New i5 Config

aadishvaar

Broken In
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: Graphic Designing (Corel Draw X5, Photoshop CS4/5, Some other supporting S/W)

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: yes open to new ideas, with subject to easy availability, good service & warrenty terms.

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 50 - 55 K

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Not (dont know how to)

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: XP / W7U

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: Need a 23 / 24" LED Monitor

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: Self Service

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: within a week or 10 days

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: Graphics card, CPU Cooler (if required can even go for it)

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Must be able to run 14 hours daily & some times even continious 48 hours.
(mentioning this bcoz i bought an i3 with intel DH55TC M/B & 4 GB DDR 3 Transcand ram a year ago. Now whenever there is a overnight work, (even for virous scanning / defragment or urgent torrent D/L it have major problem with either part. have replace every parts (4 times M/B) in a year. so i am frustated with brackdowns, as it eatsup my time & work gets suffered.
actually i didn't had budget to go for another pc in such short time but now i am forced to do it as my clients are planning to shift their work to someone else if my pc goes down.
 

thetechfreak

Legend Never Ends
Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|11150
Motherboard |Intel DH67CL B3|5750
RAM |G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1)|1193
Graphic Card |SAPPHIRE HD 6870 1GB|11500
HDD |WDC 250GB Blue WD2500AAKX|3766
DVD Writer |ASUS 24X Sata Black DVD|1150
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT Source 210 Elite|2300
Monitor |Benq G2222HDL|7600
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK200|700
UPS |APC 800VA|2800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1680
| Total |53539

or would you prefer workstation.card?

and do read this thread.
 
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Ishu Gupta

Manchester United
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Graphics card, CPU Cooler (if required can even go for it)

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2400|11150
Motherboard |Intel DH67CL B3|5750
RAM |G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1)|1193
Graphic Card |SAPPHIRE HD 6870 1GB|11500
HDD |WDC 250GB Blue WD2500AAKX|3766
DVD Writer |ASUS 24X Sata Black DVD|1150
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT Source 210 Elite|2300
Monitor |Benq G2222HDL|7600
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK200|700
UPS |APC 800VA|2800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1680
| Total |53539

or would you prefer workstation.card?

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500K|12250
Motherboard |Intel DH67CL B3|5750
RAM |G-skill F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
HDD |Seagate 1TB Sata2|5500
DVD Writer |ASUS 24X Sata Black DVD|1150
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT Source 210 Elite|2300
Monitor |Dell U2312HM|14000
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK200|700
UPS |APC 800VA|2800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1680
| Total |51730

IPS for photo editing
K CPU for better onboard
 

thetechfreak

Legend Never Ends
What is use of getting a k series processor without a Z68 mobo if he cant Overclock. and no use suggesting as he doesbt want to OC.

HD 3000 wont be enough for the purpose OP wants to buy.
 

theserpent

Firecracker to the moon
^^ And its better to include a gpu to,At least for some better video playbacks,And maybe lite gaming
 

whitestar_999

Super Moderator
Staff member
op did not mentioned photoshop for 2D only.assuming he meant 2D only even then there is no certainty that he will never do 3D designing.keeping all this in mind a graphics card is must for anyone doing even a bit serious graphics designing.also someone who does not overclock getting a k series processor is a waste of money.
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
suggesting an edited config:

Component | Make | Price Processor | AMD 1090T |9434
Motherboard | Asus M5A97 |6250
RAM | Corsair 4Gb DDR3 |1199
HDD | WDC 500Gb Blue |4329
GPU | MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition/OC | 8600
DVD Writer |ASUS 24X Sata Black DVD|1150
PSU | Corsair GS600W |4264
Case |NZXT Source 210 Elite|2300
Monitor | DELL ST2420L |12100
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK200|700
UPS |APC 800VA|2800
Total | | 53126

he may either go for a better monitor or speaker (excluded).
 

koolent

Youngling
^^ I completely agree with you brother.. But OP please post whether you are going to model 2D or 3D.. If you are going to model 2D then no gfx card is neede bt if you are going to model 3D than gfx card is recommended.. So, please specify the needs..
 

thetechfreak

Legend Never Ends
In any case I would recommend to get a GPU based rig. He wants it for professional purposes, so hence getting a rig that can tackle most usage scenarios is important.

@Sam Yes. Your AMD based rig seems more sensible for all these graphic designing work. More cores will definitely help OP :)
 

Cilus

laborare est orare
If GPU is needed for Photoshop then I'll prefer an Nvidia GPU because CUDA is supported widely by the applications and offers different plugins. Get a GTS 450 1 GB GDDR5 version around 6.5K. Also the GDDR3 version is available at only 5.5K in Techshop.in. Grab it, enough for Photoshop.
 
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aadishvaar

Broken In
First of all a BIG THANK YOU ALL Guys (thetechfreak, koolent, Ishu Gupta, serpent16, whitestar_999, Sam, Gaurav Bhattacharjee, Cilus) For giving your valuable time for my query :lol:

1) My whole time work is to design catalogues & brouchers for printing purpose.
i will be using potoshop only to edit photographs & some other effect purpose only. so NO 3D is to be done in near future.

2) if you people insist on buying a saprate Graphics card i will go for it, but if onboard display memory is around 1gb in good mother board, i will prefer to save on it & invest in 8GB ram (instead of 4 gb) & will go for 64bit XP. Now prefering XP over W7U is bcoz W7U dont support my "old" laser printer & flate bed scanner. :cry:
if installing drivers from xp competibility mode from W7 & if it will work from W7, i can definately go for W7U. (plz suggest)

3) i was thinking a 2.5K VIP PSU (400w / 500w) will work, not sure to sped a 4K on much more (600w) psu.

4) A roburst motherboard is what i really need.

5) ram which comes with heat sink works better ??? should i use that type ??
a single module of 4gb works better or 2X2Gb also works same ??

6) i dont have any idea for amd, years ago it was said that they tend to over heat & may burn m/b (some cases might have been happen, but still years ago). one morething, i dont have A/c at my "tiney" office. so if you suggest me for amd & if it is overheating too then any need for special cpu cooler ??? if yes then fluied based or air will do ?? is it so necessory to buy such expensive cabinets ?? ( i have not seen people using such high-end cabinates)

7) this machine is going to provide me (& my family) bread & butter, so i will not compromise on Quality, performance for money. will arrange for it & then buy (if it takes 10-15 days more to arrange then also i will wait & arrange)

8) i dont mind spending 13K - 15K over a good LED monitor. (23/24 inch). dont know abt bigger sizes & prices.

9) i already have a very good UPS (4hrs backup for 1 pc, 3 tubelights & 1 fan) so will be using the same ups. I have a 2.1 Altec lansing speakers so i will be using that too. ( can use money on better specs. or even save that)

I really thank you all for all your efforts for me - who you dont even know, dont even know - will be meeting you or never. I really salute you guys for being such a good human being. Only people like you makes internet a great place of knowledge & friendship. the place where you find better people then our sorrounding.

Thank you in Advance. :-D
 

Ishu Gupta

Manchester United
2) if you people insist on buying a saprate Graphics card i will go for it, but if onboard display memory is around 1gb in good mother board, i will prefer to save on it & invest in 8GB ram (instead of 4 gb) & will go for 64bit XP. Now prefering XP over W7U is bcoz W7U dont support my "old" laser printer & flate bed scanner. :cry:
I def don't recommend spending on a discrete GPU, esp if it means cutting costs elsewhere. The onboard (HD3000 on the K CPU) supports upto 1.7GB RAM. And its pretty great. Believe me I have it. Its also officialy supported by PS CS5.
Besides, if you are that unsatisfied from the onboard, you can go for a discrete later.

3) i was thinking a 2.5K VIP PSU (400w / 500w) will work, not sure to sped a 4K on much more (600w) psu.
You can go for lower wattage but don't go for VIP etc local brands. I can bet that these PSUs are the reason so much of your hardware died.

5) ram which comes with heat sink works better ??? should i use that type ??
a single module of 4gb works better or 2X2Gb also works same ??
Heatsink keeps the RAM cooler. Not that it needs it. Most high quality RAM has heatsinks. Price diff isn't much.
2 of GSkill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL will cost 3200. 8GB.

6) i dont have any idea for amd, years ago it was said that they tend to over heat & may burn m/b (some cases might have been happen, but still years ago). one morething, i dont have A/c at my "tiney" office. so if you suggest me for amd & if it is overheating too then any need for special cpu cooler ??? if yes then fluied based or air will do ?? is it so necessory to buy such expensive cabinets ?? ( i have not seen people using such high-end cabinates)
AMD don't heat much anymore.
Expensive Cabinets means better quality and airflow.

8) i dont mind spending 13K - 15K over a good LED monitor. (23/24 inch). dont know abt bigger sizes & prices.
The 23" I suggested is actually an IPS screen. It has much better colors. IPS are great for photowork.
I am gonna buy this exact monitor in a month myself.

I really thank you all for all your efforts for me - who you dont even know, dont even know - will be meeting you or never. I really salute you guys for being such a good human being. Only people like you makes internet a great place of knowledge & friendship. the place where you find better people then our sorrounding.

Thank you in Advance. :-D

Haha :D No probs.
 

skeletor

Chosen of the Omnissiah
AMD don't heat much anymore.
Fact: AMD never overheated. Athlon XP/K7 ran hot but had performance to back it up. Pentium 4 also ran hot but didn't have performance to back it up. No one says Pentium 4 overheated?

6) i dont have any idea for amd, years ago it was said that they tend to over heat & may burn m/b (some cases might have been happen, but still years ago).
Which idiot said that? :)
 
Honestly I've no idea where these rumors started. AMD is only for gaming, AMD overheats a lot compared to Intel. These things came up sometime in 2003-2004 I believe :D
 
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