Gaming pc 35-40k

[Cilus]

Look, if you want a gaming PC in a sub 40K) budget then you need to chose the combination of CPU + GPU very carefully. Here what you need is a powerful GPU which can cope with the latest games, at least in medium settings + a CPU which can support the Graphics card without bottle-necking it.
Now an i5 4310 is around 12K and a good H87 or B87 motherboard is around 5 to 6K range, totaling around 18K. In case of AMD, FX-6300 is around 7.3K and a good AMD 970 chipset based motherboard with higher build quality is around 5.5K, totalling 12.8K or 13K. So with the AMD, you can save around 5K which can be invested to get a better Graphics card. At 15K( GTX650 is 10K, adding another 5K to it), you can easily get some overclocked version of GTX 660 and by spending 2K more, a HD 7870 XT which are actually recommended for 1080P gaming now a days.
Now come to extra benefits. Although you are reluctant for overclocking, believe me, it is very easy with AMD FX series Processors which have unlocked multiplier and comes with a very good CPU cooler. If you go through some web guides and YouTube videos, within 2 Months you will be able to do so and therefore fetching some extra value from what you have paid for. You don't even need to touch the Motherboard BIOS for moderate overclocking, there are plenty of Windows based tools available for it, some from AMD itself, like AMD overdirve.
So make your decision accordingly.

 

[Chaitanya]

Look, if you want a gaming PC in a sub 40K) budget then you need to chose the combination of CPU + GPU very carefully.

for a gaming PC a FX6300 & i7-4770k won't make any big difference..
Gaming Shoot-Out: 18 CPUs And APUs Under $200, Benchmarked - Under $200: Do You Buy A Dual- Or Quad-Core CPU?

 

[deepanshuchg]

Look, if you want a gaming PC in a sub 40K) budget then you need to chose the combination of CPU + GPU very carefully. Here what you need is a powerful GPU which can cope with the latest games, at least in medium settings + a CPU which can support the Graphics card without bottle-necking it.
Now an i5 4310 is around 12K and a good H87 or B87 motherboard is around 5 to 6K range, totaling around 18K. In case of AMD, FX-6300 is around 7.3K and a good AMD 970 chipset based motherboard with higher build quality is around 5.5K, totalling 12.8K or 13K. So with the AMD, you can save around 5K which can be invested to get a better Graphics card. At 15K( GTX650 is 10K, adding another 5K to it), you can easily get some overclocked version of GTX 660 and by spending 2K more, a HD 7870 XT which are actually recommended for 1080P gaming now a days.
Now come to extra benefits. Although you are reluctant for overclocking, believe me, it is very easy with AMD FX series Processors which have unlocked multiplier and comes with a very good CPU cooler. If you go through some web guides and YouTube videos, within 2 Months you will be able to do so and therefore fetching some extra value from what you have paid for. You don't even need to touch the Motherboard BIOS for moderate overclocking, there are plenty of Windows based tools available for it, some from AMD itself, like AMD overdirve.
So make your decision accordingly.

Thank you for such an awesome explanation.. actually after reading your reply i am completely leaned toward AMD's considering my budget.
So does AMD processors heat less then haswell (specifically 4430) or would i need to buy 4 in 1 120mm fan along with the config suggested by harshilsharma even before overclocking? or after overclocking a bit?

PS: Consider i opt for Nvdia 650 ti boast

 

[ankush28]

For mild overclocking the STOCK cooler itself performs best but when you want high OC you have to go for aftermarket cooler such as TX or CM hyper evo.
For cabinet cooling in nzxt gamma buy pack of 4 as it is best vfm use this setting front-intake
side-2xintake
rear-stock exhaust
top - 1 exhaust the first one

 

[deepanshuchg]

For mild overclocking the STOCK cooler itself performs best but when you want high OC you have to go for aftermarket cooler such as TX or CM hyper evo.
For cabinet cooling in nzxt gamma buy pack of 4 as it is best vfm use this setting front-intake
side-2xintake
rear-stock exhaust
top - 1 exhaust the first one

So for cabinet will I need to buy 4. Fans as soon as I assemble the pc or I can add it later let's say one month after.. in this one month period if I don't game for long duration can just the one fan which comes with nzxt gamma handle it?

 

[Cilus]

Actually a FX-6300 heats lesser than i5 4430 becuse the AMD Processor comes with a far better cooler than its Intel counter part. You don't need to buy all the fans right away once you will get the Cabinet, you can add them later. A good 120 mm high CFM (Cubic Foot per meter square) fan for air Intake in the front should be bought with it and it comes with a 120mm rare Fan for exhaust. Later you can add more fans in the side and upper panels.

 

[ankush28]

So for cabinet will I need to buy 4. Fans as soon as I assemble the pc or I can add it later let's say one month after.. in this one month period if I don't game for long duration can just the one fan which comes with nzxt gamma handle it?

its ok if yoy add later
use desi cheap local fans around 80rs add 1,2 temperary
amd stock coolers are good enough but to remove hot air from cabinet you will atleast 2-3fans as you are going to use a gpu also it will also generate heat so better be on safe side and buy the pack of 4CM fans it cost only 800 so why later

 

[deepanshuchg]

Inquired today about Asus M5A97 EVO (7200) and Antec VP450P (2600) at SMC internation, cost to cost but they are not available there. This Asus laptop is even out of stock every where even online. So should i wait for it to come in stock or go for another one of same range? if so please suggest?

And if this PSU is in case not available in Nehru palace can someone suggest any replacement for it? I will first try for this but just i case it's unavailable

its ok if yoy add later
use desi cheap local fans around 80rs add 1,2 temperary
amd stock coolers are good enough but to remove hot air from cabinet you will atleast 2-3fans as you are going to use a gpu also it will also generate heat so better be on safe side and buy the pack of 4CM fans it cost only 800 so why later

If i will need to buy cheap fans in starting i will actually prefer to buy CM 4 fans directly.. yea why later

 

[ankush28]

Inquired today about Asus M5A97 EVO (7200) and Antec VP450P (2600) at SMC internation, cost to cost but they are not available there. This [B[Asus laptop[/B] is even out of stock every where even online. So should i wait for it to come in stock or go for another one of same range? if so please suggest?

And if this PSU is in case not available in Nehru palace can someone suggest any replacement for it? I will first try for this but just i case it's unavailable

afaik asus motherboard should be available at smc.
if vp450p isnt available then you can opt for cx500 or seasonic s12ll 420

 

[deepanshuchg]

afaik asus motherboard should be available at smc.
if vp450p isnt available then you can opt for cx500 or seasonic s12ll 420

they said on phone that it isnt available may be becoz the person talking would be busy dnt know why he told that

by cx500 u meant this one avalable at 3600 (1k more costlier than anten one )
*www.flipkart.com/corsair-cmpsu-500cxv2uk-500-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz45f8cnrhg

and can u provide me the link of s12II 420.. becoz didnt found it anywhere. Did you meant 430W or may be 520W?


btw the antec vp450p is this na?
Antec VP450 450 Watts PSU - Antec: Flipkart.com
just confirming because the modem no. of fk is vp450 p AP. Dont know what AP stands for/?

 

[Cilus]

I think it is Seasonic S12II 430, not 420. You can get that one if the Antec one isn't available. Also check the street prices before making purchase from Flipkart. Most of the computer components are overpriced over there.

 

[deepanshuchg]

I think it is Seasonic S12II 430, not 420. You can get that one if the Antec one isn't available. Also check the street prices before making purchase from Flipkart. Most of the computer components are overpriced over there.

Yea will get it locally frm nehru palace.. Fk would be my last option

Can some one please confirn about the corsair and antec psu by links provided in my last post

 

[harshilsharma63]

^ yeah the links aren correct. Try looking for antec on a few other sites- 3.2k is a bit high for it. Else, seasonic s12II 430 it is.

^ yeah the links aren correct. Try looking for antec on a few other sites- 3.2k is a bit high for it. Else, seasonic s12II 430 it is.

 

[deepanshuchg]

> Will seasonic 430W will be able to handle the config if in case i opt fot i5-4430+asus b85m-g with 650 ti boast?

> Can you suggest me a webcam too. I'll use that for calls on skype so quality should be just fine. It should be cheap as i dont want best quality.

 

[harshilsharma63]

> Will seasonic 430W will be able to handle the config if in case i opt fot i5-4430+asus b85m-g with 650 ti boast?

> Can you suggest me a webcam too. I'll use that for calls on skype so quality should be just fine. It should be cheap as i dont want best quality.

> Seasonic S12II 430W is enough for that setup.

> No idea about webcams.

 

[rijinpk1]

check this one Antec VP450P I 450 Watts PSU - Antec: Flipkart.com
The psu pointed by op seems to be the older vp450 which lacks active pfc. How ever the spec shown by flipkart for this psu is of vp450p.
get the vp450p psu rather than opting the vp450.
for webcam this seems to be good Microsoft LifeCam VX-700 Webcam - Microsoft: Flipkart.com

Also antec provides 2 years of warranty whereas flipkart points to 3 years.

 

[deepanshuchg]

check this one Antec VP450P I 450 Watts PSU - Antec: Flipkart.com
The psu pointed by op seems to be the older vp450 which lacks active pfc. How ever the spec shown by flipkart for this psu is of vp450p.
get the vp450p psu rather than opting the vp450.
for webcam this seems to be good Microsoft LifeCam VX-700 Webcam - Microsoft: Flipkart.com

Also antec provides 2 years of warranty whereas flipkart points to 3 years.

> i will make sure i opt for vp450p

> the specs of this webcam shows compatible devices as notebook. Ao will it work on a 20 inch Led monitor. (forgive me if this a silly question )

> Which brand should i conisder for 650 ti boost - zotac, asus or any other ?

 

[Cilus]

Zotac and Asus should be your 1st preference. Buy whichone is coming cheaper.

 

[rijinpk1]

zotac has 5 years of warranty if you register the product on their website within 14 days of purchase.

 

[deepanshuchg]

zotac has 5 years of warranty if you register the product on their website within 14 days of purchase.

> After purchasing or after using it for first time? I mean if its purchasing i can register for a the warranty even if i havent used it na? As sometimes some product may not be available without which assembling a PC wouldnt be possible

> And any idea about warranty of ASUS ? fk shows 3 year but i don't wanna believe them so just confirming it here

> How is this Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard against ASUS M5A97 EVO Motherboard? Does the gigabyte one has any limitation (like OC is difficult or not possible if using it or any other) against the ASUS?

> And there are two models on cost to cost price list(*www.costtocost.in/list/pricelist.pdf) which look like asus m5a97 evo.. so which one of them is this:
First is ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 and
Second is ASUS M5A97 R2.0


> MD computers is selling AMD fx 6300 BLACK EDITION Link. What does they mean by Black edition?

> And on cost to cost this processor is listed as AMD BULLDOZER FX 6300 (NEW). Is this the same as you guys have suggested? Bulldozer