Planning to buy a gaming rig, budget 50 - 60k (only upgrading my CPU now)

[john.varghese.5099]

you need either z87/z97 boards (not all z87/z97 based boards supports sli either!).

Well OK. I think I'll stick with B85M then. Anyway check what I compiled 3 posts back.

 

[rijinpk1]

selected components are fine. which hdd did you order?

 

[john.varghese.5099]

I think WD caviar blue is available locally, dont know the exact model, same about APC UPS; will know on monday. Gotta go

 

[sniperz1]

Well OK. I think I'll stick with B85M then. Anyway check what I compiled 3 posts back.

If you want a SLI compatible motherboard it will cost you almost double your current budget for mobo. Besides that maybe you will also have to buy a higher w psu.

 

[rijinpk1]

I think WD caviar blue is available locally, dont know the exact model, same about APC UPS; will know on monday. Gotta go

make sure the model no is WD10EZEX.

 

[nomad47]

Why not get the 280x and skip a stick of RAM. 4GB is fine for now. Get the good GPU. Its a priority.

 

[john.varghese.5099]

Well, I already purchased GTX 760 AMP

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make sure the model no is WD10EZEX.

The one with 64 mb cache isn't it?

 

[rijinpk1]

The one with 64 mb cache isn't it?

yups.

 

[abracadabra]

make sure the model no is WD10EZEX.

OT, Why specially this model only?

 

[rijinpk1]

OT, Why specially this model only?

It is the newer model.

 

[john.varghese.5099]

So guys, I have finalised and ordered the stuff:

Core i5 4460
Gigabyte B85M-D3H
Zotac GTX 760 AMP
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600 Mhz
Seasonic S12II 520 W
Corsair Carbide Spec 01
DVD Drive: LG
WD Caviar Blue 1TB WD10EZEX
APC 1100 VA UPS

Waiting for the parts ordered online to arrive. And guys A HUGE THANKS for helping me out. Will update after assembling.

And Guys one more thing, My current LG DVD writer (GSA-H55N) refuses to read original DVDs or is too slow to read or it shows as a blank disc. Original Music CDs and burnt DVDs(except 1 I checked) are OK. I did the 'Upperfilter' deletion in the registry, but no change.
My parents and sister will be using this PC for few more months, before upgrading it. Please suggest any workarounds.

 

[bssunilreddy]

So guys, I have finalised and ordered the stuff:

Core i5 4460
Gigabyte B85M-D3H
Zotac GTX 760 AMP
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600 Mhz
Seasonic S12II 520 W
Corsair Carbide Spec 01
DVD Drive: LG
WD Caviar Blue 1TB WD10EZEX
APC 1100 VA UPS

Waiting for the parts ordered online to arrive. And guys A HUGE THANKS for helping me out. Will update after assembling.

And Guys one more thing, My current LG DVD writer (GSA-H55N) refuses to read original DVDs or is too slow to read or it shows as a blank disc. Original Music CDs and burnt DVDs(except 1 I checked) are OK. I did the 'Upperfilter' deletion in the registry, but no change.
My parents and sister will be using this PC for few more months, before upgrading it. Please suggest any workarounds.

Go for Asus 24B5ST DVDRW @ 1100 and your config is awesome just go with it and do post some pictures.

 

[rijinpk1]

you might need to clean the lens of the old dvd drive. see some youtube videos.

 

[john.varghese.5099]

Go for Asus 24B5ST DVDRW @ 1100 and your config is awesome just go with it and do post some pictures.

The Asus 24B5ST is available neither locally nor online. Will post after assembling,

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you might need to clean the lens of the old dvd drive. see some youtube videos.

I think thats the only thing left to do. If it still doesn't work I might have to buy a new one and switch drives; how's ASUS 24D3ST, available at around 1200Rs online.

 

[rijinpk1]

I think thats the only thing left to do. If it still doesn't work I might have to buy a new one and switch drives; how's ASUS 24D3ST, available at around 1200Rs online.

you could get dvd drive for mere ₹950 from local shops.

 

[harshilsharma63]

Get any optical drive, It isn't used much anyways.

 

[john.varghese.5099]

So guys here are the pics. Sorry for the late post. I was sick for a few days so had to get it assembled through an assembler. Looks like I need to do some heavy cable management.

 

[rijinpk1]

sorry to say, but that is poor cable management. you can do a lot better. DIY