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vijaynath Original post #1
Oct 14, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Hi Guys !
Im new to TD & i live in chennai...
Suggest me a comp rig 35 - 40k

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: Gaming (Cricket,Football,Racing) , Heavy Photoshop, Watching HD- Movies,Downloading

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: No,Like to buy Intel proc & Mb ,coz Strict rule from my Dad....

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 40000

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 64bit ,Xp3

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500Gb or 1TB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 19-20 inch

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: 8

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Yes, have built many systems.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within the next 15 days.

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

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: Chennai ,ll buy in Ritchie street...

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: suggest me a good i5 6*** or i5 7*** series processor & intel board * Like to what are the intel boards with HD graphics will suit for i5 7*** Series

I have shortlisted some components which are as follows, please advise...

CPU - I5 750
MB - Suggest me a good intel Graphics Motherboard ?
ssb1551
ssb1551 #2
Oct 15, 2010 at 7:06 AM
I think it wud be difficult to go for a gaming rig with Intel i5 at the budget of 40k(since u r buying all components)!!coz CPU,MoBo,RAM,HDD,Monitor,PSU,Cabinet,Keyboard & Mouse will roughly come for around 37.5k which leaves u with only 2.5k for a GPU.For 2.5k u wont get a gaming GPU!!
i5 750 - 10k
MSI P55-GD65 - 8k OR
Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H - 6k(cheaper option)
4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM - 5k
500GB HDD - 1.8k
Microsoft Keyboard & Mouse - .8k
NZXT Gamma Cabinet - 2k
FSP Saga II 500W PSU - 2.5k
BenQ G2220 22" Monitor - 8k

Now if u go with MSI MoBo then total comes upto 38k n if u go with Gigabyte then total will be 36k.Even if u go with the cheaper option u'll be left with 4k for GPU n u wont find a decent gaming GPU with that!IMO the cheapest gaming option is Sapphire HD5670 512MB for 5k n if u want something better than 5670 then u'll definitely hv to up ur budget or go with AMD config!!
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Oct 15, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Thanks for replying buddy :smile:

Like to buy Intel MoBo board only bro ,Please do suggest me a Intel borad with inbulit graphics ll suit for i5 750 & 760 !!!
Jaskanwar Singh
Oct 15, 2010 at 9:39 AM
i5 760 and 750 are excellent performers but dont have integrated graphics. i5 6** series have them but they are crap..also intel original mobos dont make any difference, there are much better options by other manufacturers..

the config i will suggest -

AMD Athlon II x4 635 @ 5k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @ 4.5k
G.Skill 2*2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 4.6k
Zotac GTX460 1GB @ 12.7k
WD 500GB Blue @ 2k
Corsair VX450W @ 3.7k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.5k
Benq G2220HD 22" @ 7.5k

Total - 41.5k

the descent gaming i5 760 config which will be better but out of your budget-

Intel Core i5 760 @ 9.5k
MSI H55M E33 @ 5.5k
G.Skill 2*2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 4.6k
Zotac GTX460 1GB @ 12.7k
WD 500GB Blue @ 2k
Corsair VX550W @ 4.7k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.5k
Benq G2220HD 22" @ 7.5k

Total - 48k

the alternate intel option -

Intel Core i3 530 @ 5.5k
MSI H55M E33 @ 5.5k
G.Skill 2*2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 4.6k
Zotac GTX460 1GB @ 12.7k
WD 500GB Blue @ 2k
Corsair VX450W @ 3.7k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.5k
Benq G2220HD 22" @ 7.5k

Total - 43k
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Oct 15, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Thanks & Happy to see ur Reply Jaskanwar Bro :smile:
ssb1551
ssb1551 #7
Oct 15, 2010 at 10:18 AM
@vijaynath - so u increasing ur budget?

@Jas - MSI H55 board completely skipped my mind!!!Nice 1!!
V
Oct 15, 2010 at 10:25 AM
@ ssb1551 : Yes ll increase the budget to get a good intel board...
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vijaynath #10
Oct 15, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Processor : 10k
Mobo : 10k

ll Increase budget for these two,coz i won't Upgrade Processor & Mobo for Next 3-4 Yrs...
ll Omit GPU Card or option of buying a 500gb & ll Upgrade it Later...
ssb1551
ssb1551 #11
Oct 15, 2010 at 11:03 AM
@Jas - Is there any diff between Intel Boards n other brands like Gigabyte,Biostar,MSI?I guess no,rite?Infact others r better than Intel,isn't it?
Jaskanwar Singh
Oct 15, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Processor : 10k
Mobo : 10k

ll Increase budget for these two,coz i won't Upgrade Processor & Mobo for Next 3-4 Yrs...
ll Omit GPU Card or option of buying a 500gb & ll Upgrade it Later...

i5 760 needs a gpu as i said before!! no integrated graphics provided...
mobo - MSI P55-GD65 @ 8k
Jaskanwar Singh
Oct 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM
@Jas - Is there any diff between Intel Boards n other brands like Gigabyte,Biostar,MSI?I guess no,rite?Infact others r better than Intel,isn't it?

it depends which board are you talking about..but only diff i saw in 5-6k range intel ones were using electrolytic caps but msi was with solid capacitors. solid caps have more life...
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vijaynath #14
Oct 15, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Thanks again for replying Friends & For Showering me about Intel boards & others too :smile:

] like to knew wether any Intel board are there in Market Using Solid capacitors......... if means suggest me a Intel board using Solid capacitor with onboard graphics < 10k ???

Sry for throwing to many question guys, i knew abt product names but don't know their working,etc...

Have a NiCe Day :smile:
Jaskanwar Singh
Oct 15, 2010 at 7:51 PM
intel doesnt have onboard graphics. these are only in i5 6** series and i3 series. they are integrated into the processor. also you need a h55/ h57/ q57 chipset to enable them..p55 doesnt support them..also since you going for i5 7** no integrated gfx for you to use in p55 or even h55 boards..
skeletor
skeletor #16
Oct 15, 2010 at 8:03 PM
what do you mean by Intel motherboards? Motherboards manufactured by Intel or motherboards manufactured by other companies like Gigabyte/MSI having Intel chipsets?
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vijaynath #17
Oct 15, 2010 at 8:41 PM
@ Jaskanwar singh : Thanks :smile:

@ ico : Motherboards manufactured by Intel...