urgent help for upgrading

[DOST_FRIEND59]

Hi guys, I want to upgrade my system in the coming 10 days.
My requirements are below. So pls suggest.

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Gaming, Photoshop and Autodesk Maya

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: 30K max!!

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 Home Premium

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1TB

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 will reuse my monitor, 1440*900 HP 1907w

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: 7

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: No and will be done by a professional

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: coming 10 days

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

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: i dont need a Monitor, speakers

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Budget is strictly below 30K.

after checking around this forum, i found a config. Pls suggest if it can be improved.
Suggestions with latest prices will be really helpful.

CPU: Intel Core i5 2400 3.1GHz
MOTHERBOARD: Intel DH67VR
RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR3 CMX4GX3M1A1600C9
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA
ODD: LG 24x DVD-RW / Sony 24X DVD RW - DRU-880S-ZR
GPU: MSI RADEON 6770 R6770-MD1GD5
PSU: CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W / Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 500W
CABINET: COOLER MASTER Elite 310 RC-310
DESKET: Logitech MK250 Wireless KeyBoard & Mouse

please get me latest price and also get me some improvements in this rig as suggestions are always good.

 

[ssb1551]

I think i5 is a better choice for Photoshop, Maya & those kinda applications but not sure if X6 will be better than the former. Lets hear from some other masters.

But please & please don't even think about CM Extreme PSUs!!sincere request!!

 

[DOST_FRIEND59]

please seniors help me and suggest something because i want to decide and then survey the market for prices

 

[Cilus]

In gaming, i5 2400 is better than even AMD's 6 core processors. But in Photoshop and most of the multi-threaded productive applications 1090T is performing better than i5 2400.
Check AnandTech - Bench - CPU

 

[Piyush]

@OP
if your priority for gaming >multi-threaded applications--->i5 2400
else--->X6 1090T

rest of all is fine
and if you plan to buy a new monitor in a year or so, then go get a better gfx card like HD 6850 or better

 

[ssb1551]

Guys suggest him not to get that CM extreme PSU!!

 

[heartripple]

Big No for cooler master eXtreme series PSU.......

Whenever I am going to overclock my PC its get restarted and while playing games my GPU is not working properly.....

 

[d6bmg]

PSU: CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W / Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 500W

Corrected. CoolerMaster extreme power PSUs are piece of crap. Avoid them.

 

[DOST_FRIEND59]

ok i am not going to buy the cooler master PSU and i am not thinking of buying any monitor in near future as i don't need one.

please get me the latest prices of all the mentioned the components for my new rig.

thanks

 

[Cilus]

I think you should wait until September, 19th as Bulldozer is gonna be launched on that day. If it performs well then the current price of sandybridge processors as well as the current Phenom II processors will come down. Even within 10K you can get hands on the Bulldozer too.

 

[coolgame]

my vote for the i5.
can go for this

Component Model No. Price
Processor Intel i5-2400+MotherBoard gigabyte GA-H61M-D2P-B3---- 12.4
HDD seagate 7200.12 500GB ----1.7k
RAM GSkill RipJaws 4GB DDR3 ----1.75k
PSU FSP SAGAII 500W -----2.1k
Case NZXT GAMMA -----2.1
gpu sapphire 6850 -----9.5k
Total -----30k

even if u see cilius's anandtech link,the i5 is a pure win even in photoshop