Wanna buy a new Computer.

[6Diablo9]

I'm planning to buy a new computer this is my config

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Quad Core 3.2 CPU

ASUS F1A55-M LX PLUS Motherboard

G.Skill 1333Mhz 6GB (4+2)

Either gtx560ti or HD6850

HDD WD Green 500GB SATA(From old PC) + WD Green 500GB(Total 1TB)

Creative Sound Blaster 5.1 VX PCI Sound Card

LG SATA DVD-RW

Hopefully Blue Player

Firstly I'm searching for PSU, so what brand/model should I buy. I'm on a very tight budget of 2500Rs for PSU. Also I expect it to have after sale service in Pune.

For my second question this is a wrong sub forum but I don't want to create a totally new thread for this. Will 4+2 GB Ram will work in Dual channel?

 

[ashis_lakra]

There's no other PSU other than FSP Safa II 500W that can handle your RIG at Rs 2.2K.

But do check for min Amp rating on +12V rails by GTX 560 ti before purchasing.

 

[6Diablo9]

There's no other PSU other than FSP Safa II 500W that can handle your RIG at Rs 2.2K.

But do check for min Amp rating on +12V rails by GTX 560 ti before purchasing.

It's 30Amps Rating according to EVGA website
EVGA | Products

Do you think it'll work?

 

[d6bmg]

If you have plans to buy 560ti, then you have to go for 600Watt PSU. Although theoritically a 500Watt PSU can ran 560ti, you shouldn't take the risk.
In that case buy Corsair GS600 @4K
or,
Seasonic S12II-620 @4.5K

PSU under 2.5K can't handle 560ti.

 

[6Diablo9]

If you have plans to buy 560ti, then you have to go for 600Watt PSU. Although theoritically a 500Watt PSU can ran 560ti, you shouldn't take the risk.
In that case buy Corsair GS600 @4K
or,
Seasonic S12II-620 @4.5K

PSU under 2.5K can't handle 560ti.

Won't CX500 work? I mean it has 34Amp rating on +12V rail. EVGA gtx560Ti requires 30Amp on 12V rail. I won't mind stretching my budget for it's price. But Corsair GS and others are too expensive.

 

[6Diablo9]

Can anyone give me estimate of this config in Mumbai?

Hello people I live in Pune and wanna buy a Mid-Range gaming Rig. Problem is the prices in pune are too high(more than on E-bay). Can anyone be grateful enough to give me prices goin on in Mumbai (Lamington Rd.)? Here is my config and prices here in Pune. These are prices from a big shop called DCC. Their prices are high but it's the only shop which has lot of variety of items.

AMD Phenom II 3.2 BE
6700/-

ASUS F1A55-M LX
Not Available

Corsair 1333Mhz 4x3
NA

Seagate HDD 500GB
5400/-

EVGA GTX 560Ti Superclock
NA

Logitech Z506 Speakers
NA

Creative Sound Blaster
1300/-

NZXT Gamma Cabinet
NA

Corsair CX500 or Corsair GS500
NA

Cooler Master Hyper TX3
NA

I don't mind traveling to Mumbai to buy these items.
Thank you in advance.

 

[d6bmg]

Re: Can anyone give me estimate of this config in Mumbai?

Check primeabgb and their website.

 

[topgear]

^^ you have selected a wrong mobo and cpu combination - the mobo ASUS F1A55-M LX PLUS has AMD Socket FM1 and 955BE is not compatible with this. So you better change the mobo first to GA-880GM-USB3 ( rev 3.1 ) @ 4.8k or GA-880GM-USB3L @ 4.5k For the cpu stick with 955be which is a good mid range cpu for gaming rigs with discrete gfx cards.

IF you are planning for GTX 560 Ti it's better to get a 600W PSU - a stcok GTX 560 Ti and a stock 955BE cab ne handled with CX500 but if you plan to OC in future the 600W PSu will come handy

 

[Zangetsu]

@6Diablo9: Don't create double threads on same topic.

u have another thread here *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...an-anyone-give-me-estimate-config-mumbai.html

MODS:join the threads

 

[Cilus]

^^Thanks for pointing out.

 

[6Diablo9]

@6Diablo9: Don't create double threads on same topic.

u have another thread here *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...an-anyone-give-me-estimate-config-mumbai.html

MODS:join the threads

I'm sorry, I thought I could buy the parts in Pune itself, but prices are too high here. And I didn't know how to integrate the whole thing in my old thread("PC Components / Configurations" or "Power supply / Cabinets / Mods" ). Thanks for doing that for me.

Check primeabgb and their website.

Are the prices from this website are ones which you get in Roadside store. Or do you think I might get it cheaper in Roadside store.

^^ you have selected a wrong mobo and cpu combination - the mobo ASUS F1A55-M LX PLUS has AMD Socket FM1 and 955BE is not compatible with this. So you better change the mobo first to GA-880GM-USB3 ( rev 3.1 ) @ 4.8k or GA-880GM-USB3L @ 4.5k For the cpu stick with 955be which is a good mid range cpu for gaming rigs with discrete gfx cards.

Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[guru_urug]

@Diablo

Hello and welcome to TDF. Firstly friend I can understand your confusion and you(like everyone) wants to get their money worth when buying computer parts.

Fill this Questionnaire
click here

For prices you can refer to these sites
Prime ABGB Today's Cool Deal!
TheITwares Ecommerce
BitFang.com - Computer Store, Compare and Buy latest Computer Hardware, PC, Laptop & Electronics Online Shopping in India.

These are all mumbai based. You can even get your products shipped to pune, instead of travelling here. The prices at Lamington road maybe lesser at times. For eg, I got gamma for 2k from PC world @ Lamington road. I guess price of gamma were lesser then.
anyway price maybe 200 less or more, since even bargaining can be done in shops.
Primeabgb is very good and reliable. You can order from them. Their prices are good and competitive.

 

[6Diablo9]

This questionnaire as you requested.
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: Gaming, Gaming, Gaming...

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Ofcourse, I want best for good rates.

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 35-40K can add more later if necessary

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Yeah, Maybe.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win7 x64

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: I already have a 500GB gonna add 500 more.

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: Currently 1440x900 but planning to buy 22" Full HD in 6mnths

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: I'd rate myself 6 bcoz I'm not in sync with the prices thats why its so low.

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Done it before, gonna assemble this too.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: In 2-3months

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Hope to play games on med-low res till 3 yrs

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Keyboard, mouse, monitor.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Live in Pune, willing to travel to Mumbai

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Nothing else.

 

[topgear]

Intel Core i5 2320 @ 9300
MSI H67MA-E35 B3 @ 4600
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1) @ 1300
Sapphire HD6870 @ 11700
Seagate 500 GB 7200.12 @ 4200
ASUS/Sony/Samsung DVD RW Drive @ 1100
Corsair GS600 @ 4000
CM Elite 430 @ 2500
Logitech Z313 @ 1700

 

[6Diablo9]

@topgear thanks for your reply but I'll like to mention a few things.

1) I don't want a processor that fast. I'm gonna OC my processor from 3.2GHz to 3.8Ghz gonna use a Cooler Master TX3 for that.
2) Gonna need a powerful card supporting PhyX so plz suggest a Nvidia card maybe a good 560Ti
3) And I need a 5.1 speakers for good Gaming Experience.
4) Lastly won't be needing DVD-RW or HDD for now.

Thnks

 

[Cilus]

If you want overclocking then forget Intel Sandybridge config. You need a Intel K series processor + P67/Z68 chipset based motherboard combination for overclocking. Any other combinations like K series CPU + H67 chipset or Non K Series + P67/Z68 motherboard won't work.

Now the cheapest K series processor is Core i5 2500K, priced around 11.5K and a good Z68 mobo will cost you 7K+.

For overclocking, get AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2 GHz + Gigabyte GA-880G-USB3 motherboard @ 4.8K

 

[6Diablo9]

I found a review of an overclocked AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2 GHz

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Review - Overclockers Club

Seems that there isn't noticeable boost against a stock AMD PhenomII x4 955 in gaming benchmarks. Actually stock x4 is better than stock x6 in some cases. Do you think it's worth that extra premium(maybe in future)?

 

[Alienguy]

Use what top'n'gear said.

 

[topgear]

^^ welcome to TDF and read on more

@ an Intel config will cost more than 47k

Intel Core i5 2500k @ 11700
Biostar TZ68K+ @ 7500
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1) @ 1300
MSI GTX 560 Ti TFII @ 14800
Corsair GS600 @ 4000
CM Elite 430 @ 2500
Creative Inspire T6160 @ 3500
Cm Hyper 212 Evo @ 2000
2x 120mm Fans @ 500

Total = 47.8k

For AMD Based Config :

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T @ 9500
Gigabyte GA-880G-USB3 ( rev 3.1 ) @ 4800
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1) @ 1300
Sapphire HD6950 1GB @ 14500
Corsair GS600 @ 4000
CM Elite 430 @ 2500
Creative Inspire T6160 @ 3500
Cm Hyper 212 Evo @ 2000
2x 120mm Fans @ 500

Total : 42.6

both configs can be Oced - now make your choice

 

[6Diablo9]

@topgearNice suggestion there, I think I'll go with the AMD config. Thats the one I can afford.
One last question do you think its okay to go with MSI GTX 560 Ti TFII with AMD config. I have past bad experience with ATI and I want to try PhyX.