Suggest Cheap Gaming PC for Bulk buying

[Saahib]

Hi,

I have been assigned a task of setting up low cost gaming arcade comprising of 10 terminals.

So now I need advice of TD members ..

Requirement is simple..
-->Should be able to play all famous latest games (no issue of quality.. but must be playable)
--> Cheapest possible PC Configuration!!
--> Thats it..

I went out and found that I can go for ..
Intel Dual Core 2.5 GHz.. (not c2d to cut down cost to half)
9400 series Card
1 GB RAM
250 HDD
17" or 19" Monitor

Can get above for Rs. 16-17K

But I am not sure as not in touch regarding latest offering and right price..

So kindly suggest.. if I can further get cheaper computer for this purpose, most probably task is to get each PC range of 15K ..


Can I opt for AMD as cheaper option and also use boards with decent onboard graphic options !!!

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

i think to play the latest games you need to exclude the monitor from your budget

---------- Post added at 08:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:37 PM ----------

here goes the config -

Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz @ 2.9K
ASUS m2n68-am plus @ 2.2k
A-data 2GB DDR2 800MHz @ 1.8k
XFX HD4650 512MB DDR2 @ 3.1k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB @ 1.9k
FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k

total - 15.7

 

[coderunknown]

i think to play the latest games you need to exclude the monitor from your budget

---------- Post added at 08:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:37 PM ----------

here goes the config -

Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz @ 2.9K
ASUS m2n68-am plus @ 2.2k
A-data 2GB DDR2 800MHz @ 1.8k
XFX HD4650 512MB DDR2 @ 3.1k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB @ 1.9k
FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k

total - 15.7

little change:

Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz @ 2.9K
ASUS m2n68-am plus @ 2.2k ---> graphics card extra.
A-data 2GB DDR2 800MHz @ 1.8k
XFX HD4650 512MB DDR2 @ 3.1k ---> better sparkle 9500gt 512mb @ 2.5k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB @ 1.9k
FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k ---> default psu
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k ---> zebronics biji with psu @ 1.5k

skipping graphics card is not an option. IGP still lags a bit if playing latest games. a graphics card is very much necessary.

 

[Saahib]

Thank you for the inputs.

Zebronics Bijli.. can you tell little more about its PSU power ratings ? Can it run 9500GT card effectively ?

Isn't there any option like mobo+graphic card combo with onboard dedicated graphics ?

 

[Krow]

Thank you for the inputs.

Zebronics Bijli.. can you tell little more about its PSU power ratings ? Can it run 9500GT card effectively ?

He suggested FSP Saga 400 Watts for PSU. It is 80+ efficient. Can run 9500GT very well.

 

[NoasArcAngel]

Amd Athlon II x2 240 -> 3k
MSI K9N6PGM2-V Motherboard -> 2k
A-Data 2GB DDR2 RAM 800mhz -> 2k
Western Digital HDD 160GB -> 1.5k
Powercolor HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 -> 3.5k
Zebronics Bijli Pc case with 400w PSU -> 2k
Acer 15.6" X163WA LCD -> 4.5k

total : 19k

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:36 PM ----------

dude for staying future proof for 1 year i suggest a 4670 , if you want to cut down get a minimum 9 series gpu / you can get a 8600GT 256MD GDDR3 for 3.5k

---------- Post added at 04:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 PM ----------

dude for staying future proof for 1 year i suggest a 4670 , if you want to cut down get a minimum 9 series gpu / you can get a 8600GT 256MD GDDR3 for 3.5k

---------- Post added at 04:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:43 PM ----------

alternatively, why don't you send a e-mail to DELL or HP business solutions i am sure they would be ready to oblige and make you a good gaming pc for 20k ....@10 pcs

 

[coderunknown]

Thank you for the inputs.

Zebronics Bijli.. can you tell little more about its PSU power ratings ? Can it run 9500GT card effectively ?

Isn't there any option like mobo+graphic card combo with onboard dedicated graphics ?

there is but performance so bad that its better buy an ultra cheap mobo & get a better graphics card with the rest of money.

Amd Athlon II x2 240 -> 3k
MSI K9N6PGM2-V Motherboard -> 2k
A-Data 2GB DDR2 RAM 800mhz -> 2k
Western Digital HDD 160GB -> 1.5k
Powercolor HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 -> 3.5k
Zebronics Bijli Pc case with 400w PSU -> 2k
Acer 15.6" X163WA LCD -> 4.5k

total : 19k

nice config. but screen will b very small. even if its square.

He suggested FSP Saga 400 Watts for PSU. It is 80+ efficient. Can run 9500GT very well.

it'll run anything upto HD5770 or GTS250. & its a good company, Forton Power Supply (FPS).

 

[Saahib]

Here we don't have 240 but some 525 with 7MB total cache memory


Also, they have iBall PSUs if asked for good one.
iBall standard 400 watt : Rs. 700
iBall Sprint 450 watt : Rs. 1800

..is that iball can be trusted ?

 

[coderunknown]

Here we don't have 240 but some 525 with 7MB total cache memory


Also, they have iBall PSUs if asked for good one.
iBall standard 400 watt : Rs. 700
iBall Sprint 450 watt : Rs. 1800

..is that iball can be trusted ?

525? whats that? heard Phenom II X2 545 only

iBall Sprint? better take VIP 400W Gold. it should cost 1.4-1.5k & is better than iBall stuff.

 

[Krow]

Considered buying the thing online? Where are you located Ricky? That may help a lot in locating a good dealer nearby.

 

[Piyush]

Hi,

I have been assigned a task of setting up low cost gaming arcade comprising of 10 terminals.

So now I need advice of TD members ..

Requirement is simple..
-->Should be able to play all famous latest games (no issue of quality.. but must be playable)
--> Cheapest possible PC Configuration!!
--> Thats it..

I went out and found that I can go for ..
Intel Dual Core 2.5 GHz.. (not c2d to cut down cost to half)
9400 series Card
1 GB RAM
250 HDD
17" or 19" Monitor

Can get above for Rs. 16-17K

But I am not sure as not in touch regarding latest offering and right price..

So kindly suggest.. if I can further get cheaper computer for this purpose, most probably task is to get each PC range of 15K ..


Can I opt for AMD as cheaper option and also use boards with decent onboard graphic options !!!

take a look
Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz @ 2.9K
amd 780 based mobo ~3.5-4k
transcend 2GB DDR2 800MHz @ 1.8k
sparkle 9500gt 512mb @ 2.5k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB @ 1.9k
zebronics biji with psu @ 1.5k

till now its around 14k
for monitor increase ur budget a li'l bit and buy a 15/17 inch lcd

 

[coderunknown]

take a look
Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz @ 2.9K
amd 780 based mobo ~3.5-4k
transcend 2GB DDR2 800MHz @ 1.8k
sparkle 9500gt 512mb @ 2.5k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB @ 1.9k
zebronics biji with psu @ 1.5k

till now its around 14k
for monitor increase ur budget a li'l bit and buy a 15/17 inch lcd

a 780G board will cost below 3.5k. a 785G will cost below 4k. i'll recommend a 785G, better avl. & also for HDD, he can get Samsung F3 Eco 500Gb for as low as 2k.

 

[Piyush]

a 780G board will cost below 3.5k. a 785G will cost below 4k. i'll recommend a 785G, better avl. & also for HDD, he can get Samsung F3 Eco 500Gb for as low as 2k.

well.. ok
but what about his budget?
its kinda difficult

 

[coderunknown]

well.. ok
but what about his budget?
its kinda difficult

if he getting graphics card & as its for mass buying. i feel even 760G will suffix. 785G will have no good effect. also boards from Bio* cost pretty low. hif he get 10 bio mobo, he will may get each 760G mobo (old stock) for as low as 2k maybe. also X2 240 will cost low. say 2.7k/pps.

but the final conclusion is, a gaming pc for as low as 16k is impossible. he'll need 18k or more.

 

[Saahib]

Here they say RAM is kind of costly these days, generic RAM is around 1100-1200 Rupees these days. I in plan to give a visit to Delhi to buy the stuff once its finalized.

Do you think Zebronic Bijli with PSU you can handle graphic cards as I heard that most of the card failures are because of poor PSU being used !

Also as suggested here .. integreted 785G chipset from AMD.. how are they compared to dedicated graphic card.. anyone with personal experience with both ?

Also, I see that a general board will cost around 2K + 2.8 to 3K for 9500GT card = around 5K


So spending 1K extra is worthy or should buy integrated solution ie. like 780G for Rs. 4K ?

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

the 9500 gt is more powerful than the onboard hd3200 graphics of 780g chipset

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the Zebronic Bijli comes with 400W PSU which can handle 9500gt easily

 

[coderunknown]

the 9500 gt is more powerful than the onboard hd3200 graphics of 780g chipset

---------- Post added at 08:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:50 PM ----------

the Zebronic Bijli comes with 400W PSU which can handle 9500gt easily

9500GT twice as powerful as 780G/785G (OC will bring about only about 25% better boost in performance). get as cheap 9500GT as possible. cause 1Gb version or even DDR3 versions cost more & don't justify performance with the added cost.

the 400W PSU not so good but not too bad that they can't even power a lower end card. will handle 9500GT or HD4670. also HD5670 & GT240. it can power upto a 9600GT (highly not recommended until & unless the card belongs to your enemy ).

 

[rahul.007]

9500GT twice as powerful as 780G/785G (OC will bring about only about 25% better boost in performance). get as cheap 9500GT as possible. cause 1Gb version or even DDR3 versions cost more & don't justify performance with the added cost.

the 400W PSU not so good but not too bad that they can't even power a lower end card. will handle 9500GT or HD4670. also HD5670 & GT240. it can power upto a 9600GT (highly not recommended until & unless the card belongs to your enemy ).

just read all through.... i think you should go with9500gt.... you dont have too many options at this budget

 

[Saahib]

Guys .. can anyone tell me current pricing for nehru place..

They are way high than suggested here:

Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz + ASUS m2n68-am plus = 4870 (as expected )
But

9500GT 512 MB is asking Rs. ~3500 !!..
9400 1 GB for Rs. ~2600

What do you suggest.. I still have 1 week to make the purchase..

 

[coderunknown]

Guys .. can anyone tell me current pricing for nehru place..

They are way high than suggested here:

Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz + ASUS m2n68-am plus = 4870 (as expected )
But

9500GT 512 MB is asking Rs. ~3500 !!..
9400 1 GB for Rs. ~2600

What do you suggest.. I still have 1 week to make the purchase..

its way too high. if u not mind buying online, may talk to MediaHome guys. if they got it on stock.