Gaming PC for 80k

[Accuvizion]

I'm Planning on spending 80k on a New PC solely for gaming and video encoding !!
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: Hard Core Gaming And Video Editing as well as some 3ds Max 3D Rendering


2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:Yes, Sure !

3. What is your MAX budget?
A:80k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Probably

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 Ultimate

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: A Small 32GB SSD Boot Drive and a secondary 1TB HDD for storage

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 1920*1080, I already have the Monitor

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: 9

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I've Built a Desktop Only Once, But, Can Easily build another one

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1-2 Months

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Speakers, Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor and UPS

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Chennai But, can also purchase online.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I would Prefer SLi or Crossfire Multi-GPU's

Oh,..And Thanks to all those who reply !!

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

Intel core i7 950 @ 14.5k
ASUS Sabertooth X58 @ 13k
G.Skill 6GB 1600MHz Trident Kit @ 7.2k
Sapphire HD6850 * 2 CF @ 23k
WD 1TB Black 6GB/s @ 5k
Corsair TX650W @ 6.3k
CM HAF 922 @ 6.6k

Total - 75.6k

now let some other member suggest an SSD with price.

 

[vickybat]

Great config jaskanwar buddy. Here goes the SSD!

Intel X25-V Value 40GB SSD Drive @ Rs :5685/-

Source - lynx india

This very vfm as the op will be installing the os in it and for backup he can use the wd 1 tb or 1.5 tb black hdds.

For the 80gb model , the price almost doubles.
The 6850 xfire is also great and even has 3d support and is future proof. Or the op can add a single gtx 580 if he doesn't want to do sli or xfire.

But don't forget to add an APC 1KVA UPS for protection of the components.

 

[ssb1551]

Intel Core i7 950 - 15k
MSI X58 Pro-E - 10.5k
Corsair XMS3 6GB(3*2GB) DDR3 1333 MHz - 7k
Sapphire Radeon HD6870 * 2 - 29k
WD 1TB Black - 4.9k
Corsair TX850W - 7.4k
CM 690 II - 5k
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Total 78.8k

 

[vickybat]

Check this to see some sli and xfire benchmarks.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

@ssb
see the resolution he is playing. For that even 6850 single will suffice.
So IMO spend the rest on a better mobo.

 

[ssb1551]

I tot a 6870 crossfire wud give him more juice to play with all d eye-candies on.No doubt ur config is 1 of d best!!

 

[Accuvizion]

I did hear that the 580 Heat's up too much, and I would possibly prefer nVidia, because I'm a Big Fan of their PhysX Technology, so, got any suggestions for SLi Rigs ? And Thanks to all those who replies, I've found all you answers to be very useful !!

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

actually you heard it wrong. its 480 thats heats up a lot. 580 is normal. some heat will be there as its high end card but thats normal.
for SLI rigs you can look at MSI NGTX460 Talon Attack Version * 2 @ 27k or Zotac GTX460 1GB * 2 @ 23k if you dont want to spend that much.
BTW if you will buy the rig in Jan then there are rumors of better 5 series like GTX560. so wait.

 

[Cilus]

In 1980X1080P resolution even a HD 5870 is enough except for 2 or three games like Methro 2033 in their highest settings. However you can get very good fps by changing the setting little lower than highest. So for now you can settle down to single HD 5870. If requires in future, add another card, say HD 5850.

 

[Accuvizion]

actually you heard it wrong. its 480 thats heats up a lot. 580 is normal. some heat will be there as its high end card but thats normal.
for SLI rigs you can look at MSI NGTX460 Talon Attack Version * 2 @ 27k or Zotac GTX460 1GB * 2 @ 23k if you dont want to spend that much.
BTW if you will buy the rig in Jan then there are rumors of better 5 series like GTX560. so wait.

Thanks for the quick reply,
I'm Planning on Buying the Rig on Feb-May, I also Have a 9800 GT Single Slot Card Lying Around, Will I Be Able to use it as a Dedicated PhysX Card ? Will Waiting For The GTX 500 Series Be Worth it ?

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

if you will buy the rig in feb or may then i suppose you will have no probs in waiting for 5 series.

 

[coderunknown]

BTW if you will buy the rig in Jan then there are rumors of better 5 series like GTX560. so wait.

Nvidia GTX560 mayn't launch even on Jan 2010. GTX460 is selling so well, i not see any reason to replace it soon.

In 1980X1080P resolution even a HD 5870 is enough except for 2 or three games like Methro 2033 in their highest settings. However you can get very good fps by changing the setting little lower than highest. So for now you can settle down to single HD 5870. If requires in future, add another card, say HD 5850.

a single fast card will be the way to go for now.

Thanks for the quick reply,
I'm Planning on Buying the Rig on Feb-May, I also Have a 9800 GT Single Slot Card Lying Around, Will I Be Able to use it as a Dedicated PhysX Card ? Will Waiting For The GTX 500 Series Be Worth it ?

i'll say bump this a week or 2 before you buy. cause by than Intel will release Sandy bridge or 2nd gen Core i*. so you may have better performance for less price. and AMD will be ready with HD6950 & HD6970.

 

[ssb1551]

^^ with Sam..May is a long time away!Surely some better things wud b on d way!!

 

[Accuvizion]

I've just got the best news of my life !! I can Bump up to 100k(1 Lakh) in Rupees !!!!!!
So, I Might try 2-3 Monitors for surround ! And, because of that, I'll Need a better Video Card !!
@Sam.Shab GTX500's Series will definitely Launch soon enough!! It Was the Same with the transition to the 8000 - 9000 Series!
The 8800's were selling like hotcakes!! As you may or may not remember, 8800 was one of the most popular cards of the 2007-2008 !!! But, nVidia released the 9800 anyway since it was a better product, just like the 480-580 Change !!
I'm not too optimistic about The Intel SandyBridge, I'm Pretty Sure, That the Bloomfields and Gulftowns are still Better!! I Read the whole article by Digit on Sandy Bridge Last Month !!
I'm Looking Forward to nVdia's GPU's Because only nVidia can provide PhysX !!

Oh,.. And Thanks For all your Replies !! Waiting to Hear From you soon !!

 

[ssb1551]

^^ Jeez!!100k!!Crap!!Buddy go for Super computer!!..

 

[coderunknown]

I've just got the best news of my life !! I can Bump up to 100k(1 Lakh) in Rupees !!!!!!
So, I Might try 2-3 Monitors for surround ! And, because of that, I'll Need a better Video Card !!

cool. that was something. 100k !!!

@Sam.Shab GTX500's Series will definitely Launch soon enough!! It Was the Same with the transition to the 8000 - 9000 Series!
The 8800's were selling like hotcakes!! As you may or may not remember, 8800 was one of the most popular cards of the 2007-2008 !!! But, nVidia released the 9800 anyway since it was a better product, just like the 480-580 Change !!

yup. specially the XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog Edition.

but that doesn't means Nvidia going launch GTX 560. GTX570 still to come. so don't expect GTX560 in 2010. most expected date of release is around March-April 2011 when mainstream market is settled & stable.

I'm not too optimistic about The Intel SandyBridge, I'm Pretty Sure, That the Bloomfields and Gulftowns are still Better!! I Read the whole article by Digit on Sandy Bridge Last Month !!
I'm Looking Forward to nVdia's GPU's Because only nVidia can provide PhysX !!

Sandy bridge going to bump performance but i feel more focus will be on graphics performance.

Buddy go for Super computer!!..

sorry to say buy you missed something very important here. even if he have budget for super computer, a super computer can't game. it runs custom OS or Linux distos specifically designed for a specific task.

even if a super computer is fitted with Nvidia Tesla GPU, you can't game. at least not with the official drivers.

 

[ssb1551]

even if a super computer is fitted with Nvidia Tesla GPU, you can't game. at least not with the official drivers.

Dude I know!!hehe..It ws a sarcastic remark!!

 

[Accuvizion]

I can Wait till March-April, because 100k is a lot of money i don't want to buy new graphics card and have it updated the next week !! Now, Can Anyone Suggest a new list for a gaming pc ?

 

[ssb1551]

New list!!Jas n I already suggested u.As of now those r some of d best(CPU,MoBo,PSU,Cabby n so on).Only thin is GPU which u cn decide once 580 n 69xx series cards come out.

Oh I wanna add 1 more point abt mouse n keyboard.Since its gonna b for gamin,y not get a gamin mouse n keyboard frm RAZER?wat say Jas?