40K config for my friend

[nilgtx260]

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: 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: 40K

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Hell No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win7 x86 Ultimate

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

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: 1920x1080

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: By assembler

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1st week of August

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:Yes, at least for 2-3 yrs

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Graphic card. cause my friend will buy this later, he is waiting for HD 7000 series but if he cant wait then he might buy HD 6870.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata (MD Computers/Vedant)

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Prefere AMD card.

Intel Core i5-2400------------------------------------Rs 9200
Asus P8H67 M PRO-----------------------------------Rs 7400
Corsair Vengeance 4GB (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9)---------Rs 2600
Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB----------------------Rs 2600
Benq G2220HD----------------------------------------Rs 7200
LG DVD Writer----------------------------------------Rs 850
Corsair GS 600w -------------------------------------Rs 4000
CoolerMaster Elite 430--------------------------------Rs 2400
Microsoft keyboard PS2-------------------------------Rs 350
Microsoft Mouse USB---------------------------------Rs 400
Altec Lancing VS2621--------------------------------Rs 1600
APC UPS 550VA--------------------------------------Rs 1900

Grand Total------------------------------------------Rs 40500

(NB- My friend can spend max 11K for a gpu like HD 6870 & I don't think this gpu needs more than 600w. If GS600 is not good, then do mention alternative PSU)

 

[thetechfreak]

Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD A8-3850|7000
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-A75M-S2V|5900
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL|2000
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1900
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |FSP Saga II 500W|2000
Case |CM Elite 310|1500
Monitor |DELL IN2020M|6200
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK100|500
UPS |Microtek 600VA|1200
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1000
Total |30100

If you want AMD rig go for the above. There is no GPU. and it will be smart to wait for 7000 series as he will use it for 2-3 years


But this Intel might be better, as he doesnt want to OC I have suggested H61 mobo -

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|10500
Motherboard |Asus P8H61-M LE B3|3300
RAM |Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB|2000
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1900
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |FSP Saga II 500W|2000
Case |CM Elite 310|1500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7000
Mouse |Gigabyte GM-M6800 Noble Black|700
Keyboard |Logitech KB-200|400
UPS |Intex 1KVA|1800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1000
| Total |33000

THERE is no GPU in BOTH THE SETUPS. Its for your friend to decide.

 

[nilgtx260]

actually he needs a good mobo, that H61 mobo is cheap, need at least h67 mobo price range 6K-7K.

 

[Tenida]

Intel Core i5 2500k| 10500
MSI Z68A-GD 55(B3)|8500
G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL|2300
Seagate 1TB 7200.12 Rpm|2700
Benq G2220HD|7000
Asus 22X DVD RW|1050
Corsair GS600|3800
Cm elite 430|2400
Logitech Desktop Combo|500
Altec Lancing VS2621|1500
APC 600VA ups|1950
Total| Rs42200/-

Budget is slightly increased but its more solid rig.
Don't buy any Microtek,Digital, and Intex Ups they are not worth.APC 600VA is more reliable than any mentioned brand.

 

[bhushan2k]

it's not cheap..more than enough for non-overclocker's requirement..

 

[Tenida]

^^Edited See now

 

[nilgtx260]

I like ASUS mobo than MSI one but MSI offers z68 at a low price which is superb, still ur config is good though I am not sure if he can afford that budget cause its already extremely tight. If budget won't be a problem I will surely let him buy 2500K

 

[Tenida]

Asus is good mobo. no doubt but at that price point MSI is better.Also you have to consider product by after-sales service.You know rashi in kolkata is most worst.If you want peace of mind get MSI its lot better.My experience with Rashi is really bad regarding getting replacement of XFX 8600Gt.One forum member Ithehappy aka Saurav also have problem regarding getting Asus Saburtooth X58 motherboard.Every time the rashi guys calling him to bring the processor and heat sink to test the motherboard.He lives in Ultarpara, its really tough to go to chandni everyday.Its called simple harassment.They don't have processor and heat sink still they are called Service center.

Regarding MSI.MSI and Gigabyte build better solid and efficient board than ASUS
I have used MSI P45NEo3 Fr for four years without any problem and now sold it for upgrding to sandybridge and i am going for MSI Z68A-GD 80(B3)

MSI Global – Mainboard - Z68A-GD55 (B3)

 

[thetechfreak]

actually he needs a good mobo, that H61 mobo is cheap, need at least h67 mobo price range 6K-7K.

Since he needs no Overclocking I think it will be enough for H61 mobo.

I like ASUS mobo than MSI one but MSI offers z68 at a low price which is superb, still ur config is good though I am not sure if he can afford that budget cause its already extremely tight. If budget won't be a problem I will surely let him buy 2500K

I think it would be better if he would fit a i5 2500k rather than a lot more expensive mobo which has features he doesnt need.

 

[Tenida]

Since he needs no Overclocking I think it will be enough for H61 mobo.

I think it would be better if he would fit a i5 2500k rather than a lot more expensive mobo which has features he doesnt need.

Whats the use of K processor in non-overclock board like H61?

Motherboard is the most important component of any pc.A board that has solid capacitor,Military Class component, better heat sink over the chipset will last more than the any cheap one.

 

[Souro_Ray]

In my humble opinion, buying a Motherboard is about balance. Not just bank balance...

jokes apart, one should buy a motherboard that is feature rich but should not spend extra on superfluous additional features. Get all the features you need now and some that you can use in future... Just my 2 cents... Cheers folks..

+1 Tenida

 

[nilgtx260]

^^^ the way I see, MSI would be great choice but I want a liitle more cheap mobo around 7K, so is any MSI mobo available at MD pricing around 7k, no matter if it is p67.And Tenida, all above price quoted by you are from which shop?

 

[vaibhav23]

You could try to get a Intel DZ68DB for 7-7.5k in Kolkata.
I don't no anything about its performance

 

[Tenida]

^^^ the way I see, MSI would be great choice but I want a liitle more cheap mobo around 7K, so is any MSI mobo available at MD pricing around 7k, no matter if it is p67.And Tenida, all above price quoted by you are from which shop?

For 7K i think no MSI z68 motherboard is there.But for P67 model i have to asked them.(MD)
Price quoted from MD computers.

 

[nilgtx260]

^^ yeah it will be helpful if you ask MD about MSI p67 mobo costing around 7k

 

[Tech_Wiz]

Can Someone give links of Indian Online Stores selling a Z68 ay less than 9k? All I see on Itwares are above 11K.

 

[aby geek]

^^ where do you reside?

on street Msi z68 gd 55 is available for 8.5k.

reliable online shops are techshop.in and theitwares.

you could give smcinternational and primeabgb a shot too.

 

[Tech_Wiz]

Pune and open to shop online

Sorry But I am unable to locate the Z68 on any of above site.

 

[aby geek]

heres tirupathi enterprises pune information.

Pune Office - Shop No.2, Gate No 1329, Pune Nagar Road, Wagholi, Pune - 412207. Phone - 09370223844, Contact - Shrikant Bora

go enjoy!!
and dont fall for their suggestions they have humungous variety so keep updating us what ur visit or phone conversation brings out.

 

[Tenida]

^^Buddy are you telling about msi motherboard to contact tirupati?but now they don't distribute msi motherboard.Got this news from MSI,India authorities.