Gaming rig!!! Need help fast

[sid25290]

PC Build Request Template

Fill up the following in your OWN configuration THREAD on the first post itself using the questions exactly as below: this will save both the requestor as well as the advisor a lot of time, effort and heartburn. Keep an open mind when someone suggests an alternate brand as they are more aware of the current performers than you are. Being a fanboy will end up wasting money.


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:55000 stretchable to 60000

4. Planning to overclock?
A:no not really

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:window 7 64 bit

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:500gb - 1tb

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:anything above 22 inch

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:5 assembling will be done by assembler

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:june end

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

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:no gaming mouse and keyboard and pad plz. Can use simple one to save money right now

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:well i was hoping can i get a sli or cf config in this price range
More over i want to know is it hard to use a sli or cf config?
Plz suggest a gaming rig without gaming mose and keyboard
Thanks in advance

 

[vickybat]

Looking at your requirements i suggest the following:

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10000
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4800
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL|2600
Graphic Card |Asus GF GTX570 1280MB DCII/2DIS/1280MD5 |19900
HDD |Seagate 1tb 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair Tx 650-v2|5200
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7200
Mouse and Keyboard |Logitech keyboard+mouse|600
UPS |APC 800VA|2800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1000
| Total |60000

For sli or cf, you have to up the motherboard to get a p67 or z68. Then go for a 6850 or 6870 cf. But the above config seems perfect for you. The asus gtx 570 direct cu II has an excellent vrm design and free from any vrm issues.

 

[shayem]

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|9800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3|9000
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXl|2400
Graphic Card |MSI N570GTX Twinfrozr II|19200
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1700
PSU |Corsair TX750 V2|6300
Case |CM Elite 430|2500
Monitor |Benq G2220HDL|8100
Mouse and Keyboard |Logitech\Microsoft|600
| Total |59600

IMO don't compromise with core components, so go for Speakers & UPS later. MB I suggested have CF/SLI features so you can add another 570 later.

 

[Cilus]

shayem, what is the point of getting a Z68 mobo along with a Non K processor? If SSD caching is the only point then it is not enough. Just increase the budget by 1K and get a 2500K @ 10.8K instead.

For graphics card, I think MSI HD 6950 2 GB Twin Frozer III @ 16K is a better choice. Yo will save almost 3.2K at marginal performance cut as this 6950 performs very close to stock GTX 570 and can also be unlocked to HD 6970 to get past GTX 570's performance.

So the updated configuration will be like

Core i5 2500K @ 10.8K
Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 @ 9K
Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXl 4GB 1600 MHz single stick @ 2.4K
MSI Twin Frozer III/OC HD 6950 2GB @ 16K
Seagate 1 TB 7200.12 SATA @ 2.7K
Corsair TX 750V2 @ 6.3K
BenQ G2220HDL @ 8.1K
Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle @ 2K

Total 57.3K. Although OP has mentioned NO to Overclocking, I think K series processor wil lhelp him in future if he changes his mind after experiencing with Sandy Bridge for some times. Also 1 TB HDD is a recommend and more future proof solution over 500GB by paying just 1K extra. And in gaming PC, really you need a good Keyboard/Mouse for proper gaming experience. So suggested Cyclosa bundle

 

[Skud]

Cilus, you haven't taken into account the case which would make your config priced at 59.8k. Add speakers and UPS and it will well over OP's budget.

I think this would be better:-

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|10800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3|9000
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|2400
Graphic Card |MSI N560GTX-Ti Hawk|14500
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1700
PSU |Corsair TX750 V2|6300
Case |NZxt Gamma|2100
Monitor |Benq G2220HDL|8100
Mouse and Keyboard |Rager Cyclosa Bundle|2000
UPS |APC 600VA|2000
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1000
| Total |59900

If no keyboard-mouse is needed (OP mentioned no gaming KB/mouse) then a savings of 2k straightaway. Also graphics card can be changed to a 6870 which will further save 2.5k at least. A better speakers like the Altec Lansing VS2621 @ 1.6k can be considered.

 

[vickybat]

Guys he won't overclock. So no point to suggest a k series processor along with z68 mobo. No point of the template if we don't follow op's requirements.

I had suggested the asus direct cu II. Now this one is a non reference card and has a 8 phase power design. So this one can be overclocked like hell and can surpass a 6970 in performance easily. In fact in stock, this performs way better than a 6950 at fullhd. One can even reach gtx 580 performance by overclocking this baby to 100mhz.

Although the 6950 twin frozr 3 is ideal for multigpu setups, 570 direct cu II is a beast for single gpu setup. And for fullhd, the 1.25gb vram is more than enough for today's titles.

Simply put 6950 is no match for gtx 570 at fullhd.

 

[Skud]

Point taken, vicky. But OP also mentioned he's looking for "future-proof" config and from point #14, it seems he is looking forward to SLI/CFX. So a 2gb 6950 fits in nicely. And for 800 bucks only ain't it better to go for the k series CPU, if he's ever bitten by the OC bug? What say?

 

[vickybat]

^^ Well buddy i think we should let op comment here. He was saying if he could go for sli or cf immediately in this budget. So i suggested him a single fast gpu.

For cfx, the budget will go much higher and the cheaper h67 based cfx boards has the 2nd pci-e slot running in x4 mode. So it will be a bottleneck.

I know that 6950 2gb is an ideal choice for multigpu setup, but the overall cost will go sky high. For fullhd you will never need anything more than a gtx 570. Even a 6950 2gb will be more than enough.

So op can go for 6950 2gb alternately but still the asus 570 is way powerful and it fits in his budget.

Talking about oc bug, again it depends on op. Let him comment and make completely sure that he won't overclock. Besides these chips are very fast and they don't require overclocking from a gaming point of view. A 3.2ghz sandybridge quadcore is very fast and don't forget the turboboost feature.

I don't think its wise to force op for getting a k series+z68 if he never overclocks his processor. Lets wait for op to comment.

 

[Skud]

We are not forcing, just suggesting.

Let OP post his comments first.

 

[sid25290]

To be honest i never overclocked before
Nor do i know how to do it
Thats why am playing safe(i dnt wanna fry anything)
Cant i get a simple to run rig
Which can be future proof
In the upcoming years i can do with medium or low resolution gaming for performance
And i dnt even know how to unlock a gpu
Any help?

 

[vickybat]

^^ If you want a simple to run rig without any hitches, then i honestly suggest to ditch sli/cf and stick with single gpu setup and a non-k processor.

Believe me, you will never miss overclocking and a single fast gpu will give you more than enough frame rates at fullhd.

Get a 69502gb mentioned by cilus or the asus gtx 570 direct cu II that i recommended. They are more than enough for all your requirements.

You can save some cash going for the 6950 2gb power edition and if willing to spend a bit more, then the asus 570 is a beast.

And overclocking a gpu is far easier than a cpu. If you can overclock the asus 570 by 100mhz, you will get gtx 580 level of performance.

 

[Skud]

I think you are right, vicky. If OP just need a simple rig to run, then non-k series CPU and a single GPU setup is OK. Moreover, we can also look for a mobo without multi-GPU capability, that will save some cost. (I guess the Intel one you suggested has a single slot for GPU).

But I would rather suggest to go for 6950 2gb and utilize the rest of the amount for the Benq G2220HDL, Razer Cyclosa Bundle & Altec Lansing VS2621 rather than the 570. Let OP decide on that.

 

[vickybat]

^^ Yes and i even suggest op to go for asus gtx 560 direct cu II top 2 @ 13.5k. It performs equally well as the 6950 2gb at fullhd.

The new 275.33 whql driver also has enhanced anti-aliasing and physx performance.

Check the following:

Up to 6% in Crysis 2
Up to 5% in Civilization V with SLI
Up to 8% in Portal 2
Up to 14% in Batman: Arkham Asylum with PhysX High
Up to 15% in Bulletstorm with Antialiasing enabled

So gtx 560 will also suffice at 1080p resolution. Alternately, there's the msi twin frozr II/oc @ 13.5k. Its also factory overclocked.