i5 gaming rig at 60-70k

[kaush666]

Hey. Current gaming rig is four years old. Its a C2D based rig with a HD4870. Now planning on upgrading to an i5 based rig. Gaming needs have gone down but the use of image processing software and multitasking seem to be taking a toll on my PC and its not able to cope up. However, haven't given up gaming but just can't run em at full settings nowadays and laggy frame rates are so frustrating.
Budget is around 60-70k

So this is the proposed rig

i5 3550 processor - 12k
Asus h77 m pro (wont be OCing so using h77) / Gigabyte h77-D3H - 9.5k (please help me decide
G-skill ripjaws 2*4gb 1600mhz RAM - 3.5k
1tb 6gb/s WD hard disk + 500gb seagate (already have it) - 4.5k
dvd writer - 0.9k
nzxt guardian 921 chassis - 4.5k
corsair tx650v2 - 5.9k
apc 650va ups - 3.5k (just to backup and save asap)

I already have a logitech G15 and a logitech mx518 so no need for the keyboard or the mouse. I will be purchasing a wireless combo later so I can put rest to these.

Monitor I am still not sure. I will be needing full HD support for sure and HDMI is preferable with low response time. I am thinking DELL ST2420 or Samsung 24"-LS24B370HS. Please guide me regarding the monitor as I am still not sure which one would be better. One with best performance as no.1 priority and power consumption as 2nd.
Budget for monitor is 12.5k ( I get both these models for 12k)

Finally the GPU the all important part of my computer. I don't know whether the h77 chipset supports Nvidia graphic cards. For sure I won't be SLIing or CrossFireing my rig. A single GPU will suffice.
If Nvidia GPUs are supported I am thinking of the GTX 560ti (15-16k depending on model) [how much is the 660ti btw? and is it available in india]
If ATi its the HD7850. (17k-19k)

between the hd7850 and 560ti which would you suggest?

I will be buying the rig in a week and need all the help I can.
Thanks in advance

BTW first post in ThinkDigit forums. You guys rock \m/


Cheers,
Kaushik

 

[skywalker5555]

Hey. Current gaming rig is four years old. Its a C2D based rig with a HD4870. Now planning on upgrading to an i5 based rig. Gaming needs have gone down but the use of image processing software and multitasking seem to be taking a toll on my PC and its not able to cope up. However, haven't given up gaming but just can't run em at full settings nowadays and laggy frame rates are so frustrating.
Budget is around 60-70k

So this is the proposed rig

i5 3550 processor - 12k
Asus h77 m pro (wont be OCing so using h77) / Gigabyte h77-D3H - 9.5k (please help me decide
G-skill ripjaws 2*4gb 1600mhz RAM - 3.5k
1tb 6gb/s WD hard disk + 500gb seagate (already have it) - 4.5k
dvd writer - 0.9k
nzxt guardian 921 chassis - 4.5k
corsair tx650v2 - 5.9k
apc 650va ups - 3.5k (just to backup and save asap)

I already have a logitech G15 and a logitech mx518 so no need for the keyboard or the mouse. I will be purchasing a wireless combo later so I can put rest to these.

Monitor I am still not sure. I will be needing full HD support for sure and HDMI is preferable with low response time. I am thinking DELL ST2420 or Samsung 24"-LS24B370HS. Please guide me regarding the monitor as I am still not sure which one would be better. One with best performance as no.1 priority and power consumption as 2nd.
Budget for monitor is 12.5k ( I get both these models for 12k)

Finally the GPU the all important part of my computer. I don't know whether the h77 chipset supports Nvidia graphic cards. For sure I won't be SLIing or CrossFireing my rig. A single GPU will suffice.
If Nvidia GPUs are supported I am thinking of the GTX 560ti (15-16k depending on model) [how much is the 660ti btw? and is it available in india]
If ATi its the HD7850. (17k-19k)

between the hd7850 and 560ti which would you suggest?

I will be buying the rig in a week and need all the help I can.
Thanks in advance

BTW first post in ThinkDigit forums. You guys rock \m/


Cheers,
Kaushik

HD7850 aint tht xpensive dude its for 15200 approx 2GB version and for 18200 i can provide u with 7870 GHZ edition
Corsair TX650 .. dude u are good to go with Seasonic 520W 80 plus bronze 4k approx

 

[kaush666]

HD7850 aint tht xpensive dude its for 15200 approx 2GB version and for 18200 i can provide u with 7870 GHZ edition
Corsair TX650 .. dude u are good to go with Seasonic 520W 80 plus bronze 4k approx

will 520W be enough? Also can u direct me to where you got the 7870 GHZ edition fo 18.2k?
Would be really helpful.

Also for the mobo how good is the ASRock Z77 Extreme 4? Is it better over the ASUS and the Gigabyte cos its available for 10.5k versus the H77 for 9.5k.
What about the monitor?

 

[kaush666]

BUMP! Need suggestions guys. Max. 5 days before purchase. would be helpful if you could help me finalise by that time..

 

[vkl]

^^Seasonic s12ii 520w can easily handle hd7870 even with i7 2600k.i5 3550 is a locked processor and consumes lesser power than i7 2600k.
No point in going for z77 mobo when you are not buying an unlocked processor.

 

[d6bmg]

BUMP! Need suggestions guys. Max. 5 days before purchase. would be helpful if you could help me finalise by that time..

Change the cabinet to:
Corsair Carbide 400R @4.6K
Cause, the cabinet you selected is very bad in terms of performence and build of low quality material. In onw word, funky cabinet.
Otherwise all other components are good.
You will get HD7870 2GB version @~16K
And stick to Corsair TX650 V2.
If you want more futureproof PSU, then TX750V2 would suffice for crossfire config. (In case you plan to add another card in future)

And avoid buying seasonic PSU.
Reason: Possible issue with RMA. see some threads in Power supply thread.

 

[kaush666]

Ok I will try for the HD7870. What about the mobo. I am confused between the ASRock Z77 and the ASUS h77 m pro.
And also regarding the monitor I will be requiring some suggestions. A 22" full HD should suffice instead of the 24" that I have mentioned. Need to cut down somewhere to get within the budget.

 

[Myth]

if(OCing == true ){
z77 mobo}
else{
h77 mobo
}
Take a benq 22" moniter.

 

[kaush666]

OK. How good is the 3550 for OCing. I wont be doing much maybe get it to clock 3.7 or 3.8 tops.
Very basic OCing. All I want is good performance and future proof for say 3 to 4 years tops.
Can anybody direct me as to where one can get the 7870 for 16k? Searched online everywhere and inquired at local shops but to no avail. HD7850 is being quoted at 18k for OCed edition 2gigs.

 

[Myth]

The turbo freq for 3550 is 3.7. I think you are good to go with this proc.
Dont waste money for basic OCing. Ocing also requires proper cooling unit which will stretch your budget.
You want future proofing for what task ? For gaming, the GPU is more important. With the recent price drop, the above suggested 7870 is defintely a good buy.

 

[kaush666]

The turbo freq for 3550 is 3.7. I think you are good to go with this proc.
Dont waste money for basic OCing. Ocing also requires proper cooling unit which will stretch your budget.
You want future proofing for what task ? For gaming, the GPU is more important. With the recent price drop, the above suggested 7870 is defintely a good buy.

Sorry I forgot to mention that. Future proofing for gaming and also image processing. Batch processing takes a toll on my cpu right now and if I do batch processing in my current rig I am not able to do any other task

 

[The Incinerator]

Bang for the Buck (Core Components)

Intel Core i5 2500K - Rs.12500
Foxconn Z77 A-S - Rs. 6600
GTX 660Ti Rs. 19,750
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 4 GB - Rs. 1550
NZXT Beta Evo - Rs 2850
CORSAIR TX 650V2UK - Rs. 5616

Total - ₹48,866/-

If at all if you are going for a Rs 9500 Motherboard better spend another Rs 1000 and get the As Rock Extreme 4,much better build even for non overclocking. It has got thicker PCB with Gold Caps and heatsinks.Its a no brainer.

 

[kaush666]

Ok the following config I have confirmed.

ASRock Extreme 4 Z77
HD7870 as I am a current user of ATI gfx and I have no issues with their software whatsoever
G SKill ripjaws 8gb
Corsair TX6502
22" Full HD monitor
1 tb HDD

I am unsure about chassis and CPU after incinerator's comments with regard to CPU.

i5 2500k vs. i5 ivy 3550?

 

[vkl]

^^First decide whether you would overclock in future.
If you won't overclock then take i5 3550 with a H77/b75 mobo.Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H@6.8k is a good option for a h77 motherboard.
No need to buy a costlier Z77 mobo for a locked processor.
Take a Z77 mobo only if you are going for an unlocked processor.

 

[The Incinerator]

Ok the following config I have confirmed.

ASRock Extreme 4 Z77
HD7870 as I am a current user of ATI gfx and I have no issues with their software whatsoever
G SKill ripjaws 8gb
Corsair TX6502
22" Full HD monitor
1 tb HDD

I am unsure about chassis and CPU after incinerator's comments with regard to CPU.

i5 2500k vs. i5 ivy 3550?

If you are not overclocking dont get the 2500K and the Z77.(In real sense of the word an i5 2500k is more comparable to a 3570k.) But then if you are willing to spend close to the kind of money for non K components its better to get the K components, instead. Overclocking a K series component is very very easy. Who knows one day you might just wanna overclock and increase the potential of the PC. The Foxconn Z77 board I suggested is a great board for the money with all solid capacitors with a good printed PCB. Foxconn is a very big OEM and does make some of the Apple products too!

As for the GPU check this ASUS GeForce GTX 660 Ti Direct CU II 2 GB Review | techPowerUp

As for the Cabinet the NZXT Beta Evo is the ultimate aircooling cabinet you can find at this price.Check its credentials.
*www.nzxt.com/new/products/classic_series/beta_evo

 

[Myth]

Nvidia N660Ti PE 2GD5/OC : 20,900

Sapphire HD 7870 OC 2GD5 : 20,116


Great cards. Local prices will be lower.

If OCing, take the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooler : 2,211

 

[kaush666]

Ok how bout this now?

i5 2500k - 12.5k
ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 - 10k
Gskill Ripjaws 2*4gb - 3.45k
1tb wd HDD - 4.6k
nvidia gtx660ti - 21k
monitor - 10k
nzxt lexa s + corsair tx650v2 - 10.5k or nzxt beta evo + corsair 525w psu - 5.5k

 

[The Incinerator]

NZXT Beta Evo ( Great Cooling) + TX 650V2 (5 years of warranty) = 2800 + 5616 = 8416
Corsair Vengeance 2 X 4 GB kit for Rs 3100 at Prime ABGB is also a good option.

 

[skywalker5555]

^ u Cannot OC on stock cooling thats for sure ..... even 2500K is a waste if you aint an OCER it might b very easy to oc , over xcitement always ruins stuff .. err.. Asrock really huh...
INTEL: [solved] Asrock Z77 Extreme 4, (memory Error )
still u going with a corsair TX650 ... i would say rather add up an SSD to ur RIG
Its your Rig your money
From my side its Just an advice

 

[The Incinerator]

^
An i3 2120 or a G 630 even is also a waste honestly cause we actually never run them full steam or their potential all the time. I completely agree with you on that.
If you overclock a 2500K which comes for less money than the 3550s it will match a 3570K in terms of performance for far less money and heat!An aftermarket cooler Like the CM Hyper 212 will cost around Rs 1800- 2000.Get it only if you are looking at overclocks of over 4GHz.Even at stock voltages people have done 4.3Ghz on this chip and on a stock cooler.

Dont skimp on the PSU no matter what. If you want to save around Rs 1500 go for a GS 600 but then that is warranted only for 3 years by Corsair.I would have suggested you a cheaper but good Seasonic,but honestly I wouldnt buy Seasonic here in India given their after sales.