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New pc on shoestring budget...

22 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/new-pc-on-shoestring-budget.170001/

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mindfreak2u Original post #1
Feb 10, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Hi guys.... Wabt help in buying a pc... Should game very well... On a stringshoe budget.. Can say 40k but will try to get as cheap as possible. Pls post where I will get these parts as cheap as possible(online etc)

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans:hd movies, casual gaming(not hardcore but love it!, games like bf3, ac3, hitman absolution ,cysis 2etc..) , browsing ..

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: as stated above.. 40k but do try to go lower than it... Not a penny more than 40k i think..

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: dont know what it is... If improves performance then yes...

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: win 8,7 any

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 500gb - 1tb (anything will do)

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: i hav a samsung syncmaster 540n.. If its good then ok... Want hd gaming.. Otherwise want a new one... Hd ready..

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:nothing as such.. Had a pentium 4.. Dont think can reuse anything...

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: this month...

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

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: new bombay... Planning to buy locally.. Online also okay as long as iys cheap...

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: I hav no idea and am a noob ib this matter... Pls suggest... If full hd monitor etc is not fitting in my budget then its also ok... Just wanna game good.. :D
The Incinerator
Feb 10, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Intel i3 3220 - Rs 7100
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - Rs 4300
RAM - Corsair Value Ram 4GB - Rs 1500
GPU - Asus GTX 650Ti - Rs 10300
HDD - WD Caviar Blue 500GB - Rs 3400
SMPS - CORSAIR SMPS-CX430 - Rs 2500
Cabinet -Cooler Master Elite/NZXT Beta Evo - Rs 2000 / Rs 2600 ( Try and get the NZXT)
OPD - Samsung SH-S 223F - Rs 975
Keyboard/Mouse - Logitech - Rs 650
Display Philips 21.5 inch LED - 222EL2SB/00- Rs 7800 (Full HD LED)

Total - Rs 40,525
ASHISH65
Feb 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM
+1^ that is perfect rig.
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hitman4 #4
Feb 10, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Intel i3 3220 - Rs 7100
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - Rs 4300
RAM - Corsair Value Ram 4GB - Rs 1500
GPU - Asus GTX 650Ti - Rs 10300
HDD - WD Caviar Blue 500GB - Rs 3400
SMPS - CORSAIR SMPS-CX430 - Rs 2500
Cabinet -Cooler Master Elite/NZXT Beta Evo - Rs 2000 / Rs 2600 ( Try and get the NZXT)
OPD - Samsung SH-S 223F - Rs 975
Keyboard/Mouse - Logitech - Rs 650
Display Philips 21.5 inch LED - 222EL2SB/00- Rs 7800 (Full HD LED)

Total - Rs 40,525
very nice config just a few suggestion
get nzxt source 210 elite for 2.8k (it has usb3.0 and so does your motherboard)
for display better stick with dell in2030 for 6k (as the gtx 650 Ti cannot play all games at 1080p)
Also you can sell your current monitor if you will not use it.
Hope this helps Cheers...:)
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 10, 2013 at 3:11 PM
Edited Incinerator's config a bit:

Intel i3 3220 - Rs 7100
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - Rs 4100
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 1x4GB DDR3 - Rs 1500
GPU - MSI HD7850 1GB GDDR5/OC - Rs 12700
HDD - WD Caviar Blue 500GB - Rs 3400
SMPS - Corsair CX430V2 - Rs 2500
Cabinet - NZXT Source Elite 210 - Rs 2900
OPD - Samsung SH-S 223F - Rs 975
Keyboard/Mouse - Logitech - Rs 450
Display - Dell IN2030M - Rs 6300

Total - Rs 41,925
The Incinerator
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:29 PM
NZXT Beta Evo has better cooling than the the Elite anyday. Beta Evo has USB 3 too and costs less and looks better. Has numerous recommendations from reviewers worldwide. Elite is good to but since you cant budge rupee more than 40K hence unnecessary expenditure was curtailed here and there. Stick to the full HD LED 22 inch monitor since you can fit it in your budget. A bigger monitor will always enrich your gaming experience. Since you are a casual gamer a GTX 650Ti is good enough @1080 if you dont enable "mindless" settings. If you can spare Rs 3 to 4K more over 40K invest it in a better GPU as a GTX660 or HD7850.

If you can spare more than 40K get this......

Intel i3 3220 - Rs 7100
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - Rs 4300
RAM - Corsair Value Ram 4GB - Rs 1500
GPU - MSI R7850-1GD5/OC - Rs 12700
HDD - WD Caviar Blue 500GB - Rs 3400
SMPS - CORSAIR SMPS-CX430 - Rs 2500
Cabinet - NZXT Beta Evo - Rs 2600
OPD - Samsung SH-S 223F - Rs 975
Keyboard/Mouse - Logitech - Rs 650
Display Philips 21.5 inch LED - 222EL2SB/00- Rs 7800 (Full HD LED)

Total - Rs 43,525.
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Feb 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Guys how is hd7770? Getting it for abt 7.5k here... ? Dad wont lemme buy a 10k graphic card... He'll say its ur 12 etc bullshit.. Also what is smps? Also if I go to lamington road any chance of price drop?
The Incinerator
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:32 PM
HD 7770 is good if you can get it at Rs 7500 get it. SMPS is Switch Mode Power Supply. Your PCs power supplu unit is also called an SMPS.
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Feb 10, 2013 at 6:35 PM
If I go to lamington road any chance of price drop?? :D
M
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Will hd 7770 play good on high settings??
saswat23
saswat23 #11
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Yup, most games on high settings.
M
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Ummm.. Guys where can I get that cabinet? It says amazon.com not sure if it would be available locally!
The Incinerator
Feb 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM
Click the Link....NZXT Beta Evo Mid Tower Black Steel Cabinet

I would say try and get the GTX 650Ti,to enjoy the games better than the HD 7770.
Sainatarajan
Feb 10, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Since you are getting a HD monitor , Get a GTX 650 Ti
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 10, 2013 at 10:26 PM
Man, HD7850 is worth the extra 3k. I strongly suggest OP to acquire the extra somehow and get it.
M
Feb 10, 2013 at 11:45 PM
Say I cant get 650ti i wont be dissapointed with hd 7770 right? Also is my current monitor okay to play hd games???
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 11, 2013 at 5:33 PM
The monitor that you have got right now is not HD. We've suggested new monitor.

650Ti is better than 7770, but then again you are paying less for the latter. On a full-HD monitor, current-gen games won't be maxed by 7770.
M
Feb 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM
guys i have a sony bravia... i could hook it up with my tv so as to watch movies and play games... then can u suggest a portable cabinet? also then wireless kb/mouse will be a prequisite!
bestpain
bestpain #19
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM
buy 7770 its best at its price...and crossfire it to get better performance than 7850
Sainatarajan
Feb 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM
So you wont be buying a HD monitor ? If yes then get a Powerful Card like HD 7870 or HD 7950......
M
Feb 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Crossfire it for better performance? Portable cabinets now please!
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draco21 #22
Feb 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM
IMO get a monitor and 7770....

it will be good enough..