PC Buying Guide - March 2011

[Cilus]

Jas, for the 100K config, Could we go for Thermaltake M9, available in techshop.in @ 4.6K, almost 1.5 saving. Checked the review in OverclockersClub and it is very positive about the product.

 

[Ishu Gupta]

For 100k rig, you can
1) Go for GTX560/6950. It can be SLI/CFed later.
2) SSD can be bought later.
3) PSU can be reduced, if future SLI is not planned.
4) Samsung P2350 instead of Dell.
5) No headphones?

In that order IMO.

 

[manishjha18]

are u sure about Altec Lancing VS4621...
not available in mumbai

 

[vickybat]

For 100k rig, you can
1) Go for GTX560/6950. It can be SLI/CFed later.
2) SSD can be bought later.
3) PSU can be reduced, if future SLI is not planned.
4) Samsung P2350 instead of Dell.
5) No headphones?

In that order IMO.

1)Nope a single fast card is always advisable and gtx 570/6970 are perfect cards for 85-100k rigs. They can be slied and xfired later.

2) Yes, ssd's can be a later purchase.

3)This is to be decided by the buyer. Some options here can be provided.

4)Samsung lcd's are good. So no problems here.

5)Again can be suggested as optional.

ok batman.

well it can be put on both of these with another of different company -
*media.bestofmicro.com/P67-Ent...-275519-13.jpg
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards - ASUS P8P67 PRO

and these are what we mostly recommend here...

Those boards are perfect and layouts are also brilliant.
No problems whatsoever. So go ahead in suggesting them.

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are u sure about Altec Lancing VS4621...
not available in mumbai

Who said? They are readily available in itwares and primeabgb and i guess in shopping malls as well.

 

[lordirecto]

Some one has to tell this to you. You are in the process of updating all the configs, I agree. But why remove what was there already?
Even if it is not the best/efficient/decent/perfect configs, it still provides some guidelines to people(including me) who come here to look for some good suggestions.
My suggestion is that, you do not remove the suggested configs when updating. You need to put in BIG BOLD RED letters that updates are going on, and the user/viewer has to check again for the latest suggestions.

 

[Ishu Gupta]

The ASUS VE248H I suggested is great. Costs $210, so should be 12k-13k.
Great value.

Samsung PX2370 @ 14k is THE best monitor out there.
PROS:Great colors, matte, 2ms G2G(3ms tested), Edge LED Backlight, 1080p, 23"
CONS:OSD is complicated, OSD buttons behind the monitor
*img42.imageshack.us/img42/5692/3681052.jpg

Also while looking for reviews I found out that the Dell U2311h has a bad tinting issue.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

ishu digit gave ZERO1 to Samsung P2370MS. but another you mentioned. so which you think??

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we need some serious case comparison here. i had a talk with cilus about it. take a look at these reviws and mention your pick also -

5-6k all.
Thermaltake M9 Review - Overclockers Club
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review - Overclockers Club
Cooler Master HAF 922 Review - Overclockers Club
Cooler Master Storm Scout Review - Overclockers Club
zebronics invader


actually aby too mentioned an antec but is antec available freely in india?

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Some one has to tell this to you. You are in the process of updating all the configs, I agree. But why remove what was there already?
Even if it is not the best/efficient/decent/perfect configs, it still provides some guidelines to people(including me) who come here to look for some good suggestions.
My suggestion is that, you do not remove the suggested configs when updating. You need to put in BIG BOLD RED letters that updates are going on, and the user/viewer has to check again for the latest suggestions.

sorry. ok i will keep them from future. till then you can look at the ones already mentioned at previous page.

 

[d3p]

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Shipping - Rs. 85.00 VAT - 5% of MRP

 

[varun kharb]

hi friends i am going to buy a new pc tomorrow
so i need some help....
i want to know the cheapest price of phenom xii 925 processor,
and a suitable motherboard for it...
maybe gigabyte 870 a
and any recommendations will be welcomed,,
thxxx in advance(help asap its urgent)...

 

[vickybat]

^^ Start your own thread.

 

[aby geek]

what about asus designo series 23 incher is some 13k on techshop.in , any review links or solid cons u guys know?

if 130k is a gamers config it should have nothing but alienware optiplex period normal monitors could be suggested to people going with multiple displays.

is a 6 display setup possibble in 130k?

about ssd would u suggest buying ocz revodrive from the us? and if yes what capacity.

 

[topgun84]

I'm building a new rig and want your opinions

AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE @ 6.5K
Biostar TA890GXE @ 6K
Corsair 4GB 1600MHz @ 2.5K
FSP Saga II 500 Watt @ 2K
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @ 1K

Total 18K

I'm gonna use it mainly for gaming, movies and other day to day stuff.

I have a few questions:
1: Is this rig future proof for atleast 3 years.
2: Is it true that ATI GPUs work better with AMD processors (i recently bought an HD5670 512Mb).
3: Are there any new processors coming out from AMD.

Any suggestions/changes would be welcome for the same or lower price range.

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I'm building a new rig and want your opinions

AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE @ 6.5K
Biostar TA890GXE @ 6K
Corsair 4GB 1600MHz @ 2.5K
FSP Saga II 500 Watt @ 2K
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @ 1K

Total 18K

I'm gonna use it mainly for gaming, movies and other day to day stuff.

I have a few questions:
1: Is this rig future proof for atleast 3 years.
2: Is it true that ATI GPUs work better with AMD processors (i recently bought an HD5670 512Mb).
3: Are there any new processors coming out from AMD.

Any suggestions/changes would be welcome for the same or lower price range.

 

[lordirecto]

I'm building a new rig and want your opinions

AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE @ 6.5K
Biostar TA890GXE @ 6K
Corsair 4GB 1600MHz @ 2.5K
FSP Saga II 500 Watt @ 2K
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @ 1K

Total 18K

I'm gonna use it mainly for gaming, movies and other day to day stuff.

I have a few questions:
1: Is this rig future proof for atleast 3 years.
2: Is it true that ATI GPUs work better with AMD processors (i recently bought an HD5670 512Mb).
3: Are there any new processors coming out from AMD.

Any suggestions/changes would be welcome for the same or lower price range.

---------- Post added at 03:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:19 PM ----------

I'm building a new rig and want your opinions

AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE @ 6.5K
Biostar TA890GXE @ 6K
Corsair 4GB 1600MHz @ 2.5K
FSP Saga II 500 Watt @ 2K
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 @ 1K

Total 18K

I'm gonna use it mainly for gaming, movies and other day to day stuff.

I have a few questions:
1: Is this rig future proof for atleast 3 years.
2: Is it true that ATI GPUs work better with AMD processors (i recently bought an HD5670 512Mb).
3: Are there any new processors coming out from AMD.

Any suggestions/changes would be welcome for the same or lower price range.

Start your own thread. Then only we can help you. This thread is only a suggestion thread for various configs, and is not meant for people to ask specific configs here.

 

[Sweet Child O Mine]

Hello frnds,
i hv just joines this community..so if i make any mistakes..pls frgv me......i hv 2gb ddr2 ramkingston,250gb hdd 7200rpm seagate, Amd Athlon X2 II 240@2.8GHz. Now if i purchase ati hd5750..will it be a problem...i hv 400watt smps...& .. asus m2n68-am se2 motherboad.Waiting for rply.

 

[vickybat]

^^ Please start your own thread. We will suggest you better there.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

dep5kor thanks. but those are triple channel kits. no longer needed i suppose.

aby mention everything you want of multiple displays especially monitor with thin bezels. i want them for high end. not 130k. you know already its full to brim.

 

[d3p]

Oh, actually i forget to mention, gimme some time, i will update the dual channels also.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

take your time.


everyone read the cases reviews too and give your opinions please.

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ok i read them and my pick is HAF922, then 690 ii advanced.
i couldnt find zebronics invader review..

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prices -
690 II advcanced - 5.5k
HAF922 - 6.5k.
updated in my list.

and ishu monitors please..

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ok i am putting upto 85k. check them, on front page please.

and ishu and aby monitor in 85k is temporarily placed till you both give your suggestions.

 

[vickybat]

^^ The invader review was there in a 2010 digit issue. I will let you know the exact issue.

 

[lordirecto]

Congrats on getting the suggestions back online!