Help With MID-Range Gaming Rig !!!

d3p · Apr 11, 2011

IMO its not going to matter much, i'm just comparing their images..

For two Card CF or SLI, RC430 is not a bad option, until unless OP doesn't like the looks of it.

*www.coolermaster.in/upload/product/6654/featured/top6.jpg

There's no doubt 690 is clear winner but Mid towers are limited options for upgradation like Water Coolings, Fan Controllers with 2 DVD Drives & specially coolers from Noctua....

*www.coolermaster.in/upload/product/6607/featured/top5.jpg

vickybat · Apr 11, 2011

@ Aj12

Yes even i would recommend you to stick with msi gtx560-ti twin frozr II oc instead of a 6870 and a 570 instead of a 6970 if you want to game at fullhd and have no intentions for a multimonitor setup(6970 has 2gb vram and is ideal for such setups).

Msi gtx 570 twin frozr II is 18.7k in smcinternational.in. Check it out.

D3p5kor's config is solid so stick with it. If you are planning to sli in future, then go for the seasonic 850. Else, the seasonic 620 will do just fine. Pick one of the two system's depending on your budget.

You can also reduce the budget by going for Intel DP67BG @ 8.5k.

If going for a 60gb ssd, then get a normal seagate 7200.12 1tb @ 2.5k sata 3gbps to keep costs at check. You can always upgrade harddisks later. First get the system up and running.

thetechfreak · Apr 11, 2011

vickybat said:
If going for a 60gb ssd, then get a normal seagate 7200.12 1tb @ 2.5k sata 3gbps to keep costs at check. You can always upgrade harddisks later. First get the system up and running.

Nah man. I still dont think its worth getting a SSD. Prices still quite high, storage size taking us back into the era of dialup.

A normal Seagate 1 tb 7200.12 @2.5 k is enough

vickybat · Apr 11, 2011

^^ I said "if going for 60 gb sd". Never recommended it. But an ssd will be handy in playing its part as a primary os partition. Will speed up things.

Cilus · Apr 11, 2011

Why don't you guy check the last post...using a Seagate Momentus XT HDD. It will offer you performance along with good storage capacity. The 500 GB is available in 7.87K in Techshop.in.

vickybat · Apr 11, 2011

I think wd 1tb black @ 4.5k will be more than sufficient for now. He can add ssd's when the prices come down.

bhushan2k · Apr 11, 2011

@cilus..momentus hybrid ssd is really good..it has got 4GB ssd bundled with mechanical storage part on the other hand..it actually speeds up the system and more than enough for op's requirements..momentus' ssd part performs slightly less than pure ssd but goes way ahead than normal hdd even than high rpm sata 6Gbps drive..

@aj12 u should get this one in affordable price than pure ssds..worth it..see the benchmarks

Anandtec - Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid SSD Review

thetechfreak · Apr 11, 2011

Guys, whatever it is , I think buying a SSD is not worth now due to extremely high prices. Be it Hybrid or not. Best suggestion=

vickybat said:
I think wd 1tb black @ 4.5k will be more than sufficient for now. He can add ssd's when the prices come down.

bhushan2k · Apr 11, 2011

^^yup that's what i suggested previously..let prices come down..but if he wants it now then hybrid is also good option than pure costier ssd..op's wish now..

Aj12 · Apr 12, 2011

Guys i just came to know that the Z68 chipset is set to debut on May 8..
So should i wait for its release?? or just go ahead with the purchase??
Any suggestions??

bhushan2k · Apr 12, 2011

yup u can wait if u want and see performance reviews too..also bulldozer is gonna debut in june...but i think z68 will not be below 14k (talking about intel original)...btw where did u get that debut news from??

Aj12 · Apr 13, 2011

bhushan05d251 said:
yup u can wait if u want and see performance reviews too..also bulldozer is gonna debut in june...but i think z68 will not be below 14k (talking about intel original)...btw where did u get that debut news from??

Intel Z68 chipset to launch May 8

Guys im sorry that i took Time to respond, but i finally came up with a config owing to all your suggestions . you may also may or may not be aware that i had a recent budget change and according to it anything below 100k is feasible.
and due to the change of budget , it can no longer be called "Mid Range" and The title may prove misleading,But i hope the moderators will cut me some slack.. as this is my first build.
Any way..

Processor - Intel Core i7-2600K

Moterboard - ASUS P8P67 DELUXE (REV 3.0)

Cpu Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212+

Ram - CORSAIR Vengeance (2 x 4GB) CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8

GPU - MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC

HARDISK(S)

PRIMARY
(Boot Drive)

SSD - OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120GB

SECONDARY
(Storage)

HDD- Western Digital Caviar Black WD2002FAEX 2TB

DVD Writer - ASUS DRW-24B1ST

PSU - SeaSonic X Series X-850

Case - CM 690 II Advanced

Monitor - Samsung PX2370

Keyboard & - Razer Cyclosa Bundle
Mouse

Speakers - Logitech X540

Operating - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
System

So there you have it... and Guys should i really wait for Z68 which is out on may 8???
and as always i am open to all suggestions!!!

d3p · Apr 13, 2011

@ OP : Anything below 100k budget is having a countable value, so its better to make it accurate, not an approximate.

Here we go, with your new config.

Options.

Regarding SSD's, this link will give you a idea of its costing & impact in your total budget.

*techshop.in/store/internal-hard-drives-soild-state-disks-buy-online-india-c-320_23_327.html

Logitech X540 is out of the market, so forget it.....You can opt for 1TB, save some cash & get a Full tower

bhushan2k · Apr 13, 2011

^good config indeed..op can buy ssd too instead of velociraptor and 8GB RAM kit if it comes..+ups

Gaurav Bhattacharjee · Apr 13, 2011

d3p5kor said:
@ OP : Anything below 100k budget is having a countable value, so its better to make it accurate, not an approximate.

Here we go, with your new config.

Component | Make | Price Processor | Intel Core i7 2600k | 16000
Motherboard | ASUS P8P67 PRO | 11500
After Market Cooler | Noctua NH D-14 | 5000 [includes shipping]
RAM | Corsair XMS3 2X2GB 1600C9 | 2500
Graphic Card | Asus GTX 570 Direct CU II |18500
Primary HDD | WD VelociRaptor 300GB | 7500
HDD | WD Black 2TB 7200 64mb Sata 6GBs | 7000
DVD Writer | LG 22X SATA DVD | 800
PSU | SeaSonic S12D 850 | 7000
Case | CM Storm Scout | 6000
Monitor | Samsung PX2370 | 13500
KB & Mouse | Razer Cyclosa Bundle | 2300

| Total |96000

Optional Upgrade.

Component | Make | Price Speakers | Logitech Z506 | 5500
Sound Card | ASUS Xonar DX | 4200

Logitech X540 is out of the market, so forget it.....

100k budget and you give him a Storm Scout?? What happened to HAF X?

d3p · Apr 13, 2011

He is not sure of his total estimation, budget of OP has mentioned less than 100k.
Now Check Optional Upgrades too.

Why i have not suggested him HAF X ??

Refer this link : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/1357987-post293.html

Piyush · Apr 13, 2011

@aj12
if you really want to buy a SSD, then you can go for 2500k instead of 2600k to make a room for SSDs
here is a brief idea

2600k @ 16.5k and WD VelociRaptor 300GB @ 7.5k TOTAL @ 24k
now...
2500k @ 11k and Corsair 60GB SSd @ 8.5k TOTAL @ 19.5k

---just an idea---

Aj12 · Apr 13, 2011

Since the logitech X-540 is out of the market , could you recommend a Gould 5.1 speaker system if not a good 2.1 but i would prefer a 5.1 since one of my main uses are for media playback & Gaming
Also do i need a dedicated sound card or is the onboard audio of the p8p67 pro / Deluxe sufficient ??

toad_frog09 · Apr 13, 2011

d3p5kor said:
Component | Make | Price After Market Cooler | Noctua NH D-14 | 5000 [includes shipping]

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How about Scythe Mugen 2 Rev B. Its definitely cheaper and performs almost at the same level if not better.

d3p · Apr 13, 2011

Aj12 said:
Since the logitech X-540 is out of the market , could you recommend a Gould 5.1 speaker system if not a good 2.1 but i would prefer a 5.1 since one of my main uses are for media playback & Gaming
Also do i need a dedicated sound card or is the onboard audio of the p8p67 pro / Deluxe sufficient ??

Its available under optional upgrades. *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/1372550-post36.html

toad_frog09 said:
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How about Scythe Mugen 2 Rev B. Its definitely cheaper and performs almost at the same level if not better.

Noctua almost kills all the air cooler in terms of cooling, only con is bulkier, but worth being bulky. One more thing it even kills H2O Coolings too.

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