Suggest a rig for 30k

pboy · 26-05-2010, 01:38 PM

1. What is your MAX budget?

Budget 30k(including monitor and ups).

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?

No.I better go with good brand name.

3. 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)

Its for home purpose. I use it for browsing , videos , games and some programming stuff.

4. Planning to overclock?

NO.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?

Win XP or Win7.

6. How much hard drive space is needed?

1TB

7. What resolution will the screen run at?

1280 x 1024

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)

5

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?

NO.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?

With in a week or two.

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

Yes.

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

Dvd Writer.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?

Hyderabad.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary

rahul.007 · 26-05-2010, 02:01 PM

Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz @ 4.7k
Biostar TA890GXE @ 6.6k
kingston 2*2GB DDR3 1333MHz C9 @ 5.3k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB @ 4.2k
FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
logitech keyboard + mouse @ 0.6k
apc 550va @ 2k

total-34k....

biostar 890 gxe is enough for casual gaming at that resolution.... i could have suggested 20" monitor but fr just 600-700 bucks more you are getting a superb 22" monitor....

**Sam** · 26-05-2010, 02:04 PM

forget about question & answer and get this:

Processor: Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz @ 4k (try unlock the 4th core)
Motherboard: Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4.3k (will be cheaper. say 4k)
Ram: Kingston 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.9k (will be cheaper)
Hard Disk: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB @ 3.5k (green but still not too slow)
Graphics Card: Sapphire HD5670 512MB @ 5.3k
Optical Drives: LG GH22NS50 22X @ 1.1k
PSU: FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k (will be less costly locally)
Cabinet: Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
Monitor: BenQ G2020HD 20" LCD Monitor @ 6.5k (maybe bit more costly)
Keyboard Mouse: Logitech Internet Desktop @ 0.6k
Speaker: Altec Lansing BXR1121 @ 1.2k
UPS: APC 550va @ 1.8k

Total: total 35k. if u can't give out the extra 5k, drop the graphics card & game @ 1024X768 or similar resolution. add card later along with another DDR3 stick.

ajai5777 · 26-05-2010, 03:24 PM

Mix the above rigs to get

Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz @ 4.7k
Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4k
Transcend 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.6k (add 2GB later)
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @ 4k
FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
logitech keyboard + mouse @ 0.6k
Creative SBS A300 2.1 @ 1.3k
APC 550va @ 1.8k

Total 30k

He hasnt mentioned GPU in his requirements.So go with IGP now.If you want GPU add 5.3k to get HD 5670 512MB

@ rahul
890GXE is too much for home PC used for browsing,movies and casual gaming.
So as 4GB ram.

@Sam
He doesnt need a DVD RW.Also its better to go for X4.I personally prefer creative.My 5 year old Inpire 4400 4.1 rocked and still rocking.My current Inspire T6100 rocks big time.My friend has A 300 and its worth for the money.

**Sam** · 26-05-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajai5777

Mix the above rigs to get

Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz @ 4.7k
Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4k
Transcend 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.6k (add 2GB later)
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB @ 4k
FSP Saga II 400 Watts @ 2.3k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
BenQ 22" G2220 FULL HD LCD Monitor @ 7.5k
logitech keyboard + mouse @ 0.6k
Creative SBS A300 2.1 @ 1.3k
APC 550va @ 1.8k

Total 30k

He hasnt mentioned GPU in his requirements.So go with IGP now.If you want GPU add 5.3k to get HD 5670 512MB

@ rahul
890GXE is too much for home PC used for browsing,movies and casual gaming.
So as 4GB ram.

@Sam
He doesnt need a DVD RW.Also its better to go for X4.I personally prefer creative.My 5 year old Inpire 4400 4.1 rocked and still rocking.My current Inspire T6100 rocks big time.My friend has A 300 and its worth for the money.

22" monitor & IGP? will it be a good choice?

well i just gave him a simple speaker. speaker preference is personal. i like the Creative A300.

ajai5777 · 26-05-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

22" monitor & IGP? will it be a good choice?

well i just gave him a simple speaker. speaker preference is personal. i like the Creative A300.

I have that board.Its name itself is HD.It can support 1920 X 1080.Even blu ray movies can be played.For gaming he need to play at lower resolutions.
Otherwise an HD 5670 512MB @ 5.3k.

---------- Post added at 04:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:16 PM ----------

I dont know why people want to play games in native resolution only.Only aspect ratio is important for me.I can game in any lower resolution.I was playing SHIFT in 853 X 480 when I had 9500GT

**Sam** · 26-05-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajai5777

I have that board.Its name itself is HD.It can support 1920 X 1080.Even blu ray movies can be played.For gaming he need to play at lower resolutions.
Otherwise an HD 5670 512MB @ 5.3k.

yes, it can. problem only starts when trying games. running games at 1024X768 on a 20" looks ugly. 22", it'll worth more invest in a HD4670. yes he'll loose DX11. but will a bit of extra muscle.

pboy · 26-05-2010, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.......I also want to know the equivalent configuration for intel processor.I am in dilemma whether to go for intel or AMD processor.Which is best for home pc.

rahul.007 · 26-05-2010, 06:16 PM

go with amd eyes closed.... athlon II*4 630 is a great vfm proccy which can easily thrash the more costly i5 660.... and no1 here is going to suggest you a c2xx proccy.... they are on their way out....

**krishnandu.sarkar** · 26-05-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pboy

Thanks for the suggestions.......I also want to know the equivalent configuration for intel processor.I am in dilemma whether to go for intel or AMD processor.Which is best for home pc.

Forget Intel dude..!! Go for AMD. All the avobe config's are gr8.

+1 to Everyone

rahul.007 · 26-05-2010, 07:01 PM

go with amd!!!!

PUM--------PUM-PUM-PUM-PUM

pulsar_swift · 26-05-2010, 07:15 PM

30K and intel ? Forget about quadcore then.

**Sam** · 26-05-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pboy

Thanks for the suggestions.......I also want to know the equivalent configuration for intel processor.I am in dilemma whether to go for intel or AMD processor.Which is best for home pc.

for same performance: Core2Quad or Core2Extreme. X48 (DDR3 based). and a graphics card cause game + Intel graphics = a killer spoiler.

for same price: forget it.