not good for gaming?
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Go with the Intel Build:

Budget - 30k (Intel Build)

ProcessorIntel Core i3 41507,500
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-S13,500
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1600MHz3,800
Graphics CardAsus GTX 750Ti 2GB10,000
Power SupplyAntec VP450P2,500
CabinetZebronics SPY II1,000
Internal StorageWD Caviar Blue 1TB3,500
KeyboardLogitech MK200 Keyboard & Mouse Combo800
MouseIncluded in combo0
Total31,600
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #7
Jul 28, 2015 at 7:36 AM
ani21 said:
My budget is around 30k . So I can not spend 7.5 only for a processor. That's why I was asking about FX 4300. Is it not good for gaming?
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Then drop the DVD drive from config. What else will you get in this budget by saving money for processor?
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #8
Jul 28, 2015 at 7:52 AM
SaiyanGoku said:
Then drop the DVD drive from config. What else will you get in this budget by saving money for processor?
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Dropped the DVD Drive.Go with the Intel Build.It comes with your budget of under 32k.Ok.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #9
Jul 28, 2015 at 7:57 AM
bssunil said:
Dropped the DVD Drive.So it comes to this:

Go with the Intel Build:

Budget - 30k (Intel Build)

ProcessorIntel Core i3 41507,500
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-S13,500
MemoryKingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1600MHz3,800
Graphics CardAsus GTX 750Ti 2GB10,000
Power SupplyAntec VP450P2,500
CabinetZebronics SPY II1,000
Internal StorageWD Caviar Blue 1TB3,500
KeyboardLogitech MK200 Keyboard & Mouse Combo800
MouseIncluded in combo0
Total31,600
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There's no need to mention the config after each post. :facepalm:
And I didn't even quote you. -_-
mitraark
mitraark #10
Jul 28, 2015 at 1:02 PM
SaiyanGoku said:
There's no need to mention the config after each post. :facepalm:
And I didn't even quote you. -_-
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It's modified to be closer to 30k.

Please go for i3.
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ani21 #11
Jul 28, 2015 at 4:05 PM
Thank you everyone for your help