High end Gaming,video/music editing/encoding rig

[saumitra.max]

So, if I'm not using SLI/CF, and I'd use a single monitor, what's your opinion of the GPU ?

 

[Extreme Gamer]

Extreme Gamer, 2500K is a overall better performer if you bring Gaming and Video editing both under the umbrella. 2500K does provide very good editing performance, slightly lower than BD FX8150 but does provide far better gaming experience. Also it cheaper too.
2ndly BD does have higher power consumption than Sandy-bridge counterparts even with the stock speed.

I've said it before, and I will say it again. 9 out of 10 reviewers used the Crosshair V Formula mobo. That mobo doesnt have a BIOS optimized for BD yet and significantly reduces performance.

As for power draw look at this review: Intel Sandy Bridge E Power Consumption | bit-tech.net

The BD chip only draws more power when OCed heavily. In all other cases it has lower power draw...

 

[d6bmg]

So, if I'm not using SLI/CF, and I'd use a single monitor, what's your opinion of the GPU ?

Then HD6970 Wins.
You may look at this Link for better detailed comparison between these two cards.

 

[Extreme Gamer]

^^Very irreputed site.

Look at it this way:

GTX 570 for DX11 and Physx, HD 6970 for Eyefinity, more VRAM.

 

[saumitra.max]

Can anyone give me the addresses of the shops and their price and availability of NZXT Guardian 921 cabinet, in Delhi and Mumbai?

In Delhi, I couldn't find any shop that sells any NZXT product in Nehru Place.
I've yet to try Mumbai Lamington Road in December.

 

[d6bmg]

^^Very irreputed site.

OT: didn't know that. A simple google search once led me to that site where comparison is very easy. So, I won't provide any link from that site in future.