Rig for 45K · DIGIT-ARC

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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:Games , HD Movies

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:45 Approx

4. Planning to overclock?
A:Yes

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Win 7

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

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:1280*1024 but would definitely upgrade to HD 22/24 inch monitor soon

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:Yes, but this one will done by assembler

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:Asap 1 Week max i guess

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

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

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:Would be getting HD monitor soon so post config accordingly..

Config 1

Alternate config 2
Replace PSU to Corsair GS600 subtract 1500
GFX Card to Sapphire HD6950 1GB Subtract 800
TOTAL: 47150

Alternate Config 3
GFX Card to Sapphire HD6870 1GB Subtract 2.7K
Get the other HD 6870 1GB when you get you Monitor (put them in Xfire)
as for 1028*1024 1 6870 is More than enough
Add other later and make a gr8 system
Total:- 46150 + The cost of 6870 after you get your monitor (which will be lower)

Config 1 Will handle HD gaming smoothly
Config 2 will handle HD gaming

Config 3 will Handle HD gaming like Ice On a Heatsink even on highest detais

J

i was thinking nzxt guardian 921 rb for Chassis

and can you suggest me Nvidia options too for gpu and what say about ATI 6950 2Gb..
Thanx for the reply

6950 2gb will also be an excellent option
MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC costs 15.8K
Its Nvidia Counterpart is 560Ti, which is a bit costlier
The difference between 6950 2gb and 1gb is NIL.
Tough in Xfire the 2 2gb versions will perform bit better at 1080p and way better in resolution beyond that. Consider if you may use Eyefinity/Multi-monitor setup

@Omi, for a rig with a powerful GPU like 6870 or above, a good UPS like APC 800va is a must... And a APC 1/1.1KVA is recommended..

Omi said:
6950 2gb will also be an excellent option
MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC costs 15.8K
Its Nvidia Counterpart is 560Ti, which is a bit costlier

MSI gtx 560ti Twin Frozer II - 13.5~14K
MSI gtx 560ti HAWK - 14.5~15K

He asked for the 6950 2gb, the Ti's are 1GB

J

how about MSI Twin Frozr 560 Ti

^^Its a good choice.. Very cool card..

My vote goes to HD 6950 2 GB Twin Frozr III. The reason is
1. 2 GB of GDDR5 ram, might be very helpful in the upcoming shader heavy games
2. Twin Frorzr III cooler and custom PCB offers better cooling and higher overclocking potential
3. It is a highly factory overclocked version and performs very close to GTX 570 or HD 6970 out of the box.
4. It can be unlocked to its bigger brother HD 6970.

If its 6950 2GB Twin Frozr III or 560ti HAWK, then definitely the 6950 2GB..

But i guess OP is tight on budget..

J

well as for budget i will try if its for the better,

@cilus how can 6950 be unlocked to 6970 ?

MSI Z68MA-ED55(B3) @ 10500 seems to be available and i guess Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 is not available..well what is difference between the two..

Cilus said:
4. It can be unlocked to its bigger brother HD 6970.

Not all of them are unlockable... Newegg feedback

All the reference 2 GB models are unlockable but most of the custom designs are not unlockable. Example is the HD 6950 Twin Frozr II 2 GB.

But the Twin Frozr III version is unlockable. But ya, the chance is not 100%. Still it makes more sence due to its efficient cooler and custom PCB design and factory overclocking.

JTDhabal, here is the 6950 to 6970 unlocking guide.

J

How about this config ? Price please

J

these prices seem reasonable..prices from which or website ???

if you are not going to SLI/X-fire your graphic card, then Intel DZ68DB is a good option for 7200/- with USB 3.0, SATA 3 etc.

Product Link

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harryneopotter said:
if you are not going to SLI/X-fire your graphic card, then Intel DZ68DB is a good option for 7200/- with USB 3.0, SATA 3 etc.

Product Link

Intel Build Quality & Overclocking capability is very very very bad. :wink:

Geek-With-Lens said:
Intel Build Quality & Overclocking capability is very very very bad.

Not anymore. But then, everyone is entitled to his own opinion.

J

@Tenidal where did you get this prices from ?? they seem reasonable..and do you know any good shops in Mumbai, Lamington road

J

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC not available with SMC International and Primeabgb..please suggest alternatives..or shop where i can find them..

guys please help..

^ask MSI 6950 Twin Frozr II/OC.

J

i asked for any version of 6950 but they dont have it..

^get MSI GTX560 Ti HAWK

J

^ what is difference between hawk and twin frozr..

and is worth spending for Asus maximus iv gene-z..i guess its around 12K..

hawk has better cooler and is highly overclocked.

which rig you decided?

@JTdhaval, Gene-Z is worth it... But if u r going for a multi-gpu setup gene-z would b a PITA..

J

^^ its posted just above by tenida..and yes i may go with 2x4 ram too..but thats not certain rest is same..because msi z68 is hard to find..

@megamind i may go for multigpu setup but maybe in future but not now..but i guess gene z is good board..

^even sapphire 6950 2gb is not available?
Check msi 6950 at elounge[theitwares],mumbai

About rig, a lancool k62 @ 4.2k will suffice.

Also mail smc b/w 11am - 5pm.

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I searched high and low for the MSI Z68 but no one had it then

Weird to see HD 6950 not available.