PC Buying Guide 2013 - Q4

digit.sh

Journeyman
I need to get an external 1TB hard disk(Seagate or WD). Gonna buy tomorrow. Can you please give an idea of current price? Thanks. :)

P.S. Going to buy from Chandni market(Kolkata).
 

Cilus

laborare est orare
Jas is not here right now, I think we need to take the initiative to update the guide. Guys, start posting your suggestions for the Configs for 30K, 50K, 70K and 80K rigs. Will go for the higher end configs once these are done.
 
Jas is not here right now, I think we need to take the initiative to update the guide. Guys, start posting your suggestions for the Configs for 30K, 50K, 70K and 80K rigs. Will go for the higher end configs once these are done.

30k rig
My recommendation :-

Intel i3 3220 -7000
Gigabyte b75 dh3 - 4000
Gskill value ram 4gb - 1600
WD blue 500gb -3200
Sapphire hd 5450 -2000
CM elite 310 - 1800
Logitech mk200 -600
ASUS DVD writer-1000
Corsair 430v v2 -2600
Dell 22inch -7000

Total 30k

Shiva
 

d3p

PowerHouse
Jas is not here right now, I think we need to take the initiative to update the guide. Guys, start posting your suggestions for the Configs for 30K, 50K, 70K and 80K rigs. Will go for the higher end configs once these are done.

Few Suggestion :

1). We have Price related enquiry threads. Best, Cheap & availability related discussion mostly takes place.

2). We have Threads, where people debate upon each & every individual component selection. It includes components like Processor, Motherboard, RAM, HDD's, GPU & all the other peripherals possible.

3). We also have different section, where people share the After Sales Support related topics & experiences.

4). Above all the points, People also reserve rights to create a thread for their own requirements.


Keeping all the above things in mind, why creating another Thread about same Price Based Rigs. why not categorized the Rigs something like

1). Budget Office Rig [20k-35k]

2). Mid range Gaming cum Multimedia Rig [30k-45k]

3). HTPC [50k] - Low End DX11 GPU with High End Audio system.

4). Budget Gaming Rig. [60k - 70k]

5). High End gaming Rig. [70-100k]

6). Work Horse Server.[100k+]
 
Few Suggestion :

1). We have Price related enquiry threads. Best, Cheap & availability related discussion mostly takes place.

2). We have Threads, where people debate upon each & every individual component selection. It includes components like Processor, Motherboard, RAM, HDD's, GPU & all the other peripherals possible.

3). We also have different section, where people share the After Sales Support related topics & experiences.

4). Above all the points, People also reserve rights to create a thread for their own requirements.


Keeping all the above things in mind, why creating another Thread about same Price Based Rigs. why not categorized the Rigs something like

1). Budget Office Rig [20k-35k]

2). Mid range Gaming cum Multimedia Rig [30k-45k]

3). HTPC [50k] - Low End DX11 GPU with High End Audio system.

4). Budget Gaming Rig. [60k - 70k]

5). High End gaming Rig. [70-100k]

6). Work Horse Server.[100k+]

+1 to this, it is work refined this way, rather than posting bases on price.

Shiva
 

Cilus

laborare est orare
d3p, thanks for the suggestion. Actually your suggestion makes sense as this is going to be a reference section, not actual. Users can get a brief idea what they can get at their budget before starting their own thread for the suggestion. Could you post some suggestions for these? I want to update this thread as soon as possible.
 
We can use the digit magazine killer rigs for reference, so those who don't buy the magazine can also use it for reference. Also as it is updated every month, we can save time and use it here , changing the config if necessary .

What do you say guys??

Shiva
 

thetechfreak

Legend Never Ends
d3p, thanks for the suggestion. Actually your suggestion makes sense as this is going to be a reference section, not actual. Users can get a brief idea what they can get at their budget before starting their own thread for the suggestion. Could you post some suggestions for these? I want to update this thread as soon as possible.
+1
I think we should get a completely new thread. This thread has become rather long now.
We can use the digit magazine killer rigs for reference, so those who don't buy the magazine can also use it for reference. Also as it is updated every month, we can save time and use it here , changing the config if necessary .

What do you say guys??

Shiva
It actually is the other way around. I don't like the configs they recommended. I have given feedback on their feedback threads etc and some minor changes are made.
For that money our forum does provide lot better configurations.
 

doom2010

Journeyman
It actually is the other way around. I don't like the configs they recommended. I have given feedback on their feedback threads etc and some minor changes are made.
For that money our forum does provide lot better configurations.

Yea, I second that...I think they stick to the MRP not the MOP
 
@cilius

Don't you think it is time to refresh all old sticky threads?? Was just browsing and saw that many of the stickies are around one year old. The " Best graphic cards for the money " is an example. Much of the info given is outdated. This thread is also an example. When I joined and came here I thought of checking this thread as a reference of my rig, but it turns out that the post was not working, meaning , that when I clicked the link, I was met with a post saying "updating.... " . I came after a week and it was same. When I saw the date of posting, I saw how old it is. Just as a request, can the mods please refresh them??

Shiva
 

d3p

PowerHouse
d3p, thanks for the suggestion. Actually your suggestion makes sense as this is going to be a reference section, not actual. Users can get a brief idea what they can get at their budget before starting their own thread for the suggestion. Could you post some suggestions for these? I want to update this thread as soon as possible.

Well, i will surely post some good config for High End Gaming Rig [120k], Budget Gaming Rig [60-70k] & Mid Range Multimedia cum Gaming Rig [30k-45k].

For config of High End Server rig, i need some expert advice, since its quite sophisticated thing to choose.

Edit

Well... Being a So called FPS Gamer, I feel this should be the ideal config for a 120k worth Gaming Rig.

Intel High End Gaming Rig - Overclockable.

ProcessorIntel i5 3750k 14,300
After Market CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212X 2,000
MotherboardGigabyte Z77X UD3H12,000
MemoryGskill Ripjaws X 8GB (4GB x 2) 1600MHz CL93,500
Graphics CardSapphire HD7870 2GB GDDR5 GHz Edition x 233,000
Power SupplyCorsair TX 750 v26,800
CabinetCorsair Carbide 400r4,500
SSDSamsung 840 Series 120GB6,200
Internal StorageToshiba 1TB Sata III 7200rpm 32MB Cache4,100
Optical DriveAsus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W1,000
MonitorDell Ultrasharp U2312M13,500
KeyboardRazer Blackwidow 2013 Expert Mechanical Keyboard 4,000
MouseLogitech G400 Gaming Mouse1,600
MousepadSteelseries Quick Mass (M-Size)600
HeadsetRazer Megalodon 7.1 USB8,000
UPSAPC 1100VA5,200
Total1,20,000

AMD High End Gaming Rig - Overclockable.

ProcessorAMD FX 8350 Octa Core 12,050
After Market CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212X 2,000
MotherboardMSI 990FX-GD659,350
MemoryGskill Ripjaws X 8GB (4GB x 2) 1600MHz CL93,500
Graphics CardSapphire HD7870 2GB GDDR5 GHz Edition x 233,000
Power SupplyCorsair TX 750 v26,800
CabinetCorsair Carbide 400r4,500
SSDSamsung 840 Series 120GB6,200
Internal StorageToshiba 1TB Sata III 7200rpm 32MB Cache4,100
Optical DriveAsus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W1,000
MonitorDell Ultrasharp U2312M13,500
KeyboardRazer Blackwidow 2013 Expert Mechanical Keyboard 4,000
MouseLogitech G400 Gaming Mouse1,600
MousepadSteelseries Quick Mass (M-Size)600
HeadsetRazer Megalodon 7.1 USB8,000
UPSAPC 1100VA5,200
Total1,15,400

Optional Upgrades Coming Soon...
 
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Xai

Journeyman
When it comes to Intel vs AMD, IMO, it should be clarified which is better in which terms. For example, from a pure gaming perspective, Intel (i5/i7) would be better - even if it is marginal in some cases. From an overall multipurpose and VFM aspect, AMD (FX8350) would be better.

Some people wouldn't care about the money, and would only want bleeding edge performance and quality. Others would go form the best VFM at their budget.
 

d3p

PowerHouse
When it comes to Intel vs AMD, IMO, it should be clarified which is better in which terms. For example, from a pure gaming perspective, Intel (i5/i7) would be better - even if it is marginal in some cases. From an overall multipurpose and VFM aspect, AMD (FX8350) would be better.

Some people wouldn't care about the money, and would only want bleeding edge performance and quality. Others would go form the best VFM at their budget.

:confused: Buddy what are you exactly pointing ??
 
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d3p

PowerHouse
When it comes to Intel vs AMD, IMO, it should be clarified which is better in which terms. For example, from a pure gaming perspective, Intel (i5/i7) would be better - even if it is marginal in some cases. From an overall multipurpose and VFM aspect, AMD (FX8350) would be better.

Some people wouldn't care about the money, and would only want bleeding edge performance and quality. Others would go form the best VFM at their budget.

He wants you to state along with the rig, its pros and cons as well as performance wise or budget wise, which is better

Shiva

Hmm..I guess this PC Buying thread never decides, which config is better & which config is VFM. Its just a pointer for reference, what config to get at given price for the following category..

Each & every individual requirements are different & this thread can't address those questionnaires. That's the main reason, we have a hardware section to debate aboutity about VFM & Performance related topics.
 

Xai

Journeyman
Hmm..I guess this PC Buying thread never decides, which config is better & which config is VFM. Its just a pointer for reference, what config to get at given price for the following category..

Each & every individual requirements are different & this thread can't address those questionnaires. That's the main reason, we have a hardware section to debate aboutity about VFM & Performance related topics.

That is understandable.

However, often we see people on forums confused about whether to go for Intel or AMD. I admit, I used to be one of them. But, if I am not mistaken, the mantra for suggesting a gaming rig is to get a balanced rig with primary focus on a good GPU for the budget, without overly compromising on the other components. For this reason, I believe, the experts here recommend FX-8350 which in many cases performs as well as the i5/i7, (and sometimes even better) because that difference in price can be accommodated into a better GPU.

Since this is a reference section, it might be better to clarify which rig serves which general purpose (gaming, multi-tasking, video encoding, etc) which, of course, is subject to change in the future. For further details and specific requirements, users do always get to open new threads.

Just a suggestion. Either way, can't wait to have the guide back up ;-)
 

d3p

PowerHouse
That is understandable.

However, often we see people on forums confused about whether to go for Intel or AMD. I admit, I used to be one of them. But, if I am not mistaken, the mantra for suggesting a gaming rig is to get a balanced rig with primary focus on a good GPU for the budget, without overly compromising on the other components. For this reason, I believe, the experts here recommend FX-8350 which in many cases performs as well as the i5/i7, (and sometimes even better) because that difference in price can be accommodated into a better GPU.

Since this is a reference section, it might be better to clarify which rig serves which general purpose (gaming, multi-tasking, video encoding, etc) which, of course, is subject to change in the future. For further details and specific requirements, users do always get to open new threads.

Just a suggestion. Either way, can't wait to have the guide back up ;-)

May be you are right. I will take it forward & try to add the intention or reasoning behind the component selection for the different category of configs.

Thanks.
 
Basic / office rig : 25-30k
ProcessorA10 5800k8,200
After Market CoolerNoneN/A
MotherboardMSI FM2 A55M E333,500
MemoryCorsair Value Select 1600 MHz 8 GB3,400
Graphics CardIntegrated graphicsN/A
Power SupplyCorsair CX430V22,600
CabinetiBall/Zebronics cabinet without PSU750
SSDNoneN/A
Internal StorageWD Blue 500 GB2,900
Optical DriveAsus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W1,000
MonitorDell IN20306,500
Keyboardlogitech MK200 Combo700
MouseIncluded in comboN/A
MousepadNoneN/A
HeadsetNoneN/A
UPSNoneN/A
Total29,550


Multimedia cum gaming rig :35-40k

Processori3 32207,000
After Market CoolerNoneN/A
MotherboardGigabyte B75M DH3 4,000
MemoryCorsair Value Select 1600 MHz 4 GB1,900
Graphics CardSapphire HD7850 2 GB13,000
Power SupplyCorsair CX430V22,600
CabinetiBall/Zebronics cabinet without PSU750
SSDNoneN/A
Internal StorageWD Blue 500 GB2,900
Optical DriveAsus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W1,000
MonitorDell ST2240L8,500
Keyboardlogitech MK200 Combo700
MouseIncluded in comboN/A
MousepadNoneN/A
HeadsetNoneN/A
UPSNoneN/A
Total42,350



Mid range gaming :75-80k

ProcessorFX 835011,500
After Market CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212 EVO2,200
MotherboardAsus M5A97 Evo R2.06,900
MemoryG.Skill RipjawsX or Sniper 4 GB2,100
Graphics CardSapphire HD 7950 Vapour-X 3 GB22,000
Power SupplyCorsair TX 650V25,700
CabinetCorsair 400R4,900
SSDNoneN/A
Internal StorageWD Blue 2 TB5,800
Optical DriveAsus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W1,000
MonitorDell ST2240L8,500
KeyboardAny gaming KB1,600
MouseAny gaming mouse1,500
MousepadRazer Goliath Fragged Omega500
TIMArctic Silver 5650
UPSAPC 1 kVA4,800
Total79,650



High end gaming:1-1.3lakh

Processori7 3770k20,000
After Market CoolerDeepcool Assassin5,500
MotherboardAsus Maximus V Gene15,000
MemoryG.Skill RipjawsX 1600MHz 8 GB3,800
Graphics CardSapphire HD 7950 Vapour-X 3 GB CrossFire44,000
Power SupplyCorsair TX 750V25,700
CabinetCorsair 400R4,900
SSDSamsung 840 PRO 128 GB SSD6,200
Internal StorageWD Blue 2 TB5,800
Optical DriveAsus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W1,000
MonitorDell ST2440L12,000
KeyboardAny gaming KB1,800
MouseAny gaming mouse1,500
MousepadRazer Goliath Fragged Omega500
TIMArctic Silver 5650
UPSAPC 1 kVA4,800
Total1,33,150
 
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