What changes do I need to my rig?

[confusedBuyer]

@WILDLEGHORN, I haven't really bought things from sites other than flipkart so, i'd like to know if TheITWares.com is a reputable site and whether it would deliver in Bangalore.

@Chaitanya, The MSI one is better only for the dual fan, or is there any other difference. Also, won't 450W be reqd for the GPU itself? So, don't I need a PSU with more than 450W

I'm still unsure about most of the components so if you people can have a look at my other post and reply. Thanx.


Currently decided config :-

CPU Intel i5 2400 @11.8k
Motherboard ASUS P8B75-V @ 6.2k
RAM 2x Corsair XMS3 DDR3 4 GB (CMX4GX3M1A1600C9) @ 3.1k or G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL) @ 3.6k
GPU MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC @9.1k or Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card @ 9k
HDD WD Caviar Green 2 TB HDD Internal Hard Drive (WD20EARX) @ 6.7k
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST @1.1k
Case Lancool PC-K57 @ 3.8k
PSU Corsair CX430V @2.5k <- Is 430W enough? I thought the GPU itself requires 450W
SSD Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD @7.7k
Monitor Dell ST2220L @9.1k

Also, can someone recommend a decent keyboard and mouse (combo or separate).

 

[Sainatarajan]

Why do you want to go with a Business Class Motherboard ? Also Why did you choose a 1600 Mhz Ram?

 

[Chaitanya]

@Chaitanya, The MSI one is better only for the dual fan, or is there any other difference. Also, won't 450W be reqd for the GPU itself? So, don't I need a PSU with more than 450W

CX430 is good enough to run HD 6770+core i5.
MSI is slightly overclocked.

 

[confusedBuyer]

@Sainatarajan, Is there a difference in business class and other motherboards? If so, can you please elaborate? Also, won't a 1600 make it faster? Or does it just increase cost without significant speed improvement?

@Chaitanya, Thanks for the PSU info. I have a doubt about the GPU though. Doesn't overclocking a component reduce its lifetime? I require my PC to stay working pretty long.

Currently decided config :-

CPU Intel i5 2400 @11.8k
Motherboard ASUS P8B75-V @ 6.2k <- Is this motherboard good? Sainatarajan said its a business class. Is that good or bad?
RAM 2x Corsair XMS3 DDR3 4 GB (CMX4GX3M1A1600C9) @ 3.1k or G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL) @ 3.6k <- Need recommendation on this
GPU MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC @9.1k or Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card @ 9k (most probably Gigabyte one)
HDD WD Caviar Green 2 TB HDD Internal Hard Drive (WD20EARX) @ 6.7k
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST @1.1k
Case Lancool PC-K57 @ 3.8k
PSU Corsair CX430V @2.5k
SSD Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD @7.7k
Monitor Dell ST2220L @9.1k

Also, can someone recommend a decent keyboard and mouse (combo or separate). Would Razer Abyssus & Cyclosa bundle be good?

 

[iittopper]

@Sainatarajan, Is there a difference in business class and other motherboards? If so, can you please elaborate? Also, won't a 1600 make it faster? Or does it just increase cost without significant speed improvement?

@Chaitanya, Thanks for the PSU info. I have a doubt about the GPU though. Doesn't overclocking a component reduce its lifetime? I require my PC to stay working pretty long.

Currently decided config :-

CPU Intel i5 2400 @11.8k
Motherboard ASUS P8B75-V @ 6.2k <- Is this motherboard good? Sainatarajan said its a business class. Is that good or bad?
RAM 2x Corsair XMS3 DDR3 4 GB (CMX4GX3M1A1600C9) @ 3.1k or G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL) @ 3.6k <- Need recommendation on this
GPU MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC @9.1k or Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card @ 9k (most probably Gigabyte one)
HDD WD Caviar Green 2 TB HDD Internal Hard Drive (WD20EARX) @ 6.7k
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST @1.1k
Case Lancool PC-K57 @ 3.8k
PSU Corsair CX430V @2.5k
SSD Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD @7.7k
Monitor Dell ST2220L @9.1k

Also, can someone recommend a decent keyboard and mouse (combo or separate). Would Razer Abyssus & Cyclosa bundle be good?

For mobo go with - intel DH67CL @ 5.6k (best for i5 2400)
What is your budget for keyboard and mouse??

BTW cyclosa bundle is good , plus you are getting Audio Technica Headphone free with it from flipkart

 

[confusedBuyer]

@iittopper, As I mentioned earlier, On flipkart, someone has said that intel DH67CL was recalled due to faulty sata ports. So, I'm kinda woried on buying that. I just want to know whether this person's claim is true or it is just a stupid remark.
Also, for my budget for keyboard+mouse would be around 2k or 3k.
I know Razer is good but I've read negative reviews about the cyclosa bundle. So again, are these reviews baseless or do they have some backing?

Thanks

How about Logitech Gaming Combo G100 Keyboard
(For PC) @ 1.6k

 

[Sainatarajan]

It was reacalled by intel due to some SATA Problems . Later Intel Released the B3 Revision Which fixed the Problems . I too own the DH67CL B3 . It is the best Motherboard for I5 2400. Look @ my signature.

 

[confusedBuyer]

@Sainatarajan, OK then.. but is the thing on flipkart @ Intel DH67CL Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com the B3 Revision... It is not clear there...
Also, which Logitech Combo do you have? And would you recommend it?

 

[Chaitanya]

Yes the flipkart one is B3 revision.

Spoiler

Microsoft Optical Mouse 100
K200 Media

 

[iittopper]

For mouse- buy logitech g300/400 - great for gaming

 

[confusedBuyer]

I'm planning to go with

CPU Intel i5 2400 @11.8k
Motherboard Intel DH67CL Motherboard @ 5.6k
RAM G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL) @ 3.6k
GPU MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC @9.1k or Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card @ 9k (most probably Gigabyte one) <- both aren't available on flipkart. Please suggest a good place I can buy them from (with shipping to bangalore)
HDD WD Caviar Green 2 TB HDD Internal Hard Drive (WD20EARX) @ 6.7k
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST @1.1k
Case Lancool PC-K57 @ 3.8k
PSU Corsair CX430V @2.5k
SSD Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD @7.7k
Monitor Dell ST2220L @9.1k
Keyboard+Mouse Razer Cyclosa Bundle @ 2.5k

Can you please reply ASAP since I need to buy soon.

Thanks.

 

[vkl]

@confusedBuyer
First of all change the ram in the above config.
Intel dh67cl mobo supports upto 1333MHz ram so no point in going for 1600MHz ram.
For ram get Corsair value 1333Mhz 4GB*2 for around 2.5k.

The Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD has some issues.So update its firmware when you get it.

For cabinet spend 1k more and get Corsair Carbide 400R.
Worth the money,more future proof,better airflow,better fans,better upgradeability.

Buy some products locally if possible.Many products in flipkart are overpriced.
For example i5 2400 is available locally for 10800 or below.
Dell st2220l is available for 8.5k locally.
Same goes with some other products as well in your config.
Well prices keep on changing with fluctuating values of INR in the global market
Buy only those products from flipkart which are either not available locally or are priced well.
You can check out sites like smcinternational.in and primeabgb.com.
These sites dont mention the shipping price unless you move to the product checkout page.
They ship some products without shipping charges.

 

[iittopper]

@confused buyer - If you wanna buy cyclosa bundle then buy it from flipkart as you will recieve this - Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones &amp; more : Singapore - English . But i dont recommend to buy it

 

[confusedBuyer]

@vkl, thanx a lot... noted.. i'd like you to tell me how cyclosa bundle is, though...

@iittopper, any specific reason as to why you don't recommend to buy it? does it have problems? any other alternatives you can suggest?

Current Config

CPU Intel i5 2400 @11.8k
Motherboard Intel DH67CL @5.6k
RAM 2x Corsair DDR3 4GB RAM (CMV4GX3M1A1333C9) @2.7k
GPU MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC (or) Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card @9.1k (most probably Gigabyte one) Both aren't available on flipkart. Please suggest a good place I can buy them from (with shipping to bangalore). Or maybe I could buy locally if available.
HDD WD Caviar Green 2 TB HDD Internal Hard Drive (WD20EARX) @6.7k
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST @1.1k
Case/Cabinet Corsair 400R Mid Tower Cabinet @5k
PSU PSU Corsair CX430V @2.5k
SSD Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD @7.7k Note to self: firmware upgrade needed
Monitor Dell ST2220L @9.1k
Keyboard+Mouse Razer Cyclosa Bundle @2.5k Unsure based on iittopper's post

Total @63.8k Well over budget!!! I hope buying locally will reduce the cost!

 

[Sainatarajan]

You can buy HD 7770 for 9.7K from theitwares.com

 

[Myth]

Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card : Rs. 8,991.00

 

[iittopper]

Keyboard is fine in cyclosa bundle . I was saying to go for logitech g400 instead of razer Abyssus . But if you also need a headphone , then buy the cyclosa bundle from flipkart only .

 

[confusedBuyer]

Thanks... But i'd like to know which one to go for now... MSI or Gigabyte? I know MSI one is slightly overclocked and it has dual fan but is this a major upgrade over the Gigabyte one?

@iittopper, I'm not a particularly avid gamer and I'm not sure I require g400 but I'll surely have a look... Can one buy only the keyboard? I see it as only a bundle...

Anyways, I'm planning to go buy most of the components this Saturday... Whichever I can't find locally, I'll buy from online...

Thanks everyone for your help!

BTW, how is Logitech Gaming Combo G100 Keyboard @ 1.6k ?
Is it comparable or better or worse than the cyclosa bundle?

 

[vkl]

@confusedBuyer
Cyclosa bundle is ok but as you are not that much into gaming better opt for Logitech MK200 for 700 or less.It would suffice for all your needs and would save you some money.

 

[confusedBuyer]

I'm going on Saturday to buy the foll Config

CPU Intel i5 2400 @11.8k
Motherboard Intel DH67CL @5.6k
RAM 2x Corsair DDR3 4GB RAM (CMV4GX3M1A1333C9) @2.7k
GPU MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC (or) Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 Graphic card @9.1k (MSI if possible)
HDD WD Caviar Green 2 TB HDD Internal Hard Drive (WD20EARX) @6.7k
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST @1.1k
Case/Cabinet Corsair 400R Mid Tower Cabinet @5k
PSU PSU Corsair CX430V @2.5k
SSD Corsair Force Series 3 120 GB SSD @7.7k Note to self: firmware upgrade needed
Monitor Dell ST2220L @9.1k
Keyboard+Mouse Razer Cyclosa Bundle @2.5k Or Logitech MK200 USB 2.0 Keyboard @ 0.7k <- i'll decide based upon how much i'm able to get the other components for
Total @63.8k Well over budget!!! I hope buying locally will reduce the cost!

@vkl, thanks... but I like the looks of Razer Cyclosa and as long as there is no technical problem or error, i'd prefer to go for it... I'll still keep my mind open to that and decide finally based upon what prices I'm able to get for my other components
Also, I'll go for MSI GPU unless its unavailable and only Gigabyte is available at the local dealer for a lesser price than I can buy from online...

Thanks for all the help everyone... I'll keep you guys posted as and when I get components...

Anyways, I'm aiming for the following price bargain atleast...

CPU @9.3k
Motherboard @5.5k
RAM @2.7k
GPU @9k
HDD @6.5k
Optical Drive @0.9k
Case/Cabinet @4.5k
PSU @2.5k
SSD @7.2k
Monitor @8.8k
Keyboard+Mouse Razer Cyclosa Bundle @2.4k Or Logitech MK200 USB 2.0 Keyboard @ 0.7k
Total @59k

Oh! I forgot about speakers completely!!! Can you guys recommend cheap but good quality speakers? Thanks!