gaming pc within 20k-30k (the lower, the better)

doomgiver

Warframe
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1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: gaming. and photoshop. but mainly gaming

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: 35k <- i'll have to sell my soul to the devil. BEWARE.

4. Planning to overclock?
A: never done it, but i have quite some knowledge. YES, both cpu, gpu.

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

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: already have one. seagate 7200.12 1 tb, i need one more :)

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: hmm, dunno. 1280x800 minimum.

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, i've semi-built, semi-disassembled a few pcs, but never built one from scratch.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1-2 months

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: if that can be accomodated, yes

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

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: noida/ncr. if its significantly cheaper, like 1-2k, yes.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: a aftermarket cpu cooler. is 4gb ram necessary?

i've set my eyes on these
gpu : hd 5670
cpu : amd phenom 2 955 be <-- i heard it has an unlockable core(s)
input : just a kb/mouse. mouse should be of good quality. no expensive mice like razer/steelseries. basic kb w/ good keys a plus.
 
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Athlon II X4 635 @4.6k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @4.3k
Corsair Value 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz @2.3k
Corsair CX400 @2.5k
NZXT Gamma @2k
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @1.3k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @2.7k
LG SATA DVD-RW 22x @0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse @0.4k
Logitech PS/2 104-Key Keyboard @0.3k
Altec Lansing 1221 Stereo Speakers @0.9k

Total --> 22.2k
 
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doomgiver

doomgiver

Warframe
thanks man!!! but i'd like to edit it a bit:

not required
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speakers
cabinet


Athlon II X4 635 @4.6k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @4.3k
Corsair Value 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz @2.3k
Corsair CX400 @2.5k
Cooler master Hyper TX3 @1.3k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @2.7k <- will seagate/wd work together? i guess they will, but i just want to make sure.
LG SATA DVD-RW 22x @0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse @0.4k
Logitech PS/2 104-Key Keyboard @0.3k


Total --> 19.3k

as i said, i'd like the phenom 955 BE. what motherboard to use with that for OC?
 
1.Phenom II X4 955 BE does not have unlockable cores. Period.

2.Different HDD brands don't matter.

Phenom II X4 955 BE @6.7k <--As you wish.
MSI-790FX-GD70 @9.5k <--OC on this board.
Corsair Value 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz @2.3k
Corsair CX400 @2.5k
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @1.3k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @2.7k
LG SATA DVD-RW 22x @0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse @0.4k
Logitech PS/2 104-Key Keyboard @0.3k

Total --> 26.7k
 
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manujohn

Journeyman
Just change the proccy,motherboard and PSU to
Intel core i5 2500k @ 11.5k
Intel DP67BG@ 8.5k
Corsair VX450 @3.5k
Total=34.3
Rest from Gaurav.
It is very future proof and worth the money..
 
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doomgiver

doomgiver

Warframe
1.Phenom II X4 955 BE does not have unlockable cores. Period.

2.Different HDD brands don't matter.

Phenom II X4 955 BE @6.7k <--As you wish.
MSI-790FX-GD70 @9.5k <--OC on this board.
Corsair Value 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz @2.3k
Corsair CX400 @2.5k
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @1.3k
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @2.7k
LG SATA DVD-RW 22x @0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse @0.4k
Logitech PS/2 104-Key Keyboard @0.3k

Total --> 26.7k

any other cpu/board combo that can compare/beat this one? im keeping all options open.
or should i go for what you had originally suggested and get a core-unlockable cpu? will it perform better than a 955???

---------- Post added at 06:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:24 PM ----------

Just change the proccy,motherboard and PSU to
Intel core i5 2500k @ 11.5k
Intel DP67BG@ 8.5k
Corsair VX450 @3.5k
Total=34.3
Rest from Gaurav.
It is very future proof and worth the money..

as i said, anything over 30k will be very difficult. i'll be keeping this pc for about 2 yrs.

26k is a very good price. with a hd 5670 @ 5k (is this right?), it goes to 30k.
so, what kind of performance to expect?
 
any other cpu/board combo that can compare/beat this one? im keeping all options open.
or should i go for what you had originally suggested and get a core-unlockable cpu? will it perform better than a 955???

i didn't suggest you an unlockable cpu. both athlon ii and phenom ii ones here are quad-cores. both can be oc'd well. the 635 goes from 2.9 (base) to 3.5. the 955 goes from 3.2 (base) to 3.8, even 4 sometimes.
if you're only gonna keep it for 2 yrs, then don't go for phenom ii. my original suggestion will be best choice.


26k is a very good price. with a hd 5670 @ 5k (is this right?), it goes to 30k.
so, what kind of performance to expect?

yes 5670 is 5k online and less at street prices.
for 1600x900 resolution you are looking at medium-settings gaming over the next year or so.

go for the suggestion below and then you can get better gpu which is more essential for gaming and photoshop as well.

Athlon II X4 635 @4.6k <--OC this proccy.
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @4.3k
Corsair Value 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz @2.3k
Corsair VX450 @3.5k <--Stronger PSU since you will OC both cpu and gpu.
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @1.3k <--Aftermarket cooler.
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @2.7k
LG SATA DVD-RW 22x @0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse @0.4k
Logitech PS/2 104-Key Keyboard @0.3k


Total --> 20.3k

I suggest go you go for HD 5770 @7.5k. Then the total will be 27.8k.
 
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doomgiver

doomgiver

Warframe
i didn't suggest you an unlockable cpu. both athlon ii and phenom ii ones here are quad-cores. both can be oc'd well. the 635 goes from 2.9 (base) to 3.5. the 955 goes from 3.2 (base) to 3.8, even 4 sometimes.
if you're ony gonna keep it for 2 yrs, then don't go for phenom ii. my original suggestion will be best choice.

after 2 yrs, my bro will get it. so i still want some juice in it. thats why i require it to be OC'd.
 

manujohn

Journeyman
OK. But you have mentioned your maximum budget as 35k.
If you are not into overclocking go with the following sandybridge proccy which is far better than Phenom X4.
Intel core i5 2400@9.5k
Intel DH67BL @5.7k
Corsair VX 450@3.5k
Total=26.7k

Add a graphics card like HD 5670 512MB @4.5K gives total of 31.1k

If you havnt money then atleast get a
Phenom X6 1055t@7.5k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H@4k
Total=22k
Then add a HD 5770@7.5k gives total of 29.5k
 
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doomgiver

doomgiver

Warframe
OK. But you have mentioned your maximum budget as 35k.
If you are not into overclocking go with the following sandybridge proccy which is far better than Phenom X4.
Intel core i5 2400@9.5k
Intel DH67BL @5.7k
Corsair VX 450@3.5k
Total=27.7k

Add a graphics card like HD 5670 later..

If you havnt money then atleast get a
Phenom X6 1055t@7.5k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H@4k
Total=24k
Then add a HD 5770@7.5k

ocing cpu won't be as effective as having strong gpu. :smile:
the athlon config is also oc-able and will do fine coupled with a good gpu.

intel will go way beyond budget, so i'll go with the 955. sounds good to me. thanks, both of you.

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If you havnt money then atleast get a
Phenom X6 1055t@7.5k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H@4k
Total=22k
Then add a HD 5770@7.5k gives total of 29.5k

wait, 1055t @ 7.5k?!?!? u sure its not a typo?
 

manujohn

Journeyman
^^The price got from this forum itself.. Maybe it will be around 8k..
The extra 2 cores will surely a benefit.. In my opinion , get it instead of Phenom X4.
 
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doomgiver

doomgiver

Warframe
^^The price got from this forum itself.. Maybe it will be around 8k..
The extra 2 cores will surely a benefit.. In my opinion , get it instead of Phenom X4.

if thats the case, then i'll certainly try to go for that.

on risk of going offtopic how long before i can add a pic to my sig?
 

manujohn

Journeyman
Finalised config.
AMD Phenom X6 1055@8k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H@4.2k
Corsair 2x2GB DDR3@2.2k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12/WD 1TB Blue@2.7k
Corsair VX450@3.5k
Sapphire HD5670 512MB@4.5k
Cooler Master Hyper TX3@1.3k
NZXT Gamma@2k
LG 22x SATA DVD@0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse@0.4k
Logitech KB@0.3k


Total=30k.

Any other options...?
 
Finalised config.
AMD Phenom X6 1055T@8k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H@4.2k
Corsair 2x2GB DDR3@2.2k
Seagate 1TB 7200.12/WD 1TB Blue@2.7k
Corsair VX450@3.5k
Sapphire HD5670 512MB@4.5k
Cooler Master Hyper TX3@1.3k
NZXT Gamma@2k
LG 22x SATA DVD@0.9k
Logitech M100 USB Mouse@0.4k
Logitech KB@0.3k


Total=30k.
Any other options...?

He doesn't need cabby.
He can save 2k there and instead get 5770.
Then the total will be 30.5k but more chance lasting gaming-wise.
 
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