Gaming Rig for around 130K

[sumonpathak]

Change out the PSU to Corsir AX 850 or TX 850M..and do u really need the 2700K? they are not as overclcokers as they are thought to be...a 2600K would be better and cheaper.

 

[gameranand]

Actually the cost difference between 2600K and 2700K is just 750INR thats why I choose 2700K.

 

[Myth]

For 2600k and 2700k, the performance gains are so minimal, they can be ignored.
If gaming is your sole purpose, you can do the same with an i5 2500k.
If you have spare cash, stick to the 2600k.

 

[gameranand]

Well the difference is not that much minimal but yes its not significant for sure. I said already that the reason I choose this one is because there is minimal saving if I choose 2600K. Heck I can't even get a DVD writer with that saving. But performance wise and overclocking wise which one would be better?? I mean if 2600K and 2700K both are overclocked and if 2600K has better potential then of course I would choose 2600K.

 

[Myth]

2700k has a 100mhz lead and an extra multiplier. As compared to a 2600k, under the same settings, it will overclock higher.

 

[gameranand]

Well then I guess I'll stick to 2700K then.

@ sumonpathak
Why should I need to change that PSU. I thought that Seasonic makes very good PSU and that one is 80+ Gold certified. Also I'll get Corsair at nearly the same price.

 

[Myth]

Two reasons i can think of
1. better rma in case of corsair
2. seasonic makes the corsair ax-850

 

[avinandan012]

one thing ASUS matrix platinum is a tripple slot card.

 

[Skud]

Even the Sapphire one will encroach the 3rd slot. Not a problem with a single card IMO.

 

[gameranand]

OK thanks. Could anyone give me a link where Corsair AX850 is available for price under 12K because at Flipkart its out of stock right now.

 

[The Incinerator]

Corsair CMPSU-850AX 80+ Gold 850W Modular Power Supply - CMPSU-850AX
CORSAIR SMPS 850 AXUK

Inquire before you place the order. And its all over 12K.

And is the thunderbolt connectivity a must have for your Motherboard or you can do without it?

 

[Skud]

AX850 -> 12,688
AX750 -> 10,920

at mdcomputers.in plus shipping.

12335 at Bitfang: Corsair AX850 850 W Single 12V Rail Power Supply, Compare and Buy latest Power Supplies & SMPS Online in India: bitFang.com

 

[Chaitanya]

OK thanks. Could anyone give me a link where Corsair AX850 is available for price under 12K because at Flipkart its out of stock right now.

Corsair Professional Series

Corsair Professional Series Gold AX850

Both websites show price of 13.5k

You may look for 850HX
CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-850HX 850W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

 

[sumonpathak]

someone call up Tirupati enterprise...they usually give a better pricing.

Well the difference is not that much minimal but yes its not significant for sure. I said already that the reason I choose this one is because there is minimal saving if I choose 2600K. Heck I can't even get a DVD writer with that saving. But performance wise and overclocking wise which one would be better?? I mean if 2600K and 2700K both are overclocked and if 2600K has better potential then of course I would choose 2600K.

2600k's are better clocker...
proof given below

2700k has a 100mhz lead and an extra multiplier. As compared to a 2600k, under the same settings, it will overclock higher.

umm...no...multi wall is a draw of luck in SB chips...
2600K: *www.hwbot.org/submission/2270614_spl_cpu_frequency_core_i7_2600k_6050_mhz *valid.canardpc.com/cache/banner/2315846.png
2700K: *www.hwbot.org/submission/2268044_brandybuck_cpu_frequency_core_i7_2700k_5856_mhz *valid.canardpc.com/cache/banner/2306850.png

 

[Myth]

^^
6ghz is wicked !!!
Glad I bought the 2600k XD

 

[sumonpathak]

^^forget to hit any of that speed here

 

[gameranand]

OK got it. So two questions
1. Which CPU 2600K or 2700K if both have nearly no price difference ??
2. Which PSU ?? Do I need a AX850 ?? If not which one will suffice ??

 

[sumonpathak]

850 should be ok...AX is suggested as it has better after sales and warranty...2600K would give u more OC...

 

[Skud]

Read this review, tailor-made for you:-

ASUS GeForce GTX 680 & GTX 670 DirectCU II Top Edition Video Card Reviews - ASUS GTX670 & GTX680 DirectCU II Video Cards - Legit Reviews

 

[topgear]

OK got it. So two questions
1. Which CPU 2600K or 2700K if both have nearly no price difference ??
2. Which PSU ?? Do I need a AX850 ?? If not which one will suffice ??

like everyone said AX may be ** better but if you want to keep the PSu budget strictly under 12k then HX series is no slouch - both series comes with 7 years warranty and if you can live a with semi modular PSu then HX 850 @ 10.5k is really a great deal IMO.

** Read these
Corsair HX850 850W Review
Corsair AX850 Review