Urgent! Please help me find a Intel processor & Motherboard

[kumar_]

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
- Run multiple OS virtually (WindowsXP & Linux RedHat 6) So, I need a VT enabled processor & supporting Motherboard
- Video editing & Conversion, Audio Editing & Conversion,
- 3D Modelling, Rendering & Mid Range Gaming, expecting to play HD too.

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
- Sure open. If it has good life and warranty and service points in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh).

3. What is your MAX budget?
- Rs.30,000/- (+2000 or so if more is needed)

4. Planning to overclock?
- Never

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
- Windows XP & Linux RedHat 6, (soon licensed win7 ultimate)

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
- None. I already have 2 SATA HDDs (seagate)

7. What resolution will the screen run at?
- None. I have a monitor too.

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10?
- I rate myself 6

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
- Few assembled including my old one. Disassembled many.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
- as soon as possible (my classes on linux or already running and it needs a VT enabled PC)

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
- Yes 101%

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
I don't want to include these
- Cabinet
- Monitor
- Graphics Card
- HDD
- DVD Writer
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- UPS

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
- Hyderabad/Andhra Pradesh, (Yes if Free, safe shipping is provided)

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
- only i7 with 4cores (obviously 8 in HT)
- VT feature is must.
- Good enough default cooling on motherboard (copper or heat pipe etc...)
- Graphics should be switchable, between on-board graphics and my Graphics card
- If possible this rig should consume less power (Echo friendly) and lite on my pocket.
- More USB ports, 8+ externally available including (2.0 & 3.0) (As we have more USB Devices now-a-days)


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Hi Friends, Help me with this situation am in.
(Future proofing rig please - applies to Motherboard & Processor)
I may be asking for more at such low budget... but still try to help me guys. Please.

1. My budget is Rs.30,000/- (+2000/- if needed) and I want a 1st or 2nd generation(which has more features) Intel i7 Processor with 4cores(obviously 8 in HT) with Virtual support (so that I can Install Virtual Machines, Red Hat 6 for practising at home). (Extreme processor is also ok it comes with in the budget)
- Higher FSB speeds

2. A good Motherboard Intel Or Gigabyte, Which can switch between on-board graphics and my Graphics card (Hope this feature saves some power),
- More USB ports 8+ externally available including (2.0 & 3.0) (As we have more USB Devices now-a-days)
- DVI Connectivity (if it has VGA & HDMI then it is bonus for me)
- Good enough default cooling (copper or heat pipe etc...)
- With PCIe 16X slot (atleaset 1, More is bonus . I already have a XFX Nvidia Geforce 7600GT card)
- DDR3 or higher only (~1333+ support)
- With SATA and eSATA support (I already have 2 SATA HDDs with me. I'll be connecting only one most of the time)

3. 4GB DDR3 Ram (any brand is ok. i will upgrade it in future)

4. PSU How much power is needed for this rig. Please a good one and a normal one.

5. If possible this rig should consume less power (Echo friendly) and lite on my pocket.
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Expecting Good and faster replys. Thank you very very very much in advance.

 

[Cilus]

Please fill up the questions present in the thread PC build questionnaire template and post it here.

 

[sukesh1090]

Intel Core i7 2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz @ 15900
*www.smcinternational.in/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=1084&category_id=29&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=74
Asus P8Z68-V Motherboard @12600
Asus P8Z68-V Motherboard
or
Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z @ 12700
Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z
corsair Vengeance 4GB Single Module DDR3 Kit @1900
FSP saga 500W
total 32500.
it will be good if you buy a nice graphics card,then it will be justice for your mobo and proccy.

 

[TickTock]

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i7 2600k|15900
CPU Cooler |Hyper 212 Plus|1,900
Motherboard |ASUS P8Z68 V PRO/Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3|12000
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL|2600

Total -> 32400

Get a Custom cooler and stay away from cpu overheating headache !

 

[d6bmg]

If OP select i7-2600K he has to select custom cooler as the factory cooler which comes from 2600K is a piece of crap.

 

[Cilus]

Guys, have a look at OP's requirement first...he has clearly mentioned that he not going to do Overclocking ever and you guys are suggestiong 2600K processor.

kumar, for Sandybridge i7 processors, there are two models available, one is Core i7 2600 which cannot be overclocked and a good (also cheap too) H67 chipset based motherboard will work with it and i7 2600K, which has unlocked multiplier and built for high overclocking. For for this you need a cosyly P67 or Z68 based motherboard. Since you are not gonna overclock then opt for i7 2600 + H67 chipset mobo.

Here is my suggestion:-

Intel Core i7 2600 @ 14.95K
Intel DH67GD @ 5.9K
Corsair 1333 MHz CL9 Value Ram 4 GB X 2 @ 2.7K
Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler @ 1.9K

Total: 25.45K. Save the rest of the money for other component upgrades. The reason for suggesting 1333 Mhz value ram is that H67 chipset support upto 1333 MHz speed. Also suggested 8 GB of ram instead of 4 GB because the kind of applications you've mentioned are really heavy on Memory.

 

[Tech_Wiz]

Yeah and make sure you buy a Custom CPU Cooler. i7 is notoriously hot on Stock Cooler.

 

[saswat23]

IMO SB CPU run much cooler on the stock cooler than any other processor. So, heating of i7 is not an issue at all. But still, going for a CPU cooler is a good choice for keeping the temp.s much lower.
But IMO the OP should go with a i7-2600k as the diff. Between 2600 and 2600k is just 1k. Even if he doesn't want OCing now, he might need some extra boost/performance later. So, i7-2600k will help him a lot then.
Also Z68 will benefit him a lot. One of the major features being SSD Caching which will make his work even much faster.

So, i7-2600k + ASUS P8Z68 V PRO is the best bet.
My suggestion:
i7-2600k -- 15.7k
ASUS P8Z68 V PRO -- 12k
GSkill 4GB DDR3 RAM -- 1.5k
Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler -- 1.8k
Total --- 31k

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
- only i7 with 4cores (obviously 8 in HT)
- VT feature is must.
- Good enough default cooling on motherboard (copper or heat pipe etc...)
- Graphics should be switchable, between on-board graphics and my Graphics card
- If possible this rig should consume less power (Echo friendly) and lite on my pocket.
- More USB ports, 8+ externally available including (2.0 & 3.0) (As we have more USB Devices now-a-days)


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2. A good Motherboard Intel Or Gigabyte, Which can switch between on-board graphics and my Graphics card (Hope this feature saves some power),
- More USB ports 8+ externally available including (2.0 & 3.0) (As we have more USB Devices now-a-days)
- DVI Connectivity (if it has VGA & HDMI then it is bonus for me)
- Good enough default cooling (copper or heat pipe etc...)
- With PCIe 16X slot (atleaset 1, More is bonus . I already have a XFX Nvidia Geforce 7600GT card)
- DDR3 or higher only (~1333+ support)
- With SATA and eSATA support (I already have 2 SATA HDDs with me. I'll be connecting only one most of the time)


5. If possible this rig should consume less power (Echo friendly) and lite on my pocket.
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Expecting Good and faster replys. Thank you very very very much in advance.

Yes, with the above suggested motherboard you can definitely save power as this motherboard allows you to switch between Graphics. And this motherboard completely satisfies all your needs.

 

[sukesh1090]

yes cilus brother you are right but if in the future what if he thinks about overclocking?at first when people buy processors thinking they won't oc but later in future when they see some oc things in websites and all they get tempted and think of OCing.so i suggested 2600k.

 

[kumar_]

wow! fast replies.

Thanks guys, thanks for thinking for me.
I will your configs and decide for one.

I have one more doubt... shell I go for ASUS or GIGABYTE
(based on gigabyte ads it seems it is great, and mostly, it says it has quality & life)

I've never bought any extra coolers. I doubt(am not sure) their availability in Hyderabad (by chance, if anyone is aware of a shop or dealer in hyd can suggest me a location). By the time I'll do my research on availability in HYD.

Thanks once again, for the friendly replies. (I'll keep posting my questions for 2more days till I buy, and may be afterwords too if any)

 

[kumar_]

IMO SB CPU run much cooler on the stock cooler than any other processor. So, heating of i7 is not an issue at all. But still, going for a CPU cooler is a good choice for keeping the temp.s much lower.
But IMO the OP should go with a i7-2600k as the diff. Betwwen 2600 and 2600k is just 1k. Even if he doesnt want OCing now, he might need some extra boost/performance later. So, i7-2600k will help him a lot then.
Also Z68 will benifit him a lot. One of the major features being SSD Caching which will make his work even much faster.

So, i7-2600k + ASUS P8Z68 V PRO is the best bet.
My suggestion:
i7-2600k -- 15.7k
ASUS P8Z68 V PRO -- 12k
GSkill 4GB DDR3 RAM -- 1.5k
Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler -- 1.8k
Total --- 31k

You can also get some benifit from HD3000 gfx of intel as your current GPU is very old.

Thanks for foreseeing my thought process. I was surprised a bit.

Suggest Me a PSU too with in 2000/-

thanks in advance.

 

[kumar_]

sorry. I forgot to ask
What is IMO SB CPU

 

[Krow]

Suggest Me a PSU too with in 2000k

I think you mean Rs 2000.

 

[kumar_]

......

Intel Core i7 2600 @ 14.95K
Intel DH67GD @ 5.9K
Corsair 1333 MHz CL9 Value Ram 4 GB X 2 @ 2.7K
Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler @ 1.9K

Total: 25.45K. Save the rest of the money for other component upgrades. The reason for suggesting 1333 Mhz value ram is that H67 chipset support upto 1333 MHz speed. Also suggested 8 GB of ram instead of 4 GB because the kind of applications you've mentioned are really heavy on Memory.

wow
I like your Config too. Does that support power optimization. I don't want to buy a heavy power consumption unit and I love environment too (indirectly no OC).

sorry "saswat23" I would OC, barley only Once or twice Just to test & for the devil in me.

 

[Souro_Ray]

IMO is a short form of In My Opinion...

SB is short for Sandy Bridge.. Sandy Bridge is the code name for the 2nd Generation Core "i" series processors...

And you know what a CPU is, so i wont even go there...

 

[d6bmg]

Thanks for foreseeing my thought process. I was surprised a bit.

Suggest Me a PSU too with in 2000/-

thanks in advance.

edit: sorry dude, wrong post...

 

[sukesh1090]

sorry "saswat23" I would OC, barley only Once or twice Just to test & for the devil in me.

if you buy 2600 without k then you won't be able to OC but if you buy 2600k then you can OC.so think and buy.if you can control yourself and won't OC then go with cilus suggestion it is very good.

 

[saswat23]

Intex 1KVA @ 1800/-

He has asked for a PSU - Power Supply Unit or SMPS.
But what you have suggested is a UPS - Uninterrupted Power Supply.
Both are totally different.

For 2k, the best GPU to can opt for is FSP SAGAII 500W. It sells for around 2.1-2.2k.

wow
I like your Config too. Does that support power optimization. I don't want to buy a heavy power consumption unit and I love environment too (indirectly no OC).

sorry "saswat23" I would OC, barley only Once or twice Just to test & for the devil in me.

Actually for Power Saving options Z68 is the best. As i have clearly mentioned above, it can Switch between ur GPU and iGPU. So, when there is some gfx intense work say playing games your mobo will switch to ur gfx card and when in normal use it somewhat turns off your Gfx card and uses the iGPU, so it saves a lot of power too.
The power consumption for i7-2600k and i7-2600 is the same. So, in noway k processor will ever use more power. Keepin in mind you wont OC.

If you are happy with Cilus' rig then opt it or go for the k series with Z68.

Now, its upto you.

 

[d6bmg]

He has asked for a PSU - Power Supply Unit or SMPS.
But what you have suggested is a UPS - Uninterrupted Power Supply.
Both are totally different.

Oh sorry. I was reading 2-3 threads at the same time. So, I must have seen something about ups somewhere, and posted here by mistake.

editing that post now.

 

[Cilus]

1st of all Oceing a processor is mainly needed for gaming or benchmark tests. Now look at the Op's retirement of works: Video editing & Conversion, Audio Editing & Conversion, 3D Modelling, Rendering & Mid Range Gaming, expecting to play HD too. Mid-range gaming will work like a charm even in 2600 processor without any overclocking. The other applications....I really doubt how much benefit they will get from overclocking.

Kumar, yes Intel Sandybridge processors do support power saving features. In fact all modern processors support it.