New PC in the Coming Week - /w 2 LCDs

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Hey everyone,

Long time fan of Digit & lurker at the forum. Am looking to buy a new PC and don't know where to begin (but here).

1. Purpose: My PC stays on almost 24X7 because I have an online business. I need a PC to handle the load of running many windows/tabs with firefox, Photoshop, WinAmp, Adobe Audition etc.

I want it to be a true multi-tasking PC but no gaming.

2. Open to alternatives?: Sure. But I'd like to stick with Intel Sandy Bridge for the processor.

3. MAX Budget: 60,000/-

4. Planning to overclock: No.

5. Operating System: Windows 7 (would happily install Windows XP though

).

6. Hard drive space: 1 TB to 2 TB.

7. Screen/Monitors: TWO LCD monitors (preferrably LED-backlit) - 24"

8. Hardware knowledge rating: 8 out of 10

9. DIY or Assembler: Assembler

10. When are you buying: 1st Week of April

11: Future-proof: Yes, as much as possible.

12. Excluded components: Speakers/headphones.

13. City: Ahmedabad and would like to buy here. But will travel to Mumbai if necessary.

14. Other points: They are below:

Like I mentioned, I'd like to connect TWO LCD monitors. I'm not sure, but I've heard that the best way to do this is to have two graphics cards.

If the 24" gets too expensive, I'll happily settle for the next smaller size but will still buy two.

And wireless keyboard/mouse combo - HATE these wires

Also, how many USB ports can I have? I'd like 10 in my new PC.

Warmest Regards,
Sagar

I would suggest the below setup.

*-Excluding tax.

Your Monitors Costs around 15k, if i select Benq G2220HD [7300] & in order to drive them you gonna need a SLI or CF.

If its possilbe to increase the budget around 10-15k then consider buying two Sapphire HD 6950 1GB's [Its much more better than 5770's & Futureproof too.]

Refer the below link for Pricing details : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...buying-guide-march-2011-a-32.html#post1357142

Config is good but instead of Seagate get 1TB WDC Black with SATA3. Cost 4.5k

eyefinity can be done on a single card. this is advantage over surround.

@op
any specific reason why multimonitor? more workspace?
and no gaming?

But will 5770 be sufficient for a 24'' Monitor.
And where are 2*Monitor and Wireless KB and Mouse.

Its missing in the config.

^^you mean in what sense? gaming?

Thanks saswat, but the OP has limited budget.

Instead of WD Black which Cost 4.5k, i will suggest WD Cavair Blue 1TB - 3k, but Seagate Serves the purpose.

Jaskanwar Singh said:
eyefinity can be done on a single card. this is advantage over surround.

@op
any specific reason why multimonitor? more workspace?
and no gaming?

True Jassy. A single 6950 can handle, if OP is not into Gaming.

@OP, what Jaskanwar Singh said is correct you can connect two monitors to a single card. also u will be running u r system 24x7, then having two card will use more power.

so just go for single HD 5770,

BTW
If u install windows 7 64bit and if u choose two 22'' monitors then I would suggest this config.
having 8GB RAM will be good I think.

Editing d35pkor's config a bit:

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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. : )

I'm NOT into gaming on my PC. I have an XBox 360 so no plans to run games on this one.

My purpose for using 2 LCDs is more workspace. My current screen gets super-cluttered.

I would really, really like to have 2 24" LCDs - if it fits the budget. I can go upto 65000/- though.

As for graphics card, if it can be handled efficiently by one card without slowing down the speed of the machine, I'm ok with one.

I'll settle for 2 21"/22" monitors if it doesn't happen : )

Regards!

Vicky's Config is the balanced one, with the below change.

Corsair Value DDR3 2X2GB 1333 - 2k

Rest Seems fine.

Now i know i exceeded op's budget but this config has exactly everything op requires. The 69502gb is the perfect card for a multimonitor setup than the 5770 because its has a much stronger graphics core to handle games better at high resolution i.e 3840x1080 in op's case. 5770 is simply incapable in handling those resolutions in gaming. Secondly i chose 69502gb instead of 1gb because the added vram will surely help op in ultrahigh resolutions. Highly recommended.

Now if op wants to tone down the budget a bit, he can opt for Benq G2220 22" LCD Monitor *2 instead @ 14400 and the overall price comes down near 65000 in this case.

Rest depends on op.

Guys.. U are forgetting the OP's purpose, its not gaming.. its multitasking.. already he has xbox 360...

So why high end graphics card.

@SagarMehta any specific reason why u r going for 24'', because 24'' will be strain for your eyes (especially if u sit in front of monitor). but i suggest 22'' because it got good price and also many models are available..

well, if u still wanna go for 24'' then it wil cost wou 25k for 2 benq 24''

In that case, op can go for a 6850 instead of 6950. Radeon 6850 costs 9.5k and will drop the overall budget to 60k. :smile:

Oh super Vicky,

@Vicky: Why not go with Samsung P2350 *2 - 20k

d3p5kor said:
True Jassy. A single 6950 can handle, if OP is not into Gaming.

wrong. 6950 can handle gaming at that resolution easily.

khmadhu said:
@OP, what Jaskanwar Singh said is correct you can connect two monitors to a single card. also u will be running u r system 24x7, then having two card will use more power.

so just go for single HD 5770,

BTW
If u install windows 7 64bit and if u choose two 22'' monitors then I would suggest this config.
having 8GB RAM will be good I think.

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10500
Motherboard |Intel DH67CL B3|6500
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws 4x2 1600Mhz |5300
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD 5770 | 7200
Monitors |Benq 22''(choose u r own model) *2 | ~8100*2 (16200)
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2500
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|800
PSU |FSP saga II 500W|2000
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
KB |Logitech Wireless Combo| 1000
UPS |APC 800VA|3500
| Total |58000*

best. just change psu to corsair vx450w. saga II 500w has short cables for a bottom mounted cabinet,

but cm 430 is not a bottom mounted cabinet.

^^ Yes its bottom mounted. Jaskanwar has it.

@ d3p5kor

Buddy samsung P2350 *2 will increase op's budget by 4 k -6k. If op can spend that much then no problem.

@ Vicky: OP has no issues spending till 65k.

SagarMehta said:
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. : )

My purpose for using 2 LCDs is more workspace. My current screen gets super-cluttered.
I would really, really like to have 2 24" LCDs - if it fits the budget. I can go upto 65000/- though.
I'll settle for 2 21"/22" monitors if it doesn't happen : )

Regards!

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Wow, love you all people! Thanks for all the suggestions.

I'll drop the idea for the 24" then - eyes are important ; )

Based on your suggestions, here's the config I'm going with currently:

Component Make Price
Processor Intel Core i5 2400 9500
Motherboard Intel DH67CL B3 6500
RAM Corsair XMS3 2X2GB 1600 2500
Graphic Card Sapphire HD 6850 1GB 9500
HDD Seagate 1TB 7200.12 2500
DVD Writer LG 22X SATA DVD 800
PSU Corsair vx450w 5200
Case CM Elite 430 2500
KB Logitech Wireless Combo 1000
UPS APC 800VA 3500
Monitor Samsung P2350 *2 ???

So, not counting the monitors, I'm getting Rs. 43,500. Would you change anything - additional RAM, 1 more graphic card etc.?

Couldn't find the price of the Samsung P2350 though.

PS: Looks like I'll have to travel to Mumbai to get all this. Don't think people here would have all of that OR supply it at the prices you all have noted.

PPS: I'm eternally grateful to you all!

Samsung P2350 cost around 10k each, so two will be 20k.

IMO you should get a SeaSonic S12II 620w, no doubt Corsair can drive, but still chances of getting bottleneck with 450 & in order to be more Future proof for future up-gradations.

@ SagarMetha

You got the prices of corsair vx450 wrong mate. Vx 450 is around 3.5k now.

Stick with seasonic 620. Its a good psu. You can crossfire the 6850 later.

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Oops, knew I was missing something.

Let me keep the Sea Sonic then. Here's what I have now:

Component Make Price
Processor Intel Core i5 2400 9500
Motherboard Intel DH67CL B3 6500
RAM Corsair XMS3 2X2GB 1600 2500
Graphic Card Sapphire HD 6850 1GB 9500
HDD Seagate 1TB 7200.12 2500
DVD Writer LG 22X SATA DVD 800
PSU SeaSonic S12II 620 5200
Case CM Elite 430 2500
KB Logitech Wireless Combo 1000
UPS APC 800VA 3500
Monitor Samsung P2350 *2 20000

That's 63,500/-

Me likey.

One last thing: would the CM Elite 430 be fine? It's bottom-mounted and so would the cables be a problem?

Then go with GAMMA for better Cable Management.

@ SagarMehta

No problem. Cm 430 is big enough to handle your system and will do it very easily. The seasonic 620 has long cables so its perfect to be bottom mounted.

Cm 430 has better cooling than nzxt gamma. Its also got transparent side panel to show off the innards.

SagarMehta said:
PSU SeaSonic S12II 620 5200

Great great choice.

actually i dont just understand one thing here - if no gaming then why 6850!!

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Jaskanwar Singh said:
actually i dont just understand one thing here - if no gaming then why 6850!!

I'd happily play the occassional GTA IV, if it's possible on this one

Now, where do I go in Lamington Road to get this rig... hmmm.

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Guys,

A problem(s).

The person here is giving me an MSI HD 6850 1GB card instead of the Sapphire. Would that be ok? (he says it's 10200 but I'll bargain on that).

He doesn't have the SeaSonic PSU available. He has a CM PSU but its 500v. I wonder if it is enough.

And finally, he has Intel Core i5 2500 (and not 2400). Is that ok?

This would save me the travel to Mumbai & back : )

Thanks for the help!

Don't buy Cooler Master Extreme Series PSU's they are very bad.
If not then order seasonic online.

Regarding GPU go with MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition/OC.

Factory Overclocked, custom cooler & good performance.

There is no problem with i5-2500. But it will cost around 700 bucks more.

Dont ever go for CM PSUs. If Seasonic not available then go with better models of Corasir and Tagan.

Get Corsair VX450 - 3.5K can handle ur rig smoothly...

Wen it comes to PSU forget Cooler Master...

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d3p5kor said:
Don't buy Cooler Master Extreme Series PSU's they are very bad.
If not then order seasonic online.

Regarding GPU go with MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition/OC.

Factory Overclocked, custom cooler & good performance.

Thanks for that. I found this one online: MSI R6850

Is that the one you're talking about?

Thanks everyone else about the input on processor & PSUs : )

SagarMehta said:
Guys,

A problem(s).

The person here is giving me an MSI HD 6850 1GB card instead of the Sapphire. Would that be ok? (he says it's 10200 but I'll bargain on that).

He doesn't have the SeaSonic PSU available. He has a CM PSU but its 500v. I wonder if it is enough.

And finally, he has Intel Core i5 2500 (and not 2400). Is that ok?

This would save me the travel to Mumbai & back : )

Thanks for the help!

Msi 6850 is equally good. No problem in choosing that at all. Its actually a no brainer.

Don't ever buy cm extreme psu. Check other shops in lamington road for seasonic psu's. Check prime abgb and itwares.

i5 2500 is more powerful than 2400 so get it. Again no problem in getting a faster cpu.

saswat23 said:
Dont ever go for CM PSUs.

mailme.manju said:
Wen it comes to PSU forget Cooler Master...

@Saswat & Manju: a simply question to you both...

Have you ever used CM PSU's anytime ??

They have few series like Extreme, which are craps. But don't forget the fact that, they are pretty cheap in terms of pricing as well as Build quality also.

Its not recommended to use these PSU's for Packed Components which can draw more power than the rated, but can be used with underrated Hardwares.

I will just suggest you both to compare any High end series like Pro Gold with AX or HX.

No offence mates, just a fact. PM me if have any more clarifications instead of hijacking this thread.

^^but here actually v are not talking about the Pro Gold series...

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Looks like I'm going to order the SeaSonic PSU & the graphic card online. I'll take the rest from this guy : )

Thanks everyone!