Well, it's just another "PC configuration" thread asking for thinkdigitians' suggestions for my yet-to-be build gaming rig.
1. What is the purpose of the computer and what kind of applications and games will be run?
Ans: Mostly for gaming and I play games like AC III and IV: Black Flag, Watch_Dogs, GTA V(if it ever makes it to the PC), GTA IV, Max Payne 3 and L4D 2, TR 2013 and Hitman Absolution, Crysis I - III. For the softwares, I *might* use Photoshop and After Effects.
2. Overall budget:
Ans: My budget is around 65K and not a penny more than that.
3. Planning to OC?
Ans: I don't want to OC my CPU but I'm looking for a "factory Overclocked" GPU.
4. Which OS am I gonna use?
Ans: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
5. How much Hard Drive space is needed?
Ans: Anything more than 500GB is okay for me as I'll be trying to get an SSD later. But since a lot of guys nowadays use 1TB, I'll get 1TB as well.
6. Need to buy a monitor?
Ans: Yes. The resolution should be 1920X1080 Full HD and response time should also be minimum. As for the size, anything between 21 -24 inch would be more than enough for me.
7. Components that I already have:
Ans: Mouse, Keyboard and Headphones.
8. When am I gonna buy the System?
Ans: June last week or July first week.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: I've never build a PC before and yes, I'm going to build this one.
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: I'm in Madurai, TN. I've checked the price list of some shops at Nehru Place. Their price are a bit cheaper than what Flipkart has mentioned. I'll gladly buy stuff from online if the prices are cheaper.
11. Anything else?
Ans: I've shortlisted some parts which you can find below. Check that out and do share your opinions. BTW, I'm new to ThinkDigit and this is my first post here.
Note: * Price told by the dealers at Nehru Place.
One more question: I've checked the sticky thread titled "PC buying guide 2014 Q2" where it has been mentioned that I should avoid Corsair's VS series PSU but I'm having the VS650 watt PSU on my mind and it has got good reviews at Flipkart. Should I avoid this PSU?
1. What is the purpose of the computer and what kind of applications and games will be run?
Ans: Mostly for gaming and I play games like AC III and IV: Black Flag, Watch_Dogs, GTA V(if it ever makes it to the PC), GTA IV, Max Payne 3 and L4D 2, TR 2013 and Hitman Absolution, Crysis I - III. For the softwares, I *might* use Photoshop and After Effects.
2. Overall budget:
Ans: My budget is around 65K and not a penny more than that.
3. Planning to OC?
Ans: I don't want to OC my CPU but I'm looking for a "factory Overclocked" GPU.
4. Which OS am I gonna use?
Ans: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
5. How much Hard Drive space is needed?
Ans: Anything more than 500GB is okay for me as I'll be trying to get an SSD later. But since a lot of guys nowadays use 1TB, I'll get 1TB as well.
6. Need to buy a monitor?
Ans: Yes. The resolution should be 1920X1080 Full HD and response time should also be minimum. As for the size, anything between 21 -24 inch would be more than enough for me.
7. Components that I already have:
Ans: Mouse, Keyboard and Headphones.
8. When am I gonna buy the System?
Ans: June last week or July first week.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: I've never build a PC before and yes, I'm going to build this one.
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: I'm in Madurai, TN. I've checked the price list of some shops at Nehru Place. Their price are a bit cheaper than what Flipkart has mentioned. I'll gladly buy stuff from online if the prices are cheaper.
11. Anything else?
Ans: I've shortlisted some parts which you can find below. Check that out and do share your opinions. BTW, I'm new to ThinkDigit and this is my first post here.
Shortlist:
| Component | Brand/Model | Price |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 4570 | 12,400* |
| GPU | Sapphire Radeon R9 280x Vapor-X 3GB | ~22,000 |
| Mo-Bo | Gigabyte GA-B85-D3H | 5,500* |
| RAM | Corsair/G-Skill 2x4GB 1600Mhz | ~6,000 |
| PSU | Corsair VS650 650 Watt PSU | 4,000 |
| HDD | WD Caviar Blue 1TB | 4,000 |
| Cabinet | NZXT H440 or NZXT Phantom 410 | 6,000 |
| Monitor | BenQ RL2240h 21.5" | 9,000 |
Note: * Price told by the dealers at Nehru Place.
One more question: I've checked the sticky thread titled "PC buying guide 2014 Q2" where it has been mentioned that I should avoid Corsair's VS series PSU but I'm having the VS650 watt PSU on my mind and it has got good reviews at Flipkart. Should I avoid this PSU?
