PC Config Done - Need Advice

[Ironman]

i7 3770k
Gigabyte Z77X-UP5-TH
DDR3 Ram 8GB X2 Corsair - 1600 MHz
1 TB HDD
ASUS VG23AH Monitor


Any Advice ?

 

[harshilsharma63]

Have you already purchased it?

Please answer these questions here.

 

[Ironman]

NO NOt Bought it yet ..... but these are the finalized Configurations:

OK ... Answering the Questions

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:Emulation , Gaming , Simulation , Photoshop , Music Editing , Movies , Browsing , Auto CAD , Photoshop , Xilinx Software , Virtual Machine,FTP/BitTorrent (download/upload).

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:
Less than 90 k
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:
Yes but not now ....... after a year or two
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:
Win 7 + Win XP + Linux
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:
2TB or 1TB
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:
Chose ASUS VG23AH
So .......... Similar Specs

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:
Speakers
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:
ASAP
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:
Yup
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:
Kolkata ., Locally - Yes , Online Stuff's Price are a bit High than local Price
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:
Yes ........ Digit has become very inactive nowadays........ i have asked so many questions ...... but replies are very few

Revised Config:V2

i7 3770k
Gigabyte Z77X-UP5-TH
DDR3 Ram 8GB X2 Corsair - 1600 MHz
1 TB HDD (Brand Undecided)
ASUS VG23AH Monitor
NZXT Phantom 410 Cabinet

 

[The Incinerator]

i7 3770K - Rs 19700
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H/ASUS P8-Z77V Pro - Rs 12075 / Rs 16250
Gskill 8GB RAM F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL- Rs 3650
GPU - Sapphire HD7950 VaporX/ GTX660Ti - Rs 21700/ Rs 20,700
1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 - Rs 4300
ASUS VG23AH Monitor - Rs 18500
Corsair 400R - Rs 4800
Corsair TX650V2UK - Rs 5600

Total Rs 90,325


AMD

FX 8350 - Rs 12300
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 / Asus M5a97 - Rs 13500 / Rs 6800
Gskill 8GB RAM F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL- Rs 3650
GPU - Sapphire HD7970/GTX670 - Rs 28500/ Rs 26000
1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 - Rs 4300
ASUS VG23AH Monitor - Rs 18500
Corsair 400R - Rs 4800
Corsair TX650V2UK - Rs 5600

Total - Rs 91,150 (with Sabertooth) / Rs 84,450 ( With M5a97)


I think the monitor is a waste. 3D is a pain. If at all you want 3D better get Nvidia Cards. And your requirements are a bit grainy...Im not sure what you actually want. Anyways I put across two best rigs at that budget ,choice is yours.

 

[gameranand]

I think that 7970 should be included in the config instead of 7950. Tone down the other products a bit for it.

 

[The Incinerator]

If he wants an Intel 3770K its hard to tone down. A 3570K would be able to do the tone down part but he wants a 3770K and hence the Z chipset so altogether....impossible with quality parts.Over that there is a 3D monitor!

Some how within his specified scope of work the AMD is looking more sensible a buy.

 

[gameranand]

3D is more of a gimmick right now. Its not matured yet, also if he plays on 3D means half the frame he is getting which basically means very good GPU and 7950 can't handle for all games AFAIK. Its better to go with regular setup rather than the 3D.
And yes you are right, Incinerator, AMD would be good for him.

 

[rakesh_ic]

3D is more of a gimmick right now.

+100
I think he should stick to the traditional screens and get a 7970 for the money saved

 

[Myth]

The amd rig looks great because of that 7970.

Unless a 3d monitor is specifically required, ditch it.
Spend the saved money on,
1. another 8gb ram
2. wd 1tb black
3. Depending on OC level, start from a CM hyper 212 Evo
4. consider a 7870 cf

 

[draco21]

You should aim for active 3d and a good nvidia card like 670 and active nvidia 3d glasses to enjoy 3d to the fullest....

You should aim for active 3d and a good nvidia card like 670 and active nvidia 3d glasses to enjoy 3d to the fullest....

 

[harshilsharma63]

Go for gtx660 sli, it costs the same as 7970 but gives much better performance,

i5 3570k (14000)
msi Z77A-GD65 (13000)
Zotac GTX660 x2 (15000+15000)
Cooler Master hyper 412 slim (3000)
Cooler master scout 2 (6000)
Corsair tx650 (5600)
G.Skill RipjawsZ 1600 MHz 4 GB x2 (1700+1700)
WD black 1 TB (5500)
dell S2440L (13000)

total: 93500

 

[The Incinerator]

Active or Inactive both a pain after 30 minutes. And I hate the unfocused characters in a screen with the primary character looking sharp and the rest bit blurry. But then that is a necessary evil.......and that is the fountainhead of the pain of 3D!

I wont recommend Sli for 3D. At the moment a pain with drivers and gameplay.

 

[Cilus]

I think OP can opt for a Passive 3D display. LG offers some of the 23" and 24" Models based on their Cinema 3D technology around 15K to 17K. They are very good for 3D Movie watching and decent for 3D gaming. Passive 3D gaming won't hurt eyes and doesn't have the health related problems associated with Active 3D for most of the people.

 

[gameranand]

Where is OP BTW he just made the thread and left ??

 

[Ironman]

Thanks for all your Answers

i7 3770K - Rs 19700
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H/ASUS P8-Z77V Pro - Rs 12075 / Rs 16250
Gskill 8GB RAM F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL- Rs 3650
GPU - Sapphire HD7950 VaporX/ GTX660Ti - Rs 21700/ Rs 20,700
1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 - Rs 4300
ASUS VG23AH Monitor - Rs 18500
Corsair 400R - Rs 4800
Corsair TX650V2UK - Rs 5600

Total Rs 90,325


AMD

FX 8350 - Rs 12300
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 / Asus M5a97 - Rs 13500 / Rs 6800
Gskill 8GB RAM F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL- Rs 3650
GPU - Sapphire HD7970/GTX670 - Rs 28500/ Rs 26000
1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 - Rs 4300
ASUS VG23AH Monitor - Rs 18500
Corsair 400R - Rs 4800
Corsair TX650V2UK - Rs 5600

Total - Rs 91,150 (with Sabertooth) / Rs 84,450 ( With M5a97)


I think the monitor is a waste. 3D is a pain. If at all you want 3D better get Nvidia Cards. And your requirements are a bit grainy...Im not sure what you actually want. Anyways I put across two best rigs at that budget ,choice is yours.

I usually Upgrade after long time
for example:this time after 8.5 years
According to several Reviews
Asus VG23AH Review: Semi-Glossy 72hz Passive 3D IPS
passive 3D monitor - 3D Vision Blog
Asus VG23AH: 72hz Semi-Glossy Passive 3D (1920x540) IPS

its good

and I have experienced the active 3d (in my friends house .. ) . i have glasses and it strains my eye after some mins of use and after wards it gives me headache
so i turned to passive 3d

1.And it will be my first passive 3d monitor , and without the 3d it is a good IPS LED Monitor ................ Thats why i opted for it

Q1.What Monitor do you guys Suggest (in Place of ASUS) ?

2.I am waiting for the AMD 8000 Series and so Not buying a Graphics Card Now.

Q3."1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 - Rs 4300" So are these better than WD and Seagate ?

4."Corsair TX650V2UK" I have a 450 W PSU from my present Computer ........... Can i use it for the time being ?

3D is more of a gimmick right now. Its not matured yet, also if he plays on 3D means half the frame he is getting which basically means very good GPU and 7950 can't handle for all games AFAIK. Its better to go with regular setup rather than the 3D.
And yes you are right, Incinerator, AMD would be good for him.

+100
I think he should stick to the traditional screens and get a 7970 for the money saved

I Need a IPS LED Monitor atleast........................................ Not a TN

Please See the Reviews
and Also Suggest a Alternative Monitor if you Dont Like this One

Not Buying a GPU atm

The amd rig looks great because of that 7970.

Unless a 3d monitor is specifically required, ditch it.
Spend the saved money on,
1. another 8gb ram
2. wd 1tb black
3. Depending on OC level, start from a CM hyper 212 Evo
4. consider a 7870 cf

I was thinking of a WD Black but is it Reliable in the Longterm ?
No OC atm ................... perhaps later in a year or two
not buying a GPU .........waiting for AMD 8000 Series

You should aim for active 3d and a good nvidia card like 670 and active nvidia 3d glasses to enjoy 3d to the fullest....

You should aim for active 3d and a good nvidia card like 670 and active nvidia 3d glasses to enjoy 3d to the fullest....

I have experienced the active 3d (in my friends house .. ) . i have glasses and it strains my eye after some mins of use and after wards it gives me headache
so i turned to passive 3d

Go for gtx660 sli, it costs the same as 7970 but gives much better performance,

i5 3570k (14000)
msi Z77A-GD65 (13000)
Zotac GTX660 x2 (15000+15000)
Cooler Master hyper 412 slim (3000)
Cooler master scout 2 (6000)
Corsair tx650 (5600)
G.Skill RipjawsZ 1600 MHz 4 GB x2 (1700+1700)
WD black 1 TB (5500)
dell S2440L (13000)

total: 93500

Q1.Do I need a CPU Cooler ? ................ i read that i7 runs very cool
Q2.Master Scout 2 = Pricey
i Chose NZXT Phantom 410 (Reviewed in This Months DIGIT)
3.I will be doing Emulation , VM , Xilinx , AutoCAD ............ So i7 will be better than i5 ................... Dont you think ?
4."msi Z77A-GD65"................ Z77X-UP5-TH is a bit more advanced
5."dell S2440L" ........ Need a IPS LED..

Active or Inactive both a pain after 30 minutes. And I hate the unfocused characters in a screen with the primary character looking sharp and the rest bit blurry. But then that is a necessary evil.......and that is the fountainhead of the pain of 3D!

I wont recommend Sli for 3D. At the moment a pain with drivers and gameplay.

"Active or Inactive".................. inactive = Passive

I think OP can opt for a Passive 3D display. LG offers some of the 23" and 24" Models based on their Cinema 3D technology around 15K to 17K. They are very good for 3D Movie watching and decent for 3D gaming. Passive 3D gaming won't hurt eyes and doesn't have the health related problems associated with Active 3D for most of the people.

As i Read This ASUS monitor is better than the LG One.................... & ASUS uses the Same LG Panel ...... (As far as i read)

Where is OP BTW he just made the thread and left ??

No .................. i did not tun away.................... my pc is falling apart ............ it got rebooted suddenly

tun=run

 

[draco21]

So u have 90k without gpu??

if yes pls confirm....

 

[gameranand]

2.I am waiting for the AMD 8000 Series and so Not buying a Graphics Card Now.

Q3."1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 - Rs 4300" So are these better than WD and Seagate ?

4."Corsair TX650V2UK" I have a 450 W PSU from my present Computer ........... Can i use it for the time being ?
Not Buying a GPU atm

I was thinking of a WD Black but is it Reliable in the Longterm ?
No OC atm ................... perhaps later in a year or two
not buying a GPU .........waiting for AMD 8000 Series

Q1.Do I need a CPU Cooler ? ................ i read that i7 runs very cool
Q2.Master Scout 2 = Pricey
i Chose NZXT Phantom 410 (Reviewed in This Months DIGIT)
3.I will be doing Emulation , VM , Xilinx , AutoCAD ............ So i7 will be better than i5 ................... Dont you think ?
4."msi Z77A-GD65"................ Z77X-UP5-TH is a bit more advanced
5."dell S2440L" ........ Need a IPS LED..

No .................. i did not tun away.................... my pc is falling apart ............ it got rebooted suddenly

tun=run

1. Are you sure you want to wait for nearly a year ??
2. Actually WD makes Toshiba drives.
3. If not buying GPU then I guess you can use it. Please mention the model no. for better answers.
4. Yes very reliable, I can most reliable product in the market as of now. Comes with 5 year warranty.
5. If you are going to OC then you need a Third Party CPU Cooler
6. Not a good decision to wait for 8xxx series, you'll not be able to play games for nearly a year.
7. i7 runs cool but you are in India, ambient temperature is higher than the rest of the world. But if you don't overclock its fine, if OC then you have to invest money in this.
8. Yes for that i7 will be better and AMD 8350 would also be better, I suggest you to go for AMD if you going to do multi threaded task more often.
9. Yes more advanced but at 18-19K.
10. Don't know much about monitors, others will guide you.
11. Good to know that you didn't.

 

[harshilsharma63]

8000m series will be launching in about 4 months, and there are low to no chances of 8000 series desktp gpu comming this year.

 

[Cilus]

HD 8000M series is not GCN 2.0 as the Desktop 8000 series is going to be, it is based on the current GCN architecture.

 

[Ironman]

So You guys are Saying that waiting for the AMD 8000 Series will be bad its not worth Waiting ..................................................

??