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PC for web designer - Suggest One for 75k

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dotcommakers
dotcommakers Original post #1
Jun 29, 2011 at 2:17 AM
I am web designer. I really need fast Photoshop performance and also good multi tasking ability. Thinking I7 2600/2600k? Or AMD Phenom II. Budget is around 50k if you insist than I can make it up to 75k but it must be great.

I need also graphic card 1GB
500gb+1TB HDD
Atleast 4GB RAM
Atleast 17+ monitor and 1440+ resolution
Cabinet that has REALLY good cooling system


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: Graphic design, web design, using photoshop, illustrator, dreamweaver..

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: yes no problem

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 50k is right now, But if config is too good than i can go for max. 75k

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: 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: 1440+ resolution needed

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: 7

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: Within couple of weeks

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Not future proof but software proof .. I am sure there is never gonna be so much software updates in Photoshop so this will work for me.

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

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Rajkot - Almost all parts are available

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Already mentioned before this questionnaire
H
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

I'm a web designer as well..... looking for a stable system at 50k (IMO, Photoshop should blaze away to glory on a 50k system :))


here's the link to the discussions regarding my rig :
Code:
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/142834-good-overall-config-50k.html
comp@ddict
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

For photoshop, 1 thing is a MUST.

8GB RAM. Really really helps.
ssb1551
ssb1551 #4
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Fill up the questionnaire. Guys would need other data as well.

Don't go for Phenom II if you have the budget for i7. i7 beats any Phenom II hands down!!
dotcommakers
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Questionnaire added. I said "at least" 4GB RAM so 8GB is also welcome, just need to see will it fit in my budget?
mitraark
Jun 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

50k is more than enough for your work. Just see to it that you have Large HDD [ 2 TB recommended ] , Good Monitor [ Definately 1080p] and of course a good processor [ i would recommened i5 2500 ]. You can cut down on the GPU , 6750 would be enough for your work. All of these will easily come in 50k.
dotcommakers
Jun 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

50k is more than enough for your work. Just see to it that you have Large HDD [ 2 TB recommended ] , Good Monitor [ Definately 1080p] and of course a good processor [ i would recommened i5 2500 ]. You can cut down on the GPU , 6750 would be enough for your work. All of these will easily come in 50k.
Why i5 2500? Mitraark,

Can you give me sample configuration in your mind so I can search in local shops for price?
mitraark
Jun 29, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10000
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4500
RAM |Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz 4 GB DDR3 x2 |4900
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6750|6000
HDD |Seagate 2TB |4400
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NXZT GAMMA|2000
Monitor |Dell UltraSharp U2311H|13700
Mouse |Microsoft Combo|700
UPS |Intex 1KVA|1800
Speakers |Altec Lansing VS2621|1600
| Total |54500

I am sorry i overshoot the budget by almost 5k, the monitor i suggested is a little costly , but i think its advisable to use a good monitor for Photshop and other designing purposes . You can get Benq G2420 LCD Monitor for around 11k.
dotcommakers
Jun 29, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Thx Mitraa. Why i5 can you tell me?
mitraark
mitraark #10
Jun 29, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Thx Mitraa. Why i5 can you tell me?

Designing usually involves Applications [ softwares ] which are very CPU Intensive , the i5 Processors currently give the best performance/price ratio among all , and this particular model is priced well enough , its a Value For Money buy.

Other processors like AMD Phenom X6 do not come close to providing same performance , and i7 is a bit overpriced.

SOme may frown at the low end GPU i have listed , maybe it does look to be less derserving in an otherwise well built machine , but i leave it up to you to decide on which aspects you are willing to spend more.
comp@ddict
Jun 29, 2011 at 2:36 PM
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i5 single and threaded performance is strong (X6 can't compete with SB), so it's the best best BEST choice, especially for your purpose.


Go ahead with it, and remember, 8GB RAM. It's cheap yaar, about 4k only.
dotcommakers
Jun 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

i5 single and threaded performance is strong (X6 can't compete with SB), so it's the best best BEST choice, especially for your purpose.

Go ahead with it, and remember, 8GB RAM. It's cheap yaar, about 4k only.

I am comparing i5 2500 with i7 2600k

which is good for my purpose?

regards
D
Jun 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Processor
Intel Core i7 2600
14000
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus 4 Gene Z
11500
RAM
8GB 2xCorsair Vengeance 4gb
DDR3
5000
Graphic Card
Asus GTX 560ti Direct CU2 Top
13500
HDD
Seagate 1TB 7200.12
2700
DVD Writer
LG 22X SATA DVD
900
PSU
Corsair 750TX
6000
Case
CM HAF 912 Advanced
5600
Monitor
BenQ G2420HD
12000
Input Devices
Logitech Wireless Combo MK320 1600 Speakers
Altec Lansing BXR1321 2.1 channel
1700
TOTAL-74500rs
comp@ddict
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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I am comparing i5 2500 with i7 2600k

which is good for my purpose?

regards

there won't be "that" much of an improvement.

Like 10% I'm guessing, or less, depends.

Don't think it's worth the extra 5k, nope.
dotcommakers
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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ok I went to a local shop which is very good in deals

i dont have excat model names etc but here is config and price

i7 2600k (22k including mono)
intel mother board
nvidea graphic card 1gb (3.2k something)
8GB RAM - name was something like A8 (
2x1TB HDD Segate
22'' LED monitor either dell or LG dont remember (10500)
Wireless mouse keywobard - iball
Cabinet with big cooling fans.. [i forgot name]

55,000/-

is this good deal?
comp@ddict
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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individual prices

avoid INTEL mobo
dotcommakers
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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individual prices

avoid INTEL mobo
Check last post updated.

If you really want excat model number and name with prices than I will get but can you tell me overall how is deal in this total?

Why not intel mono?
comp@ddict
Jun 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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Well, other AIBs offer better Motherboards, with better components, plus the i7 2600k is 15.6k processor.

Meaning the INTEL mobo they are giving you might be a H67. Now H67 motherboards DONT SUPPORT OVERCLOCKING.

I strongly recommend buying a different motherboard.

Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 @ 9.5k

Why this?
1. Z68 motherboard
2. Overclocking supported
3. Quick Sync Supported
4. Bang-For-Buck motherboard

Now as the mobo budget goes up, you can greab this monitor instead:

BenQ G2222HD 21.5" LED @ 8.5k

So it leads to one thing and another. HENCE, JUST GO WITH THIS CONFIG I NOW SUGGEST YOU

Here's the FINAL CONFIG:

Core i5 2500 @ 9.5k
MSI H67MA-E35 @ 4.9k
Corsair 4GB*2=8GB Vengeance @ 2*2=4k
Corsair VX450W @ 3.5k
NZXT Guardian @ 3k
BenQ G2222HD 21.5" FULL HD LED @ 8.5k
2x Seagate 1TB @ 2.7x2=5.4k
Logitech Laser Desktop MK140 @ 0.9k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 1k

Now I just don't understand what GPU to suggest to you.
dotcommakers
Jun 30, 2011 at 9:21 AM
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Can you tell me what are this?

Why you wrote i5?
I need i7

Also MSI is mother board right? Will it fit to i7 too?

NZXT Guardian @ 3k
Corsair VX450W @ 3.5k is this smps?
Logitech Laser Desktop MK140 @ 0.9k. Is this mouse and keyboard?

MSI is mother board you suggested right?
dotcommakers
Jun 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM
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Yes but now I am gonna purchase i7 only so suggest me the mobo for that
comp@ddict
Jun 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

Yes but now I am gonna purchase i7 only so suggest me the mobo for that

why are you hell bent on spending soo much for nothing?

Sigh, here you go:

Core i7 2600k @ 16.5k
Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 @ 9.5k
dotcommakers
Jun 30, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Re: PC for web designer - Suggest One

why are you hell bent on spending soo much for nothing?

Sigh, here you go:

Core i7 2600k @ 16.5k
Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 @ 9.5k
Ok man whatever you say I will purchase i5 ok? and I checked eBay and local shop i5 2500k is 12k

Can you suggest good 1GB GPU?

Does this cabinet will work with above stuff?
COOLER MASTER CABINET GAMING ELITE 430 2.7k


Don't hate me. Can you tell me why i7 is not worthy? I just want latest configuration. I will not upgrade for 4-5 years. If i7 doesn't make difference in photoshop and multitasking right?

Edit: I saw reviews of i5 and i7 at anandtech ok it's final I am gonna buy "i5 2500k"
coderunknown
Jun 30, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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where are you from? cause your local dealer will surely trick you to get some bad items like a slow GPU or maybe an overpriced monitor, etc.

if you can buy online & get it assembled locally or SMC have some preconfigured systems you may look at.
comp@ddict
Jul 1, 2011 at 8:00 AM
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Ok man whatever you say I will purchase i5 ok? and I checked eBay and local shop i5 2500k is 12k

Can you suggest good 1GB GPU?

Does this cabinet will work with above stuff?
COOLER MASTER CABINET GAMING ELITE 430 2.7k


Don't hate me. Can you tell me why i7 is not worthy? I just want latest configuration. I will not upgrade for 4-5 years. If i7 doesn't make difference in photoshop and multitasking right?

Edit: I saw reviews of i5 and i7 at anandtech ok it's final I am gonna buy "i5 2500k"

Well, the i7 costs 5k more, which is like 50% more than the i5, but give you maybe 10% more performance.

Worth it? Hell NO!

Now you decide. ARE YOU GOING TO OVERCLOCK?

If yes, Core i5 2500k ~ 11.5k
Then motherboard will have to be either P67 or Z68(check the gigabyte mobo I suggested)

If no, just Core i5 2500 ~ 9.5k
Now you can grab a 6k H67 based motherboard.


Regarding the GPU:
The best VFM choice would be the HD6850 1GB GDDR5 @ 9.5k
dotcommakers
Jul 1, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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Ok fine Comp@ddict.. Did you read about Cool master cabinet? does this motherboard and processor will fit there?

cheers
comp@ddict
Jul 1, 2011 at 11:17 PM
It will fit, but since you have a nice budget, you can as well grab the:

Cooler Master Centurion 690 @ 4.2k
Sarath
Sarath #28
Jul 1, 2011 at 11:28 PM
~Dont let the assembler choose for you. If need be get the components individually. You will save more money and also get better VFM in each component.

~If you are not into overclocking then dont spend the 5-7k extra.
Just make sure the H67 (non-OC) mobo supports 1600mhz RAM. I have seen people recommeding a intel H67 and a 1600mhz G.skill RAM when the mobo only supports max of 1333mhz.
You saved 50% by choosing i5 over i7 which is a good move. But if you use multithreaded applications a lot you are sure to benefit from an i7. Thats your call. If its VFM then i5.
If you are not going to overclock then get a i5 2500 (without the "k") and a H67 mobo for around 7k.
R
rakesh47 #29
Jul 5, 2011 at 2:55 AM
Now all these tech pandits giving you good piece of info about performance and which procccy mobo and ram u shud buy, good if u go for core i5 2500k at 10 thousand rs and corsair ram 6gb 4000 rs with a good ASUS mobo.

But these people are telling you to buy the 1TB or 2TB HDDs.

As you are asking about good performance as a web designer, i say you buy a 40GB or more SSD(solid state drive) as it increases system/app performance by 40% and more. its that you have to invest a few thousands more, i suggest you buy this because, its once and for all.

Google how SSD are good in performance and find out how they beat ordinary HDD and how! SSD s are costlier, u can have 40-64-80-120-250 GB SSDs,

As u said u are a web designer , u wont need a lot of back up, and even if u need like 1TB or more, i suggest u buy and external sata drive.
MARK MY WORDS, you'll regret of you dont have SSD's in your system and if you are not satisfied with those HDD performance.
dotcommakers
Jul 5, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Now all these tech pandits giving you good piece of info about performance and which procccy mobo and ram u shud buy, good if u go for core i5 2500k at 10 thousand rs and corsair ram 6gb 4000 rs with a good ASUS mobo.

But these people are telling you to buy the 1TB or 2TB HDDs.

As you are asking about good performance as a web designer, i say you buy a 40GB or more SSD(solid state drive) as it increases system/app performance by 40% and more. its that you have to invest a few thousands more, i suggest you buy this because, its once and for all.

Google how SSD are good in performance and find out how they beat ordinary HDD and how! SSD s are costlier, u can have 40-64-80-120-250 GB SSDs,

As u said u are a web designer , u wont need a lot of back up, and even if u need like 1TB or more, i suggest u buy and external sata drive.
MARK MY WORDS, you'll regret of you dont have SSD's in your system and if you are not satisfied with those HDD performance.
Hi Rakesh, I am Rakesh too :). I just read about it today :). It too costly and you know something I can afford maximum 40GB or say 80gb and this much of space is nothing nowadays for boot drive :)

It will work with Gigabyte Z68 boards where you use SSD as cache drive only but setup will be too complex for me and costly

But I am getting 2TB drive space I will do RAID setup instead.