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Rig for 30k (without monitor - Only CPU)

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RohanM
RohanM Original post #1
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:02 PM
Hello All,
I want to build a new rig, Your guidance is highly appreciated. :)


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: Gaming at moderate settings as having dell lcd already 1366 x 768 native.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 40 k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Nope

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Win 7/8 32/64 (doesn't matter)

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:1 TB (7200 RPM)

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. Having a Dell 18.5 " LCD - 1366 x 768 Native resolution.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: I ONLY want a CPU (Processor, MOBO, Ram, PSU , Cabitet etc..)

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: In Next 15-20 Days.

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

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: Nashik. Locally preferred. (Can buy online if part not available locally)

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Intel only. Also I7 Preferred. Cooler master cabinet only plz.
harshilsharma63
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Intel only. Also I7 Preferred. Cooler master cabinet only plz.

> Why Intel only?

> Why CM cabinet only? the best cabinets below 6k are either BitFenix, Corsair or NZXT.

i5 3550 (11500)
Gigabyte B75M DH3 (4000)
Corsair Value Select 1600 MHz 4 GB (1900)
Corsair CX430V2 (2600)
WD Blue 1TB (3900)
Asus HD7790 (11000)
and iBall/Zebronics cabinet without PSU (750)
Logitech MK200 (750)

total: ~36000

See if you can wait for some time and get this config.
RohanM
RohanM #3
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:19 PM
> Why Intel only?

> Why CM cabinet only? the best cabinets below 6k are either BitFenix, Corsair or NZXT.

i5 3550 (11500)
Gigabyte B75M DH3 (4000)
Corsair Value Select 1600 MHz 4 GB (1900)
Corsair CX430V2 (2600)
WD Blue 1TB (3900)
Asus HD7790 (11000)
and iBall/Zebronics cabinet without PSU (750)
Logitech MK200 (750)

total: ~36000

See if you can wait for some time and get this config.

I trust Intel since begining. Never used AMD. Also I am member of toms hardware since 2008. But they always suggest from newegg or amzon which is not possible here.
CM K380 is in my mind.
I7 Plz , dont need keyboard/mouse. Also can u suggest any Asus mobo ???
I guess for my monitor 7790 will be overkill. 7750 is ok.
harshilsharma63
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:32 PM
I trust Intel since begining. Never used AMD. Also I am member of toms hardware since 2008. But they always suggest from newegg or amzon which is not possible here.
CM K380 is in my mind.
I7 Plz , dont need keyboard/mouse. Also can u suggest any Asus mobo ???
I guess for my monitor 7790 will be overkill. 7750 is ok.
> Did you trusted Intel when you were just born?

> How is being a member of toms hardware since 2008 relevant here?

> and i7 alone will cost >18k! So why on earth do you want an i7 in a 30k rig??? :twisted:
RohanM
RohanM #5
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:42 PM
> Did you trusted Intel when you were just born?

> How is being a member of toms hardware since 2008 relevant here?

> and i7 alone will cost >18k! So why on earth do you want an i7 in a 30k rig??? :twisted:

toms hardware since 2008 relevant - Yup as they suggest parts that are really good config but most of times not available in my city. (So asking here)

Did you trusted Intel when you were just born? - Ouuch that's rude. But saw friends AMD rig (955 BE) & found my old Q8300 was much better in that aspect. (He also said the same.) Also Using Intel since 2005.

& I7 cause I want it to be future proof. I can extend budget.

Do u really think that a 2600k PSU is needed ?? Can I go for normal 500 Watt PSU ??
ASHISH65
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:53 PM
+1 to harshil's config.

dude take the i5 3570k over i7 as they perform same. in gpu get gtx 650ti or hd 7790 ,both is good for your resolution.

please no to local psu,get cxv2 430w
harshilsharma63
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:54 PM
toms hardware since 2008 relevant - Yup as they suggest parts that are really good config but most of times not available in my city. (So asking here)

Did you trusted Intel when you were just born? - Ouuch that's rude. But saw friends AMD rig (955 BE) & found my old Q8300 was much better in that aspect. (He also said the same.) Also Using Intel since 2005.

& I7 cause I want it to be future proof. I can extend budget.

Do u really think that a 2600k PSU is needed ?? Can I go for normal 500 Watt PSU ??
Its 2600, not 2600k. read this page: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/power-sup...89-power-supply-blacklist-thread-newbies.html
RohanM
RohanM #8
Apr 27, 2013 at 4:58 PM
Its 2600, not 2600k. read this page: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/power-sup...89-power-supply-blacklist-thread-newbies.html

Corsair CX430V2 (2600) - Rs. 2600
ASHISH65
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:02 PM
yes that is enough for your rig
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #11
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:05 PM
asus b75 mbo
RohanM
RohanM #12
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:06 PM
What abt a raptor edition WD HDD ?? 10000 RPM
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #13
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM
why not get wd cavier black 1tb @5.5k
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #16
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:18 PM
it is better to edit your first post and post your total budget there

- *www.storagereview.com/western_digital_caviar_blue_1tb_review_wd10ealx

if you budget then take ssd
CommanderShawnzer
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:21 PM
@RohanM : adding a measly 5K to your budget won't help you get WD Velociraptor 1TB which costs 16000 INR.Better get WD Caviar Blue 1TB.Best VFM for your budget
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #19
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:26 PM
i5 3550 - rs 11,500

Asus b75 mobo - rs 4000

Corsair/g-skill value select ram 4x2 gb - rs 3400

Corsair cxv2 430w - rs 2600

Saphhire hd 7750 1gb - rs 6700

Corsair 400r cabinet - rs 4500

Harddrive = ?

Uptill now total - 32,750
Shah
Shah #20
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Do u really think that a 2600k PSU is needed ?? Can I go for normal 500 Watt PSU ??

2600k is the model number of Sandy bridge i7 processor. I think you are referring to Corsair CX430V2 (2.6k INR PSU not 2600k PSU). You are member of Toms Hardware?? I highly doubt that.
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #21
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:37 PM
yes he refering cxv2 @2.6k ithink

@op what is your username in toms? i never seen you there!
The Incinerator
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM
What abt a raptor edition WD HDD ?? 10000 RPM


Who buys a Raptor these days.......get a 128GB SSD and a 1TB HDD together they will still be cheaper than an unreliable Raptor.
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #24
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:59 PM
ya get wd blue + ssd

get wd blue 1tb @rs 3700 + samsung 840 @rs 6400

rohn-avni - yes i remember you.you was there
RohanM
RohanM #25
Apr 27, 2013 at 6:01 PM
ya get wd blue + ssd

get wd blue 1tb @rs 3700 + samsung 840 @rs 6400

rohn-avni - yes i remember you.you was there

Thanks Ashish for your support. Actually I am not active on toms nowadays.
Hey I remembered u too. u guided me for GPU related query. :)
Sainatarajan
Apr 27, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Get the config that has been suggested above .... Are you planning to get a new monitor sometime in the future??

Pls be clear abt which components you dont want to buy. In other thread you have already bought a DVD drive But you didnt mention it here.
RohanM
RohanM #27
Apr 27, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Get the config that has been suggested above .... Are you planning to get a new monitor sometime in the future??

Pls be clear abt which components you dont want to buy. In other thread you have already bought a DVD drive But you didnt mention it here.

I guess nope. I am satisfied with my current monitor. That DVD writer is for other old rig so not mentioned here.

Ok lets see this ..

i5 3550 - rs 11,500 - -- >> Any I7 ??

Asus b75 mobo - rs 4000 - which one ?? there are so many versions of this mobo on their site.

Corsair/g-skill value select ram 4x2 gb - rs 3400 -- I dnt want 8 gig. 4 gig is enough. Also vengeance series.

Corsair cxv2 430w - rs 2600

Saphhire hd 7750 1gb - rs 6700

Corsair 400r cabinet - rs 4500 - What about CM K380 - rs 3100 on snapdeal with COD.

Harddrive = 1 TB WD Cavier Blue.

Total - ??
Sainatarajan
Apr 27, 2013 at 6:49 PM
At 3k the NZXT Gamma kicks anything....i will sum up the things now
I5 3470 @ 11k
Asus P8B75 M LX @ 3.9k
Gskill RipJAWSx 4 GB @ 2.1k
WD 1 TB HDD @ 3.9k
Seasonic S12 520W @ 3.5K
NZXT Gamma @ 2.5K
You Have 13 k Left now.
If you go with a HD 7750 now , be prepared to purchase a new gfx card when you want to buy a new HD Monitor ...
If you wish to buy a new monitor later get HD 7850 2 GB @ 13.5K ....
RohanM
RohanM #29
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:33 PM
At 3k the NZXT Gamma kicks anything....i will sum up the things now
I5 3470 @ 11k
Asus P8B75 M LX @ 3.9k
Gskill RipJAWSx 4 GB @ 2.1k
WD 1 TB HDD @ 3.9k
Seasonic S12 520W @ 3.5K
NZXT Gamma @ 2.5K
You Have 13 k Left now.
If you go with a HD 7750 now , be prepared to purchase a new gfx card when you want to buy a new HD Monitor ...
If you wish to buy a new monitor later get HD 7850 2 GB @ 13.5K ....

Hmm So it will cost approx 34 k. with HD 7750. Good rig IMO.

One final query plz ans this time. in above rig add an i7 !!

Seasonic S12 520W @ 3.5K - on flipkart it's for 4.5 k
Rs. 2525.1 for ram on fk.

From where r u quoting the prices ??

Also NZXT Gamma is not available on fk & snapdeal. plz provide any link. COD is must.

2600k is the model number of Sandy bridge i7 processor. I think you are referring to Corsair CX430V2 (2.6k INR PSU not 2600k PSU). You are member of Toms Hardware?? I highly doubt that.

I am member of toms. take that with pinch of salt. :p
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #30
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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get i7 3770 @rs 18000
harshilsharma63
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Hmm So it will cost approx 34 k. with HD 7750. Good rig IMO.

One final query plz ans this time. in above rig add an i7 !!

Seasonic S12 520W @ 3.5K - on flipkart it's for 4.5 k
Rs. 2525.1 for ram on fk.

From where r u quoting the prices ??

Also NZXT Gamma is not available on fk & snapdeal. plz provide any link. COD is must.



I am member of toms. take that with pinch of salt. :p

NO offence, but that needs to be taken with a whole crate of salt.
RohanM
RohanM #32
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:52 PM
NO offence, but that needs to be taken with a whole crate of salt.

Actually till 2011 I was really very updated in these sections. on toms I was suggesting ppl what to buy & configs. But now m totally cut off from pc market so no idea whats new going on. Now m more a mobile geek. U can safely consider me a noob now. :)
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #33
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:54 PM
haa lol ^

what you decided now? in rig
RohanM
RohanM #34
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:57 PM
haa lol ^

what you decided now? in rig

hmm will update here soon.

(But atleast m not that noob man. beside a friend is sitting and asking r u mad u r going to buy a 2.5 k cabinet !!! then i showed him some of alienwares & he was just like .... woohooo. some ppl dnt even know that there high end rigs. they just knw normal config like 500 gb hhd, processor in ghz & 1-2 gb in rams that's it. )
harshilsharma63
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:13 PM
hmm will update here soon.

(But atleast m not that noob man. beside a friend is sitting and asking r u mad u r going to buy a 2.5 k cabinet !!! then i showed him some of alienwares & he was just like .... woohooo. some ppl dnt even know that there high end rigs. they just knw normal config like 500 gb hhd, processor in ghz & 1-2 gb in rams that's it. )
True, but demanding an i7 in a 30k rig and preferring Intel just because you haven't ever used AMD and saying you've been a Tom's hardware member since '08 id really difficult to absorbe.
RohanM
RohanM #36
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM
True, but demanding an i7 in a 30k rig and preferring Intel just because you haven't ever used AMD and saying you've been a Tom's hardware member since '08 id really difficult to absorbe.

hmmm fair enough. but that's other topic. Fanboys war. m an intel fan & a strong fan. long story. at that time AMD was really not the thing. when Intel launched "Conroe" C2D in July 2006 they just literally kicked AMD out of market with mind blowing benchmarks.

also it's like samsung or sony or nokia type thing.
Sainatarajan
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:27 PM
The prices are being quoted from local shops and most of the prices are from Mdcomputers.

At that time Intel Might be ruling , But now AMD is ruling . For Gaming and rendering AMD is the best now. And I dont know why you want to go with an i7 when you can get an AMD Proc + Mobo within the price of Intels i7 3770 ...
RohanM
RohanM #38
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:34 PM
The prices are being quoted from local shops and most of the prices are from Mdcomputers.

At that time Intel Might be ruling , But now AMD is ruling . For Gaming and rendering AMD is the best now. And I dont know why you want to go with an i7 when you can get an AMD Proc + Mobo within the price of Intels i7 3770 ...

Best high-end gaming processors : April 2013

they r not even recommending any AMD cpu in that range.. So Intel still rules mate.
AMD still in the market just because of their pricing. not because of performance. AMD still don't have any answer for the beast 1st/2nd/3rd gen i7's in their stables. I am not even mentioning Extreme edition here.
Sainatarajan
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:39 PM
Best high-end gaming processors : April 2013

they r not even recommending any AMD cpu in that range.. So Intel still rules mate.
AMD still in the market just because of their pricing. not because of performance. AMD still don't have any answer for the beast 1st/2nd/3rd gen i7's in their stables. I am not even mentioning Extreme edition here.
Intel definitely performs better than AMD IF and ONLY IF you use a Same GFX card. If you go with an AMD one you get a better card than with the Intels ...
vickybat
vickybat #40
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:43 PM
hmmm fair enough. but that's other topic. Fanboys war. m an intel fan & a strong fan. long story. at that time AMD was really not the thing. when Intel launched "Conroe" C2D in July 2006 they just literally kicked AMD out of market with mind blowing benchmarks.

also it's like samsung or sony or nokia type thing.

Amd hasn't been able to catch up intel since then. :) But games are seriously gonna get multicore oriented with the launch of next-gen consoles. Its a long debate, but i would like to suggest you amd fx 8320 along with a 970 motherboard.

Reasons are various. It has 8 integer cores , runs at a high clock speed and has enough grunt to feed any gpu with game data. Future titles will use more than 4 cores, so its a wise choice.
Besides, the platform also has an upgradable path coz it will support upcoming steamroller cpu's from AMD.

Intel's current socket (1155) won't support haswell cpu's which are launching in june. So your upgrade path is cut off. I would say get the 8320 for less than 10k and get a good gpu like a 7850 2gb.
I know its overkill for your monitor now, but will prove as a wise decision in the long run. Would have advised 650-ti boost, but they are not currently available in India.
RohanM
RohanM #41
Apr 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Amd hasn't been able to catch up intel since then. :) But games are seriously gonna get multicore oriented with the launch of next-gen consoles. Its a long debate, but i would like to suggest you amd fx 8320 along with a 970 motherboard.

Reasons are various. It has 8 integer cores , runs at a high clock speed and has enough grunt to feed any gpu with game data. Future titles will use more than 4 cores, so its a wise choice.
Besides, the platform also has an upgradable path coz it will support upcoming steamroller cpu's from AMD.

Intel's current socket (1155) won't support haswell cpu's which are launching in june. So your upgrade path is cut off. I would say get the 8320 for less than 10k and get a good gpu like a 7850 2gb.
I know its overkill for your monitor now, but will prove as a wise decision in the long run. Would have advised 650-ti boost, but they are not currently available in India.

wow good explanation. only thing abt intel that sucks is incompatibility to next socket. AMD wins there.
haswell cpu's are for notebooks na ?? correct me if m wrong.
650 ti (not boost) is on fk for around 12 k how is that ?

Intel definitely performs better than AMD IF and ONLY IF you use a Same GFX card. If you go with an AMD one you get a better card than with the Intels ...

It's a long long debate... some threads reach 500+ pages on some forums for intel vs amd & still continue. As I said Fanboys war.
Sainatarajan
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM
The 650 Ti is not good at its price. At 13k you can get the HD 7850 2 GB which trashes the GTX 650 Ti

And also on flipkart all components are overpriced...
RohanM
RohanM #43
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM
The 650 Ti is not good at its price. At 13k you can get the HD 7850 2 GB which trashes the GTX 650 Ti

And also on flipkart all components are overpriced...

Ya me too noticed that fk is overpriced. but local shops in Nashik are more overpriced they r quoting me 7750 2 gb for 9.5 k & 7770 1 gb for 10.5 k wtf. so imagine what will they quote for 7850 2 gig ??? !!!
vickybat
vickybat #44
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:06 PM
wow good explanation. only thing abt intel that sucks is incompatibility to next socket. AMD wins there.
haswell cpu's are for notebooks na ?? correct me if m wrong.
650 ti (not boost) is on fk for around 12 k how is that ?

No mate, haswell is intel's next microarchitecture after sandybridge. It will be available for servers, workstations, desktops, notebooks, ultraportables and convertibles.
Its highly diverse than previous intel cpu's. You can actually wait for that. Its just a couple of months away.
650-ti is not good at the price. Better gpu's are there for a bit more.
650-ti boost is worth buying and it actually beats the 7850, albeit by a small margin. Its not available yet.
Btw i've got one heck of deal for you.

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/173163-gtx-660-ti-selling-15-5k-flipkart.html

Grab it until it lasts. Its a 7950 level gpu if you know. I don't think its a hoax either coz the discount of 22% is clearly mentioned.
Sainatarajan
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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RohanM
RohanM #46
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:13 PM
No mate, haswell is intel's next microarchitecture after sandybridge. It will be available for servers, workstations, desktops, notebooks, ultraportables and convertibles.
Its highly diverse than previous intel cpu's. You can actually wait for that. Its just a couple of months away.

650-ti boost is worth buying and it actually beats the 7850, albeit by a small margin. Its not available yet.
Btw i've got one heck of deal for you.

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/173163-gtx-660-ti-selling-15-5k-flipkart.html

Grab it until it lasts. Its a 7950 level gpu if you know. I don't think its a hoax either coz the discount of 22% is clearly mentioned.

hmm but out of my curunt budget mate. Also 38 days to go for haswell launch as per their fb page. Intel to unveil next-generation Haswell processors in approximately 3337200000000000 nanoseconds......

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k. Will first try in local shops & if they dnt have any parts then think of above sites. thanks. :)
S
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:16 PM
I suggest you go for a FX 8520 . If you want only intel, get an i5. Though the FX is better.

Shiva
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #48
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:30 PM
if you want intel buddy get i5 3570k over i7

you will save 4k-6k and put in getting better gpu
RohanM
RohanM #49
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:41 PM
The i7-3770K has 33% more cache than the i5-3570K. will this matter in games or real life performance or in future ??

Also the lack of Hyper-Threading makes i5-3570k perform worse than the Intel Core i7-3770K.
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #50
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM
no at all cache is usefull for multitasking,not for gaming

take i5 3570k and oc it and enjoy.it will handle any games for next coming years
RohanM
RohanM #51
Apr 27, 2013 at 9:52 PM
no at all cache is usefull for multitasking,not for gaming

take i5 3570k and oc it and enjoy.it will handle any games for next coming years

husshhh ok then will go with i5. Can u sum up the final config for me ? I will take it to local shop & check the prices. please don't include dvd writer, keyboard/mouse, monitor. :)
[Majak majak me 2 page ho gaye :p]
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #52
Apr 27, 2013 at 10:03 PM
intel i5 3570k - Rs 14000

Gigabyte z77MX -d3h /asrock z77 extreme 4 - rs 9700 / Gigabyte z77x-ud3h - rs 12000

Corsair cxv2 430w -rs 2600 / seasonic s12 520w - rs 3900 (usefull if you add gpu in fuuture)

Wd cavier blue 1tb - rs 3700

Corsair/g-skill value select ram 4gb - rs 1600

Nzxt gamma cabinet - rs 2500

Saphhire hd 7750 1gb - rs 6700

Total - rs 40,800
RohanM
RohanM #53
Apr 27, 2013 at 10:25 PM
intel i5 3570k - Rs 14000

Gigabyte z77MX -d3h /asrock z77 extreme 4 - rs 9700 / Gigabyte z77x-ud3h - rs 12000

Corsair cxv2 430w -rs 2600 / seasonic s12 520w - rs 3900 (usefull if you add gpu in fuuture)

Wd cavier blue 1tb - rs 3700

Corsair/g-skill value select ram 4gb - rs 1600

Nzxt gamma cabinet - rs 2500

Saphhire hd 7750 1gb - rs 6700

Total - rs 40,800

Ok. Thanks all & Ashish. :)
A
athosms17 #54
Apr 27, 2013 at 11:51 PM
@OP,
Don't go in for a i7. Its no going to be futureproof or anyh=thing. go in for i5 3570k and overclock it for better performance. I suggest you extend your budget a bit and get a gtx660. It is better.

I too am from nashik and planning to build a pc. Where did you ask for prices?
Sainatarajan
Apr 28, 2013 at 7:47 AM
My last advice. You are actually spending 24 to 26k only on proc and mobo. But if you go with FX 8350 and the Asus M5A97 Evo both are priced at 18k you get an even powerful GFX card than the Intels one..
harshilsharma63
Apr 28, 2013 at 7:51 AM
@OP,
Don't go in for a i7. Its no going to be futureproof or anyh=thing. go in for i5 3570k and overclock it for better performance. I suggest you extend your budget a bit and get a gtx660. It is better.

I too am from nashik and planning to build a pc. Where did you ask for prices?

^ read the whole thread before posting reply.
RohanM
RohanM #60
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM
@OP,
Don't go in for a i7. Its no going to be futureproof or anyh=thing. go in for i5 3570k and overclock it for better performance. I suggest you extend your budget a bit and get a gtx660. It is better.

I too am from nashik and planning to build a pc. Where did you ask for prices?

From rahul traders & atherv, pm me we can build together. :)

My last advice. You are actually spending 24 to 26k only on proc and mobo. But if you go with FX 8350 and the Asus M5A97 Evo both are priced at 18k you get an even powerful GFX card than the Intels one..

what do u mean exactly by "intel ones" ???

Intel definitely performs better than AMD IF and ONLY IF you use a Same GFX card. If you go with an AMD one you get a better card than with the Intels ...

As per my knowledge Intel dnt have any discrete graphics card !!!
harshilsharma63
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM
what do u mean exactly by "intel ones" ???



As per my knowledge Intel dnt have any discrete graphics card !!!

> He means that by getting an AMD processor and motherboard, you can save cash over Intel processor and motherboard; which you can spend on a better graphic card.

> Do you use IGP for gaming?
RohanM
RohanM #62
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Intel definitely performs better than AMD IF and ONLY IF you use a Same GFX card. If you go with an AMD one you get a better card than with the Intels ...

^^
what does this mean then.
harshilsharma63
Apr 28, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Intel definitely performs better than AMD IF and ONLY IF you use a Same GFX card. If you go with an AMD one you get a better card than with the Intels ...

^^
what does this mean then.

Suppose you have a budget of; say, 60k, then whether its an Intel rig or an AMD rig, the following things will remain same:

4GB ram (2200)
an NZXT Cabinet (2600)
a Seasonic PSU (4600)
a WD 1TB HDD (3700)
an FHD monitor (8600)

total: 21700

That leaves you with 38300 for cpu, motherboard, cooler and graphic card.


Intel rig:

i5 3570k (14400)
MSI is out of India and AsRock has bad A.S.S. in INdia, so will preferably get Maximus V gene (not getting a Z77 board will be wastage of extra cash spent in a k series cpu) (15000)

leaving with 8900 for graphic card. If one goes with AsRock or MSI board, then ~13.5k will be left.

best card in that budget: GTX 660.

AMD Rig:

FX 8350 (11500)
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 (7100) perfectly good for overclocking.

left with 19700 for GPU

best chip: HD7950

Notice the difference?
RohanM
RohanM #64
Apr 28, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Suppose you have a budget of; say, 60k, then whether its an Intel rig or an AMD rig, the following things will remain same:

4GB ram (2200)
an NZXT Cabinet (2600)
a Seasonic PSU (4600)
a WD 1TB HDD (3700)
an FHD monitor (8600)

total: 21700

That leaves you with 38300 for cpu, motherboard, cooler and graphic card.


Intel rig:

i5 3570k (14400)
MSI is out of India and AsRock has bad A.S.S. in INdia, so will preferably get Maximus V gene (not getting a Z77 board will be wastage of extra cash spent in a k series cpu) (15000)

leaving with 8900 for graphic card. If one goes with AsRock or MSI board, then ~13.5k will be left.

best card in that budget: GTX 660.

AMD Rig:

FX 8350 (11500)
Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 (7100) perfectly good for overclocking.

left with 19700 for GPU

best chip: HD7950

Notice the difference?

yup budy. thanks. but I was confuse because I was not considering budget in whole scenario. :p