new build for my friend

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hi guys one of my frnd is going to buy components for his new rig he wants to use i5 2500 or i7 2600 as he will not be overclocking his max budget is 55k
he already has monitor, keyboard, mouse, ups and speakers
he wants the motherboard form other companies than intel so plz guys reply

please fill the questionnaire!!

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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

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: 55k

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: 500 gb to 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: 1920 x 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: 3

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

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: in a weeks time

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: monitor, keyboard, mouse, ups, speakers,

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
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Here goes your config:
* CPU: Intel i5-2500k - 11.5k
* Mobo: Gigabyte P67A-UD3R SB - 9.7k
* HDD: WDC Black SATA3 1TB - 4.5k
* RAM: Corsair DDR3 4GB - 2.3k
* OD: Samsung 22x - 0.9k
* GPU: Radeon HD6950 - 17k
* PSU: Corsair VX550 - 4.5k
* CASE: NZXT M59 - 3.5k

Total -- 53.9k

Better go with i5-2500k. I know he wont be OCing, but as he has a preety good budget so i have suggested. May be in the future he would like to OC. So, then he can OC without any problems.

Best u can get for 55K.....

@saswat23 OP has already mentioned, he needs only CPU

^IMO CM HAF 912 advanced(the new one) is better than storm scout..or CM 690 II advanced!!

and for gaming i5 2500+gtx 570 will be better rather than 2600+gtx 560 Ti

@ JAS How is NZXT tempest EVO case?

The NZXT tempest Evo is something like 7k but what I like about it is that all fans are included. Of course i guess for 7k you'd be able to but a CM 690 II advanced for 5.5k and fans too. But I really like the tempest evo.

One problem Ive heard of with the tempest is that the two front fans are hidden by the drive bay cover. So there is a metal grill, dust filter, and the drive bay cover foam all in front of the fan and this severely hinders front fan intake. many people mod this a bit by cutting the metal mesh and leaving the filter.

slashragnarok said:
The NZXT tempest Evo is something like 7k but what I like about it is that all fans are included. Of course i guess for 7k you'd be able to but a CM 690 II advanced for 5.5k and fans too. But I really like the tempest evo.

One problem Ive heard of with the tempest is that the two front fans are hidden by the drive bay cover. So there is a metal grill, dust filter, and the drive bay cover foam all in front of the fan and this severely hinders front fan intake. many people mod this a bit by cutting the metal mesh and leaving the filter.

NZXT tempest Evo is 5.2K

mailme.manju said:
NZXT tempest Evo is 5.2K

Where dude??

Ok I might have been looking at an older price sheet.

at the same price range of ~5.5k CM 690 II advanced or HAF 912 advanced is much better than tempest EVO..so get the better product!!

masterkd said:
at the same price range of ~5.5k CM 690 II advanced or HAF 912 advanced is much better than tempest EVO..so get the better product!!

They are theoretically not in the same range. The two cases you mentioned do not come bundled with 6 fans. Two or three good fans easily set you back buy 1-1.5k rs.

having more fans isn't everything for a cabinet..builds quality, cable management etc matters more..you can always buy fan later but you cannot enhance those prime factors later..moreover, both the cabinets i mentioned comes with three fans..that's good enough!!

But wats wrong wit Tempest's build quality and cable management....

^^690 II is better in cable management.
and a k will be futureproof. no harm in getting if it is in his budget and no other components are compromised.

CM 690 II advanced have better material and lots of features like gfx bracket, more fan support, better filter for PSU, 240 mm radiator support, 2.5"/1.8" ssd support,screwless etc!!

HAF 912 advanced have bigger fans means more airflow with less noise, better material, usb 3.0 front panel, 2.5"/1.8" ssd support, 240mm radiator, screwless etc!!

The tempest had bad cable management. The EVO has good cable management. Source: Newegg reviews.

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k series not required as my frnd is not going to overclock and he doesnt want a intel board can he put a nvidia sli in some h67 motherboard