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saikat1990 Original post #1
Jun 1, 2011 at 4:45 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:for 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:45k.

4. Planning to overclock?
A:no

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:win 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:500gb

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:1920*1080

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:6

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:ya,done it before

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:in 3 days

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:yes the system shouldnt require any upgrades for atleast 2 years

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Do not include speaker,ups and dvd writer.

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: i can increase my budget 2k more if necessary
Cilus
Cilus #2
Jun 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM
Here goes your config:-

Phenom II X4 955 @ 6.3K
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H 4.1K
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL @ 2.2K
Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB @ 14.2K or MSI 560 Ti Twin Frozer II/OC @ 14K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.7K
Corsair GS600 80+ PSU @ 4K
CM Elite 430 @ 2.4K
BenQ G2220 HD @ 7.2K
Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle @ 2K

Total 44.1K


For shops, check Vedant and M.D computers.
R
Jun 1, 2011 at 5:58 PM
guys HDD prices are up, at least in bangalore, you cant find one 500GB for less than 1.9k....how is it in other cities?

also, G2220HD is not available here for quiet some time, I think its production has stopped, cilus can you confirm availability in your area?
Cilus
Cilus #4
Jun 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Ya, it is available in my area and HDD price is actually below 1.7K
M
Jun 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM
What about getting an i5 2500+H67 MOBO...?
Cilus
Cilus #6
Jun 1, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Then extend your budget upto 50-52K. The i5 2500 + cheapest H67 mobo will cost u around 16K.
S
Jun 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM
guys plz suggest me a i5 config. what about taking a gtx 460 instead of 6950 or 560,there i could save about 4k
Cilus
Cilus #8
Jun 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM
saikat1990, first let us know one thing for clear: for what purpose you want the config:- For having a core i5 processor or for gaming?

Here is your budget core i5 config:-

Core i5 2400 @ 9K
Intel DH67BL-B3 6K
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL @ 2.2K
Sapphire HD 6870 1 GB @ 11K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.7K
Corsair GS600 80+ PSU @ 4K
CM Elite 430 @ 2.4K
BenQ G2220 HD @ 7.2K
Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle @ 2K


Total 45.5K
vickybat
Jun 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Actually the price can be reduced by opting for a h61 mobo instead a h67.

Check out Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2-B3 @ 3.5k Here

If no more than 8gigs of ram is required, the h61 is not a bad choice and it even supports intel quick sync. No point going for older am3 based quad cores now.

By reducing on the board, op can get the 6950 2gb or msi gtx 560-ti hawk instead of a 6870.
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Jun 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM
actually i am a bit inclined towards i5 as it will be more futureproof.
okay i am stretching my budget 2k more to get i5,plz suggest a good motherboard for i5.
Cilus
Cilus #11
Jun 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM
actually i am a bit inclined towards i5 as it will be more futureproof.
okay i am stretching my budget 2k more to get i5,plz suggest a good motherboard for i5.

:x:x I have already suggested you a very good i5 board, can't you see it. Again: Intel DH67BL-B3 @ 6K. It is far better than the H61 mobo. H61 is very budget concerned board and it does not have SATA 3 and USB 3 support.

If you want to stretch your budget by 2K, then get a Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB @ 14.5K instead of HD 6870.
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Jun 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM
:x:x I have already suggested you a very good i5 board, can't you see it. Again: Intel DH67BL-B3 @ 6K. It is far better than the H61 mobo. H61 is very budget concerned board and it does not have SATA 3 and USB 3 support.

If you want to stretch your budget by 2K, then get a Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB @ 14.5K instead of HD 6870.

i am really sorry cilus, i asked for suggestion as you have suggested an intel motherboard I just wanted suggestion of any other brands like gigabyte or asus or maybe others.And offcourse i need usb 3 and sata 3 but my question is,for 6k is Intel DH67BL-B3 would be the best option.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jun 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM
^the config cilus mentioned is perfect
S
Jun 2, 2011 at 10:12 PM
guys i searched for G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL ram in kolkata but couldn't find one,so should i take corsair.
In 11.2k i can get zotac gtx 560ti .So cant't decide which one to take 560 or Sapphire HD 6870 1 GB
vickybat
vickybat #15
Jun 2, 2011 at 10:56 PM
^^ Zotac 560-ti @ 11.2k?? Really!!!!! If that's true, then go for 560-ti eyes closed. Its much better than a 6870.
S
Jun 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM
and what about the rams should i take corsair rams
Cilus
Cilus #17
Jun 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Ya, get the corsair rams.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jun 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM
guys i searched for G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL ram in kolkata but couldn't find one,so should i take corsair.
In 11.2k i can get zotac gtx 560ti .So cant't decide which one to take 560 or Sapphire HD 6870 1 GB

check it again. that is price of GTX560 (the non-ti version)
S
Jun 4, 2011 at 12:18 AM
should i buy only gtx 560??
Cilus
Cilus #20
Jun 4, 2011 at 4:12 AM
I really don't recommend you a GTX 560 non Ti version. At stock their performance is little behind GTX 6870. But the thing is GTX 560 non Ti does not have any Reference design all of the models are overclocked in different level. But with the Overclocking, their power consumption rise very high. Although the fastest overclocked version can beat a GTX 560 TI, but their power consumption dangerously high and price is almost equal to GTX 560 Ti version.
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TADPOOL #21
Jun 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Core i5 2500 @ 9.5K
ASUS P8H67-V @ 7.5K
Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1333C9-4GB @ 2K
Sapphire HD 6870 1 GB @ 11K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.7K
Corsair GS600 80+ PSU @ 3.8K
CM Elite 430 @ 2.4K
BenQ G2220 HD @ 7.2K
Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle @ 2K

Total 47.1k as you stated you can increase your budget 2k more else go with Cilus suggestion of i5 rig.