PC for work and light gaming - 30 to 35k

[avi996r]

I am seeking to assemble a dekstop (sans keyboard, mouse and monitor) for around 30-35k. Please also provide a good store in Bangalore which will assemble such a system.

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: General purpose - MS Office, some video editing, gaming on low-med resolutions (1366x768) will suffice. Should be able to play NBA 2k16, Fallout 4, Grid 2 etc. Not looking for high resolution settings.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: Budget is max 35k which includes UPS

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No, will run everything on stock.

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 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: Presently have a Dell 18.5 inch monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution. Not planning to buy a new monitor.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Now

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Would prefer an assembler

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: Am buying locally in Bangalore

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: As per the guides online, here is a configuration I have shortlisted. Please tell me how good it is.

Budget - 35k

Processor	Intel i3 4150	8,500
CPU Cooler	Stock	0
Motherboard	GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S1	3,750
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz 8GB	3,150
Graphics Card	Sapphire Radeon R250 1GB DDR5	7,500
Power Supply	Corsair VS450	2,500
Cabinet	Circle Gaming Cabinet CC281	3,200
Internal Storage	WD Blue 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD	3,500
Optical Drive	Asus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W	1,000
UPS	APC UPS BX-600C-IN	2,000
	Total	35,100

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Forget about gaming though. You'll need atleast a GTX 750Ti for good framerates.

 

[avi996r]

Forget about gaming though. You'll need atleast a GTX 750Ti for good framerates.

Ok. So I shall update the GPU and go for a basic cabinet. How is this config.

Processor	Intel i3 4150	8,500
CPU Cooler	Stock	0
Motherboard	GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S1	3,750
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz 8GB	3,150
Graphics Card	MSI GeForce GTX 750Ti 2GB DDR5	10,500
Power Supply	Corsair VS450	2,500
Cabinet	Zebtronics GRILL Cabinet	1,000
Internal Storage	WD Blue 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD	3,500
Optical Drive	Asus DRW 24B3ST DVD R/W	1,000
UPS	APC UPS BX-600C-IN	2,000
	Total	35,900

 

[quicky008]

the above config doesn't look bad-however make sure your gpu will fit into this cabinet before making your purchase-some cheaper cabinets being rather small in size cannot accommodate larger graphics cards due to the lack of adequate space inside them.

 

[avi996r]

the above config doesn't look bad-however make sure your gpu will fit into this cabinet before making your purchase-some cheaper cabinets being rather small in size cannot accommodate larger graphics cards due to the lack of adequate space inside them.

Will keep that in mind. With that point, I decided to go in for a small form factor case in order to save space on the desktop. The Cooler Master Elite 130 seems to have the best reviews and looks cool. Only issue, the motherboard H81M, does not have front USB 3.0 connectors, while the case has 2 USB 3.0 front headers. Is there any adapter I can use to connect them, I don't mind having USB 2.0 speed.

Link to the case

*www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJ6A88G/ref=psdc_572238_t2_B00HJOJJ6Q

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Drop the DVD drive and replace MSI 750Ti with Zotac 750Ti (costs ~1k less), Corsair VS450 with Antec VP500.

 

[topgear]

Will keep that in mind. With that point, I decided to go in for a small form factor case in order to save space on the desktop. The Cooler Master Elite 130 seems to have the best reviews and looks cool. Only issue, the motherboard H81M, does not have front USB 3.0 connectors, while the case has 2 USB 3.0 front headers. Is there any adapter I can use to connect them, I don't mind having USB 2.0 speed.

Link to the case

Amazon.com: Cooler Master Elite 130 No Power Supply Mini-ITX Tower Case, Midnight Black RC-130-KKN1: Computers & Accessorie

get this :
CNCT 19-Pin USB3.0 to USB2.0 Adapter Header Cable: Amazon.in: Electronic

 

[avi996r]

get this :
CNCT 19-Pin USB3.0 to USB2.0 Adapter Header Cable: Amazon.in: Electronic

Thanks. Just realized though, the Cooler Master Elite 130 only supports Mini-ITX motherboards, which I guess are smaller than the micro-ATX board I had listed above.

I have searched online but cannot find any links to Indian websites for LGA1150 compatible boards. Can anyone help and suggest a model. Preferable below 7k for the motherbard.

 

[topgear]

MSI B85I Motherboard - MSI : Flipkart.com

or,

Asrock Mini ITX Motherboard LGA1150 Intel® Q87 Chipset IPC Motherboard | eBay

If you get from ebay there's lots of ebay coupons available which will bring down the cost close to 7k and the seller also looks good - if you have any doubt contact the seller before making the purchase.

Anyway, I think this is product page as per image and specs on ebay :
ASRock > IMB-181-

and you need to use laptop ram.

 

[avi996r]

Thanks for all the help guys. I eventually decided to get the system built at Binary World. Got a price quote from Computer Warehouse, MG Road and Binary World.

Here is the configuration I ultimately went with

Processor	Intel i3 4160	8,450
CPU Cooler	Stock	0
Motherboard	GIGABYTE GA-B85M-D3H	6,200
Memory	Kingston HyperX Fury 1600Mhz 8GB	2,750
Graphics Card	Zotac GeForce 750Ti 2GB	9,950
Power Supply	Antec V450P	2,800
Cabinet	Cooler Master N200	4,000
Internal Storage	WD Blue 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD	3,700
Optical Drive	LG DVD R/W	1,000
UPS	APC UPS BX-600C-IN	2,000
	Total	40,850

I did overshoot my original budget, but thought it worth it for the components. The B85 motherboard was chosen for the front USB 3.0 headers, and also the fact that this model supports the case fans (there are two in the Cooler Master N200 pre-installed). Will be adding to a 240GB SSD later based on the prices then.