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Sathish
Sathish Original post #1
Jul 21, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Pl suggest a best config for lessthan 50k.
needs separate rigs for intel and AMD platform.

My top priority
> reliable and stable Motherboard (Asus/Gigabyte only)
> built in GPU
> USB 3.0.
> Chasis


Main Usage : HTPC
mavihs
mavihs #2
Jul 22, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Can you fill the below questionnaire so we can suggest you a good config!
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:
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:
3. What is your MAX budget?
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4. Planning to overclock?
A:
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
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6. How much hard drive space is needed?
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7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A:
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:
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
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14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
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mind021 #3
Jul 22, 2010 at 5:57 AM
nice questionnaire. surely would help the questioner to realise what he really wants.
i am copying the questions for my future use. hope its not copyright infringement. :)

thanks again buddy
mavihs
mavihs #5
Jul 22, 2010 at 10:39 AM
nice questionnaire. surely would help the questioner to realise what he really wants.
i am copying the questions for my future use. hope its not copyright infringement. :)

thanks again buddy
i've given the questionnaire for ever1 to use! there is even a sticky thread in the Q&A section!
Sathish
Sathish #6
Jul 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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:Multimedia and rare gaming
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 50000
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1TB
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 1600 x 1200
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 frequently
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: this month end
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes surely
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: nothing specifically
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: chennai i can purchase anything within chennai.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
already told in oT
mavihs
mavihs #7
Jul 23, 2010 at 1:19 AM
so you want 2 PC within 50K, right?
also do you want the monitor, K&M to be included?
pulsar_swift
Jul 23, 2010 at 6:48 AM
he wants a HTPC within 50K all included (kb,monitor). He wants in AMD and INTEL config to see which one is the best
bobby23
bobby23 #9
Jul 23, 2010 at 2:34 PM
INTEL

Intel Core i5 – 750 = Rs. 10,100
Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3 = Rs. 7,350
2GB DDR3 Kingston = Rs. 2,500
500GB*2 Seagate HDD = Rs. 4,050
MSI ATI 5770 1GB = Rs. 10,000
Dell 2410ST = Rs. 12,000
Corsair CX400W or VX450W = Rs. 3,000 / Rs. 3,800
Zebronics Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse = Rs. 350
Cabinet CM elite 310 = Rs. 1,500

TOTAL = Rs. 50,850 (400W) / 51,650 (450W)


AMD

AMD PHENOM 1055T = Rs. 10,200
Gigabyte MA78GMT-USB3 = Rs. 5,850
2GB DDR3 Kingston = Rs. 2,500
500GB Seagate HDD*2 = Rs. 4,050
MSI ATI 5770 1GB = Rs. 10,000
Dell 2410ST = Rs. 12,000
Corsair CX400W or VX450W = Rs. 3,000 / Rs. 3,800
Zebronics Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse = Rs. 350
Cabinet CM elite 310 = Rs. 1,500

TOTAL = Rs. 49,450 (400W) / 50,250 (450W)

These prices are approximate. I am sure you will get most of the components for lesser price.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jul 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM
go with any you want -

INTEL -

Core i5 750 @ 9.5k
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 @ 7k
2 * 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 5.1k
Zotac GTX460 768MB GDDR5 @ 12k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB * 2 @ 4k
Corsair VX550W @ 4.7k
NZXT GAMMA @ 2k
BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
Logitech Keyboard & Mouse @ 0.7k

Total - 52.5k

AMD -

Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz @ 9.5k
MSI 890GXM-G65 @7k
2 * 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 5.1k
Zotac GTX460 768MB GDDR5 @ 12k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB * 2 @ 4k
Corsair VX550W @ 4.7k
NZXT GAMMA @ 2k
BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
Logitech Keyboard & Mouse @ 0.7k

Total - 52.5k
coderunknown
Jul 23, 2010 at 7:39 PM
^^ looks good.

@OP, go with the AMD one. if the config crossing your budget, get the VX450W. and for mobo get 785G-880G based. rest keep everything same.
Sathish
Sathish #12
Jul 24, 2010 at 3:52 PM
well..
but nobody suggest Asus MB.. actually i have planned to buy Asus Motherboard (AMD+Nvidia platform) as most reviews stats asus is one of the reliable brand with lots of features..
Any specific reasons for not suggesting Asus?

Also i would like to invest more money to Motherboard than processor. so any other premium boards available in Gigabyte /Asus.?
furious_gamer
Jul 24, 2010 at 4:19 PM
^^

Wake up, bro. It is history now. Asus Mobo's are becoming crap now-a-days. (I am a proud owner of ASUS Mobo :D ). So trust me, Gigabyte and MSI are the one's in the race and you wont regret buying any of these.
If you want NVIDIA+AMD, go for config suggested by Jaskanwar Singh, make few changes to match with ur budget. Thats it.
coderunknown
Jul 24, 2010 at 6:13 PM
actually reviews are the trailers. they always feels exciting. but your get the real experience once you watch the movie (buy the mobo & waste your hard earned money on it). only than you you know if its a hit or a flop. so take your step carefully. visit newegg & read user reviews on the mobo you want to buy. should give you an early idea of what to expect.
fatalcore
fatalcore #15
Aug 14, 2010 at 6:09 PM
^+1

absolutely.
if u like asus, just shoot for premium boards.12K+
they are really good , but honestly the lower boards are craps.simply craps.....

i own the gigabyte board , its north bridge is really getting hot ! really hot.....it was 7k approx.but now i m thinking either buy below 5k or buy above 12k.....