Suggestions needed on this Intel Core i5 Gaming rig..
- Thread starter 2kool2btrue
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2kool2btrue
In the zone
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?
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2kool2btrue
In the zone
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
Aspiring Novelist
it is fine there.
so another couple of months would have resulted in an r9 290 and of-course an empty wallet
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
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2kool2btrue
In the zone
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..
harshilsharma63
DIY FTW!
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
Chosen of the Omnissiah
Congrats & pics please...
rijinpk1
Aspiring Novelist
everything arrived and I've built the system(1st time builder). Only need to install the OS now..
pics of beast please
OP
2kool2btrue
In the zone
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
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
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2kool2btrue
In the zone
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.nice
how is the monitor?
install a fan to cool the hdd
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!
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rijinpk1
Aspiring Novelist
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
DIY FTW!
Am I the only one unable to view the pics?
nomad47
Cyborg Agent
rijinpk1
Aspiring Novelist
harshilsharma63
DIY FTW!
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.
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.