New PC @ 30k

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ArjunKiller

Gamer
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')

Ans: Strictly Gaming.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.

Ans: 27-28k, max 30k , not anymore plz :)

3. Planning to overclock?

Ans: Not the processor, but GPU for sure.

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?

Ans: Windows 7 Ultimate x64

5. How much hard drive space is needed?

Ans: 500GB, although I have 250GB at present.

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.

Ans: I already have a monitor which runs at 1600 x 900 resolution. I won't be changing this monitor.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?

Ans: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, DVD Writer, Hard disk [ 250GB ].

8. When are you planning to buy the system?

Ans: End of this month.

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?

Ans: I'll assemble it.

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?

Ans: I live in Bhubaneswar, open to buy from SMC, Flipkart etc.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?

Ans: Is a RAID compatible motherboard possible within this budget? :D
 
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the1337est

Hardcore Gamer
X4 960T- Rs. 6,300
Gigabyte GA880 USB3 or MSI 880GMA E35 - Rs. 4,500
Corsair 1x 4GB 1333Mhz- Rs. 1,100
WD 500GB HDD- Rs. 4,300
Corsair CX500 v2- Rs. 3,000
Cooler Master Elite 311- Rs. 1,800
MSI R6850 Cyclone PE/OC- Rs. 9,000

Total Rs. 30,000
 
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ArjunKiller

Gamer
The MSI 880GMA E35 looks badass compared to the Gigabyte model you suggested. Also is the 960T unlockable to hexacore ?
 
RiGOD

RiGOD

SoLa BeLLaToR...
ArjunKiller said:
Also is the 960T unlockable to hexacore ?
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Yes it is. But I've read user reviews doubting the stability of the same. Also you'll need a good Mobo like ASUS M5A97 and a decent after market CPU cooler.

@the1337est - Decent suggestion mate. But I think you should recheck the prices at flipkart.
 
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whitestar_999

Super Moderator
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for strictly gaming purpose i5 is much more than required.if you also do lots of video encoding/converting,virtual machines etc then i5 can be worth it.for gaming all one need is a 4 core processor & best possible graphics card along with a good power supply & cabinet within budget.
 
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the1337est

Hardcore Gamer
RiGOD said:
Yes it is. But I've read user reviews doubting the stability of the same. Also you'll need a good Mobo like ASUS M5A97 and a decent after market CPU cooler.

@the1337est - Decent suggestion mate. But I think you should recheck the prices at flipkart.
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He said that he's open to buy from SMC so the prices I mentioned is approximately what he can get from SMC.

@Arjun:
An i5 Sandy Brige is all that gaming needs atm. Phenom isn't bad, but i5 is surely a better performer.
960T can be unlocked to a hexcore, MSI clearly states the high possibility of a stable unlock with MSI 880GMA E35, if not, you haven't lost yet, it is a black edition (unlocked multiplier).

Also, with all 6 cores unlocked on the 960T it can perform better than i5 in tasks like video encoding / compressing etc.

If you can extend your budget, go for i5, if not, 960T is your best go.

Good luck :)
 
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whitestar_999

Super Moderator
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don't risk unlocking 960T on a budget mobo like MSI 880GMA E35 which does not even mention which phase VRM design it uses(at least gigabyte clearly mention it).Asus M5A97 which costs ~6200 with 4+2 phase VRM is suitable to unlock to 6 cores & overclocking it.also there is no such thing as futureproof since no one knows the future.if you are a gamer & have the budget i5 is the best option & if not then get amd.
 
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ArjunKiller

Gamer
I definitely would need RAID 0 in the future because of faster speeds, Sata 6.0GB/s is also essential along with USB 3.0. I guess AMD is the only choice for me :( I can reuse the HDD till prices come down if needed.
 
RiGOD

RiGOD

SoLa BeLLaToR...
Here's an alternative if you're reusing the HDD.


Component Make Price
CPU Intel Core i5-2400 11500
Motherboard Intel DH67CL B3 5725
RAM Corsair DDR3 4 GB 1200
GPU Radeon HD 7770 8200
Case Any Generic 1000
PSU FSP Saga II 500W 2260
TOTAL 29885

It'll give really good gaming experience at 1600x900. And if you can push your budget by a few hundred bucks then go for this GPU *www.smcinternational.in/index.php?...ategory_id=33&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=91
 
smashingdude

smashingdude

~~Dragon Ball~~
I guess Phenom II X4 960T will be enough for you.
Don't buy the hdd now..go with the1337est's suggestion without the hdd and add the budget to the graphics card (total budget= 9000+4300=13300) and get hd 7850 after 1-2 months
 
RiGOD

RiGOD

SoLa BeLLaToR...
samshingdude said:
I guess Phenom II X4 960T will be enough for you.
Don't buy the hdd now..go with the1337est's suggestion without the hdd and add the budget to the graphics card (total budget= 9000+4300=13300) and get hd 7850 after 1-2 months
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An HD 7850 which would cost around 13-14k for playing at 1600x900. I think that's waste of money. Even to max out at 1600x900 an HD 6850 @ 8.6k is more than enough. Moreover to overclock the 960T you'll need a better Mobo and an expensive after market cooler, a better cabinet for decent airflow etc etc. And still the stock i5 would wipe the floor with the above overclocked thing.

So I'd say if he can save a few hundreds more, go for THIS killer card and never look back.
 
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ArjunKiller

Gamer
How about this guys? Will this be OK?

Component Make Price Processor Intel Core i5 2400 9500
Motherboard Intel DH67CL B3 5750
RAM G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1) 1193
Graphic Card MSI R6850 Cyclone PE/OC 8600
PSU Corsair CX500V2 3000
Case NZXT Source 210 Elite 2300

Total 30343
 
saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
Nice one.
BTW are you sure i5-2400 is available for 9.5k here?? And what about mobo? Is it available here or are you gonna get it from flipkart?
 
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