Gaming rig for 60k

[abirthedevil]

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:60k

4. Planning to overclock?
A:yes

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:win7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:2TB

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:1080p

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:8ish

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

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:next 10 days

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

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:monitor and sound system

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A:chennai/bangalore

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: looking at i5 2500k and intrested in NZXT Phantom but availability is so scare so please mention if its available in chennai/bangalore

 

[Cilus]

Here is my suggestion:-

Core i5 2500K @ 11K
Gigabyte Z68X-UD3R-B3 @ 10.25K
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL @ 2.5K
Seagate 2 TB SATA 7200.12 @ 4.7K
Asus GF GTX560 @ 13.5K
Corsair TX750W @ 6.75K
CM 690 II Advanced with Transparent Side panel @ 5.5K
Microsoft Sidewinder Keyboard @ 1.5K
Razer Seath Adder @ 2K
Raer Goliathus Small @ 0.5K
Numeric 1 KVA @ 4K
Altec LAncing Vs4621 @ 3.2K

Total 65.4K. Price can be reduced further by going for Corsair GS 800W CMPSU-800GSUK @ 5.6K, Razer Cyclosta keybaord/Mouse combo @ 2K

 

[abirthedevil]

forgot to mention, dont need a sound system

 

[Cilus]

Then use the rest of money to get an overclocked version of GTX 560 or Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB model.
MSI Twin Frozer HD 6950 2 GB is available @ 15.8K in SMC and Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB is 15.9K. Now the Sapphire one can be unlocked to a HD 6970 will offer you significant performance boost.

If you wanna stick with nVidia then get the MSI N560GTX-Ti Hawk @ 14.9K from SMC with free shipping. This card is insanely overclocked (950 Mhz compared to standard 830 MHz) and offers performance almost in GTX 570 level.

 

[d3p]

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000
Motherboard |Gigabyte Z68X-UD3R-B3|10000
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL|2500
Graphic Card | Sapphire HD 6950 2 GB |16000
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2600
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|800
PSU |SeaSonic S12II 620|5000
Case |NZXT Phantom|8000
Mouse and Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000
UPS |Numeric 800VA|2500
| Total |60400

Your 2 TB HDD can be added any point of time, but not a good GPU, IMO get a good gpu first then upgrade amother 1TB later...

If you can get another 5k, then don't hesitate to think about ASUS GTX570 Direct Cu II @ 20k.

 

[abirthedevil]

thanks for the opinions but buying online is not an option

also cilus mentions sapphire 6950 2gb can be unlocked to 6970 but i have my doubts as only early reference design cards had that ability and its been a fair few months that they were launched

the z68 boards they are not yet available are they? and i cant wait for them as this is not my computer, its for my S**** head neighbour whose gonna be buying it within 10 days from bangalore so suggest any available p67 boards which support xfire+sli(oh shoot should have mentioned that before) i think a GTX 560/HD6950 1gb will be sufficient for present gaming needs, will add another one later

also if possible please mention places in bangalore to purchase computer parts and name of some reputed shops which do have the components that are suggested

and finally nzxt phantom ............ its available anywhere in bangalore? else ill suggest my neighbour to get HAF 912 or 922

 

[game-freak]

my suggestion

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000
Motherboard |Intel DP67BG|8500
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL|2500
Graphic Card | Sapphire HD6970 2GB |20000
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2600
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|800
PSU |SeaSonic S12II 620|5000
Case |CM 690 II advance with transparent window |5500
Mouse and Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000
UPS |Numeric 800VA|2500
| Total |60400

 

[d3p]

thanks for the opinions but buying online is not an option

also cilus mentions sapphire 6950 2gb can be unlocked to 6970 but i have my doubts as only early reference design cards had that ability and its been a fair few months that they were launched

the z68 boards they are not yet available are they? and i cant wait for them as this is not my computer, its for my S**** head neighbour whose gonna be buying it within 10 days from bangalore so suggest any available p67 boards which support xfire+sli(oh shoot should have mentioned that before) i think a GTX 560/HD6950 1gb will be sufficient for present gaming needs, will add another one later

also if possible please mention places in bangalore to purchase computer parts and name of some reputed shops which do have the components that are suggested

and finally nzxt phantom ............ its available anywhere in bangalore? else ill suggest my neighbour to get HAF 912 or 922

If Z68 Mobo's are available then go with then otherwise Gigabyte UD3 P67 B3 will be a good choice...
Both phantom & HAF is available in S.P Road, Bangalore..

 

[abirthedevil]

ahh SP road and any shops that u can recommend that keep the phantom and other components, i dont think my neighbour will be able to run around different shops

 

[d3p]

^^ thats the only place where you can get 99% of the above items in stock...

 

[nilgtx260]

Component Make Price
Processor Intel Core i5 2500k 11000
Motherboard Gigabyte Z68X-UD3R-B3 10000
RAM G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL 2500
Graphic Card MSI GTX 560Ti Hawk 14900
HDD Seagate 1TB 7200.12 2600
DVD Writer LG 22X SATA DVD 800
PSU Corsair TX 650 6000
Case Cooler Master HAF 922 6000
Mouse and Keyboard Razer Death Adder+Arctosa 4500
UPS Numeric 800VA 2500
Total 60800

Introduction - MSI N560GTX-Ti Hawk Video Card Review | [H]ard|OCP

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti HAWK Video Card Review :: TweakTown USA Edition

 

[rchi84]

^^ That's an awesome config bro. Really good, all round selection.

my suggestion would be to go in for a logitech g1 mouse/kb combo, which comes for 1.5K. with the 3000 that you save, and maybe another 2000 if you go for a p67 motherboard, then with the extra 5000, you can upgrade the GPU to a 570, which is a league above the 560Ti, in gaming performance.

just something to think about..

 

[abirthedevil]

^^ thats the only place where you can get 99% of the above items in stock...

the point im trying to make is i get it that sp road is the place for computers but it would be really appreciated if you can suggest some shops(names) my neighbour is gonna be hiring a car in bangalore for a single day for the puchase and he cant go around looking from 1 shop to another the whole day and on not finding the components go around looking the following days

 

[abirthedevil]

ok settled on the following config, comments and opinions welcome and also if someone can help with with bangalore shop thingy that ive already mentioned in posts 9 and 13

Core i5 2500K
Gigabyte Z68X-UD3R-B3 if available else Gigabyte UD3 P67 B3
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL
Seagate 2 TB SATA 7200.12
Asus GF GTX560
Corsair TX750W or Seasonic of similar wattage
NZXT phantom 1st choice else HAF 912 or 922
Microsoft Sidewinder Keyboard
Razer Death Adder
Numeric 1 KVA
Razer Goliathus mouse pad

 

[Sarath]

abirthedevil let me know where you() bought it all from. I am buying this week too so it'll help to know places.

 

[abirthedevil]

am looking for people to tell me some shop names for starters but ill let u know after 22nd i guess

 

[d3p]

the point im trying to make is i get it that sp road is the place for computers but it would be really appreciated if you can suggest some shops(names) my neighbour is gonna be hiring a car in bangalore for a single day for the puchase and he cant go around looking from 1 shop to another the whole day and on not finding the components go around looking the following days

Go to Ankit Computers [He can bargain] or Golcha IT [Fixed Prices & alll the components will be readily available]

 

[Render_Man]

You can also try 'Computer Warehouse' in Barton Centre on M.G.Road

>Very nice prices, best imho & most important they have been around for sometime.
>But finding specific parts are an issue at this point as they are out of stock.
> For your build you can get all the components except the Sidewinder & Death Adder, otherwise its good to go.

 

[abirthedevil]

ty guys for the info very much appreciated

 

[d3p]

You can also try 'Computer Warehouse' in Barton Centre on M.G.Road

>Very nice prices, best imho & most important they have been around for sometime.
>But finding specific parts are an issue at this point as they are out of stock.
> For your build you can get all the components except the Sidewinder & Death Adder, otherwise its good to go.

Its not the point of arguing, but Computer Warehouse is just completely outdated in terms of latest products, prices are good, but products are not available, customer dealing is superb, but outdated in latest technology.

Golcha, Ankit & few more are far better in availability, but pricings vary from each other.....