Suggestions needed on this Intel Core i5 Gaming rig..

[rijinpk1]

M12 is better. See if you can find m12 evo version which is fully modular.

 

[nomad47]

S12 should cost at max 5.5k. U bought the phantom from prime Abgb. M12 I don't have any idea. Last I checked they cost 1 to 1.5k more than the S12. For phantom you may ask when it will be in stock at MD computers.

 

[2kool2btrue]

S12 should cost at max 5.5k. U bought the phantom from prime Abgb. M12 I don't have any idea. Last I checked they cost 1 to 1.5k more than the S12. For phantom you may ask when it will be in stock at MD computers.

he says 15 days for the phantom. I think I'll just go for the Spec 03. [MENTION=135617]rijinpk1[/MENTION] - I can't seem to find the M12 evo anywhere online. Can you tell me more about its price and availability?

 

[rijinpk1]

No idea about price and availability. you will have to enquire with dealers/shopkeepers.

 

[2kool2btrue]

No idea about price and availability. you will have to enquire with dealers/shopkeepers.

not available in India yet. Anyway, [MENTION=135617]rijinpk1[/MENTION] - I ordered the Seasonic M12II 520W, Corsair Spec 03 and 1TB WD Blue. They should arrive in 2-3 days.

Here's what my final build will look like -

Processor	Intel core i5 - 4570	13,000
CPU Cooler	Stock	0
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H	5,200
Memory	Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB(4x2) 1600 MHz	5,200
Graphics Card	Sapphire R9 270x Dual X	14,000
Power Supply	Seasonic M12 II 520W	5300
Cabinet	Corsair Spec 03	4100
Internal Storage	WD Blue 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD	3,450
Optical Drive	none	0
Monitor	AOC i2269VWM	9550
Keyboard, Mouse	Logitech MK200	750
UPS	APC 800VA	4300
	Total	64,850

Damn! The initial budget was 40k including everything! This is what building a PC over a couple of months does to your wallet

 

[rijinpk1]

it is fine there.

Damn! The initial budget was 40k including everything! This is what building a PC over a couple of months does to your wallet

so another couple of months would have resulted in an r9 290 and of-course an empty wallet

 

[2kool2btrue]

it is fine there.


so another couple of months would have resulted in an r9 290 and of-course an empty wallet

everything arrived and I've built the system(1st time builder). Only need to install the OS now..

 

[nomad47]

Pics please.

 

[harshilsharma63]

everything arrived and I've built the system(1st time builder). Only need to install the OS now..

Make sure you install 64 bit OS.

 

[bssunilreddy]

Congrats & pics please...

 

[rijinpk1]

everything arrived and I've built the system(1st time builder). Only need to install the OS now..

pics of beast please

 

[2kool2btrue]

Hey Guys!
Wasn't able to post earlier. Also, ignore the poor quality of pics (my camera is kept at home). Here are some of the photos -

*i.imgur.com/uf8ePQd.jpg

*i.imgur.com/EQnaaZ7.jpg

*i.imgur.com/7N6QfQa.jpg

*i.imgur.com/hSkmdIM.jpg

*i.imgur.com/pj8Qzto.jpg

*i.imgur.com/MbMl7TO.jpg

 

[rijinpk1]

nice
how is the monitor?
install a fan to cool the hdd

 

[nomad47]

Nice
That 12V ATX connector is PITA when managing cables if there is no cut out at the top of Motherboard tray

 

[2kool2btrue]

nice
how is the monitor?
install a fan to cool the hdd

The HDD temps seem fine at 40 degrees when gaming. I ordered an Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste seeing that the CPU temps hit 90+ when running intel burn test. Otherwise, they don't cross 65 degrees in a non-AC room while playing games like Bioshock Infinite.

The monitor is awesome. No reflections. Dark Blacks. No ghosting at all, even for games like FIFA! (reason why I picked this over the Dell S2240L)

Nice
That 12V ATX connector is PITA when managing cables if there is no cut out at the top of Motherboard tray

Yes, it sure is. I tried to keep it as tidy as I could. There was no cut out at the top for it unfortunately. I can't replace the case now. Spent 4.2k on it.. lol

PS - Thank you all of you for your inputs!

 

[rijinpk1]

The HDD temps seem fine at 40 degrees when gaming. I ordered an Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste seeing that the CPU temps hit 90+ when running intel burn test. Otherwise, they don't cross 65 degrees in a non-AC room while playing games like Bioshock Infinite.

the stock cooler is not really meant for any cpu stress test. even artic silver 5 wont help much, i think. install a front intake fan to cool the hdd. that will help.

 

[harshilsharma63]

Am I the only one unable to view the pics?

 

[nomad47]

Am I the only one unable to view the pics?

It would appear so

 

[rijinpk1]

Am I the only one unable to view the pics?

looks like , yessss

 

[harshilsharma63]

Anyways, used page source to access image source. Monitor looks sleek. Cable management needs a lot of work.

BTW does the AltGr key on your Logitech MK200 work in Windows 8.1 (check by pressing AltGr + 4 to get rupee symbol)? It worked in Win 8 but doesn't work in 8.1 for me.