New PC @63k

[ratedrsuperstar]

my friend has finally decided to do away with his old pc and get a new gaming rig.he views only preDVD rips and music from songs.pk so dont bother with a great monitor

Here's what i have in mind.plz suggest alternatives

Core i5 750 10k
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 6.7k
XFX 5770 10k
Corsair 2GB DDR3 3.8k
WD 500GB green 2.3k
Corsair VX450 4k
Thermaltake Xaser VI MX 6.5k
Logitech G15 4.5k
Logitech MX518 1.8k
Altec Lansing MX5021e 6.5k
A 19/20inch monitor 7k

62k approx

would a amd proccy be good so that i can fit in another 2gb of ram?

should i go with a cheaper cabinet and then mod it?how much would the modding cost?

are the speakers good for my friend's multimedia interests?

what should be the monitor size/res such that my friend can play every 2010 game at high settings?

[comp@ddict]

Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz B.E. C3 @ 9.3k
Asus M4A785TD-V EVO @ 6.7k
Corsair 4GB DDR3 1600MHz C9 Titanium @ 5.8k
Cooler Master Centurion 690 @ 4.4k
Razer Arctosa @ 2.5k
Logitech MX518 @ 1.5k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB @ 4k
LG 22x DVD @ 1.1k
BenQ G2220HD 21.5" @ 8k
GlacialPower 650W AA @ 4.6k
Sapphire HD5850 1GB GDDR5 @ 16.8k

TOTAl = 64.7k

Definitely worth it!

[krishnandu.sarkar]

+1 to comp@ddict's suggestion.

[TheHumanBot]

i guess you can get 24" LCD with few more bucks

[ratedrsuperstar]

He doesnt need a 1TB HDD nor a DVDWriter.but suggest good speakers for his needs within the budget

also can i get the razer keyboard here in mumbai? and the budget is down to 62k now

[Krow]

@ OP, the core i5 is superior to the Phenom II, so don't do away with that. For the RAM, do you need high quality RAM's? If you don't intend to OC RAM's then go for Kingston DDR3 1333MHz RAM. It's for 2.4k per 2GB. That way things will fit in your budget. The Glacialpower PSU has a puny 2 year warranty. Better get a Corsair 5year warranty one.

If you are going for AMD, unless you want to crossfire, get the Gigabyte GA_MA785GMT-US2H @ 5.5k. If you want to CF then the MSI 790GX-G65 @ 7k. That ASUS board is pretty inferior to the MSI one.

Sacrifice on the 4k keyboard and get a Logitech kb for 400 bucks and get Xbox 360 wired controller for gaming. its 1.2k.

At the end of the day, I stand for core i5 as it is superior to the AMD config and you can save money elsewhere. Will post in the night with a better config.

[Anubis]

Core i5 750 - 10k
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - 6.7k
ATI 5850 1GB - 17k
Transcend 2x2GB 1333mhz DDR3 - 5k
WD 500GB green - 2.3k
Corsair VX550 - 5.7k
CM 590 - 3.9k
Logitech Kb+Mouse combo - .7k
Logitech x540 - 5k
Benq G2200HD - 8k

Total - 64.3k

[ratedrsuperstar]

^dude he wants a gaming mouse+keyboard.he's ready to get budget 2.1 speakers for 1-1.6k

is the 5850 for 16 or 17k??

@krow thank u for ur mobo suggestion.

he doesnt need the x360 controller since he plays only fps and adventure games.

guys plz try to fit this in approx 62k.he is ready to compromise in speakers,HDD,keyboard for the 22" and 5850.

also what is the price of a 24" monitor.which is better benq or AOC or dell? for 12k max

[ico]

As far as I am concerned, I use a Razer Deathadder mouse which I had bought for 3k and for him Logitech Media keyboard for Rs.400 is more than enough unless he wants programmable keys.

[Krow]

Originally Posted by Anubis

Core i5 750 - 10k
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - 6.7k
ATI 5850 1GB - 17k
Transcend 2x2GB 1333mhz DDR3 - 5k (go for kingston, better RMA)
WD 500GB green - 2.3k -------> 500GB WD Blue is available for 2.5k, so go for it.
Corsair VX550 - 5.7k (or Seasonic S12II 500W @ 5k)
CM 590 - 3.9k ---> Good choice.
Logitech Kb+Mouse combo - .7k ----> Razer Death Adder @ 3k or MX518 @ 1.5k. Go for a Logitech kbd @ 400bucks.
Logitech x540 - 5k ---> Altec Lansing BXR1121 @ 1.1k (dont buy 1221)
Benq G2200HD - 8k

Made some changes in the quote itself.

Originally Posted by ratedrsuperstar

would a amd proccy be good so that i can fit in another 2gb of ram?

All inferior to core i5. Go for Kingston RAM

should i go with a cheaper cabinet and then mod it?how much would the modding cost?

Modding is up to you. Cheaper and good cabby suggested above.

are the speakers good for my friend's multimedia interests?

For pre DVD rips MX5021 is a waste. If your friend is not an audiophile, the BXR1121 is a really good set. No point investing heavily in speakers for non-audiophiles.

what should be the monitor size/res such that my friend can play every 2010 game at high settings?

5850 can handle everything you throw at it. Go for a better monitor like Dell S2209W @ 9k.

Originally Posted by ico

As far as I am concerned, I use a Razer Deathadder mouse which I had bought for 3k and for him Logitech Media keyboard for Rs.400 is more than enough unless he wants programmable keys.

[ratedrsuperstar]

ok.i can get the razer mouse in mumbai/lammy?

but we still are goin way beyond 62k

[Krow]

Originally Posted by ratedrsuperstar

ok.i can get the razer mouse in mumbai/lammy?

PrimeABGB (www.primeabgb.com)
ITWares (www.theitwares.com)

Both on lammy, great dealers, ask them for quotes.

[ratedrsuperstar]

@krow dude get it down to 62k or 62.5k max

[Krow]

Core i5 750 10k
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 6.7k
Sapphire 5850 1GB @ 16.8k from ITWares
2x2GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3 @ 5k
WD Blue 500GB @ 2.5k
Seasonic S12II 500W @ 5k
CM 590 @ 4k
Logitech kbd @ 0.4k
Death Adder @ 3k
Altec Lansing BXR1121 @ 1.1k
Dell S2209W @ 9k or BenQ G2200HD @ 8k or Samsung 2033SW @ 7k

This is 62k. Is it fine?

[ratedrsuperstar]

^awesome.wouldnt a 22" running @1080p put some strain on the eyes? or the 20" samsung would be better then?

[ico]

^ +1 to this config. For gaming Core i5 750 is better. Period.

Moreover, it's idle and load power consumption is also less. Core i5 750 is 90w TDP and Phenom II 965 is 125w TDP (in comp@ddict's words )

[Krow]

Originally Posted by ratedrsuperstar

^awesome.wouldnt a 22" running @1080p put some strain on the eyes? or the 20" samsung would be better then?

Get the Dell 22". Full HD brilliance.

http://www.techenclave.com/dealers-p...es-155471.html
^Sapphire 5850 1GB @ 16.5k only! from itwares.

Originally Posted by ico

^ +1 to this config. For gaming Core i5 750 is better. Period.

Moreover, it's idle and load power consumption is also less. Core i5 750 is 90w TDP and Phenom II 965 is 125w TDP (in comp@ddict's words )

ROFL! The trollposter

[ratedrsuperstar]

thank u every1 review and pics coming this thursday B-)

u still havent cleared my doubt.should i get a benq g2420 or dell s2409????

---------- Post added at 10:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:11 PM ----------

should i get this too?

http://shop.ebay.in/i.html?_trkparms...4&_sop=2&_sc=1

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should i get this too?

http://shop.ebay.in/i.html?_trkparms...4&_sop=2&_sc=1

[Krow]

S2409W will cost you 13.5k, damn amazing monitor if you can get it, else settle for S2209W.

[ratedrsuperstar]

^the specs suggest its same as the benq model except for the looks.also its for 12.5k i think.

back to my friend's rig.20" @1600x900 or 22" @1080p?? should i get the hdmi cable too?

[ico]

Get 22" @ Full HD/1080p.

HDMI cable is not required as BenQ G2220HD and Dell S2209w don't have HDMI, iirc.

[ratedrsuperstar]

hmm k.

for me now, is dell s2409 performance wise better than g2420?

[Apple Juice]

Originally Posted by Krow

ROFL! The trollposter

[comp@ddict]

Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz B.E. C3 @ 9.3k
Asus M4A785TD-V EVO @ 6.7k
Corsair 4GB DDR3 1600MHz C9 Titanium @ 5.8k
Cooler Master Centurion 690 @ 4.4k
Razer Arctosa @ 2.5k
Logitech MX518 @ 1.5k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GBB @ 2.4k
LG 22x DVD @ 1.1k

Samsung P2350 23" FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 11k
or
Acer V233H 23.6" FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 10.6k

GlacialPower 650W AA @ 4.6k
Sapphire HD5850 1GB GDDR5 @ 16.8k

I dont get it, this confg has a gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, a 650W PSU, , QUALITY DDR3 1600MHz RAM, a ATX BOARD with 1-+2Phase CPU power, full solid caps, and the heatsinks feel and work great too(a tech jargon wud get horny looking at the 785G EVO).

Even then u wud go COre i5, get entry level DDR3(which doesnt have a aluminium casing, the Corsair RAM DOES), a mATX board cut short of features to feed the lower board price????

And the case CM 690 is much superior to the CM590 and looks better IMHO too..(and performs better)

I strongly suggest that you should go for a CONFIG which is more complete and has quality components than get a high end CPU, lowly mobo and ram to compliment it

just me 2 cents, dont mean to offend ne1

[Anubis]

CM 690 can't fit very long cards like ATI 5970

Morever HDD cooling in CM 590 is better than CM 690

[asingh]

^^ Is the CM590 more spacious than the CM690, in terms of PCI.E Connectivity for longer cards..?

[ratedrsuperstar]

@comp@addict dude u've missed the monitor and speakers that i want to be included in the 62k.else i'd have gladly gone with ur config - the amd combo

[Krow]

^Don't mind him. He has this habit of recommending AMD/ATI to everyone, no matter what. I would heartily agree with him when the performance is superior or when AMD offers more value for money, but it is not so in this case.

As for the quality RAM, it really does not matter unless one is Overclocking the RAM's, which I believe is not the necessity here. If it were, I don't see in the first post. The mATX board for Core i5 has 4 RAM slots and can handle any graphic card thrown at it. Cut short of features, eh? For non-overclockers, no feature will really be missed. Besides, that ASUS board is sub par considering the MSI 790GX-G65 @ 7k, which is far superior.

650W PSU? It is pointless buying it for the OP's requirements. Has he said anywhere that he wants to use more than one GPU? Since he has not, the Seasonic S12II Bronze 500W can handle any single GPU based desktop system. No need to buy a 650 watter with a puny 2 year warranty and unsleeved cables. The VX550W is overpriced at 5.8k. Hence, the Seasonic PSU is the most VFM, even though it has a three year warranty as opposed to Corsair's five.

There is no need for a gaming keyboard as it is not worth buying and a gaming mouse has been recommended. By no means is the Gigabyte P55M-UD2 a lowly motherboard. There is no point in trolling against Intel/Nvidia. That will be good at Semiaccurate.com, but this is not that website, is it? If you were to make sensible statements furthering your arguments, I'd be glad to agree with you, but somehow you don't want to learn.

Imposing one's fanboyism all over the forum, especially to newbies or those who don't know much about computers is not the correct thing to do and I hope some people understand that. Let the performance and value for money speak and let it suit the needs of the question asker. End fanboyism and trollposting.

As for the query about the S2409W, asigh is a user and so are Cool G5 and Ethan_Hunt. I guess they could tell you about. All are amazed with it. No one in the forum uses G2420 AFAIK. I would buy Dell if I were you, but I do not know about BenQ, so please keep your mind open about that.

[asingh]

Originally Posted by Krow

As for the query about the S2409W, asigh is a user and so are Cool G5 and Ethan_Hunt. I guess they could tell you about. All are amazed with it. No one in the forum uses G2420 AFAIK. I would buy Dell if I were you, but I do not know about BenQ, so please keep your mind open about that.

Originally Posted by ratedrsuperstar

hmm k.

for me now, is dell s2409 performance wise better than g2420?

You can read this.

[comp@ddict]

Originally Posted by ratedrsuperstar

@comp@addict dude u've missed the monitor and speakers that i want to be included in the 62k.else i'd have gladly gone with ur config - the amd combo

No...i missed the speakers...

neways go i5 i750 but u have to sacrifice the GPU or some other components..

I suggest increase the budget and Get

i5 i750
MSI P55 CD53
2GB DDR3 Transcend(add 2GB later)
HD5850(must buy if u're a gamer)

Rest of the specs go as i or anubis suggested