PC Buying Guide - July 2011

[Cilus]

Jas, in the Gigabyte mobo GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3, long graphics cards actually don't block the two sata III ports although it is little difficult to connect it after plugging the Graphics card. But if the SATA ports are connected before placing the card, there is no such problem. Got the information form one of the user reviews in newegg.com. The guy is using it with a GTX 470. Check it here[/B.

 

[tkin]

In my Z68 Vpro, 4 sata post are blocked(2 fully, and 2 partially) by my 580 lightning(damn huge card), anyway I can still plug sata cables from the backside of the case(I can access the right side of mobo from back of the case through a large opening), so it should not be an issue. Sata ports of Z68 Vpro are right angled.

 

[vickybat]

In that case, we should recommend Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 as a default choice for any one going for the sandybridge k processors.

 

[tkin]

In that case, we should recommend Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 as a default choice for any one going for the sandybridge k processors.

Not many people like micro atx, for those who have even a zebronics bijli cabby can have atx so suggest the asus Z68V or GB Z68 UD3H, same specs(asus has extras like bt module).

 

[mukherjee]

Regarding cooling are my temps OK? Ambient is 28-30C.

See attachment.

Looks chilly to me bro

More pics of the cabby coming yet? And a nice review?

 

[Skud]

Thanks for the feedback.

They are coming...

 

[venram87700]

hey guys ive just gone on a 6hr price hunting tour of pc shops around lamingotn rd and andheri here in mumbai .... phew it was tiring especially as i went straight after pulling off a night shift at office ..... the prices i got are for the following i actually intend on buying these things for now but the gfx card ill add later.....
1. intel i7 2600k & asus p8p67 pro combo ..(all the shops only gave me a combo price no individual price available bt i did get it at one place)
2. corsair 4gb 1600fsb ram
3. cooler master 430 cabinet both with n without the side panel
4. corsair gs 600 and 700 smps
ill be mentioning the prices i got from each shop that i went to.......


a.) TECH GUIDE - Andheri(East)
1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 27400rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2600rs
3. CM 690 Cabinet - 5600rs
4. Corsair cx 500 - 3000rs / gx 600 - 4000rs / tx 650 - 5400rs
Circle 500W - 1700rs / 550W - 2700rs / 660W - 3250rs

b.) COMPUGUIDE - Andheri(East)
1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 27250rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2675rs / 1333 FSB - 2150rs
3. CM 310 Cabinet - 1850rs
4. DID NOT HAVE PRICES FOR SMPS

c.) A&A COMPUTECH - ANDHERI(West)-SUNIL SHOPPING CENTRE
1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 27850rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2400rs
3. CM 430 Cabinet - 2350rs
4. Corsair GS600 - 5800rs / Cooler Master Extreme 700W - 4500rs


d.) SHREE SEMICONDUCTORS - Lamington Rd

1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 27400rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2550rs
3. CM 310 - 1650rs
4. Cooler Master 700W - 4650rs


e.) KARAN ENTERPRISES - Lamington Rd
1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 27750rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2550rs
3. CM 430 Cabinet - 2750rs
4. Corsair GS500 - 2990rs / GS700 - 4935rs


f.) PRIME ABGB - Lamington Rd
1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 27100rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2350rs
3. CM 430 Cabinet - With Side Panel - 2750rs / W/o Side Panel - 2450
4. Corsair GS600 - 4000

g.) CHALLENGER COMPUTERS - Lamington Rd
1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 26450rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2500rs
3. CM 310 Cabinet - 1600rs
4. CM 600W - 3500rs


h.) MCCANN INFOSYS -Lamington Rd

1. i7 2600k + ASUS p8p67 pro - 25900rs
2. Corsair 4GB 1600 FSB - 2450rs
3. CM CABINETS - Gave me a range between 1600rs - 4750rs
4. Corsair GS600 - 4000rs / GS700 - 4990rs

Freebies thrown in by mccann were - spike guard , mouse pad , card reader , earphone , free assembling


I also inquired abt gfx cards in 2 places as i wanted to purchase them later -
ASUS 560Ti Direct CU - 14650rs (A&A COMPUTECH) / 15000rs(PRIME ABGB)
MSI HD 6870 2GB - 17750rs (A&A COMPUTECH)
SAPPHIRE HD 6850 1GB - 10500rs (A&A COMPUTECH)

THE FELLOW AT A&A DID GIVE ME A PRICE FOR THE i7 2600K PROCCY - 15900rs

APART FROM THESE THING I ALREADY HAVE -
LG sata DVD writer - 900rs
DELL ST2220L LED MONITOR - 9150rs
1TB SEAGATE sata HDD - 2650rs
STEELSERIES 3H Headphone with volume control and mic switch - 1799rs

i may purchase the above configs from one of these shops either today or tomorrow bt i think MCCANN has the least prices n i also think there is some scope of bargaining there so ill keep my fingers crossed my budget was of 35K just for the above config and was stretchable to 37K ... gfx card will come after my next salary till then ill have to run this config with my old very old zebronics 7100gs 256mb gfx card if it fits on the mobo (which i highly doubt)

 

[aby geek]

i just wanted to know how much does ddr2 800 ram cost right now?

 

[d3p]

^^ Corsair DDR2 2GB 800MHz - 2.5k [Single Dimm].

Transcend, Kingston & Dynet will be cheaper afaik.

 

[aby geek]

so is it a good idea to buy window 7 and upgrade the ram to 8gb max that the mobo supports or shud i wait untill i can buy sandbridge?

 

[MegaMind]

Corsair DDR2 2GB 800MHz - 2.5k is a waste of money IMO..

 

[d3p]

so is it a good idea to buy window 7 and upgrade the ram to 8gb max that the mobo supports or shud i wait untill i can buy sandbridge?

Nope, just waste of money

Corsair DDR2 2GB 800MHz - 2.5k is a waste of money IMO..

Yes its wastage, but can't help if someone tries to updgrade now.

 

[Skud]

yeah 2.5k is still cheaper compared to a complete system overhaul of CPU, mobo & RAM

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

Corsair is recalling Force 3 SSDs:

Corsair Force 3 SSD recall due to stability issues | KitGuru

So that is out of contention.

thats force 3 (sata 3) ssd. the one i mentioned is sata 2.

i had a suggestion instead of suggesting HAF 912 which costs arount 5600/- to 5900/- u could suggest Lancool First Knight Series PC-K59 which will cost 5200/- u can fit 2x front 140mm, 2x top 140mm, 1x rear 120mm, 2x side 120mm or 1x side 140mm fans, it comes with USB 3.0 does better cooling , can fit 415 mm that is 16 inch graphic card if top HDD cage is removed and 285mm that is 11 inch graphic card with HDD cage intact
and another model that can be considered is Lancool First Knight Series PC-K57 which costs 4500/- has the same fan configuration, fits in full length graphic cards , has USB 3.0 u can read its review HERE
hope my request would be considered

thanks for info buddy. looking forward to lian li, lancool in these updates.

Jas, in the Gigabyte mobo GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3, long graphics cards actually don't block the two sata III ports although it is little difficult to connect it after plugging the Graphics card. But if the SATA ports are connected before placing the card, there is no such problem. Got the information form one of the user reviews in newegg.com. The guy is using it with a GTX 470. Check it here[/B.

buddy i am talking about dual gpu setup. the 2nd card will pose prob i think.

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[Skud]

Something lesser. 11-12% of the budget doesn't look good. Try to cap it within 10k. And avoid Sata2 based SSDs at any cost.

Looks wise eeeeeeks!!! Else pretty good. Superb cable management with 5 fans bundled. And more importantly it has 8 HDD bays which can also hold 2.5" drives (yo, SSD). You can also recommend the K62 as an alternative at a lesser price.

 

[Cilus]

Jas, if you check of the layout of the board then you'll find that actually the 1st card is not gonna block any of the SATA slots. It is 2nd card which is actually gonna block two ports.

 

[vwad]

Is Lancool brand easily available ? because people going to ask for alternatives only if not available.

 

[tkin]

Is Lancool brand easily available ? because people going to ask for alternatives only if not available.

Yes, one shop in kolkata keeps them, not sure about anywhere else.

 

[aby geek]

thats what i was thinking 10k for ram and almost 14k for win 7 , its beeter to get sandybridge as ill get minimum supprt of 24gb ram.

btw any news on SB-E?

Razer Onza Tournament Edition

could guys tell if this is any good?

 

[d3p]

thats what i was thinking 10k for ram and almost 14k for win 7 , its beeter to get sandybridge as ill get minimum supprt of 24gb ram.

btw any news on SB-E?

Razer Onza Tournament Edition

could guys tell if this is any good?

From the above link : " The Onza Tournament Edition retails at a MRP of Rs 3,499 " - In this case MS X-Box 360 Wireless controller cost 1k lesser & performs better.