Build My Rig...

Zangetsu · 20-03-2010, 10:38 AM

Hi Guys,

Now only a few days left for new rig to come....
so i want frm all of u suggestions(which i need always most)

My Config will be:

1. Core i-5 750 2.66 - 10.2k
2. Gigabyte GA P55 US3L - 6k
2a. MSI P55 CD53 - 7.5k

3. Corsair 4GB DDR3 1333MHz - 6.5k
3a. Corsair 2GB * 2 DDR3 VS2GB1333D3 G - 5.9k

4. WD 500GB - rs2375

5. Corsair VX450 - 3.8k
5a. Corsair VX550 - 5k

6. Powercolor HD5770 v2 - 9.6k
6a. Sapphire HD5770 (juniper) - rs9750

7. CM Elite RC-330-KKN1-GP - 2k

8(optional): a external fan for better cooling

Total: rs 40375

Doubts: between 2 & 2a
shud i go with 3a...in dual channel mode
is 5 sufficient or 5a is required for my config...coz i want a smooth running system...
which is best 6 or 6a

will the step 8 is needed or some other tips for cooling...

is the step 7 ok....coz i cant increase my budget beyond 45k...

Hope 2 get good replies frm u guys...

Note: the shops i have shortlisted is E-Lounge,Primeabgb & mahavir...if u know ne other shop where i can get best deal pls tell...

Liverpool_fan · 20-03-2010, 11:06 AM

I think a Phenom II config would be more value for money than Core i5

NoasArcAngel · 21-03-2010, 11:08 AM

yea amd would be a better choice at this budget also you would need a external cooling fan ... make it 2 if you case supports it

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go for the cheaper motherboard and get good ram you can go for the MSI - 785G E-51 chipset for 4.5k with AMD.... and then get better performance ram for 6k or so

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a corsair VX 450 should be more than enough for the job, if you don't plan on upgrading.. but if you want you can be like me take a VX550 and then later upgrade to a HD 58xx series card

**ssk_the_gr8** · 21-03-2010, 05:01 PM

a phenom II rig is a much better choice at this budget

Zangetsu · 22-03-2010, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssk_the_gr8

a phenom II rig is a much better choice at this budget

so will the phenm II rig performs better & a gud future proof config...

NoasArcAngel · 22-03-2010, 10:32 AM

Duh... dude a phenom II will perform better + you can get better DDR3 ram like 1600mhz or so...

Zangetsu · 22-03-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoasArcAngel

Duh... dude a phenom II will perform better + you can get better DDR3 ram like 1600mhz or so...

confusing.....confusing....

but i dnt think 1600Mhz will boost in performance difference as compared with
1333Mhz

i was getting G-Skill 1600Mhz @6.5k in primeabgb...

**Krow** · 22-03-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoasArcAngel

Duh... dude a phenom II will perform better

Please post a link to any comparative review when making statements like these. Also, kindly avoid generalising. Perform better in what sense? From the reviews I see, the i5 is better at video encoding, consumes lesser power, is marginally better at gaming, way ahead in synthetic benchmarks, but may lack an upgrade path.

http://www.techspot.com/review/193-i...750/page7.html

Zangetsu · 22-03-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krow

Please post a link to any comparative review when making statements like these. Also, kindly avoid generalising. Perform better in what sense? From the reviews I see, the i5 is better at video encoding, consumes lesser power, is marginally better at gaming, way ahead in synthetic benchmarks, but may lack an upgrade path.

http://www.techspot.com/review/193-i...750/page7.html

Oh...so can i stick with i5...after so much of discussions with asigh,topgear,desiibond...i've selected core i-5...& now they r confusing....me...

ne ways krow wat u think abt my above post...ne changes...

**Sam** · 22-03-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

Oh...so can i stick with i5...after so much of discussions with asigh,topgear,desiibond...i've selected core i-5...& now they r confusing....me...

ne ways krow wat u think abt my above post...ne changes...

if i5, take 1600Mhz rams, then memory won't come on your way if you OC your system. for Phenom II, 1333Mhz will do as stepping the multiplier up, got no relation with memory speeds. so 1333Mhz value ram is same.

for cabby, take NZXT Gamma or some cool cabby. Cooler Master Elite has got too old & too common. all looks same. yaak. & 1 fan? only? if i were you, i'll fit in 3-4 fans. such good config & 1 fan. also you not getting a heatsink, which means you won't OC for now, at least. rest everything as you wish. still for future upgrade, Phenom II X4 + 790GX looks very good.

Zangetsu · 22-03-2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

if i5, take 1600Mhz rams, then memory won't come on your way if you OC your system. for Phenom II, 1333Mhz will do as stepping the multiplier up, got no relation with memory speeds. so 1333Mhz value ram is same.

for cabby, take NZXT Gamma or some cool cabby. Cooler Master Elite has got too old & too common. all looks same. yaak. & 1 fan? only? if i were you, i'll fit in 3-4 fans. such good config & 1 fan. also you not getting a heatsink, which means you won't OC for now, at least. rest everything as you wish. still for future upgrade, Phenom II X4 + 790GX looks very good.

I wont overclock...
will NZXT Gamma be in my budget....???Cooler Master Elite is good
& how much will 3-4 fans costs?
Btw by default we have 3 fans ryt...1 PSU + 1 GCard + 1 CPU + 1 Side fan

extra fans r needed by how much ?

**Sam** · 22-03-2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

I wont overclock...
will NZXT Gamma be in my budget....???Cooler Master Elite is good
& how much will 3-4 fans costs?
Btw by default we have 3 fans ryt...1 PSU + 1 GCard + 1 CPU + 1 Side fan

extra fans r needed by how much ?

well Gamma should cost 2.1k if ordered from Prime or Lynx. & i read many many reviews. its totally flawless & must say, gamers delight. i got capacity to add 5 fans but not need to fit all. the style bring to mind of a delicious gaming rig, maybe not from Alienware. but surely a descent gaming rig.

hahaha, you rite. already got 4 fans. well 3 of them are private property. still PSU fan can work as exhaust provided you fit extra fan to keep the inside air cool so PSU not heat up badly. proccy fan is useless for other stuff. graphics card fan i can't comment. not own one. so to save money i'll recommend 1 front 120mm-140mm intake fan. a side 80mm intake fan. & PSU fan as exhaust.

Xigmatek 120mm Orange LED fan: 450. same for cooler master fans.
Sunbeam 120mm fan LED:350-450.
NZXT 9 blade non-led white 120mm fans: ~450 (best, looks cheap).

**Krow** · 23-03-2010, 07:59 AM

IF fans are needed, then look no further than:

Cabinet fan: Scythe Slipstream SFF21G 120mm. [Best CFM vs noise ratio]
Heatsink fan: Delta AFB1212HHE 120mm. [Brought down temperatures on my TRUE by 15 degrees, but is noisy.]

Don't buy LED fans, except when you want to go bling bling. Performance matters more.

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Both should not cost more than 550 bucks.

Zangetsu · 23-03-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

well Gamma should cost 2.1k if ordered from Prime or Lynx. & i read many many reviews. its totally flawless & must say, gamers delight. i got capacity to add 5 fans but not need to fit all. the style bring to mind of a delicious gaming rig, maybe not from Alienware. but surely a descent gaming rig.

ok i will add one side fan so total 4 fans now....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

Xigmatek 120mm Orange LED fan: 450. same for cooler master fans.
Sunbeam 120mm fan LED:350-450.
NZXT 9 blade non-led white 120mm fans: ~450 (best, looks cheap).

does NZXT gamma comes with transparent sidepanel if not then no use
of LED fans normal fan will do...

thanx

do i really need 2 go with 1600Mhz RAM instead if 1333Mhz...coz i was getting 4GB 1600Mhz G-Skill
Ram frm prime..& they told it was the cheapest in RAM...????wat u say...

& well i have CRT monitor....so i will need a DVI to VGA converter coz i guess 5770 wont have dat..

@sham.shab : is this the cabinet u r saying...

but i dont like its front side...looks awkward to me....

prashanthnbhat · 23-03-2010, 10:47 AM

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Zangetsu · 24-03-2010, 09:45 AM

Whaaaatttt...no replies..no suggestions...
pls guys...read my above posts & comment on dat...
so dat i can build a best config for my needs...

**Sam** · 30-03-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

do i really need 2 go with 1600Mhz RAM instead if 1333Mhz...coz i was getting 4GB 1600Mhz G-Skill
Ram frm prime..& they told it was the cheapest in RAM...????wat u say...

if you wish to OC. else no.

Quote:

@sham.shab : is this the cabinet u r saying...

but i dont like its front side...looks awkward to me....

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

Whaaaatttt...no replies..no suggestions...
pls guys...read my above posts & comment on dat...
so dat i can build a best config for my needs...

should have created the thread on Q&A, rather than here. anyway it looks cool. however personal choices depends. ok made a list of cabbies avl under 3.8k for u (me2 actually).

Collermaster Elite 360 Rs :1908/- (no fans included) ---> fully black. looks cool.
Coolermaster Elite 342 Rs :1964/- (1X120mm front fan)
NZXT Gamma Rs :2030/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Coolermaster Elite 341 Rs :2019/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Coolermaster Elite-331 Rs :2132/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Coolermaster Elite-333 Rs :2132/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Thermaltake WING RS101 Rs :2205/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Thermaltake WING RS201 Rs :2310/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Thermaltake Matrix Rs :2573/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Thermaltake Wing RS301 Rs :3045/- (1X120mm rear fan)
Antec TWO HUNDRED AP Rs :3310/- (1X120mm fan + 1X140mm top) ---> check once.
Coolermaster Gladiator 600 Rs :3535/- (1X120mm LED+ 1X140mm top)
NZXT M59 Rs :3750/- (1X120mm LED side, 120mm front, transparent side) ---> gamma + style + side panel + 1 LED fan.

Piyush · 31-03-2010, 08:52 AM

buy any cm elite series cabby
almost same
go for vx 550W (future proof)
for proccy:i'l suggest u to go for phenom 955/965(more value for money than core i5)

Zangetsu · 31-03-2010, 09:39 AM

Thanx Sam....

But which one shud i buy....

6. Powercolor HD5770 v2 - 9.6k
6a. Sapphire HD5770 (juniper) - rs9750

**Sam** · 02-04-2010, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

Thanx Sam....

But which one shud i buy....

6. Powercolor HD5770 v2 - 9.6k
6a. Sapphire HD5770 (juniper) - rs9750

both almost same. consider warranty + the heatsink. even if u don't OC the card, a good heatsink is an added bonus. specially if the fan is silent one.

Zangetsu · 02-04-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

both almost same. consider warranty + the heatsink. even if u don't OC the card, a good heatsink is an added bonus. specially if the fan is silent one.

hmmm...

& i have CRT monitor so is DVI to VGA adapter provided with 5770 or i have 2 buy a separate one???

**Sam** · 02-04-2010, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

hmmm...

& i have CRT monitor so is DVI to VGA adapter provided with 5770 or i have 2 buy a separate one???

won't u change monitor?

well, Sapphire always provide all connectors with its card. even the low end ones. just check its website once. it should provide i feel

no idea about PowerColor though. BTW, why u not considering XFX? they too have HD5770 i think. however will surely cost a tad more.

**Krow** · 02-04-2010, 03:05 PM

^XFX RMA is by Rashi Peripherals. Avoid it at all costs.

**Sam** · 02-04-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krow

^XFX RMA is by Rashi Peripherals. Avoid it at all costs.

oh yes. DAMN. thanks a lot krow. totally forgotten it

Rashi the worst dealers of pc peripherals & components.

Zangetsu · 03-04-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

won't u change monitor?

well, Sapphire always provide all connectors with its card. even the low end ones. just check its website once. it should provide i feel

no idea about PowerColor though. BTW, why u not considering XFX? they too have HD5770 i think. however will surely cost a tad more.

ok....well i have 2 use my gOOd old LG CRT for atleast 6-7months more....after dat hunt for LCD...

Zangetsu · 20-04-2010, 09:03 AM

hi guys...the time has come..

this friday i m goin 2 LT road for the ultimate config....buy...
wish me luck dat i get the best deal....

currently i will buy VX450 but can it handle two HDD + HD5770 + other
essential parts....???? or shud i buy VX550 to b more future proof

@asigh: I m not jokin i m goind this friday......for sure....

cyberjunkie · 20-04-2010, 12:11 PM

The VX450 will do just fine. I don't know what you mean by essential parts but I sure hope it doesn't mean a second 5770

**Sam** · 21-04-2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

hi guys...the time has come..

this friday i m goin 2 LT road for the ultimate config....buy...
wish me luck dat i get the best deal....

currently i will buy VX450 but can it handle two HDD + HD5770 + other
essential parts....???? or shud i buy VX550 to b more future proof

@asigh: I m not jokin i m goind this friday......for sure....

should work just fine, provided as cyberjunkie told, essential parts = i5 + mobo + ram & so. not another HD5770.