Plannig to buy a new pc.

[mahatma]

Hey guys,

m planning to buy a new pc. i could go for lenovo ideacentre a700 all in one pc, suggest whether its good not. and here is the questionnaire filled up for the rig.

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Multimedia- hardcore gaming, hd movies, photoshop, autocad, 3ds max etc.

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 60-65k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: dont know wat it is so NO

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows xp or windows 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 to 2 tb.

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: around 21 inches or more

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10?
A: 4.5

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

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: before 10th of sept

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes, for sure..

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: nothing as such. i want everything

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. yeah

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: blue ray dvd, 3d gaming and screen, usb 3, inbuilt wifi and bluetooth, a very quiet and kool system and a nice cabinet.

 

[coolgame]

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|10800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3R-B3|11350
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws 1600Mhz 4GB|1650
Graphic Card |MSI GTX 560ti hawk TFIII|15000
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1800
DVD Writer |ANY|1100
PSU |Corsair TX650 v2|5800
Case |Nzxt gamma|2000
Keyboard |logitech K200|450
Mouse |Razer death adder|1800
Monitor |benq G222hd|7200
Speaker |Altec Lansing v2621|1600
cooler |noctua nh d14|3750
Total ||65k approx|

 

[Cilus]

coolgame, good configuration, but couple of modifications:-

For Graphics card, get the MSI HD 6950 Twin Frozr III 2 GB version @ 15.2K. It is better than all the factory oced version of GTX 560 Ti.

2ndly we can drop the cooler for now as OP is not even aware what Overclocking is. Instead I will suggest a better display like Dell LED ST2220L @ 7.85K.

mahatma, overclocking means running the components like your CPU, Ram, Graphics card etc. at a speed higher than their default speed and it can be achieved many different ways. However, normally overclocking refers to the CPU overclocking. Now let us know if you want to overclock once you learn how to do it. The reason is only Intel K series processors and P67/Z68 motherboard combination can be overclocked.

In case of the above suggestion Coolgame has suggested 2500K processor and Z68 motherboard for overclocking. If you don't want it then a non-K series processor along with a H67 chipset based motherboard can be found in far cheaper price.

 

[MatchBoxx]

^^better get a good display, keyboard, and ditch the idea of overclocking

 

[d6bmg]

^^better get a good display, keyboard, and ditch the idea of overclocking

Why?
At his budget of 65K he is getting components which will enable him to overclock. So why not? Overclocking= increase of performance.

 

[MatchBoxx]

^^read point 4 of his questionnaire. He has *NO* idea about overclocking. He doesn't even know what it means. Overclocking is a delicate art!
Why force him?? If he fries his proccy and mobo, then it's gonna hurt a lot, a LOT!

better suggest him H67 combo and solid display and keyboard

^^and a high-end graphics card

 

[Cilus]

^^ Exactly. A person who does not know the meaning of overclocking and you guys jump to suggest him a CPU cooler for extreme overclocking. I think we should follow OP's requirement while making suggestion.

 

[d3p]

Here goes mine...Prices are taken from MD Computers.

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|10000
Motherboard |MSI Z68A-GD55(B3)|9800
RAM |Gskill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL|1600
Graphic Card |MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC|15300
HDD |Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair TX750 V2|6000
Case |CM USP 100 Black Edition|3000
Monitor |Benq G2220HDL 22inch LED |7800
Mouse and Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000
Mouse Pad |Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega S - Speed/Control|500
UPS |APC 1.1KVA|4300
Speakers |Altec Lancing VS4621|3200
| Total |66100

 

[game-freak]

my suggestion

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10200
Motherboard |ASUS P8H67-M-PRO|7500
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws 1333Mhz 4GB|1400
Graphic Card |MSI 6970 lightning|22000
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22x|900
PSU |Corsair TX850 V2|6800
Case |cm storm enforcer|5300
Mouse and Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000
Monitor |benq G222hd|7200
Total ||66k |

 

[MatchBoxx]

my suggestion

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10200
Motherboard |ASUS P8H67-M-PRO|7500
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws 1333Mhz 4GB|1400
Graphic Card |MSI GTX 6970 lightning|22000
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22x|900
PSU |Corsair TX850 V2|6800
Case |cm storm enforcer|5300
Mouse and Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000
Monitor |benq G222hd|7200
Total ||66k |

PERFECT!
@OP can change the cabinet to CM690 II or CM Storm Scout to decrease the cost or to add another 4GB module.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

@gamefreak
err..since when amd and nvidia started working together?

 

[mahatma]

@matchboxx and @cilus- i second ur thought.. if i dont know how to do it then i will bust up my rig (m pretty good at busting up new experiments). By the way good configurations up there, thanx guys.. but 1 ques is shud i not go for Lenovo Ideacentre a700 aio..?? i have heard and seen it.. and its good. i really liked its specs.... m i missing anything which i shud know regarding that aio.? its touchscreen 23" full hd screen with 4gb ram, core i7, 1 tb hdd, inbuilt jbl speakers etc etc... and it has a bd dvd combo i suppose.. anyways.. i wud really appreciate sum other suggestions also.. so dat i hav options to zero in on one... anything including 3d here? (checkout my point no. 14 also)..

 

[MatchBoxx]

@gamefreak
err..since when amd and nvidia started working together?

typo

@matchboxx and @cilus- i second ur thought.. if i dont know how to do it then i will bust up my rig (m pretty good at busting up new experiments). By the way good configurations up there, thanx guys.. but 1 ques is shud i not go for Lenovo Ideacentre a700 aio..?? i have heard and seen it.. and its good. i really liked its specs.... m i missing anything which i shud know regarding that aio.? its touchscreen 23" full hd screen with 4gb ram, core i7, 1 tb hdd, inbuilt jbl speakers etc etc... and it has a bd dvd combo i suppose.. anyways.. i wud really appreciate sum other suggestions also.. so dat i hav options to zero in on one... anything including 3d here? (checkout my point no. 14 also)..

can you please post a link to that AIO??

 

[mahatma]

@matchboxx- do u know any good shops in kolkata where i can each and every component.?
sorry it doesnt have bluray dvd. my bad.

*reviews.cnet.com/desktops/lenovo-ideacentre-a700-40244cu/4507-3118_7-34212747.html?tag=specs

or

*shop.lenovo.com/us/landing_pages/ideacentre/2010/a700

 

[sumonpathak]

typo



can you please post a link to that AIO??

Lenovo - Introducing IdeaCentre A700

 

[MatchBoxx]

@matchboxx- do u know any good shops in kolkata where i can each and every component.?

lots of shops are there in Chadni Market viz. Vedant, M.D Computers, Supreme, technocrat eta. But Vedant always quotes the lowest price no matter what!

Lenovo - Introducing IdeaCentre A700

it has a HTPC grade graphics card + a low-clocked proccy. What do you think buddy??

 

[sumonpathak]

^^if you ask me it would be good for metro stations...not homes

 

[Cilus]

But availability of the high-end products and non-conventional product availability may be an issue in Vedant. You can also try M.D. Computer which has the best stock in Chandni when it comes to highend products.
Most of us, the Kolkata gamers actually made their purchase from M.D. Computer. They are well aware of our Digit forum and you can try by saying that you got the prices from Digit to get some small discount.

 

[sumonpathak]

^+1 to that...vedent wont even touch you @ times coz they think we are obliged to buy from them...

 

[mahatma]

it has a HTPC grade graphics card + a low-clocked proccy. What do you think buddy??

Wat?? Can u be more specific buddy??