Gaming RIG for 100k

[lol2]

Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a gaming RIG this month. Please find below the questionnaire

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: Games like Crysis 2 etc

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 100k max

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Nope, I have no experience in overclocking

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: Atleast 1 TB, also not sure if I require a SSD though, need your suggestions on this

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: Yes want to buy a monitor, I think a full HD will suffice

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: No components available

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: This week or by end of this month

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Was done by an assembler

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Pune, will buy locally

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:


I checked the sticky for ready made RIG but found none, found the following guide on TE, the prices are from Havoc Nation

Processor
Intel Core i5 3570k : 15,000/-

Motherboard
ASUS MAXIMUS GENE-V : 16000/-
OR
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 : 19,000/-
OR
GIGABYTE-Z77X-UD5H : 18,000/-

RAM
G.Skill RIPJAWS 4GB x2 : 3400/-

Hard-drive
Seagate Barracuda 1TB : 5000/-

Solid State Drive
Crucial M4 : 8200/-
OR
OCZ Vertex 4 120GB : 8300/-

Optical drive [DVD]
HP [boxed]
OR
SAMSUNG [OEM] 1050/-

Graphics Unit
AMD HD 7950 2GB ~28000/- depends upon different companies
OR
nVidia GTX 670 ~ 28000/- depends upon different companies

Monitor
Dell ST2420L : 13,500/-
OR
U2312M : 16000/- (Not Available)

Cabinet
Lian Li K62-PC
OR
Cooler Master HAF 922 : 8200/-

SMPS
Corsair TX v2750W : 7000/-
OR
Cooler Master Silent Pro M700 :

Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K60 : 7200/-
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60 : 3200/-
OR
LOGITECH G400 : 1700/-

UPS
APC BR1100VA-IN :

 

[mandarpalshikar]

Hi... please take a look at this thread and the final configuration being decided in that thread.
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/162323-need-help-buying-new-pc-100k.html

I'm from Pune... so one advice.. dont buy locally at all. Sujata Computers, Baba, Data care... all of them sell products at higher costs. You can save good amount of money if you buy from primeabgb.com, mdcomputers.in, theitwares.com, flpkart.com

 

[Cilus]

Intel Core i5 3570K @ 14.5K
Asus P8Z77-M PRO ATX @ 12.5K/GIGABYTE G1 Sniper M3 LGA 1155 @ 11.2K
G-skill RipjawX 4GB X 2 1600 MHZ DDR3 @ 3.3K
WD 1 TB SATA III 6 Gbps HDD @ 5.3K
Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SATA ^ Gbps SSD @ 7K
Asus 24X DVD Black @ 1.1K
Asus GTX 670 Direct CU II @29.4K
Corsair Carbide 400R @ 4.6K
Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard @ 3K
Logitech G400 Gaming Mouse @ 1.5JK
DELL TFT ST2320L (HDMI, DVI, VGA) @9.7K
Seasonic SS-750JS 750W 80+ PSU @ 5.65K
APC 1.1KVA Black @ 4.7K


Total ~ 102K

 

[mandarpalshikar]

^^ Avoid Seasonic PSUs.... d6bmg has stated in many of the threads that present and future availability of Seasonic PSUs is questionable so warranty/RMA would be a problem.

@OP - Rest of the config suggested by Cilus is perfect for you. Even though you may not overclock right now but sooner or letter though you'll start So "K" series is always suggested for gamers. For PSU get Corsair TX650V2 @5.9K

 

[sharang.d]

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Pune, will buy locally

Good luck

 

[Darth Vader]

@OP, where do you see HD7950 2GB version(not sure if it exist) in India ?

 

[lol2]

@Cilius @mandarpalshikar Should I really go for a 3570k or "K" processor for that matter? I am not sure if I will be overclocking in anytime in future and that brings me on the question of using a Z77 based mobo
With SDD will it really give me any performance boost besides the loading times ?

Intel Core i5 3570K @ 14.5K
Asus P8Z77-M PRO ATX @ 12.5K/GIGABYTE G1 Sniper M3 LGA 1155 @ 11.2K
G-skill RipjawX 4GB X 2 1600 MHZ DDR3 @ 3.3K
WD 1 TB SATA III 6 Gbps HDD @ 5.3K
Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SATA ^ Gbps SSD @ 7K
Asus 24X DVD Black @ 1.1K
Asus GTX 670 Direct CU II @29.4K
Corsair Carbide 400R @ 4.6K
Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard @ 3K
Logitech G400 Gaming Mouse @ 1.5JK
DELL TFT ST2320L (HDMI, DVI, VGA) @9.7K
Seasonic SS-750JS 750W 80+ PSU @ 5.65K
APC 1.1KVA Black @ 4.7K

@sharang.d From where will you suggest you buy in Pune. I was thinking of Havoc Nation. The guy there told me he will deliver at the doorstep and provide onsite support in case of RMA

@takemein I found that RIG on TE not sure

@mandarpalshikar What is the RMA process if I buy it online ?

 

[rajatGod512]

^^ almost everywhere

 

[lol2]

Why my posts are not getting added to the thread

 

[Cilus]

lol2, the 1st three post of yours need to be approved manually by the Mods. I have approved the 2nd one and after another post, you will be able to post without any delay

 

[sharang.d]

Minor changes in the build posted by Cilus

Intel Core i5 2500k @ 13K
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO @ 2.1k
Asus P8Z77-M PRO @ 12.5K
G-skill RipjawX 4GB X 2 1600 MHZ DDR3 @ 3.1K
WD 1 TB SATA III 6 Gbps HDD @ 5.3K
Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SATA 6 Gbps SSD @ 7K
Any DVD combo drive @ 1K
Asus GTX 670 Direct CU II @29.4K
Corsair Carbide 400R @ 4.6K
Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard @ 3K
Logitech G400 Gaming Mouse @ 1.5JK
DELL TFT ST2320L (HDMI, DVI, VGA) @9.7K
Corsair TX650V2 @ 5.9K or Seasonic S12II 620W @ 5k
APC 1.1KVA Black @ 4.7K


Total ~ 102K

1) Get an SSD. Kickass OS performance. This is one component you can buy later as well though if you wana cut down.

2) Suggested 2nd gen proccy and not 3rd gen so as to accommodate the CPU cooler. No real-time difference between both anyway. If you insist on 3rd gen then cut down on the SSD and get an i7 3rd gen itself

3) No idea about the models of Monitor, SSD Just copied from cilus

4) Sujata Computers, Havok Nation. Ask for quotations.

I don't think any shop other than those two can give you all the components. They might have a few. So I suggested just these two.

EDIT: Do you want speakers as well?

 

[mandarpalshikar]

@lol2 - you buy online or at local retailer... for RMA you need to depend on 3rd party like Rashi for Asus, Digicare for ASRock, etc. in most of the cases.
Only flipkart.com features proper replacement policy for DOA (Dead On Arrival) products with no extra cost for shipping on your side. But in any case even if you buy from local retailers, you have to walk in to 3rd party service providers for RMA.

Related to SSD & K series & Z77 - You have budget of 100K and want to buid gaming rig... right ?? he he. If you want, you can get a 60GB SSD instead of 120GB one for around 4k and install only OS on it and save 3K.

As sharang.d said get quotations before buying. You can post them here and then we can help you out in finding which one is the cheapest. BTW while buying from online sites apart from flipkart.com you have to factor in cost of shipping and octroi as well. So sometimes prices on flipkart.com may be seen 200 Rs extra, since they factor in these extra costs before hand display the net amount directly.

And as I said earlier have a look at the other thread I linked in my first post and see if you like the final config. Its in the same budget and purpose of gaming is same as well.

 

[RCuber]

FYI..Havok Nation

 

[havoknation]

@lol2 , you have already mentioned my prices in this thread. Dont worry about the prices buddy, we will adjust it here and there, the main thing is availability of high end stuff and after sale services in which Havok Nation has mastery \m/ GL HF

4) Sujata Computers, Havok Nation. Ask for quotations.

Thanks for referring me, I have given him quotation and all the above mentioned stuff are in stock
Yes I would suggest him to go for i5 3570 (K only if OC required) else normal one on Z77 mid entry level board so that he can spend more on GPU as he is into gaming only. And Seasonic are good PSU's (IMO equal then Corsairs but VFM) So he could look at it also as an alternate option. @lol2 dont worry about services, we are available 24 * 7 (In day time I am into business and in night time, I am a pro gamer )

 

[mandarpalshikar]

@lol2 - you didn't tell us that prices you listed are from havoc nation. Go ahead buddy, buy the rig from him.

 

[lol2]

@ mandarpalshikar
I mentioned that in my first post here :"I checked the sticky for ready made RIG but found none, found the following guide on TE, the prices are from Havoc Nation"

Well I think I have a go on the following components, still in dilemma with processor (and thus mobo) .

Intel Core i5 3570K @ 14.5K
or
Intel Core i5 3550 @13.5K ---------> ( "K" or "non K")
Asus P8Z77-M PRO @ 12.5K ----------> depending on the processor choice
G-skill RipjawX 4GB X 2 1600 MHZ DDR3 @ 3.1K
WD 1 TB SATA III 6 Gbps HDD @ 5.3K
Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SATA 6 Gbps SSD @ 7K
Any DVD combo drive @ 1K
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO @ 2.1k ------> Not sure if I really need it
Asus GTX 670 Direct CU II @29.4K
Corsair Carbide 400R @ 4.6K
Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard @ 3K
Logitech G400 Gaming Mouse @ 1.5JK
Dell U2312HM @ 16k -------------------> You guys suggested ST2320L
Corsair TX650V2 @ 5.9K
APC 1.1KVA Black @ 4.7K

Total 111100

Let me know then I will ask havoc nation on the price

 

[sharang.d]

The processor preference will finally be your call.
IMO if you're not an addict of tinkering with settings and stuff then go for a non-"k" processor. It would reduce prices of both CPU+Motherboard also you won't need a CPU Cooler. If you're going for a locked processor go for 3rd gen.

 

[lol2]

What would be a good mobo if I decide to go with a non K processor ?

 

[sharang.d]

Ones with the H77 chipset I think. Unless you plan to use multiple GPUs i.e
Wait for inputs from other members.

 

[lol2]

Guys how about this monitor: Benq G2420 HD

and comparison between G2420 HD and U2312 HM here

Now back to mobo

Hey guys, please reply.

Guys I think I have decided the following components, please suggest (prices from local dealer Havoc Nation (HN) ):

Processor 3570k 15000/-
Motherboard Asrock extreme 4 10500/- -----> HN suggested this in place of Asus P8Z77M Pro
RAM G-Skill RipjawX 4 GB x 2 3400/-
HDD 1 TB Seagate 5500/-
SSD Corsair OCZ 120 GB 8300/-
DVD Samsung OEM 1050/-
Cabinet 400R 5500/- --------> HN is suggesting to go for a NZXT Phantom for 6200
Monitor U2312 HM 15500/- -------> HN is suggesting Benq G2420 HD is VFM
Mouse Logitech Gaming 1500/-
Keyboard Logitech Gaming 3000/-
SMPS Corsair TX 650V2 6000/- -------> HN is suggesting m600 as it being modular
UPS APC 1.1KVA 5800/- --------> UPS is costly I know
GPU Asus GTX 670 Direct CU II 33000/- -----> Will take three days to arrive once ordered, he has a Zotac GTX 670 AMP card available for 29k
Cooler Hyperon 212 Evo 2300/-
Total 115350