sandy bridge config · DIGIT-ARC

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hallo everyone,
I am planning to buy a desktop only for my gaming exprience.My budget is 60k.
Config is->
prossy->Intel core i5 2500k
mboard->intel DP67BG
RAM->2*2GB DDR3 1333MHZ corsair
Hdd->Seagate 1TB 7200.12
Graphics card->XFX Radeon HD5850
Monitor->BenQ G2220HD
Cabinet->Cooler Master chassis selio
PSU->Corsair VX450W
Mouse->Logitech MX518
Optical Drive->LG H55N
Keyboard->Logitech KB200
UPS->Numeric 1KVA

IS THE CONFIG IS SUFFICIENT FOR GAME?
If I make any worng in this config so plz help me.

what is the price of this config in Kolkata?
If anyone give me all the price list of all component of my config in kolkata then I thougt about any changes.
My last question is from where I can get all this component in kolkata.plz give me the add and phone number.
Thanks a lot.

Everything fine but try getting a GTX 560 or HD 6850 for gpu/

slashragnarok said:
Everything fine but try getting a GTX 560 or HD 6950 for gpu/

A small edit. :smile:

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Thanks bro for replay but I knew that 5850 is beter than 6850.the price of 5850 is high from 6850.

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you get a 560ti that beats the 6870 in almost the same price then why not buy it?and you can overclock it to get more performance boost

@OP VX450 wil bottleneck if u OC ur procy...

You can save a lot of money if you buy the below mentioned configuration.

1) CPU-Intel Core i5 2500k 3.3GHz -11000

2) RAM-Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 1333MHz-2400

3) DVD-RW-Sony 24x SATA DVD-RW(DRU-880S-ZR)-950

4) MB-Intel DP67BG(B3)-8500

5) CABINET-Cooler Master Elite 430-2400

6) SPEAKERS-Logitech Z313 Speakers(2.1)-1000

7) MONITOR-Dell IN2020M 20”LED-6300

8) HDD-Western Digital 500 GB SATA(WD5000AAKX)-1700

9) GPU-Palit GeForce GTX560 Ti (2GB DDR5)-14350

10) SMPS-Corsair VX550-4500

11) KB+MOUSE-Logitech G1 Gaming Desktop-1400

TOTAL-54500

You wait another month you will get Z68 Motherboards but they will be costly I suppose.Ok.But the above Configuration is enough for you.

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^^where to get the 2gb palit cards?

Ok go for Palit GTX560 1GB Card or if you wanna order from abroad go for 2GB Card.Also go for another 500GB WD HDD and raid them so that there will be some gain in performance.Ok.

2GB Gpu benefits if u are building a multi monitor setup, else 1GB is enough
If u need speakers too, get Altec Lansing vs2621 - 1.6K

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thank bro,
thank for sugesting me.
But no need of speaker.
I also wanted to know that am I able to play maseffect 2 in this config with gtx560.

Symbianlover said:
I also wanted to know that am I able to play maseffect 2 in this config with gtx560.

You can play any game with this config.

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mailme.manju said:
Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000
Motherboard |Intel DP67BG|8500
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL|2500
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6950 1GB/MSI GTX560 Twin Frozr II OC|14500
HDD |Seagate ITB 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 24X SATA DVD|900
PSU |SeaSonic S12II 520|4100
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7300
Keyboard |Logitech K 200|450
UPS |Numeric 800VA|2500
Mouse |Logitech MX518|1500
| Total |58450

2GB Gpu benefits if u are building a multi monitor setup, else 1GB is enough
If u need speakers too, get Altec Lansing vs2621 - 1.6K

is all component available in kolkata.

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1) CPU-Intel Core i5 2500k 3.3GHz -11850

2) RAM-Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 1600MHz-2700

3) 2xDVD-RW(Diff brands)

4) MB-Gigabyte UD3 B3-9500

8) HDD-Seagate 1TB SATA3 7200.12- 2700

9) GPU-Radeon 6950 2GB-16100

10) SMPS-Coolermaster SilentProM 700-7000

11) Razer KB + Mouse

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akshayt said:
1) CPU-Intel Core i5 2500k 3.3GHz -11850

2) RAM-Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 1600MHz-2700

3) 2xDVD-RW(Diff brands)

4) MB-Gigabyte UD3 B3-9500

8) HDD-Seagate 1TB SATA3 7200.12- 2700

9) GPU-Radeon 6950 2GB-16100

10) SMPS-Coolermaster SilentProM 700-7000

11) Razer KB + Mouse

Thanks bro,
but it does not fit my budget.My budget is 60k without vat and speaker.

Symbianlover said:
Thanks bro,
but it does not fit my budget.My budget is 60k without vat and speaker.

malime_manju config is ready to go for
akshayt config's was good to but the price of ram were not correct
rest of all was fine

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anybody tell me the shop add where I can get all component in kolkata

coolgame said:
you get a 560ti that beats the 6870 in almost the same price then why not buy it?and you can overclock it to get more performance boost

6870 - 12.4k
560ti - 14.8k

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No point buying a 560Ti at 14800 when you can get a 6950 2GB for 16100, which is just 1300 bucks more and far more future proof, at least relatively.

You need to see the places you can reduce your rig:

Also, this RAM costs Rs.3000 at SMC International:
G-SKILL[ Trident ] PC3-12800 / DDR3 1600 Mhz/cl-8-8-8-24 (2Gx2)

This RAM costs 2650 at SMC International
Gskill [Ripjaws] DDR3-1600 (PC3 12800) 4gb kit

1. CPU, The lowest you can go is Core i5 2300 beyond which you would need to shift to AMD. And the difference in future apps after OCing btw the 2300-2500 and 2500k will be at least 20-40% (post OC). So not recommended.

2. MOBO, you can go for a H67 series but that hinders your OC and you loose the benefit the k series could have got. But again, a 2300/2400 + H67 series motherboard can be had for around 15-17k saving nearly 7-8k, although not recommended at all, but still better than AMD at the same price point.

3. You need to go for the 3k RAM, no other option.

4. You need to buy a 1TB disk.

5. PSU the best you can do is get a Corsair TX650(old series) or HX620 or Seasonic 600 watts or CM RP600 watts and these would still cost around 5k. However, for 2k more you are far more future proof and at mental peace.

6. Monitor, you can choose. But no point unless you buy a 21.5" monitor else your system would be somewhat waste.

7. Mouse, keyboard are one time things and I guess you will spend decently either now or later once you regret your decision

8. Speakers you can choose.

9. Cabinet you can choose, but even a generic good cabinet will cost 2k but may produce ventilation/temperature issues.

10. You can go for a single DVD RW but saving just 1000 bucks isn't recommended here and won't do you much good either. You will end up buying one later when one goes for RMA.

11. The graphic card you can choose but the graphic card is directly propotional to your performance. The moment you choose a 6870 over a 6950 you lose 30-50% of your performance straight. So for a few grands you lose half the purpose of creating your PC.

IMO

Core i5 2500 10400 (Core i5 2500k STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 11650)
Gigabyte GA-H67M-D2-B3 (rev. 1.1) Socket 1155 Rs.5500
G-SKILL[ Trident ] PC3-12800 / DDR3 1600 Mhz/cl-8-8-8-24 (2Gx2) Rs.3000
Seagate 1 TB SATA Desktop 3.5" Internal HDD (1000 GB) Rs.2600
Seasonic 600+ watts Rs.4500+-
Cooler Master Elite 430 with Side Window Rs.2675
DVD RW Rs.1000 approx
Radeon 6950 2GB 16100 | 6950 1GB 14500 | 6870 1GB 12000
Samsung/Dell 21.5" 8250 approx
Razer Deatheradder Rs.2200+
Microsoft Keyboard Within 800 bucks

TOTAL <60k even if you choose the 6950 2GB

now Intel DP67BG will be tough to find. least you can try is Gigabyte GA P67A UD3 for 9.5k. after that ASUS P8P67 PRO for 12k~. (if you want to oc)

my suggestion -

Symbianlover said:
anybody tell me the shop add where I can get all component in kolkata

MD/Vedant. But I don't think MSI GTX560 Twin Frozr II OC is available anywhere in Kol. You may have to settle for Sapphire HD6950 1GB/2GB. Also availability of SeaSonic in Kol is doubtful. If unavailable get Corsair VX550W@4.5k instead :smile:

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You can order online from *TE*

Jaskanwar Singh said:
now Intel DP67BG will be tough to find. least you can try is Gigabyte GA P67A UD3 for 9.5k. after that ASUS P8P67 PRO for 12k~. (if you want to oc)

my suggestion -

Component | Make | Price | Comments Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000|
Motherboard |Gigabyte P67A UD3|9500|awesome value for money and excellent performer
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL|2500|
Graphic Card |MSI R6950 2PM2D2GD5 |16100|unlock this to full 6970 shaders and enjoy EDITED by vickybat HDD |WDC 500GB Blue/Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1700|
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900|
PSU |SeaSonic S12II 520|4000|
Case |CM Elite 430|2500|
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7300|
Mouse and Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000|
UPS |Numeric 800VA|2500|
Speakers |Altec Lansing VS2621|1600|
| Total |61100|

I guess 6950 2gb is 16.1k? But if unlocking to 6970 is required, then i suggest the gigabyte 6950 2gb as suggested by rchi84 @ 16.5k. Msi afaik cannot be unlocked. Ask rchi84 for more info. He has unlocked his 6950 2gb.

^^msi one i mentioned can be unlocked and without any problems. its reference. its the twin frozr II that cant be unlocked. new twin frozr III has a dual bios switch that was absent in twin frozr II.
MSI R 6950 2PM2D2GD5 Graphics Card
15.6k for msi.

Just a small correc. SeaSonic S12II 520 - 3.5K

thanks edited mailme.manju

Jaskanwar Singh said:
^^msi one i mentioned can be unlocked and without any problems. its reference. its the twin frozr II that cant be unlocked. new twin frozr III has a dual bios switch that was absent in twin frozr II.
MSI R 6950 2PM2D2GD5 Graphics Card
15.6k for msi.

But won't there be cooling problems in the reference cards? 6950 is one hot card. Gigabyte will be better for unlocking purpose as thats non - reference.

^^Calling all 6950 2GB owners - unlock details.

I have unlocked my Sapphire 6950 2 GB with shaders only patch using wizzards script. I urge everyone to use wizzards patch not just use a 6970 bios for the following reasons :-
1. Less risk, the script just modifies the bios to enable the additional shaders leaving everything else untouched. The 6950's memory is rated at 1250 mhz unlike the 6970's which is rated at 1500 mhz. The timings are also tighter for the 6970, so man people believe that this is what is causing permanent damage to a small number of flashed 6950's. So far no one has reported an issue with just unlocking the shaders.
2. You get voltage control using AfterBurner. Afterburner does not support voltage control on 6950 flashed with 6970 bios.
3. Lesser power consumption/noise/temperature. I am running at 850/1400 stock voltages and it runs very stable for hours on furmark and kombuster and the temperature hits 79 max at 45 % fan speed (custom more aggressive fan profile).
The only disadvantage I faced is that I have to run a overclocking software like Afterburner to bump up clocks to 6970 levels.

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/graphic-cards/138854-amd-radeon-hd-6950-unlocked.html#post1365423

I am happy to share some news. I have purchased a new mid range gaming rig and have ordered a Gigabyte Radeon 6950 2GB version. From what I can tell so far, it is the reference version with dual bios..

on gigabyte 6950 -

well guys, just to give a quick update, I've been tweaking away with Afterburner.

On stock volts (1.1V) I am able to match the stock 6970 clocks of 880/1375.

the only issue is that it isn't furmark stable BUT (get this), every other benchie like Vantage, 11, Unigine and all my games run well enough as long as powertune is set at +20%.

with a fan profile set at 70% on load, i get around 65 Degrees and the card idles around 40. Room temps are around 34 degrees so I am quite happy.

Back to gaming at 6950 clocks though its nice to know there's more under the hood.

^^ Thats good. But rchi84's 6950 2gb was unstable in furmark after unlocking. The above guys are also facing the same issue.

But setting the fan profile at %70 will make the card lot noisier than stock. Otherwise, the reference card is a hot card. Better to buy non-reference design.

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modder said:
MD/Vedant. But I don't think MSI GTX560 Twin Frozr II OC is available anywhere in Kol. You may have to settle for Sapphire HD6950 1GB/2GB. Also availability of SeaSonic in Kol is doubtful. If unavailable get Corsair VX550W@4.5k instead

plz give me full add with phone number

Vicky its rchis post of 70% profile and reference card. And he says he is happy with whatever settings he made.

And he says everything including games runs fine except furmark.

^^ Yup i know that jas. His card is working very well and returning excellent performance. Its only unstable in furmark but that is not at all necessary in real world usage. Unlocked 6950 2gb are extremely vfm now.