Simple Rig for 25K · DIGIT-ARC

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.')
Simple office work like making documents, presentations, playing High Definition media content and downloading.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
25K max. Can be extended to 27K under exceptional circumstances.

3. Planning to overclock?
I don't know any bit of it, so NO.

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Windows 7 64-bit.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Atleast 500 GB. The more the merrier.

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.
Yes
Screen size must be more than 22 inches and 1920X1080 resolution. If such monitor cannot fit in the budget then it can be extended to accommodate the monitor.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers.

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Within a week.

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Have no experience in this matter. Will certainly be built by an assembler.

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Lucknow. I am open to buy stuff online but I would prefer local shopping.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
I don't have any experience in building a desktop and I am total n00b in this matter. I have no idea about which motherboard is compatible with which processor, or whether to go for Intel or AMD or other such basic stuffs. So please suggest as such.
One more thing- PC won't be used for any kind of gaming but will be used to play HD-content. So an entry level graphic card might be needed right?

T

Asus P8H61M-LX @ 3.1k
Intel Pentium G620 @ 3k
Corsair 2 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 0.7k
WD Caviar Blue SATA II 1 TB @ 5k
Nvidia GeForce GT240 @ 3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.8k
APC 600 VA @ 1.5k - 2k
Benq G2222HDL @ 7.5k
Corsair CX430V2 @ 2.3k

^^ Nice config.

utkarsh73, if you're not into gaming then can omit the Graphics card for now and get 4GB 1333 MHz single module from Corsair @ 1.2K. The IGP HD 2000 of G620 can play HD media content without any issues.

I think OP can opt for 500 GB HDD and get a 4 GB RAM . Also , HE can opt for I3 2100 without graphic card

M

here is i3 one (all prices from prime abgb - Mumbai)
i3 2120 with Asus P8H61M-LX - 9800
Corsair 1333 ram 4 GB - 1300
HDD WD 500 GB - 4000
Corsair CX430V2 - 2300
Asus DVD RW - 1100
Cooler Master Elite 310 - 1700
Benq G2222HDL @ 7.5k

:-D

T

Pentium G620 is more than enough for the tasks which OP wants to do.

What about this config??
AMD A6 3500 APU @ 4.1K
Gigabyte A55M-DS2 @ 3.5K
WD Caviar Blue 500 GB @ 4.1K
Corsair 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 1.2K
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.9K
BenQ G2222HDL @ 7.9K
Corsair CX430V2 @ 2.3K
APC 600VA UPS @ 2K

TOTAL: 27K(Approx.)

Will it deliver similar/better performance to the configuration suggested in the first post?

Asus P8H61M-LX @ 3.1k
Intel Pentium G620 @ 3k
Corsair 2 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 0.7k
WD Caviar Blue SATA II 1 TB @ 5k
Nvidia GeForce GT240 @ 3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.8k
APC 600 VA @ 1.5k - 2k
Benq G2222HDL @ 7.5k
Corsair CX430V2 @ 2.3k

TOTAL: 28K(Approx.)

Which one is better?? Also I have reduced the storage to 500 GB.

T

Yes, the config you have chosen is fine. It might even outperform the config suggested by me. The IGP of AMD A6-3500 will let you easily watch HD content. Your call, go for any one of them.

Thanks for the reply. I am looking forward to a few more confirmation or any other option if possible.
I decided this config randomly by just browsing flipkart.com so please verify that all the components are compatible with each other or not.

T

Yup. They are compatible.

All components Are Compatible .

How about the upgradability options available with this motherboard. Can I upgrade the processor to higher-end bulldozer CPUs or will the motherboard hold only the APUs??

The Mobo will Hold only the APU . I think this year AMD are gonna change their socket . So there is no upgrade options. IF you go with G620 you can put I7 also when you want.

@OP : Go for G620 + P8H61-M LX combo. If you can push a bit more get the i3-2100/2120. The IGP of the same is more than enough for HD Playback.

utkarsh73, go with G620 and H61 combo instead of AMD APU for now as suggested by RiGOD and Sainatarajan as current AMD 3000 series APU has no upgrade option whereas H61 motherboard can have higher end processor support.

If I go with G620 and H61 combo then will I need a graphic card??
Let me re-emphasize that this PC will not be used for gaming. Only for HD media playback. The worst it would be subjected to would be some older games of 2006-07 release.

For HD playback you won't need any card and the IGP HD 2000 is well enough. 2006 games are playable but 2007 does have some of the toughest games like Crysis. But they might be playable with the lower setting.

Thanks for the reply. Now this is the config:

Asus P8H61M-LX @ 3.2k
Intel Pentium G620 @ 3.4k
Corsair 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 1.3k
WD Caviar Blue SATA II 1 TB @ 5.3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.8k
APC 600 VA @ 1.5k - 2k
Benq G2222HDL @ 7.7k
Corsair CX430V2 @ 2.5k
ODD @ 1K

Total=27.3K

Now I am almost finalizing this configuration, but a bit confused.One of my friends suggested me to go for core i3 2120. Will it justify to spent 3.5K more and get Core i3 2120??

^^G620 is more than enough for HD content playback. But if you plan to upgrade it to a casual gaming RiG by adding a GPU later then going for i3-2120 is recommended.

R

utkarsh73 said:
What about this config??
AMD A6 3500 APU @ 4.1K
Gigabyte A55M-DS2 @ 3.5K
WD Caviar Blue 500 GB @ 4.1K
Corsair 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 1.2K
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.9K
BenQ G2222HDL @ 7.9K
Corsair CX430V2 @ 2.3K
APC 600VA UPS @ 2K

TOTAL: 27K(Approx.)

Will it deliver similar/better performance to the configuration suggested in the first post?

Which one is better?? Also I have reduced the storage to 500 GB.

dont go for this.....I have assembled a similar config 2 days ago and still trying to start it !!!

AMD A6 3500 APU @ 4.1K (3950/-)
Gigabyte A55M-DS2 @ 3.5K (3050/-)
WD Caviar Blue 500 GB @ 4.1K (3800/-)
GSkill 4 GB DDR3 1600 Mhz @ 1.2K (1700/-)
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.9K (1650/-)
BenQ G2222HDL @ 7.9K (Dell IN2030 - 5850/-)
Corsair CX430V2 @ 2.3K (Corsair VS450- 2050/-)
APC 600VA UPS @ 2K (Intex 600 VA - 1250/-)

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/cpu-motherboards/158237-weired-problem-help-please.html

you can save some using another UPS of 600 VA (for about 1200/- APC is no real good compared to others.... I am using it on another system for more than 3 yrs) and SMPS Corsair VS450 (2050/-) its more than enough for the config.

@ OP
Go for the CORSAIR CX430 V2 for 2.3K

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Processor: Intel Core i3 2100: 6.5k
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-HVGS: 2.8k
RAM: 2GB: 0.7k
HDD: 500GB: 4k
Monitor: BenQ G2222HD: 7k
Cabinet: Zebronics Bijli: 1.5k
PSU: 350w: 1.5k
Total: 24k :-D

RiGOD said:
^^G620 is more than enough for HD content playback. But if you plan to upgrade it to a casual gaming RiG by adding a GPU later then going for i3-2120 is recommended.

I have no plans of upgrading it to a gaming rig in the near future, atleast not for next 2-3 years. Its just I don't want the PC to be sluggish to work on. Thats why I had a doubt with G620.

Sainatarajan said:
@ OP
Go for the CORSAIR CX430 V2 for 2.3K

Both are almost priced same. I can't figure out the difference between two except for the 450 v/s 430 watt. Please someone explain this. :-?

utkarsh73 said:
Both are almost priced same. I can't figure out the difference between two except for the 450 v/s 430 watt. Please someone explain this.

No one reviewed the CS450...means opening up the psu and checking and finding voltages....etc
I find only this from digit
Available in the Asian market only.
in corsairs site here

I have a CX430 and it is silent and good...

I inquired in the local market and Asus P8H61 board is not available. Instead they have MSI H61M.
From what I can see is MSI does not have the integrated graphics. Are there any other differences?? Should I go with the MSI one or get the Asus one online??

J

Do not go for an APU. Period.
Upgrade path is closed.

I think the IGP of intel processors is in the processor itself and not in the mobo so don't worry about that.

Yeah . It is integrated in the processor itself.

So I should go with the MSI motherboard??
Also no one knows about the Corsair brand here. All they have is a cabinet with in built SMPS for 2K. I think I have to get that online.

utkarsh73 said:
So I should go with the MSI motherboard??
Also no one knows about the Corsair brand here. All they have is a cabinet with in built SMPS for 2K. I think I have to get that online.

Buy Online. From Flipkart. If you are cool with making payment before getting product in your hand, you may also buy from SMC or Primeabgb or ITWares.

When I was also buying my pc , they suggested the cabinet with SMPS . I said no to them . Then they asked what you want , I said I need CORSAIR SMPS only. You ask them.

Ok then. Now I m getting SMPS and cabinet from flipkart.com. I talked to him and he agreed to assemble the PC if I bring my own SMPS and cabinet.

^^ Assemble you PC by yourself.

I have ordered the cabinet and SMPS yesterday from flipkart.com. But they are showing the expected delivery date between 27 June-2 July. I hope they don't take so much time.

d6bmg said:
^^ Assemble you PC by yourself.

I have never assembled neither I have seen any one assembling. BTW what is the trickiest part of assembling the PC?

Attaching CPU cooler with CPU maybe?

See these videos to get a clear idea:
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 1 - Choosing Your Components - YouTube
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 2 - The Build - YouTube
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 3 - Installing Windows & Finishing Touches - YouTube

Hello guys. I have bought all the components at the following prices

Intel Pentium G620 + MSI H61 motherboard @ 5.9K
WD Caviar Green 1 TB @ 5.2K
Corsair 4GB RAM @ 1.4K
BenQ GL2222HDL @ 7.7K
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 2K(flipkart)
Corsair CX430 PSU @ 2.5K(flipkart)

But there is one problem. The cabinet sent by flipkart is damaged and as such the assembler said that its useless and cannot hold the motherboard properly. Now I going to contact flipkart about this matter. I know about their 30 day replacement policy but do they have any return policy?? I don't have enough time to return them the product and wait for their delivery.

^^I guess they'll be arranging a pick up for your product ASAP, but not sure f the new product will be delivered the same day.

If they will arrange for the pickup then its fantastic. But they haven't called me yet. I guess I have to call them again.

here is the snapshot of the damaged cabinet:

*dl.dropbox.com/u/62898354/2012-06-27%2015.52.32.jpg

yesterday they asked me to mail the snapshot and after seeing it, they agreed to replace the cabinet.

^^ That's a good response from their end. Its damaged, but not beyond repair. But why should you accept damaged cabinet when you are buygin from them & having their 30 day replacement policy in place.

I am not accepting the damaged cabinet. That is why they are replacing it.

Thank you everyone for helping me build my first ever desktop PC. Everything is assembled and is working perfectly.

*dl.dropbox.com/u/62898354/desktop.JPG

That's a nice looking rig, my congratulation to you for owning the rig.

1

Nice looking rig. How much did you bought that computer table for? I'm thinking of buying one myself.

Cilus said:
That's a nice looking rig, my congratulation to you for owning the rig.

And I thank you for helping me build the rig.

1manshow said:
Nice looking rig. How much did you bought that computer table for? I'm thinking of buying one myself.

I bought that some 3 years ago for 1.9K. Build quality is good but design is not well thought out.

One more question guys. If I change the cable which connects PSU with the AC main power supply, will the efficiency of PSU be affected? The one supplied by Corsair has a plug which does not fits in the UPS socket so I replaced it with a spare one lying around in my house.

One more question guys. If I change the cable which connects PSU with the AC main power supply, will the efficiency of PSU be affected? The one supplied by Corsair has a plug which does not fits in the UPS socket so I replaced it with a spare one lying around in my house.