Gaming RIG for a Veteran Gamer

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AMD RYZEN 5 2600x-19,000 link:- AMD RYZEN 5 2600X 2nd Generation Desktop Processor With Wraith Spire Cooling Solution - (6 Core, Up To 4.2 GHz, AM4 Socket, 19MB Cache)
MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC-12,600 link:- MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC Motherboard (AMD Socket AM4/Ryzen 2nd Gen Series CPU/Max 64GB DDR4-3466MHz Memory)
CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SERIES 16GB (8GBX2) DDR4 3000MHZ RAM CMW8GX4M1D3000C16-11,500 link:- *www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-series-16gb-16gbx1-ddr4-3000mhz-ram-cmw16gx4m1d3000c16/
ADATA XPG SX8200 480GB PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 SSD ASX8200NP-480GT-C-10,500(only ssd) link:-*www.onlyssd.com/product/adata-xpg-sx8200-480gb-pcie-gen3x4-m-2-2280-ssd-asx8200np-480gt-c/
Antec EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 650W-6,600 link:- ANTEC EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 650W SMPS - 650 Watt 80 Plus Gold Certification Semi Modular PSU
Zotac GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X Mini-44,000 link:-*www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-mini-8gb-graphic-card-zt-p10800h-10p/
Cooler Master MASTERBOX TD500L-4,800 link:- COOLER MASTER MASTERBOX TD500L (ATX) Mid Tower Cabinet - With Transparent Side Panel
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120L RGBx3-2,400 link:- COOLER MASTER MASTERFAN MF120L RGB - 120MM Cabinet Fan With RGB
Lenovo L24Q-10-17,000 link:- LENOVO L24Q-10 - 24 Inch 99% sRGB Monitor (Frameless, 4ms Response Time, QHD IPS Panel, DisplayPort, HDMI)


Total:-1.29k
 
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Randy_Marsh

Youngling
Yes, but now a days 16GB RAM is recommended for better gaming performance and future proofing

Well, I say 8GB keeping my own experience into consideration. I play all latest games @ 1080p (Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Call of Duty Black Ops IV, Battlefield I etc.) except Assassins Creed Odyssey (optimal is "High" for a 1060 GTX) on ultra without any problem. I am yet to see a game which will overshoot memory of my 8GB gaming system. If you do live broadcast (Twitch etc.) while gaming on ultra settings, then 16GB is recommended else 8GB is good enough.
I feel "future proofing" is irrelevant because a new RAM stick can be installed at any point of time without hassles if you feel like to do it. For a new build with a set budget, I think it makes more sense to invest that 5-6k on a better CPU, mobo or graphics card.
 

mohit9206

Ambassador of Buzz
I'd definitely suggest 16gb as you have to consider that his budget is at least 1 lac. A 1 lac build having just 8gb ram is kind of ridiculous. I had 8gb in 2012. Its time to move to 16gb. Because while gaming if you have multiple chrome tabs open and maybe some other applications as well ram will easily go over 8gb
 

Randy_Marsh

Youngling
I'd definitely suggest 16gb as you have to consider that his budget is at least 1 lac. A 1 lac build having just 8gb ram is kind of ridiculous. I had 8gb in 2012. Its time to move to 16gb. Because while gaming if you have multiple chrome tabs open and maybe some other applications as well ram will easily go over 8gb

I understand your point. Having 8GB memory in 2018 may sound a bit off but it actually is sensible. I have this bad habit of buying something new every now and then, and so thought of upgrading my system to 16GB many times, but couldn't find even a single reason to do it. It can handle few chrome tabs open and the game, talking from my own experience. There are many videos on YouTube which shows the gaming performance on 4GB, 8GB and 16GB memory and there is hardly any difference between 8GB and 16GB systems.
If its up to me to build a new system, I'd any day spend that extra 5-6k on a better graphics card or a processor which I know I wouldn't change for next 5-6 years instead of buying extra memory which would hardly be used as of now. I don't feel 1 lakh is a huge budget for mid-high end gaming system these days as a good graphics card itself eats up 40% of your budget.

Memory is something which can be upgraded anytime later in future and honestly, the current prices of RAM is plain stupid. Just my 2 cents.
 

Nerevarine

Incarnate
I understand your point. Having 8GB memory in 2018 may sound a bit off but it actually is sensible. I have this bad habit of buying something new every now and then, and so thought of upgrading my system to 16GB many times, but couldn't find even a single reason to do it. It can handle few chrome tabs open and the game, talking from my own experience. There are many videos on YouTube which shows the gaming performance on 4GB, 8GB and 16GB memory and there is hardly any difference between 8GB and 16GB systems.
If its up to me to build a new system, I'd any day spend that extra 5-6k on a better graphics card or a processor which I know I wouldn't change for next 5-6 years instead of buying extra memory which would hardly be used as of now. I don't feel 1 lakh is a huge budget for mid-high end gaming system these days as a good graphics card itself eats up 40% of your budget.

Memory is something which can be upgraded anytime later in future and honestly, the current prices of RAM is plain stupid. Just my 2 cents.

I have the exact same thoughts, and trust me, with some good management, 8 GB is PLENTY for most games.
I run BF1 at 4k @ 50-60 fps ultra, multiplayer 64 player maps, PUBG @ 1440p 60 fps ultra, and 8 GB is sufficient for me. You need to do some memory management, but its worth pointing out that you can easily upgrade in the future if need be.

However, I imagine newest Hitman 2 to run like crap on my rig (mostly because no DX12 and there fore ryzen support is pretty terrible in that)

Always lookout for good deals though, I got my 4x2 GB sticks at a bargain in amazon lightning deal.
 
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bssunilreddy

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
AMD RYZEN 5 2600-19,000
MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC-12,600
CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SERIES 16GB (8GBX2) DDR4 3000MHZ RAM CMW8GX4M1D3000C16-12,600
ADATA XPG SX8200 480GB PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 SSD ASX8200NP-480GT-C-10,500(only ssd)
Antec EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 650W-6,600
Zotac GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X Mini-44,000
Cooler Master MASTERBOX TD500L-4,800
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120L RGBx3-2,400
Lenovo L24Q-10-17,000


Total:-1.29k
Where can I get Zotac GTX 1080 8GB Mini for 44k
Please post links and also from where did you get the above prices.
 
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bssunilreddy

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
AMD Gaming RIG

Budget -117K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 2600 -17k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC-13k
Graphics Card -Zotac GTX 1070 8GB Mini -38k
RAM -Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz 16GB -11k
SSD -Samsung 860 EVO 500GB M.2 SSD -9k
Power Supply -Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 550w -6k
Cabinet -Antec P8 Black -5k
Monitor -BenQ GW2280 22 inch LED IPS -8k
KB & Mouse -Cooler Master Masterkeys Lite L Combo -4k
UPS -APC 1.1 KVA -6k

Total -117k

Thought this is sufficient for my gaming needs.
 
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mohit9206

Ambassador of Buzz
AMD Gaming RIG

Budget -103K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 2600 -17k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC -13k
Graphics Card -Zotac GTX 1060 6GB Mini -23k
RAM -Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz 16GB -11k
SSD -Samsung 860 EVO 500GB M.2 SSD -9k
Power Supply -Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 550w -6k
Cabinet -Cooler Master Masterbox LITE 5 RGB -6k
Monitor -BenQ GW2280 22 inch LED IPS -8k
KB & Mouse -Cooler Master Masterkeys Lite L Combo -4k
UPS -APC 1.1 KVA -6k

Total -103k

Thought this is sufficient for my gaming needs.
Really unbalanced build. Why such an expensive motherboard? Saving money on motherboard and going with 8gb ram should allow you to go with 1070 8GB.
Otherwise if you insist on 16gb ram and that particular motherboard then instead of 1060 6GB go with RX580 Sapphire Pulse for 20k with 3 free games.
 

whitestar_999

Super Moderator
Staff member
Why such an expensive motherboard?
Not that expensive,out of 13k you are getting inbuilt ac wifi which itself cost 1-1.5k if bought separately plus the minimum decent mobo for a 6 core ryzen with good VRMs cost ~8-8.5k & this mobo has the best VRMs under 15k.
 
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bssunilreddy

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
Really unbalanced build. Why such an expensive motherboard? Saving money on motherboard and going with 8gb ram should allow you to go with 1070 8GB.
Otherwise if you insist on 16gb ram and that particular motherboard then instead of 1060 6GB go with RX580 Sapphire Pulse for 20k with 3 free games.
Added the GTX 1070 8GB where the total comes under 120k budget.
 
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bssunilreddy

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
AMD Gaming RIG (RX580 8GB)
Budget -113K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 2600 -16.2k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC -12.2k
Graphics Card -Sapphire RX580 8GB Pulse OC -19.9k
RAM -G.Skill RipJaws V 3200Mhz 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2) -12.1k
SSD -Crucial MX500 1TB M.2 SSD -12.5k
Power Supply -Antec Earthwtts Gold Pro 650w -6.5k
Cabinet -Antec DF500 RGB -5.4k
Monitor -Acer EB321HQ 32Inch Full HD Monitor -16.4k
KB -Corsair K55 RGB -3.6k
Mouse -Corsair Harpoon RGB Mouse -1.6k
UPS -APC 1.1KVA -5.6k
Case Fan -Cooler Master Masterfan MF120L RGB -1k
Total -113K
 

Randy_Marsh

Youngling
AMD Gaming RIG (RX580 8GB)
Budget -113K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 2600 -16.2k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC -12.2k
Graphics Card -Sapphire RX580 8GB Pulse OC -19.9k
RAM -G.Skill RipJaws V 3200Mhz 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2) -12.1k
SSD -Crucial MX500 1TB M.2 SSD -12.5k
Power Supply -Antec Earthwtts Gold Pro 650w -6.5k
Cabinet -Antec DF500 RGB -5.4k
Monitor -Acer EB321HQ 32Inch Full HD Monitor -16.4k
KB -Corsair K55 RGB -3.6k
Mouse -Corsair Harpoon RGB Mouse -1.6k
UPS -APC 1.1KVA -5.6k
Case Fan -Cooler Master Masterfan MF120L RGB -1k
Total -113K

tbh..a 20k graphics card in a 1.2L gaming system doesn't make sense to me at all.
 

shreeux

Movie Buff
AMD Gaming RIG (RX580 8GB)
Budget -113K


Processor -AMD Ryzen 5 2600 -16.2k
Motherboard -MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC -12.2k
Graphics Card -Sapphire RX580 8GB Pulse OC -19.9k
RAM -G.Skill RipJaws V 3200Mhz 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2) -12.1k
SSD -Crucial MX500 1TB M.2 SSD -12.5k
Power Supply -Antec Earthwtts Gold Pro 650w -6.5k
Cabinet -Antec DF500 RGB -5.4k
Monitor -Acer EB321HQ 32Inch Full HD Monitor -16.4k
KB -Corsair K55 RGB -3.6k
Mouse -Corsair Harpoon RGB Mouse -1.6k
UPS -APC 1.1KVA -5.6k
Case Fan -Cooler Master Masterfan MF120L RGB -1k
Total -113K

All your suggestions mostly Antec PSU only, Any reason? It's better then all.,
 

quicky008

Technomancer
the antec psu that's been suggested (earthwatts 650)is actually a seasonic OEM product,and can therefore be considered very reliable indeed.Its one of the most robust psus that is available at that price point.
 
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