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New average gaming rig around 30K..please advice

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Nemes!s
Nemes!s Original post #1
Jul 14, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Hi guys, I'm building an average gaming rig with following config. Please advice if i need to make any changes...

CPU -> AMD Phenom II 550 X2 Black Edition
Mobo -> Gigabyte ATI 785G Chipset MA785GM-US2H
RAM -> Transcend 4 GB DDR III 1333 mhz
TFT -> AOC 2036SA 20'in
PSU -> VIP 500W Gold (please suggest some good one budget - 3k)
GPU -> PCI Express FX9500GT 512mb DDR3
KB -> Combo iBall MM Duo Laser Black
Cabi -> Mercury(KM84) or Zebronics(bijli)
HDD -> Seagate 500gb
DVD -> MoserBaer Liteon
UPS -> Hytech 650VA
Headset -> Logitech clear chat stereo

Thnx
Cilus
Cilus #2
Jul 14, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Your config is not at all optimize. 9500 GT is a history card. Don't even try to purchase it.
Here goes your modified config:

Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8 GHz @ 4.7k
Mobo: Biostar TA785G A3 @ 3.7k
Ram: Kingston 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 2.5k
HDD: Seagate 500 GB SATA with 32 MB Cache @ 2k
Display: BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
PSU: Gigabyte 80 Plus Active PFC 460W @ 2.2k
Keyboard & Mouse: At your Choice @ 0.6k
Optical Drive: LG SATA 22X @ 1.1k
Gfx Card: Sapphire HD5750 1GB GDDR5 @ 8.2k

This is the best config for gaming, multitasking all the other kind of stuff.
Add another 2 GB ram stick later.
furious_gamer
Jul 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM
^^

+1 for above config.

Instead of Seasonic Bronze @ 4.1k, go for FSP Saga II 500W @ 2.8k. You'll save a lot.
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #4
Jul 14, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Hi Guys....thnx for your quick reply. I have updated my config..here it is
though I have excluded GPU for time being as I will buy it later
The rates I have mentioned are in Banagalore

1x CPU AMD Athlon II 2.9 Ghz. 635 X4 @ Rs.4,675 OR AMD Phenom II 925 X4 @ Rs.6,075
1x MB 4AMD Biostar ATI 785 Chipset TA785GE 128AM @ Rs.3,738
1x HDD WD SATA 500gb 32 MB Cache @ Rs.1,920
2x Memory DDR III Transcend 2 Gb 1333 mhz. @ Rs.4,746
1x Monitor AOC 2036SA 20 inch with USB n 60000:1 Contrast @ Rs.6,139
1x SMPS FSP 500W Saga II @ Rs.2,577
1x Cabinet Cooler Master Elite 310 without SMPS @ Rs.1,802
1x DVD Writer MoserBaer Liteon OEM SATA Black 24X @ Rs.808
1x UPS Hytech 650VA @ Rs.1,149
1x KB Mouse Combo iball MM Duo Laser Black @ Rs.783

---------- Post added at 05:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------

Your config is not at all optimize. 9500 GT is a history card. Don't even try to purchase it.
Here goes your modified config:

Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8 GHz @ 4.7k
Mobo: Biostar TA785G A3 @ 3.7k
Ram: Kingston 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 2.5k
HDD: Seagate 500 GB SATA with 32 MB Cache @ 2k
Display: BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
PSU: Gigabyte 80 Plus Active PFC 460W @ 2.2k
Keyboard & Mouse: At your Choice @ 0.6k
Optical Drive: LG SATA 22X @ 1.1k
Gfx Card: Sapphire HD5750 1GB GDDR5 @ 8.2k

This is the best config for gaming, multitasking all the other kind of stuff.
Add another 2 GB ram stick later.

Hi Cilus

I have updated my config... can u advice on this one

1x CPU AMD Athlon II 2.9 Ghz. 635 X4 @ Rs.4,675 OR AMD Phenom II 925 X4 @ Rs.6,075
1x MB 4AMD Biostar ATI 785 Chipset TA785GE 128AM @ Rs.3,738
1x HDD WD SATA 500gb 32 MB Cache @ Rs.1,920
2x Memory DDR III Transcend 2 Gb 1333 mhz. @ Rs.4,746
1x Monitor AOC 2036SA 20 inch with USB n 60000:1 Contrast @ Rs.6,139
1x SMPS FSP 500W Saga II @ Rs.2,577
1x Cabinet Cooler Master Elite 310 without SMPS @ Rs.1,802
1x DVD Writer MoserBaer Liteon OEM SATA Black 24X @ Rs.808
1x UPS Hytech 650VA @ Rs.1,149
1x KB Mouse Combo iball MM Duo Laser Black @ Rs.783
coderunknown
Jul 14, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Your config is not at all optimize. 9500 GT is a history card. Don't even try to purchase it.
Here goes your modified config:

Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8 GHz @ 4.7k
Mobo: Biostar TA785G A3 @ 3.7k
Ram: Kingston 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 2.5k
HDD: Seagate 500 GB SATA with 32 MB Cache @ 2k
Display: BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
PSU: Gigabyte 80 Plus Active PFC 460W @ 2.2k
Keyboard & Mouse: At your Choice @ 0.6k
Optical Drive: LG SATA 22X @ 1.1k
Gfx Card: Sapphire HD5750 1GB GDDR5 @ 8.2k

This is the best config for gaming, multitasking all the other kind of stuff.
Add another 2 GB ram stick later.

better get the HD5770 from Biostar through Media Home. just 500 bucks more. also for PSU, FSP Saga II 500W looks descent. this PSU will suffice but more wattage. better.

Hi Guys....thnx for your quick reply. I have updated my config..here it is
though I have excluded GPU for time being as I will buy it later
The rates I have mentioned are in Banagalore

1x CPU AMD Athlon II 2.9 Ghz. 635 X4 @ Rs.4,675 OR AMD Phenom II 925 X4 @ Rs.6,075
1x MB 4AMD Biostar ATI 785 Chipset TA785GE 128AM @ Rs.3,738
1x HDD WD SATA 500gb 32 MB Cache @ Rs.1,920
2x Memory DDR III Transcend 2 Gb 1333 mhz. @ Rs.4,746
1x Monitor AOC 2036SA 20 inch with USB n 60000:1 Contrast @ Rs.6,139
1x SMPS FSP 500W Saga II @ Rs.2,577
1x Cabinet Cooler Master Elite 310 without SMPS @ Rs.1,802
1x DVD Writer MoserBaer Liteon OEM SATA Black 24X @ Rs.808
1x UPS Hytech 650VA @ Rs.1,149
1x KB Mouse Combo iball MM Duo Laser Black @ Rs.783

change the bold marked items:

1. don't go for Phenom II X4's slowest proccy.
2. the above board is DDR2 i think. better get the Biostar TA785G3 HD.
3. get a good UPs if you going for graphics card later. say APC 650VA or minimum 550VA.
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #6
Jul 15, 2010 at 11:37 AM
better get the HD5770 from Biostar through Media Home. just 500 bucks more. also for PSU, FSP Saga II 500W looks descent. this PSU will suffice but more wattage. better.



change the bold marked items:

1. don't go for Phenom II X4's slowest proccy.
2. the above board is DDR2 i think. better get the Biostar TA785G3 HD.
3. get a good UPs if you going for graphics card later. say APC 650VA or minimum 550VA.

Hey Sam.. thnx for reply.. I have couple of queries, can we overclock Athlon II X4 with biostar mobo ? and also we need to have good cabinet or an average one will do ?
furious_gamer
Jul 15, 2010 at 11:54 AM
^^
Yes you can OC with Biostar mobo, and having a good ventilated cabinet ensure the system stability. So dont compromise on Cabinet if you're a serious OC'er.
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #8
Jul 15, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Thnx Cilus,Sam and Rajkumar for your suggestions.
So here is what I have decided to go with finally:

CPU -> 1x CPU AMD Athlon II 2.9 Ghz. 635 X4 Rs.4,675
Mobo -> 1x MB 4AMD Biostar ATI 785 Chipset TA785G3 HD Rs.4,344
RAM -> 2x Memory DDR III G.Skill 2 Gb F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT 1333 mhz. Rs.5,206
HDD -> 1x HDD WD SATA 500gb 32 MB Cache Rs.1,920
PSU -> 1x SMPS FSP 500W Saga II Rs.2,577
UPS -> 1x UPS Powersafe 600VA DT Rs.1,402
TFT -> 1x Monitor AOC 2036SA 20 inch with USB n 60000:1 Contrast Rs.6,139
Cabb -> 1x Cabinet Zebronics Bijli without SMPS Rs.1,179

I will buy this weekend ;-)
Cilus
Cilus #9
Jul 15, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Great pricing bro... go for it with eyes closed. And one thing, are you not buying Graphics card this time?
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #10
Jul 15, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Great pricing bro... go for it with eyes closed. And one thing, are you not buying Graphics card this time?

Hey Cilus... you have been so helpful.. thnx for guiding me..

Well... due to budget constraint I will buy Graphics card next month:oops:
Normally I just play Quake Live game online only...so i guess this config would be good enough for time being then I will add GPU later.

And I surely bug you again for graphics card.....hehhehe :smile:
R
rajan1311 #11
Jul 15, 2010 at 10:36 PM
I would go for a seasonic 380W PSU instead of the FSP Saga....how much warranty on that one?
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #12
Jul 15, 2010 at 10:40 PM
I would go for a seasonic 380W PSU instead of the FSP Saga....how much warranty on that one?

ohh i guess FSP gives 2 years warranty.. should be good enough:-o
R
rajan1311 #13
Jul 15, 2010 at 10:54 PM
The seasonic has 5 year warranty, 27A on the 12V, which is plenty for your setup IMO. Lets see what others say, sry for last min confusion.
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #14
Jul 15, 2010 at 10:58 PM
The seasonic has 5 year warranty, 27A on the 12V, which is plenty for your setup IMO. Lets see what others say, sry for last min confusion.


no probs mate...I'm here for advice. I will compare the price, if the diff is nominal then i can will go for Seasonic 500W:smile:
furious_gamer
Jul 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Seasonic 500W @ 4.1k, It was preferred earlier and due to low price FSP Saga was suggested. If the OP wants to go with Seasonic, then his only option left is Seasonic 380W @ 2.9k, which is still costlier than FSP.

Choose FSP, if you have tight budget and regarding quality, its too good. Choose Seasonic if you have extra bucks to spare, still quality is good too.

So IMO FSP is More than enough for his PC and he may add a GFX card later with that.
Nemes!s
Nemes!s #16
Jul 16, 2010 at 8:23 PM
thnx so muxh guys... I really appreciates ur valuable time and suggestions...keep up the good work... by the way wat is mean by OP and IMP ? I'm noob here...;-(