Config for sub-23,000 video editing & gaming rig (without monitor)
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: HD Video editing, Medium range Gaming, watching HD movies
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: 21,000 or less. Max ~23,000, trying to keep it as low as possible
4. Planning to overclock?
A:Yes but without buying extra cooling equipment, along with Core unlocking if possible.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Win 7 - 64 bit (64 bit proccy necessary)
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:1 TB (fast HDD for Video Editing and Dumping)
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:I have a 17" CRT monitor, planning 2 monitor mode using a spare monitor during video editing.
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A:6-7
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:Yes, myself
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:within 2 days
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:Maybe for a year or two.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Dont need Monitor and UPS (have inverter at home - will it serve the purpose?)
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A:Bangalore, Local buying only
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
I am mainly looking for a Proccy to complete this config:
I checked the street prices on SP ROAD in Bangalore today.
Gigabyte 880G UD2H @ 3900
(is it GM or GA or GMA?)
[/b]Corsair 2gb 1333 Mhz DDR3 RAM with Heatsink @ 1200[/b]
1TB WD HDD with 64 mb Cache @ 2500
24x LG Dvd writer @ 800
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 1GB DDR5 @ 4500
I heard read that it doesnt need much power and can do with regular SMPS
(Any better GPU in this range <5k?)
Zebronics Bijli Cab with 450 watt Gold series SMPS @ 1600
(Would a normal ATX cab for around 900 be enuff for this config?)
I don wanna buy extra SMPS unless totally necessary
Keboard+Mouse: Some Combo @~500
Proccys in mind:
Athlon II x4 640 @ 3700 (is this good enuff?)
Phenom II x4 (Donno which 1 to opt for)
Does the L3 cache in Phenom x4 give significant plus for my needs?
Please tell me the latest prices for Phenom II x4 processors
TOTAL with proposed x4 640 proccy: 18,700
plus 5% vat: 19,600
Already have monitor. Open to changes in config (Such as Intel Alternative, if at all possible at this range)
Thanks for your help
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: HD Video editing, Medium range Gaming, watching HD movies
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: 21,000 or less. Max ~23,000, trying to keep it as low as possible
4. Planning to overclock?
A:Yes but without buying extra cooling equipment, along with Core unlocking if possible.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:Win 7 - 64 bit (64 bit proccy necessary)
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:1 TB (fast HDD for Video Editing and Dumping)
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:I have a 17" CRT monitor, planning 2 monitor mode using a spare monitor during video editing.
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A:6-7
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:Yes, myself
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:within 2 days
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:Maybe for a year or two.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Dont need Monitor and UPS (have inverter at home - will it serve the purpose?)
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A:Bangalore, Local buying only
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
I am mainly looking for a Proccy to complete this config:
I checked the street prices on SP ROAD in Bangalore today.
Gigabyte 880G UD2H @ 3900
(is it GM or GA or GMA?)
[/b]Corsair 2gb 1333 Mhz DDR3 RAM with Heatsink @ 1200[/b]
1TB WD HDD with 64 mb Cache @ 2500
24x LG Dvd writer @ 800
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 1GB DDR5 @ 4500
I heard read that it doesnt need much power and can do with regular SMPS
(Any better GPU in this range <5k?)
Zebronics Bijli Cab with 450 watt Gold series SMPS @ 1600
(Would a normal ATX cab for around 900 be enuff for this config?)
I don wanna buy extra SMPS unless totally necessary
Keboard+Mouse: Some Combo @~500
Proccys in mind:
Athlon II x4 640 @ 3700 (is this good enuff?)
Phenom II x4 (Donno which 1 to opt for)
Does the L3 cache in Phenom x4 give significant plus for my needs?
Please tell me the latest prices for Phenom II x4 processors
TOTAL with proposed x4 640 proccy: 18,700
plus 5% vat: 19,600
Already have monitor. Open to changes in config (Such as Intel Alternative, if at all possible at this range)
Thanks for your help
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