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[coderunknown]

avoid cm gx at all cost. corsair is a much much better option. also you can even settle for corsair vx550w. it will be more than enough.
which cabinet?
dont be unhappy yaar, i5 760 is a great performer much better than phenom 955. but 955 will be futureproof as lga1156 socket will soon vanish.

anyways why not amd?

i don't think until & unless OP going for some benchmark rig, he going change processor every year. i5 760 is BEST performance (& value) gaming processor Intel launched in sometime. also the AM3 socket going support new processor max until H1 2012, that too somehow. so for gaming on high budget, i5 760 comes as only good option. Phenom II X4 if budget slightly limited.

 

[rajan1311]

i thought the newer AMD processors needed AM3+ socket?

 

[coderunknown]

^^ its known as AM3r2. but till AMD itself doesn't confirm it, don't take these words. also with the onchip IGP, nobody can say how new proccy will work on current AM3 board. maybe AMD will disable the IGP on board.

 

[Death_Knight]

what about your cabby NZXT GAMMA?

Nope, NZXT not available, so M59 out of question.
Don't like CM elite 430 (oops, sorry fans out here)
Choice left CM690II Plus ("I am loving it" n will going for it)
P.S.: I need a big transparent cover

avoid cm gx at all cost. corsair is a much much better option. also you can even settle for corsair vx550w. it will be more than enough.
which cabinet?
dont be unhappy yaar, i5 760 is a great performer much better than phenom 955. but 955 will be futureproof as lga1156 socket will soon vanish.

anyways why not amd?

With the HD 6700 series so close, you could consider waiting,get the rest of the stuff now and the gpu later....

as jasy (dude give urself an official,short name. ) said, avoid the gx series, it has got a "mixed" response from different reviewers, and as there is not much price difference,go for a 550vx,which should be sufficient for most single gpu configurations.
You get 6GB XSM3 @ 1600MHz for Rs7500 incl tax in bangalore, so that should give you an idea on the pricing...

As you have noticed in 3/4 of my previous posts, I have changed my decision from single gpu to getting a multi gpu one particularly a SLI built in looking towards more futureproofing. Keeping it in mind I opted for 650W. Yes, I read the crappy-ness of CM PSUs particularly the low end ones, so will get the Corsair one to be on the safe side.

AMD is out of my story from the moment I opted to go SLI. The only board 'once' available was MSI NF980-G65 full of shitty reviews (read newegg)

i don't think until & unless OP going for some benchmark rig, he going change processor every year. i5 760 is BEST performance (& value) gaming processor Intel launched in sometime. also the AM3 socket going support new processor max until H1 2012, that too somehow. so for gaming on high budget, i5 760 comes as only good option. Phenom II X4 if budget slightly limited.

Thanks to boost my confidence. Its a new proccy and lacks decent review articles. And I'll be adding only HDDs and another Graphix card in this built for say atleast 3~4 years. So no need of futureproofing my socket/MoBo.

Anybody know anything about the availability of MSI GTX460 HAWK in India? The shop haven't contacted me yet

 

[rajan1311]

why the hawk craze? Personally, I liked the cyclone, I mean, hawk is good,but overpriced ...

 

[Death_Knight]

why the hawk craze? Personally, I liked the cyclone, I mean, hawk is good,but overpriced ...

Hawk runs cooler and is more OC'd one. But I don't know the pricing since I couldn't find it any stores.
Do you know the price? I think should be 0.5k premium over cyclone/OC.

 

[Death_Knight]

Hey guys check this article on GTX 460 SLI scaling neck to neck with HD 5970.
Now there is no doubt of my decision to go SLI...

 

[Death_Knight]

Ok guys, I think finally my long wait is coming to an end...
Silly me not to check with local shops for the HAWK, since I thought online sites are the first to reveal a product. So, after its release in SMC yesterday I went for an enquiry and was surprised to see them in circulation for quite some time.

So, my final configuration stands here:
Intel i5 760 9300+
MSI P55-GD65 8000+
Corsair 2x2GB 1600 XMS3 4850+
HDD: 500GB 1700+ [Help choosing between Seagate, WD, Samsung]
ODD: LG 900+ [any other suggestion]
MSI GTX460 HAWK 13750+
BenQ G2220HD 7300+
Cabby: CM 690II Plus (Transparent) 5400+
PSU: Corsair TX750 6900+

Soon to follow:
KB: MS Sidewinder x4 1575+
Mouse: Razer Death Adder 2200+
Gamepad: Rantopad/Razer
Speaker: Creative T6100 3350+
UPS: Microtek 1KVA 3150+ [wouldn't 800KVA suffice? any other brand?]

Later on:
Another graphics card
CPU Cooler [haven't decided yet]

Already gave advance for Graphix card & MoBo (no change now), coming in 3 days. So, waiting for last minute valuable suggestions in other fields.

 

[maddu5731]

I think you can cut the cost by choosing cm elite 430 over the cm 690 and invest the money for a 24" monitor.....

Well,thats only what I feel....
By the way,can tell about the price you are quoted for each item mentioned.....me too planning for a similar system in the upcoming navratri month....

 

[damngoodman999]

Ok guys, I think finally my long wait is coming to an end...
Silly me not to check with local shops for the HAWK, since I thought online sites are the first to reveal a product. So, after its release in SMC yesterday I went for an enquiry and was surprised to see them in circulation for quite some time.

So, my final configuration stands here:
Intel i5 760
MSI P55-GD65
Corsair 2x2GB 1600 XMS3
HDD: 500GB [Help choosing between Seagate, WD, Samsung]
ODD: LG [any other suggestion]
MSI GTX460 HAWK
BenQ G2220HD
Cabby: CM 690II Plus (Transparent)
PSU: Corsair TX750

Soon to follow:
KB: MS Sidewinder x4
Mouse: Razer Death Adder
Gamepad: Rantopad/Razer
Speaker: Creative T6100
UPS: Microtek 1KVA [wouldn't 800KVA suffice? any other brand?]

Later on:
Another graphics card
CPU Cooler

Already gave advance for Graphix card & MoBo (no change now), coming in 3 days. So, waiting for last minute valuable suggestions in other fields.

Sorry for ur Disturbance with final config , Big problem is UPS Its non modular PSU u r getting - SO get APC 1100VA for 4.7K (Microtek will not support non modular)

MSI GTX 460 cyclone should be better cause 460 runs hotter better cooling worth ur money !

Y u want to spend 4K for Keyboard , U can get TVS mechanical keyboard for 1.2K u wont miss a key almost like gaming keyboard .

Intel Stock cooler is worthless as for i5 760 cooler is dump one get good aftermarket cooler

 

[damngoodman999]

I think you can cut the cost by choosing cm elite 430 over the cm 690 and invest the money for a 24" monitor.....

Well,thats only what I feel....
By the way,can tell about the price you are quoted for each item mentioned.....me too planning for a similar system in the upcoming navratri month....

Thats good idea CM 430 is better , Get Benq 2420HD

 

[Death_Knight]

Updated the price!
Its from local store. Didn't wanted to get into online shopping hassle.

Sorry for ur Disturbance with final config , Big problem is UPS Its non modular PSU u r getting - SO get APC 1100VA for 4.7K (Microtek will not support non modular)

I don't understand this. Whats modular/non-modular to do with UPS?
And are you sure of the APC price? I thought 800VA is 5.5k!!

MSI GTX 460 cyclone should be better cause 460 runs hotter better cooling worth ur money !

Y u want to spend 4K for Keyboard , U can get TVS mechanical keyboard for 1.2K u wont miss a key almost like gaming keyboard .

Intel Stock cooler is worthless as for i5 760 cooler is dump one get good aftermarket cooler

Errr... Hawk is MUCH better in cooling than cyclone (pricier too), thats sure.

Sidewinder x4 never was 4k. [Check the updated post]

Will go for the cooler when I'll get the second card & will OC.

Thats good idea CM 430 is better , Get Benq 2420HD

Already been through this. Rejected 430 since SLI with internal exhausting GTX460 needs better cooling. CM690II is more spacious, great cable management (better airflow) & comes pre-equipped with 2x120mm, 1x140mm(led) & ample spaces to add more. [also led on/off switch]
Also NZXT not available.

Isn't 24" monitor around 12k? Is it worthy of the price for gaming/movie?

 

[pulkitpopli2004]

heyy guyz which will be the best compatible mobo for GPU Zotac GTX465 1GB... ?? i
(preferably any mobo which have integrated wifi and bluetooth , serial and parallel port>))

 

[Death_Knight]

@pulkitpopli2004
There isn't any concept like best mobo for a graphics card. For GTX465 what you need is a board supporting PCIe 2.0 lane, thats all.
Boards with integrated wifi and bluetooth , serial and parallel port all together are rarely found if any. You can always go for bluetooth dongle (very cheap nowadays) & wifi pci card as add on.
Create a new thread with questionnaire template where recommendations can be given.

 

[Death_Knight]

Hey guy, finally bought the Beast on 11th from Kolkata. Here's the final spec with prices:

CPU: Intel i5 760 9300+
MoBo: MSI P55-GD65 8000+
RAM: Corsair 2x2GB 1600 XMS3 (CMX4GX3M2A) 4850+
HDD: Seagate 500GB 1700+
ODD: LG 22x DVD writer 900+
Graphix: MSI GTX460 HAWK 13750+
Monitor: BenQ G2220HD 7300+
Cabby: CM 690II Plus (Transparent) 5400+
PSU: Corsair TX750 6900+
KB: MS Sidewinder x4 1575+
Mouse: Razer Death Adder 2200+
Mousepad: Steel Series Qck Mass 700+
Speaker: Creative T6100 3350+
UPS: Microtek 1KVA 3150+

Here's some pic of my "Frostmourne"

 

[Death_Knight]

Some More pics:

 

[coderunknown]

^ congrats. the prices are good. pics are nice

 

[topgear]

@ Death_Knight - congrats buddy - great prices and cool pics

BTW, from which shop did you buy all these components ??

 

[Piyush]

@death knight
awesome rig and pics
congrats
enjoy some latest games

 

[vwad]

@Death_Knight, Awesome and Solid Rig :adore:

Great Cable Management :adore:

Great HQ Pics :adore: