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Pc configuration for 50k [Core components Only]

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/pc-configuration-for-50k-core-components-only.174015/

hjpotter92
hjpotter92 Original post #1
May 21, 2013 at 12:28 AM
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: Games: minimal, Farcry3, MW2, BlackOps. The main purpose of the System would be to use photoshop and 3D rendering. My system runtime normally exceed a week and photoshop is always open. And as i work with a Pen Tablet i would need a better config so that it can do a realtime render.
I also use ram intensive process like After-Effects, sometimes 1080p renders go for 12-15 hrs

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 50K, I could go upto 55k [If i can buy a component a bit latter]

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:Yes, But wont need a cooler, still suggestions are welcome.

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:Windows 7 might use windows 8.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:500 GB, and no SSD, but i plan to add SDD later.

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: No, I use a 21.5 inch BenQ screen.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: Speaker, Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor.

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

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

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: I can buy it locally or from vedant [Kolkata]. Online is fine by me.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: The budget must also include UPS. [Which i might buy later also]. CPU, mobo, RAM, HDD, GPU, SMPS[PSU],DVD writter and UPS. Cooler if needed.
S
May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM
My suggestion:-

FX-8350 @ 11.5K
Asus M5A97 Evo @ 7K
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 4GB X 2 @ 3.5K
Toshiba 1 TB HDD @ 4K
Seasonic Eco 600W PSU @ 4.2K
NZXT Source 210 Elite @ 2.6K
Sapphire HD 7850 2 GB Dual Fan @ 13.5K
Asus b5st optical drive @ 1K
APC 1kva ups @5.5k
(Optional)
CM evo @ 2.2k

Total: 52k
With cooler
54.2k

I think the stock cooler is enough for now. If you want you can get the evo.

Shiva
anirbandd
May 21, 2013 at 12:58 PM
^
its APC 1.1KVA
ASHISH65
May 21, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Intel i5 3470 - rs 11000

Gigabyte b75 d3h - rs 4000

Corsair vengance 4 gb ram = rs 2000

APC 1.1KVA ups - rs 5500

Seasonic s12 520w psu - rs 3900

Asus dvd writer - rs 1000

NZXT Source 210 Elite cabi - rs 2900

Wd blue 500gb - rs 2900

Saphhire hd 7950 with boost 3gb - rs 21800

Total - rs 55,000
R
May 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM
+1 on a 7950
T
May 21, 2013 at 2:12 PM
If Photoshop & 3D rendering is priority then get the FX8350 without a second thought. As you wont be gaming much You can be more than happy with the HD7850 anyway.

I will go with the AMD based config suggested in 2nd post.
Sainatarajan
May 21, 2013 at 2:17 PM
Two Options For OP
1. Sacrifice OCing for a better Graphics Card.
2.Sacrifice Graphic Card for OCing .

Since the main usage is photoshop and rendering , go with the config in 2nd post.

Get the GTX 660 @ 15K.
avinandan012
May 21, 2013 at 2:40 PM
@op the rig in the signature can be overclocked & added more ram to fit your requirements

i7 920 can easily hit 3.5GHz with a decent air cooler

just add a nice gfx card,RAM & a PSU

if you dont want to overclock then ignore this post
CarlonSamuels
May 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM
FX 8320
Asus M5A97
Corsair Vengeance 4 GB
Corsair CX600
WD blue 500gb
Asus DVD writer
NZXT Source 210
HD 7950

without UPS ~52k
hjpotter92
May 21, 2013 at 3:46 PM
@op the rig in the signature can be overclocked & added more ram to fit your requirements
i7 920 can easily hit 3.5GHz with a decent air cooler
just add a nice gfx card,RAM & a PSU
if you dont want to overclock then ignore this post

Ah, goddamit. Forgot to mention that this account is shared b/w a few users :/

My suggestion:-
FX-8350 @ 11.5K
Asus M5A97 Evo @ 7K
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 4GB X 2 @ 3.5K
Toshiba 1 TB HDD @ 4K
Seasonic Eco 600W PSU @ 4.2K
NZXT Source 210 Elite @ 2.6K
Sapphire HD 7850 2 GB Dual Fan @ 13.5K

Confused between ATI and nVIDIA cards. Should I go for 660 or 7850/7870?

CPU + mobo + RAM ordering either tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks for all the help :D
Sainatarajan
May 21, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Performance wise
HD 7850 < GTX 660 < HD 7870 .
harshilsharma63
May 21, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Ah, goddamit. Forgot to mention that this account is shared b/w a few users :/



Confused between ATI and nVIDIA cards. Should I go for 660 or 7850/7870?

CPU + mobo + RAM ordering either tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks for all the help :D

+1 for HD7870.
hjpotter92
Jun 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM
FX-8350 @ 12K
Asus M5A97 Evo @ 7K
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 4GB X 2 @ 4.4K
Seagate 1 TB HDD @ 4.6K
Seasonic Eco 600W PSU @ 4.2K
Frontech cabinet (temporary) @ 1.9K
Sapphire HD 7870 Dual Fan @ 18K

Total 53K

Thanks a lot for the help guys. :D
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #14
Jun 5, 2013 at 10:15 AM
FX-8350 @ 12K
Asus M5A97 Evo @ 7K
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 4GB X 2 @ 4.4K
Seagate 1 TB HDD @ 4.6K
Seasonic Eco 600W PSU @ 4.2K
Frontech cabinet (temporary) @ 1.9K
Sapphire HD 7870 Dual Fan @ 18K

Total 53K

Thanks a lot for the help guys. :D

:):doublethumb: congrats !

but 1tb hd is @rs 3700-3900
V
Jun 5, 2013 at 10:30 AM
7870 is priced to close to 7870xt which is substantially better. Get fx 8350 with 7870xt.
harshilsharma63
Jun 5, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Hard disk is way too expensive.
S
Jun 5, 2013 at 5:48 PM
^Correct. It should be around 4k. Congrats on your purchase OP.

Shiva
R
rakesh_ic #18
Jun 5, 2013 at 5:52 PM
As he has already purchased it (I reckon so), I dont think there is any point in discussing the price anymore :)

Congo boy.. u got a good machine..