PC for 45k · DIGIT-ARC

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:Medium-Heavy Multimedia and 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:Rs. 45,000.

4. Planning to overclock?
A:Yes, definately.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Windows 7(32-bit.)

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:1TB

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:I already have a monitor. Size - 19.1", Resolution - 1440 x 990 @ 60Hz - Aspect Ratio 16:10.

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:6 or 7.

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:I will assemble it with some help.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:As soon as possible.

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

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:No.

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

elhi(I can buy them from Nehru Place, Delhi's IT Hub.)

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:I want at least 4GB RAM, and the best processor that I can afford.I do not need a UPS.

Intel Core i5 2500k @ 11.2k
Intel DP67BG @ 8.4k
Corsair 1600mhz ddr3 2*2gb @ 2.6k
Seagate ITB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
CM Elite 430 @ 2.5k
Corsair VX 550W @ 4.6k
HP 22x DVD R/RW @ 1k
Sapphire HD6850 1GB @ 9.8k

Siddharth_1 said:
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Windows 7(32-bit.)

Install 64-bit to get full benefit of 4GB Ram...

Siddharth_1 said:
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:I already have a monitor. Size - 19.1", Resolution - 1440 x 990 @ 60Hz - Aspect Ratio 16:10.

Thats 1440*900...

Do yourself a big favor and get a better cabinet. CM 690 II advanced or NZXT Tempest Evo. Both have good cable management and airflow both of which are necessary if you are overclocking. Both are around 5-6k. Also consider a CPU cooler. If you're overclocking too much you might need to throw away the stock cooler.

When are you replacing you crappy intex monitor?

Btw I recommend CM elite 430, it looks way cooler than nzxt gamma.

Cybertonic said:
Btw I recommend CM elite 430, it looks way cooler than nzxt gamma.

CM 430 looks cool, but lacks cable management n also expensive than Gamma

@OP where r u from?

R

Do not go to 67 chipset as it is faulty design, so go for Intel Z68 CHIPSET ,
coming soon due to faulty design of 67.

Intel Z68 Express Chipset Preview: SSD Caching And Quick Sync : Z68 Express Makes Its Debut

Dude, the revised versions of 67 chipsets have already arrived.
And who knows when Z68 will be widely available???

rupankur said:
Do not go to 67 chipset as it is faulty design, so go for Intel Z68 CHIPSET ,
coming soon due to faulty design of 67.

The rectified chipsets have B3 rev label on them, look for it...

Piyush said:
Intel Core i5 2500k @ 11.2k
Intel DP67BG @ 8.4k
Corsair 1600mhz ddr3 2*2gb @ 2.6k
Seagate ITB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
CM Elite 430 @ 2.5k
Corsair VX 550W @ 4.6k
HP 22x DVD R/RW @ 1k
Sapphire HD6850 1GB @ 9.8k

+1 to baba

^^took idea from your sub 60k rig

I want a good cooler for my PC, and already have a speakers, monitor and UPS.

I dont understand one thing. How is it that low cost computers can be utilized to overclock easily? I always thought people need to invest in a good high end computer to overclock and utilise full potential of their computer.

From this thread, I think that I am either wrong or things have changed drastically. Can anyone please update me about what I am missing?

^^ There is nothing like cost. Athlon x4 can be overclocked beyond 3.5ghz in stock. This way, one can utilize every ounce of performance it has to offer.

^^agreed
been to 3.3 from 2.9
but came back to 3.0

I see. Then what is the purpose of high end computer components? Quality?

I need a WIFI adapter card also. But, I dont want a USB WIFI adapter. It must be a WIFI adapter card that would go inside my PC.

Piyush said:
^^agreed
been to 3.3 from 2.9
but came back to 3.0

why did you revert back?

utkarsh009 said:
why did you revert back?

temperature readings:
idle 38
load 54

ya a good cooler and TIM is always recommended.

But do we really need to OC now. Stock speeds of the recent are much better.

OP,
for internal wifi card, get a PCI Wifi card which goes inside your PC and would cost Under 1k probably.

Overclocking is like a addiction/nasha (to me though....sort of...)
you'll get my meaning one day

When you will get the results of OCing later, addiction/nasha tab uttar jayega piyush bhai.

saswat23 said:
When you will get the results of OCing later, addiction/nasha tab uttar jayega piyush ~~bhai~~.

Baba I think it is.

Piyush, don't get angry.

saswat23 said:
When you will get the results of OCing later, addiction/nasha tab uttar jayega piyush bhai.

it has to be done in a systematic manner bro
if done correctly there's nothing wrong can happen

for example:
Asingh has OCed his Q9550 to 3.85ghz
AND its safe and sound

Yup, pros can handle them efficiently. But definitely it will reduce the life span of proccy then.

And who is BABA here!!!

^the one u r arguing with :lol:

Gaurav Bhattacharjee said:
Baba I think it is.

Piyush, don't get angry.

haha

saswat23 said:
Yup, pros can handle them efficiently. But definitely it will reduce the life span of proccy then.

not that much
and who will run same processor for over 5 years when we are getting new processors every year

One who is looking for a futureproof rig.

today future proof means 3-4 years or may be 5 years max
but not more than that
there is nothing like that "this cpu/gpu will dominate even after 5 years "

^^Very True... Wen i got my 9800gt 2 years back it was a high end card....
But now, :banghead:

i hope u knew it :crazy:

mailme.manju said:
But now, i hope u knew it

Yes, really true..

mailme.manju said:
^^Very True... Wen i got my 9800gt 2 years back it was a high end card....
But now, i hope u knew it

exactly
but 9800gt still can handle almost any game under 1600 resolution

^yep i'm using it wit 17" 1440*900 res gives pretty much eye candy..