MID Range Gaming PC

Omi · Jul 23, 2011

After weeks of googling I am still confused
the problem being not getting concrete rates in Mumbai area (living in nagpur)
The Config i thought for is

Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3
Intel Core i-5 2500K
4GB RAM DDR3
650W PSU (Suggest company)
Cooler Master Hyper 212+
2x 6850 or 6870 or 560
(of if in budget 2x6950 overkill :))

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1 TB HDD

To conquer the heating issue by the x2 i am currently modding a 10 year old case (having dimensions of a mid tower) with fan placements using agarbatti smoke, studying the air flow. MSI/Gigabyte is preferred last option is sapphire

Please quote the prices in Mumbai if possible and place where i can go and buy, I will be going to Mumbai in 15 days, dying to buy the pc and play games

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: GAMING/HD Content (gaming being the operator here) PC will also be used as a blu ray substitute. (Not using anu blu ray discs)

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: YES, Definately thats what is the thread for

3. What is your MAX budget?
A:53-55K

4. Planning to overclock?
A: YES

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / iatkos / ubuntu

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:1 TB

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: 1080p, 50" Plasma

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:6

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:Will assemble it myself

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 20 Days

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: No, 3 Years MAX

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Anything thats outside the case

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

Jaskanwar Singh · Jul 23, 2011

crossfire later. currently a single 6950 is sufficient to game at full hd at highest settings.

Omi · Jul 23, 2011

Thanks,
The problem is I am not an earning guy and cannot add that 6950 for atleast 3-4 years. I already thought over this the 6950 2gb x2 will be overkill but will have to wait for that too long then.

rchi84 · Jul 23, 2011

Hi Omi. Why so particular on crossfire? at 1080p, there are only a couple of games that you won't be able to play on a single card at max details (Metro 2033, witcher 2 with ubersampling on for e.g.). Unless you want to boast about benchmark numbers

Most of the games in the market can be comfortably maxed out on geforce 560Ti or the radeon 6950. They will help you game nicely for atleast 2 years without bothering about upgrades.

With crossfire or SLI, there are driver game profiles, heat, power supply and cabinet space issues that must be resolved.

Think it over.

Cilus · Jul 23, 2011

rchi84. Crossfire or SLI is not that big deal now a days. The PSU suggested here can easily handle even SLI of GTX 580 and the driver issues and Heating issues are resolved in 99% cases.
Omi, if you are sure that you are not going to update for next 3 Years then for performance, Crossfire is a good option.

Get MSI 6850 Cyclone Power Edition @ 9.8K X 2 @ 19.6K. For PSU get Seasonic 750W SS-750JS 80+ Silver @ 5.4K. It performs better than a GTX 580.

Tenida · Jul 23, 2011

#Go for MSI Z68 board its FullATX.These board have good layout where you can add CFX easily without overheating.
#For CFX 6950 TX750 is enough
#You need an good ups to protect your computer.

Thanks Cilus for pointing out ;-)

vickybat · Jul 23, 2011

Yes absolutely. Multigpu setups are on the rise now due to much improved scaling of current gen cards than ever.

So for 1080p, a 6850cfx looks sweet. Performs faster than gtx 580 and much faster than 6970 and 6950.

Omi · Jul 23, 2011

Thanks all for the suggestions

I was wondering why not the 6870 x2?
I am planning to buy 4 of those for me and my friend so i may get it at 10500 or 11k, rather than 19600rs on 6850x2 , at 22k 2x6870 seems much more powerful, and yes no upgrade for atleast 3.5 years. so the xtra 2k may do more justice

on the PSU, can i save there by using a 650W psu (almost enuff for the 2x6870 it will be running at >80%-85% of the max capacity)
Also should I consider teh ASRock p67 along with the z68 or go ahead with the z68 straight away.

Also where I can buy the parts, I have almost no idea about the shops at lamington road, any insights on this?

Tech_Wiz · Jul 23, 2011

6870 cfx does beat 6850 cfx in FPS numbers but you wont notice any difference in actual gaming at HD resolution even with all effect maxed out. So why spend extra

Omi · Jul 24, 2011

Omi said:
Thanks all for the suggestions
on the PSU, can i save there by using a 650W psu (almost enuff for the 2x6870 it will be running at >80%-85% of the max capacity)
Also should I consider teh ASRock p67 along with the z68 or go ahead with the z68 straight away.

Also where I can buy the parts, I have almost no idea about the shops at lamington road, any insights on this?

Some light on these questions please

MID Range Gaming PC

Omi

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Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist

Omi

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rchi84

In the zone

Cilus

laborare est orare

Tenida

Gadget Freak

vickybat

I am the night...I am...

Omi

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Tech_Wiz

Wise Old Owl

Omi

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