Urgent - config for 50K pc

[GeeNeeYes]

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Software development, web and graphics designing, gaming and movies

2. What is your MAX budget?
A: 50K-55K

3. Planning to overclock?
A: NO

4. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 64-bit, Various Linux distros (Multiboot)

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB HDD

6. Whats the resolution and size of the screen you want?
A: 22"-23" monitor and max res

7. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: tomorrow or in 2-3 days

8. Any components that you don't want?
A: I already have speakers and a wireless keyboard mouse combo... Dont need a UPS too...

9. Which city do you live in?
A: Mumbai

10. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I want bluetooth, a wireless router and a good headset.

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1. Should I get a SSD + HDD combo? 64GB SSD + 1TB HDD?

2. I have shortlisted the Sony MDR V6 for the headset.

3. Is the Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced or the Corsair 600T chassis a good buy?

4. Will it be possible to run mac os x on this rig as OSx86 Project shows?

Waiting for your replies and my new

 

[vickybat]

Okay here goes your config:

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11k
Motherboard |Intel DP67BG|8.5k
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL|2.5k
Graphic Card |Sapphire HD6950 1GB/MSI GTX560 Twin Frozr II OC|14.5k
HDD |Seagate ITB 7200.12|2.7k
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|0.9k
PSU |SeaSonic S12II 520|4.1k
Case |NZXT Gamma|2k
Headset | Razer Orca |3k
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7.3k
| Total |50.4k

For your questions, here are the corresponding answers:

Ans1.- Stick with a 1tb hdd for now and add an ssd later when prices come down. Current prices are very high for the space they offer.

Ans2.-Stick with the razer orca cause its very good for movies and gaming.

Ans3.- They are priced high and overshoot your budget. If you want, then you can go with them without any hitches.

Ans4.- No

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

you can do better.

Component | Make | Price | Comments Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000|
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3-B3|9500|Intel DP67BG will be tough to find
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL|2200
Graphic Card |MSI R6950 2PM2D2GD5 2GB|15600
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12/ WDC 500GB Blue|1700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |SeaSonic S12II 620|5100
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7200
Headset | Steelseries 3H |1500|bang for the buck headset. and awesome performer.
| Total |57300

 

[Piyush]

@OP
both of the configs above are top notch
if you have a tight budget, then go for vicky's set up
and if you can extend your budget a bit, then you can choose jassy's rig

 

[GeeNeeYes]

thanks for your replies.. I am going through them... I saw this on another thread..
What would the following config cost?

Intel i5-2500k
ASUS P8P67 Pro/Deluxe
G.skill Ripjaws 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB ram (or similar Corsair XMS3, depending on price)
AMD HD 5770/ 6850/ 6870
WD Caviar Black 1TB (64 MB buffer) + (if budget permits, a 80-120 GB SSD)
Cooler master elite 430 black cabinet
Corsair PSU (VX series)
samsung/asus/benq full HD (1920x1080) monitor [ASUS ML238H or samsung P2370
Razer Cyclosa Keyboard And Abyssus Mouse Bundle
Altec Lancing [Octane 7 (VS 4621)/ BXR 1221/ BXR 1321]/ Logitech Z313
Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset

 

[vickybat]

^^ Stick with a gtx 560 or 6950. Rest is your choice mate.

 

[GeeNeeYes]

thanks for the suggestion @vicky...

you suggested the G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL while @jaskanwar differed..
isnt the speed of 1600 MHz better than 1033MHz ??

btw i hope these systems can run win7 64 bit ??

guys i think i will drop the headset coz i already have creative 2.1 speakers

 

[MegaMind]

Modifying JAS's,

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3-B3|9500
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL|2500
Graphic Card |MSI R6950 2PM2D2GD5 2GB|15600
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12/ WDC 500GB Blue|1700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair VX550|4600
Case |Gamma/CM Elite 430|2100/2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7200
| Total |55100/55500

 

[GeeNeeYes]

@manju thanks... can you pls tell me about the changes u made regd PSU..

 

[vickybat]

^^ Well vx550 is a good unit and comes with 5 years warranty. Stick with 1 tb hdd instead. Rest of the config is similar. Just decide between 6950 and gtx 560 and you are good to go.

 

[nilgtx260]

Intel Core i5 2500k 11000
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3-B3 9500
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 2500
MSI HD 6950 2GB/MSI GTX 560Ti Twin Frozr II Golden Edition 15600
HDD WDC 500GB Blue 1700
DVD Writer LG 22X SATA DVD 900
PSU Corsair VX550 4600
CM Elite 430 2500
Benq G2220HD 7200
Total 55500
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[vickybat]

^^ That MSI GTX 560Ti Twin Frozr II Golden Edition can be easily overclocked to 1ghz and will give gtx 570 like performance.

 

[nilgtx260]

yeah but OP says he is not planning to OC, so he won't be able to see the 1GHz power of GTX 560Ti, still HD 6950 or GTX 560Ti both are good at 15K.

 

[game-freak]

OP said he wont be overclocking then why is 2500k and p67 suggested better go for non k and h67 mobo

my suggestion

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10300
Motherboard |Intel DH67BL|5800
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL|2500
Graphic Card |MSI GTX 560 ti twin frozr|14800
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2600
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair VX550|4600
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7200
| Total |51200

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[GeeNeeYes]

@nilgtx260 @game-freak yeah i wont be overclocking.. thank u..

I just need a stable system which would be good for years to come..
Will 4GB ram be sufficient for Windows 7 64-bit????

I wont be gaming much and even if I do, it would be games like NFS, Medal of Honor, Anno, GRID, Spore, UT and some newer

Should I opt for i7 and bigger monitor and get a cheaper gfx card?

 

[Cilus]

4 GB ram is enough for running Windows 7 64 bit. And go for GTX 560 as AMD has poor support for Linux drivers. If you take my suggestion then currently you go for a single 4 GB stick and add another later if you feel you need it. Corsair XMS3 1600 MHz single 4 GB module will cost you around 2.4K
You can reduce the price a little by going for Corsair GS600, available @ 4.1K.
regarding your graphics card query, I think GTX 560 should be a good choice as the games are getting more and more demanding.

 

[nilgtx260]

@nilgtx260 @game-freak yeah i wont be overclocking.. thank u..

I just need a stable system which would be good for years to come..
Will 4GB ram be sufficient for Windows 7 64-bit????

I wont be gaming much and even if I do, it would be games like NFS, Medal of Honor, Anno, GRID, Spore, UT and some newer

Should I opt for i7 and bigger monitor and get a cheaper gfx card?

no, don't go for i7 & bigger monitor, just get i5 2500 or 2500K & GTX 560Ti or HD 6950 1GB, rest of the components remain same.

 

[GeeNeeYes]

4 GB ram is enough for running Windows 7 64 bit. And go for GTX 560 as AMD has poor support for Linux drivers. If you take my suggestion then currently you go for a single 4 GB stick and add another later if you feel you need it. Corsair XMS3 1600 MHz single 4 GB module will cost you around 2.4K
You can reduce the price a little by going for Corsair GS600, available @ 4.1K.
regarding your graphics card query, I think GTX 560 should be a good choice as the games are getting more and more demanding.

thanks!! i will go with wht u said

 

[vickybat]

^^ Yes, i missed it out. Amd really has poor driver support for linux. In that case, pick the MSI gtx 560 twin frozr II and it will be sufficient for you.

Go for corsair gs600 as cilus said and you are good to go. They are a tad lower than the v series but are pretty good and aren't low on features.

 

[GeeNeeYes]

@vicky @nilgtx260
okay.. but will the gtx 560 twin frozr II be overkill for my specified games..? Friend suggested to squeeze a 24" monitor or core i7 ... but i am not sure if it will be possible in this budget..