Gaming Rig in 45K

[Skud]

I think quality of full HD movies will not be affected by 20" monitor. But I would rather urge you to get a full-HD monitor as monitors are generally one time investment and something which you can use without any issues with your upgrades and all. Better try to deduct the budget elsewhere to fit this in. If not all possible, you are not losing much for sure.

Regarding the memory support of 2500k, let someone else answer this. I haven't followed SNB much so unable to answer this question. One general thing is the memory controller is now integrated in the CPU and operate at a set speed rather than depending on the FSB. Still, higher frequency RAM should have an impact on the overall system performance.

Let someone else comment on this.

 

[harikt]

Thanks Skud

Suppose I can settle for non-Full HD gaming, so a 20" monitor, with a GPU that can perform well at up to 1680 x 1050, will the clarity of full-HD movies be affected ? Because if its only to do with the size of the screen, I can make do with 20".
Cuz future proofing is killing my budget.
Also this Intel link
says that the 2500k supports DDR3-1066/1333Mhz RAM. So would a 1600MHz RAM work/perform fully?

SO ...does anyone else have any ideas??

 

[shayem]

Check this, it'll clear your doubt about getting 1600MHz RAM.

 

[harikt]

Check this, it'll clear your doubt about getting 1600MHz RAM.

THANKS. much appreciated!

 

[shayem]

welcome

 

[harikt]

Same problem. But gamma is preferable over 430 due to its cable management.

Coming back to cabinets - the dimensions of

1) -Gamma = 190 X 449 X 508 mm
2) Elite 430 = 190 x 424 x 490 mm

So the ELite is 25mm less tall, 18mm less deep, but it can accommodate a bigger *GPU? Confused. Is it the way the case interiors are designed?
For now since I'm going with the MSI 6850 cyclone, which is 38 x 120 x 217 mm.
Can I use the Gamma as my short term case?

 

[Skud]

Sure. Gamma can easily accommodate the 6850, no problems.

 

[harikt]

Sure. Gamma can easily accommodate the 6850, no problems.

Thanks but what about those dimensions... I did hear that the 430 can accommodate a 12" card but the gamma can just fit a 10" one, although the gamma is at least marginally bigger....

In the time that I've been silent, I was researching if I could shave the budget by getting an H67 instead of a Z68 by sacrificing on OC, since Virtu is now on it as well. But the H67 boards are severely crippled, and the DH67BL has a lot of bad rap both on newegg and in reviews. Right now I'm trying to see if I can get an ASRock Z68 PRO3 or a BIOSTAR TZ68A+, both highly reviewed and in the 5-6K range.
Words from the wise? Budget. Is a b!tch.

 

[shayem]

That biostar comes with 2 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (x16 + x4)
And that ASRock comes with only single PCI-E slot. Both don't have froant USB.

I would say get GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 eBay if not getting locally. Good board with all features.

 

[harikt]

That biostar comes with 2 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (x16 + x4)

I can hold off on CFX for another 2 years with an OC 6850, I hope? and a cost of around 2600 per year for a mobo (5300 approx spread out over 2 years) is decent, considering a 13000 mobo would also last me around 5 years MAX? In any case I'd upgrade in less than 5 years so what gives me more bang for my buck? Just asking...
Also any news on the HD7000s? atleast they'll pull down the prices of the 6850s n 6870s...maybe?

I would say get GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 eBay if not getting locally. Good board with all features.

I found the D3H B3 on Global Easy Buy (with octroi, around 9000). since there is only one z68 board on local ebay (at around Rs.9800), what experience did your friend have with the ebay purchase? was it indian seller or intl reseller?

 

[Piyush]

for HD7xxx, wait for few months

 

[harikt]

With default settings G2222HDL is better than ST2220L. Saw side by side with my own eyes. Can't say about changed settings.

Reminds me.. Is there any place in Lami where I can actually see monitors and how they perform? Kinda like how you get to in electronics superstores?

Also, any clue on where I can snap up those Biostar/ASRock mobos?

 

[shayem]

I can hold off on CFX for another 2 years with an OC 6850, I hope? and a cost of around 2600 per year for a mobo (5300 approx spread out over 2 years) is decent, considering a 13000 mobo would also last me around 5 years MAX? In any case I'd upgrade in less than 5 years so what gives me more bang for my buck? Just asking...
Also any news on the HD7000s? atleast they'll pull down the prices of the 6850s n 6870s...maybe?


I found the D3H B3 on Global Easy Buy (with octroi, around 9000). since there is only one z68 board on local ebay (at around Rs.9800), what experience did your friend have with the ebay purchase? was it indian seller or intl reseller?

He bought it from an international seller who had +/- 98% +ve feedback. Don't know his name. @9800 from Indian seller sounds good. But if you can take risk you'll get GA-Z68A-UD3H-B3 @same price. So it's up to you.

Reminds me.. Is there any place in Lami where I can actually see monitors and how they perform? Kinda like how you get to in electronics superstores?

Also, any clue on where I can snap up those Biostar/ASRock mobos?

I saw that in a local shop in kolkata months back. No clue on Bio/ASR mobo.

It's been long you are finding perfect rig @your budget. I would suggest wait for BD to hit market.

 

[harikt]

He bought it from an international seller who had +/- 98% +ve feedback.

Yeah, same guy. i2cworld or something. He resells from a lot of US sellers. His -ve feedback is all on HDMI cables. The expensive stuff he deals well is the impression I got. Just wanted to know if your friend had any -ve experience.

It's been long you are finding perfect rig @your budget. I would suggest wait for BD to hit market.

I know. Maybe I will.