PC Buying Guide - March 2011

[desiibond]

Check Rokkat Kave for 5k region. one heck of 5.1 gaming headset.

 

[rchi84]

Yaar Jas, at this rate the front page will never get updated only lol.

Prepare a config and just go with it dude. If people reading the thread feel like there is a better replacement part, then they will go ahead with it. If you feel like catering to a CAD/CAM, Audiophile/HTPC/Gaming/Video Editor and so on, then you will run into infinite possible configs.

Create a general gaming rig. This isn't the absolute final word on configs after all. Just a guideline for people interested in building new rigs.

 

[Cilus]

I also support TopGear regarding SSD. In fact in 1st place I have created a Config for 85K and upper with SSD solutions. we don't need the fastest SSDs. In fact an Basic SSD with 60GB can provide multiple times better performance than a HDD based system. It will reduce the power requirement also.

Let us make very clear about the requirement of the Gaming segment 1st, then we can have HTPC section.
in gaming the requirements should be:
1. Good CPU/Mobo combo to offer performance, features and future upgradability
2. GPU..need to be the best part.
3.high performance storage for games to be installed and OS
4. Good Headphone
5. Good cabinet and PSU
6. Then cards the Sound card if budget permits after inclusion of the above five.

Now lets make it quick. We need to put it in the front page quickly. It does not need to be perfect in the 1st time, we will keep upgrading..But the skeleton structure need to done little quickly.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

^^ Where did you get the pricings?

I agree with topgear on ssd drives. But a good speaker should also be suggested alongwith it. Gaming rigs can also be used as htpc's and a user can watch movies on it with 5.1 surround. So z506 and z5500 are great options. Sound card can always be bought later as an upgrade or addon.

our reliable and great vfm store - smc international
and i too agree with him but z5500 are too much yaar. not lweaving anything for other gamer goodies. so i have to remove them.

Check Rokkat Kave for 5k region. one heck of 5.1 gaming headset.

ya i am going to check its review coz corsair wasnt that good mentioned by anandtech. and H5 V2 was good for gamers only.

looking for something all rounder.

Yaar Jas, at this rate the front page will never get updated only lol.

Prepare a config and just go with it dude. If people reading the thread feel like there is a better replacement part, then they will go ahead with it. If you feel like catering to a CAD/CAM, Audiophile/HTPC/Gaming/Video Editor and so on, then you will run into infinite possible configs.

Create a general gaming rig. This isn't the absolute final word on configs after all. Just a guideline for people interested in building new rigs.

ok i am going to be fast now.

I also support TopGear regarding SSD. In fact in 1st place I have created a Config for 85K and upper with SSD solutions. we don't need the fastest SSDs. In fact an Basic SSD with 60GB can provide multiple times better performance than a HDD based system. It will reduce the power requirement also.

Let us make very clear about the requirement of the Gaming segment 1st, then we can have HTPC section.
in gaming the requirements should be:
1. Good CPU/Mobo combo to offer performance, features and future upgradability
2. GPU..need to be the best part.
3.high performance storage for games to be installed and OS
4. Good Headphone
5. Good cabinet and PSU
6. Then cards the Sound card if budget permits after inclusion of the above five.

Now lets make it quick. We need to put it in the front page quickly. It does not need to be perfect in the 1st time, we will keep upgrading..But the skeleton structure need to done little quickly.

on to work now boss + you forgot rats and keyborads and gamepads.

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Overclock3D :: Review :: Roccat Kave 5.1 Headset Review :: Introduction

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another 3k -
Overclock3D :: Review :: SteelSeries Siberia V2 :: Introduction

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*phew*
so much of reviews and finally a conclusion that i feel -
5k - Roccat Kave (one hell of a headphone, those H5 V2 and corsair dont stand against it, thanks desiibond)
3k - Steel series siberia V2 (great performance and much better than those other 3ks i mentioned before)
1.5k - Steel series 3H (extremely extremely VFM and better bass than expensive 4H and 5H)

now onto some rats.

any other roccats for 3k or less desiibond??

 

[vickybat]

^^ I am getting a 403 forbidden error to the above links.

 

[topgear]

^^ links are working fine

@ Jaskanwar - Nice Selection of Headphones for every budget segment.

 

[aby geek]

ECS Black Extreme P67H2 A > Motherboard > Techtree.com

check this out guys 2600k deserves it i guess what do u think

 

[desiibond]

Posting on behalf of jaskanwar singh:

aby i will see that too but in legit reviews i saw its cf and sli scaling was bad. But now i will check it.

Btw thanks topgear.

Now some help in these guys


bundles -
*tech2.in.com/india/reviews/in...undle/187402/0

1.4k -
*www.techpowerup.com/reviews/logitech/mx518/
*www.techpowerup.com/reviews/razer/abyssus/
*www.bit-tech.net/hardware/per...irror-review/1

1.7k -
*www.techpowerup.com/reviews/steelseries/kinzu/

2k -
*www.neoseeker.com/articles/ha...zerdeathadder/
*www.techpowerup.com/reviews/s...ikari_optical/

3k -
*www.hardwarecanucks.com/revie...-mouse-review/
*www.overclockersclub.com/revi...ogitech_mouse/
*www.overclock3d.net/reviews/i...mouse_review/1
*techgage.com/article/steelser...i_laser_mouse/

4k -
*www.hardwareheaven.com/review...roduction.html
*www.hardwareheaven.com/review...roduction.html

5k -
*www.techpowerup.com/reviews/steelseries/xai/

7k -
*www.overclock3d.net/reviews/i...gaming_mouse/1
*www.hardwareheaven.com/review...roduction.html


which i left??

 

[vickybat]

Here is an indepth review of 6 Factory overclocked GTX 560'S by tomshardware. The six cards are Asus GTX560 Ti DirectCU II TOP , Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti SOC , Jetway N560-E8-1GV , MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC , Palit GTX560Ti Sonic & Sparkle Calibre X560 .

Check the review HERE.

 

[masterkd]

^very good review..sadly the asus card is not available in india!!

 

[topgear]

^^ like as before Asus GTX560 Top Direct CU II is the winner of all of'em but only catch is it's still not available.

@ vickybat - thanks for the review link.

@ desiibond - thanks for the nice compilation.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

togear thats a rat list. we have to select from them for every budget. if anyone found more do post here. any microsofts??

vicky i saw that review and they were pretty much same except the SOC and calibre which were higher due to higher speeds. And sadly no Zotac AMP! there!!!

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in 1.4-1.7k
MX518 has side buttons and 1600dpi but kinzu has 3200dpi but no side buttons. abyssus too had 3500dpi but no side buttons. abyssus was not confortable for large hands but mx518(very confortable) and kinzu(small but not bad) were. i think 1600dpi is not bad + you get side buttons. so mx518 wins my vote.
what about you guys??

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and now the websites have started giving 404 errors. in mean time i am compiling a keyboard list like that rat one..

Keyboard -

2k -
*www.overclock3d.net/reviews/input_devices/razer_arctosa_gaming_keyboard/1

3.7k -
*www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Razer/Lycosa/
*www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/razer_lycosa/

4k -
*www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/517
*benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=442&Itemid=65

6k -
*www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/838/pg1/alienware-tactx-keyboard-mouse-introduction.html

8.4k -
*www.overclock3d.net/reviews/input_devices/steelseries_7g/1
*www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1039/pg1/logitech-gaming-keyboard-g510-review-introduction.html

10k -
*www.thinkdigit.com/Parts-Peripherals/Logitech-G19-Gaming-Keyboard-Review_5854.html

now some help please

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sadly the mouses links arent working. so i read keyboards till then -
(upto 4k which is sufficient for upto 130k rigs imo, what say? )

2k-
arctosa is only choise afaik (mention more if there are please). but its a good choice. any key macro. profiles feature. great responsiveness in gaming. palm rest.
it has low profile (laptop key) like design. it depends on people preference. the oc3d guy didnt like it but it was okay. again some may like it.
oc3d mentioned the build felt a little cheap though. but its a 2k gaming keyboard.

4k -
my choice after reading reviews was razer blackwidow over G15 and lycosa. black widow is full mechanical keyboard which feels great while typing than others. gaming performance is same as lycosa according to review.
G15 doesnt feature all macro key customization. only 6 to left. lycosa has it all. and blackwidow is combination of two - 5 seaprate + everyother key.
G15 palm rest felt cheap and bad to hardware secrets people.

overall the blackwidow is winner imo as being the most comfortable mechanical key and curved design.

what say?

now only rats left but the links are giving 404 error in desiibond's post up.

 

[topgear]

^^ Logitech G19 is not 10K - it's around ~8.5K

MS Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 @ 1.1K

MS Reclusa Gaming Keyboard 9VU-00014 @ 3.1K
New Zealand PC World Magazine > Microsoft Reclusa

or Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard @ 3.3K - liked this one very much
Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard review - Peripheral reviews - TrustedReviews

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MS SideWinder X5 @ 2.6K
MS Sidewinder X3 @ 1.8K
Microsoft Intelli Explorer @ 2K

Logitech MX518 @ 1.4K
Logitech G500 @ ~3K
Logitech G9 @ ~4.2K

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

thanks TP for 3k keyboards.

so its Microsoft Razer Reclusa , they both work together in keyboards?
Microsoft Razer Reclusa Review - Page 3/5 | techPowerUp
its of great build quality according to them and razer software as in all others is awesome.

But G110 is also very nice. very nice feedback and build quality and more macros than Reclusa. but seriously logitech need to improve their palm rest.

But dont you think TP spending 700 bucks more on Black widow is better. see the review i mentioned.

and thanks for mouse selection too.

 

[vickybat]

^^ What about the razer cyclosa bundle? Isn't it a good combo for just 2.2k?

 

[aby geek]

cool keyboards

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

vicky thanks for reminding i still to see it. long work yaar. some help.

aby ya they are cool.

 

[Piyush]

just wait a few months
lycosa+abyssus are coming within 4.5k

 

[vickybat]

vicky thanks for reminding i still to see it. long work yaar. some help.

You can ask for all the help you want jas.

 

[aby geek]

erm guys why not circle,tvs,and i ball for ulltra tight budgets?