Looking for a config.....July 2010

fatalcore

Journeyman
1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Movies , games

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: no,want to play game in the LCD and watch movie.

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20,000 initial , subsequent 10/15k+

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Strickly NO

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: WIN 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 250GB Enough

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: Primary a 22’ to 24’ LCD , secondary 42’ LCD 1080p Full HD

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

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I build my own PC , and assembles for others.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1-2 month

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: 500% 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: yes , after recommendation (6-7 months back) … processor(Q9550),mbo(GA-EP45UD3L),Creative 5.1,HDD 250GB SATA

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I use a DELL Latitude E6400 laptop & Xperia X10 . My office work is done with this two device. I purchased a Samsung series 5 – 46" 1080p LCD HDTV before the world cup in april 2010 , I want to disassemble my previous config and get a new one. Want to play movies play games in the LCD(which is also used for watching TV), i also want to place a 22' or 24' primary lcd for surfing net at home.

15.Other.
A: Overall if u think my existing processor and MBO is bad,then u may take the liberty to frame a absolutely new config.

:smile:
 

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
i think your existing processor and mobo are good enough...no need to upgrade them now.

can you mention your whole system config..
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

Journeyman
sure JAS,
q9550+gaep45ud3l+4gbddr2 crosair+250gbHDD sata+xfx 250gts 1gb+creative5.1,crosair450vx+dvdrw+local cabby+lg flatron+7 year old intex keyboard+razor mouse+attached tcgforce guitar processor+few other processor+xonor d2x+sonic+ableton live(software-must) +hp laser printer+few accessories.
 

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
your pc is just excellent

changes i would recommend-
NZXT GAMMA or M59
Logitech Multimedia Keyboard

Which monitor is that?
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

Journeyman
its a 17'crt flatron....5 years old.
I want to play games smoothly on my 42' LCD and watch Blueray and HD movies.....

As for keyboard.....i just got lucky with this keyboard....paid 450 bucks 7 years ago, and this stuff is awesome till date....I dont like buying any other keyboard....

I was thinking that ddr2 is getting old,CQ is phasing out....so i am a bit worried.....Hows the new amd X6 in performance with my Q9550?

I am worried...please suggest....Because recently i felt something bad while playing pop5 , inferno and batman....

I am worried with my rig...Please suggest.
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
I was thinking that ddr2 is getting old,CQ is phasing out....so i am a bit worried.....Hows the new amd X6 in performance with my Q9550?

I am worried...please suggest....Because recently i felt something bad while playing pop5 , inferno and batman....

I am worried with my rig...Please suggest.

your current proccy can give even i5 750 a tough match. no need change it. stick with it. as for DDR2. it doesn't matter much. 4Gb you have. use it & upgrade once Intel launches quad core based on Intel Sandy Bridge architecture or AMD Lynx architecture. till than your system is just in balance. no upgrade needed.

GTS250 is in balance with your system. or you can get 1 more GTS250 in SLI.
 

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
then you just need to change monitor and cabby

BenQ 24" G2420 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 11.3k
NZXT M59 @ 3.8k or NZXT Gamma @ 2k
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

Journeyman
ok,will my pc handling games efficiently in the 42' LCD?

Please enlighten me about amd X6,Its in hype for few days.....

is this cabinets available in kolkata? which shop?

or will it be a good idea to get another totally seperate pc for the LCD , bcause currently my PC and LCD is placed in the adjacent room.In that case my sister can work her project in my existing set up while i watch movie or play games on next room, and will have my own space.

Then i will wait some more time for Intel Sandy Bridge architecture as suggested for upgradation my existing PC.

If i get a new PC Specifically for the 42' LCD as primary monitor (when Online) & TV (when offline) , what would be a solid rig with in 30-40K (amd X6 based).i will srart buying the parts one by one from this month and finish with in 2 month, as i already have a set running.Please enlighten me.
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
my board is not SLI....

but its based on P45. ok than i feel you got 2 option:

1. get a new board. just cheapest one that have support for SLI. get another GTS 250. & a new PSU.

2. you can just sell off your GTS250 & get a HD5770 or the about to release 460GTX (look at thermal carefully). this way you can use your existing PSU.

ok,will my pc handling games efficiently in the 42' LCD?

Please enlighten me about amd X6,Its in hype for few days.....

is this cabinets available in kolkata? which shop?

or will it be a good idea to get another totally seperate pc for the LCD , bcause currently my PC and LCD is placed in the adjacent room.In that case my sister can work her project in my existing set up while i watch movie or play games on next room, and will have my own space.

Then i will wait some more time for Intel Sandy Bridge architecture as suggested for upgradation my existing PC.

If i get a new PC Specifically for the 42' LCD as primary monitor (when Online) & TV (when offline) , what would be a solid rig with in 30-40K (amd X6 based).i will srart buying the parts one by one from this month and finish with in 2 month, as i already have a set running.Please enlighten me.

you can do it. get a new system. say a midrange. & upgrade your current system according to your needs. and use the discarded parts in the new PC to be used with the 19" monitor. this way you save both money & hassle.

about X6, there will be hardly any performance difference in games. instead you may get a couple of less FPS. cause both 1090T as well as C2Q 9550 are on even terms in terms of performance in games. all you need is a better graphics card.

PS: i'll advice don't waste money now. cause once Intel brings the price of i7 950 to ~14-15k, 1090T will look like a dumbass infront of it. than you'll get the same X6 @ 3.2Ghz for a mere 12k or maybe 10k. just wait till August.
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

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I consulted with my sister , and i agreed to build a new separate pc in the LCD room,

so,right now i cant afford the i7 proccy , so i will build a amd , as i said i will build it over a period of 2 month,i will get the proccy at last ( X6 @ 3.2=12K hopefully)

So keeping the proccy in mind what other things i should buy,HDD=250 GB Fixed....Please suggest .as u all say amd is the best value for money.

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Please fill.....


Proccy : AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Mbo :
RAM :
GPU :
PSU :
CPU Cooler:
HDD : 250GB
LCD : 42' LCD Full HD
Cabby :
Speaker :
Mouse & KB: With in 1,000
Cable :
Blueray RW:
Coolng Fan:

Main Purpose : HD,Blue ray Movies,Games
Range : Reasonable.

Please select for me....
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
I consulted with my sister , and i agreed to build a new separate pc in the LCD room,

so,right now i cant afford the i7 proccy , so i will build a amd , as i said i will build it over a period of 2 month,i will get the proccy at last ( X6 @ 3.2=12K hopefully)

So keeping the proccy in mind what other things i should buy,HDD=250 GB Fixed....Please suggest .as u all say amd is the best value for money.

what will your sister work on? max requirements? also the price won't change lot over the months. also whats the total budget? HDD get 500Gb. 250Gb is just 150-250 bucks cheap.
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

Journeyman
I am keeping me existing system intact,Will upgrade it next year with The intel sandy bridge.

For now i am going for a brand new AMD based PC.
(Sister works on .net/i work on sonic and ableton live to be precise) , however i will get the 19-24' Lcd for my old rig in this month.

As suggested i will get the 500 Gb,Actually i already have a seaget 500 External HDD,and i thought 500GB internal HDD crashes a lot.

Anyway here is the fresh list,
Please fill.....


Proccy : AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Mbo :
RAM :
GPU :
PSU :
CPU Cooler:
HDD : 500 GB
LCD : 42' LCD Full HD
Cabby :
Speaker :
Mouse & KB: With in 1,000
Cable :
Blueray RW:
Coolng Fan:

Main Purpose : HD,Blue ray Movies,Games
Range : Reasonable.

Please select for me....
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
Please fill.....

Proccy : AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Mbo :
RAM :
GPU :
PSU :
CPU Cooler:
HDD : 250GB
LCD : 42' LCD Full HD
Cabby :
Speaker :
Mouse & KB: With in 1,000
Cable :
Blueray RW:
Coolng Fan:

Main Purpose : HD,Blue ray Movies,Games
Range : Reasonable.

Please select for me....

Please fill.....

Proccy : AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
Mbo : get a cheap one. say Biostar TA785G3 HD
RAM : 2Gb enough.
GPU : forward your GPU to her if you plan to get DX11 part.
PSU : if you go with above option, FSP Saga II 400W-500W. else can stick to default PSU or say Saga II 350-400W.
CPU Cooler: no need.
HDD : 250GB ---> get 500Gb.
LCD : 42' LCD Full HD
Cabby : any good one.
Speaker : its personal choice totally.
Mouse & KB: With in 1,000
Cable : depends on what you use. if motherboard than HDMI or can go for DVI.
Blueray RW: it'll be costly. 4-6k
Coolng Fan: depends on the cabinet.
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

Journeyman
thanks sam , bro i am building a totally new one,
so if you could please be precise with approx price it will be a great help.
i will build a DX11+6gb+500gb a minimum , rest u suggest....Please give options also.
thanks
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
thanks sam , bro i am building a totally new one,
so if you could please be precise with approx price it will be a great help.
i will build a DX11+6gb+500gb a minimum , rest u suggest....Please give options also.
thanks

pricing:

Proccy : AMD Phenom II X6 1055T ---> 9.5-10k
Mbo : Biostar TA785G3 HD ---> 4-4.2k
RAM : 2Gb DDR3 value ---> 2.5-2.7k. so 6Gb will cost accordingly.
GPU : you have to decide it first.
PSU : FSP Saga II 400W ---> 2k. 500W ---> 2.5-2.7k.
CPU Cooler: no need.
HDD : 500Gb ---> 1800 (WD Green). 1900 (Samsung Spinpoint F3). 2k (WD/Seagate)
LCD : 42' LCD Full HD
Cabby : CM Elite 310 ---> 1.5-1.6k
Speaker : its personal choice totally. you have to decide it.
Mouse & KB: logitech internet pro ---> 600
Cable : depends on what you use. if motherboard than HDMI or can go for DVI.
Blueray RW: it'll be costly. 4-6k
Coolng Fan: -
 
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fatalcore

fatalcore

Journeyman
can u please give some good options on motherboards and their prices?
like asus/gigabyte & msi . i was just checking the M4A89GTD PRO.
PSU will be Crosair above 550w
gpu will be 8-12k
now can u please re arrange accordingly?
thanks for all your effort...
I also herd that amd heats up pretty fast , so i want a cpu coller too.
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
can u please give some good options on motherboards and their prices?
like asus/gigabyte & msi . i was just checking the M4A89GTD PRO.
PSU will be Crosair above 550w
gpu will be 8-12k
now can u please re arrange accordingly?
thanks for all your effort...
I also herd that amd heats up pretty fast , so i want a cpu coller too.

Asus is bad. they have various issues. which takes RMA to solve.

well you can go for MSI 880G based one. one is there for 5.8-6k. mATX.
Gigabyte too have one 880G but cost slight more.
or can go for MSI 890GX based mobo. its mATX but Xfire ready. cost just below 8k.

if you go for HD5770, VX450W will be sufficient. can go for VX550. it'll allow you Xfire without risking your PSU. or a highend card.

AMD used to heat up. but the X6 are more cooler than X4 (phenom II). as AMD have done quite a lot of optimization to keep the heat low. also they need less power & OC potential is much more.
 
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