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Needs Gaming PC@50k for my friend.

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Tenida
Tenida Original post #1
Aug 10, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Need a gaming pc for my friend.He is not going to overclock he needs only good gaming-configuration where he can play any games at smooth frame-rates


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 and watching movies.

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-50K

4. Planning to overclock?
A:No

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

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:Full-HD

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:8

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:Yes.Done by me

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:Next Month

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:Yes.At least 3 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:Needs everything i.e. Processor,Motherboard,Ram,GFX card,HDD,ODD,PSU,Keyboard/Mouse,Moniter,chassis and Ups.He don't needs speaker.He has good gaming headset.

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Please don't suggest product distributed by Rashi Peripheral.Their After-service really sucks in Kolkata.
Jaskanwar Singh
Aug 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Intel Core i5 2500 @ 10k
Intel DH67BL @ 5.5k
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB @ 1.6k
Sapphire HD6950 1GB @ 13.2k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
Corsair GS600 @ 4k
NZXT GAMMA @ 2k
Benq G2220HD @ 7k
Logitech MX518 @ 1.2k
APC 800VA @ 3k

Total - 50.2k
Tenida
Tenida #3
Aug 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Where is the keyboard and ODD.And gamma is not available in Kolkata.What about HD6850 he is doesn't want to spend too much on GFX card.Is that Intel board good enough?
nilgtx260
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Intel Core i5 2400 @ 9.2k
GA-H67M-D2 @ 5.5k
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB @ 1.8k
MSI HD 6950 TF II OC @ 14.5k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
Corsair VX550 @ 4.5k
Cooler Master Elite 430 @ 2.5k
Benq G2220HD @ 7k
Logitech Classic MK100 @ 0.5k
APC 800VA @ 3k
Total 51.5K

or

Intel Core i5 2400 @ 9.2k
GA-H67M-D2 @ 5.5k
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB @ 1.8k
MSI HD 6870 TF II OC @ 12.5k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
Corsair GS600 @ 4k
Cooler Master Elite 430 @ 2.5k
Benq G2220HD @ 7k
Logitech MX518 @ 1.2k
APC 800VA @ 3k
Total 49.5K

Do not go for reference cards as they all heat up like hell ;)
MegaMind
Aug 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM
@Tenida, if he is getting the rig next month, he can wait for Bulldozer release...
Jaskanwar Singh
Aug 10, 2011 at 1:09 PM
@tenida

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9300
Motherboard |Intel DH67BL-B3|5500
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6950 1GB|13200
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1900
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7000
Mouse |Logitech MX-518|1300
Keyboard |Logitech KB-200|400
Mouse Pad |Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega S - Speed/Control|500
UPS |APC 800VA|3000
| Total |50800

yes that intel board is good.
tell him that 6850 is min need for full hd gaming. atleast ask him to get Sapphire HD6870 @ 11.3k as these cards are in his budget.

@Tenida, if he is getting the rig next month, he can wait for Bulldozer release...

nice idea
MegaMind
Aug 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM
^^Well balanced JAS.. OP can go for it, if cant wait till bulldozer..;-)
vickybat
Aug 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM
@ tenida

Here's my suggestion:

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9300
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4500
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
Graphic Card |MSI GTX 560-Ti Hawk|14000
HDD |Seagate 1Tb 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT Gamma|2000
Monitor |Benq G2220HDL (led display)|8000
UPS |APC1.1KVA|4100
| Total |51100

Ask him to get the core components first and then settle for a good keyboard + mouse combo. For now settle for a normal bundle from logitech and give priority to core components.

I strongly suggest 560-Ti hawk as its the best card for its price and you know its easily available in M.D Computers. The only card that can rival it is Msi 6950 Twin frozr3 OC but that is more than 2k expensive. One of the best coolers around i.e the TF III cooler.

I think you can also get Nzxt gamma from M.D as they have started selling NZXT products. If not, then settle for cm elite 430.

Apc 800va is not 3k i guess. So settle for the next best i.e 1.1kva.

Have a look at this as well:

STEELSERIES SIBERIA USB SOUNDCARD @ 1.2k
Cilus
Cilus #9
Aug 10, 2011 at 2:27 PM
In Kolkata, Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB is also available around 14.2K. So your friend can go for it also.
Tenida
Tenida #10
Aug 10, 2011 at 5:31 PM
@Tenida, if he is getting the rig next month, he can wait for Bulldozer release...

He can't wait for Bulldozer he needs a gaming pc as soon as possible.:razz:

@tenida

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9300
Motherboard |Intel DH67BL-B3|5500
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6950 1GB|13200
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1900
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7000
Mouse |Logitech MX-518|1300
Keyboard |Logitech KB-200|400
Mouse Pad |Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega S - Speed/Control|500
UPS |APC 800VA|3000
| Total |50800

yes that intel board is good.
tell him that 6850 is min need for full hd gaming. atleast ask him to get Sapphire HD6870 @ 11.3k as these cards are in his budget.



nice idea

Nice config buddy.But he is telling he will not spent over 10K on graphics card:-( Will HD 6850 will suffice he is kinda casual gamer?

@ tenida

Here's my suggestion:

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|9300
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4500
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
Graphic Card |MSI GTX 560-Ti Hawk|14000
HDD |Seagate 1Tb 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT Gamma|2000
Monitor |Benq G2220HDL (led display)|8000
UPS |APC1.1KVA|4100
| Total |51100

Ask him to get the core components first and then settle for a good keyboard + mouse combo. For now settle for a normal bundle from logitech and give priority to core components.

I strongly suggest 560-Ti hawk as its the best card for its price and you know its easily available in M.D Computers. The only card that can rival it is Msi 6950 Twin frozr3 OC but that is more than 2k expensive. One of the best coolers around i.e the TF III cooler.

I think you can also get Nzxt gamma from M.D as they have started selling NZXT products. If not, then settle for cm elite 430.

Apc 800va is not 3k i guess. So settle for the next best i.e 1.1kva.

Have a look at this as well:

STEELSERIES SIBERIA USB SOUNDCARD @ 1.2k

Nice config Vicky :p Yeah, I know Apc 800Va is not available @3K.He will choose 1.1KVA ups nothing to worry.
If NZXT Gamma is available then it will be like jackpot:razz:
About keyboard/mouse he is ok with cheap bundle he don't want spent too much on this things.
I have to convinced him to get MSI 560Ti Hawk @14K(Best performance card @14K IMO) as he is not willingly to spent over 10K on GFX card.

STEELSERIES SIBERIA USB SOUNDCARD @ 1.2k
What is that?Use?

Intel Core i5 2400 @ 9.2k
GA-H67M-D2 @ 5.5k
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB @ 1.8k
MSI HD 6950 TF II OC @ 14.5k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
Corsair VX550 @ 4.5k
Cooler Master Elite 430 @ 2.5k
Benq G2220HD @ 7k
Logitech Classic MK100 @ 0.5k
APC 800VA @ 3k
Total 51.5K

or

Intel Core i5 2400 @ 9.2k
GA-H67M-D2 @ 5.5k
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB @ 1.8k
MSI HD 6870 TF II OC @ 12.5k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
Corsair GS600 @ 4k
Cooler Master Elite 430 @ 2.5k
Benq G2220HD @ 7k
Logitech MX518 @ 1.2k
APC 800VA @ 3k
Total 49.5K

Do not go for reference cards as they all heat up like hell ;)

Nice config buddy.I think VX550 is not available now.GS600 is the next best choice.And APC 800VA is not 3K its Rs 5.35K check Primeabgb.
vickybat
vickybat #11
Aug 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM
^^ Its a 7.1 channel usb soundcard. A cheap gaming solution and can be used with a variety of gaming headsets.

I had given the review link. Go through that buddy.:smile:
Cilus
Cilus #12
Aug 10, 2011 at 6:03 PM
If your friend is not willing to spend that much on Gfx card then Sapphire HD 6870, available @ 10.8K in M.D. Computers is the next best choice. Although HD 6850 is good for current games in Full HD resolution, HD 6870 is a better option considering the upcoming games.
Tenida
Tenida #13
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:17 PM
^^ Its a 7.1 channel usb soundcard. A cheap gaming solution and can be used with a variety of gaming headsets.

I had given the review link. Go through that buddy.:smile:

Wow it looks nice.Thanks buddy for giving that link:razz:
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #14
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:19 PM
^^^ as I said MSI HD 6870 TF II/OC ;) for non reference version.
Tenida
Tenida #15
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:21 PM
If your friend is not willing to spend that much on Gfx card then Sapphire HD 6870, available @ 10.8K in M.D. Computers is the next best choice. Although HD 6850 is good for current games in Full HD resolution, HD 6870 is a better option considering the upcoming games.

If Sapphire HD 6870 is available for 10.8K then it will be the best option as he is an casual gamer.I think this card is enough for him.:razz:

^^^ as I said MSI HD 6870 TF II/OC ;) for non reference version.

But MSI HD 6870 TFII?oC is costly than the Sapphire one.

Sapphire HD 6870 is also non-reference version.With custom PCB.
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #16
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:22 PM
@tenida APC 800VA is 3K, I asked to starcomp.
Tenida
Tenida #17
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:23 PM
@Nilgtx260-Can you tell me the model no. of that UPS.??
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #18
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:28 PM
yeah Sapphire HD 6870 is more value for money at 10.8K considering its performance but MSI one provides solid cooling solution. Look at the temp of Sapphire HD 6870 Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Review - Page 16 - Power, Temps, Conclusion

well right now I exactly dunno the model no. but they confirmed its around 3k
Tenida
Tenida #19
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Only 1 model of 800VA is there in APC India Website SEE THIS which cost around Rs 5.35K See THIS

That card given in review is reference version.I am talking about non-reference version from Sapphire that CILUS has it.
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #20
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:44 PM
*www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1037&pid=0&psn=000101&lid=1&leg=0 which one ?

then what do you say after viewing this Buy GeForce | Palit GeForce GTX460 Sonic Graphic Card | Buy GeForce Graphic Card its now 9.5K & this Buy GeForce | Palit GeForce GTX 480 1536MB DDR5 | Buy GeForce Graphic Card it's now below 18K....the fact is primeabgb doesn't update price.
nilgtx260
nilgtx260 #22
Aug 10, 2011 at 11:58 PM
lol tenida ;) I know that, even me too hate it.......btw nice one

see from here MSI ― Lynx - The Audio , Electronics And Computer Online Store In India
d6bmg
d6bmg #23
Aug 11, 2011 at 12:42 AM
In Kolkata, Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB is also available around 14.2K. So your friend can go for it also.

Where? MD computers?
Tenida
Tenida #24
Aug 11, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Its in Calcutta.Here its website ::::::::::The Ultimate Gaming Solutions::::::::::
d6bmg
d6bmg #25
Aug 11, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Its in Calcutta.Here its website ::::::::::The Ultimate Gaming Solutions::::::::::


No no, I know that. I mean to say which shop at kolkata quoted Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB at 14.2K ?
Tenida
Tenida #26
Aug 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM
Yeah the price quoted by MD computers, Calcutta. :)