Build a PC (~30k)

[free2talk.183]

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: I'm planning to use this PC as a home server. It will run day and night. Also, i'm planning to use it mainly for programming (will run VMs and do heavy database scripting)

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

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 30k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Maybe

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Ubuntu (Linux)

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB

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: I want atmost 20 inches screen with highest possible resolution

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: 5

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

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within a week or two

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

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

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: New Delhi, will buy most probably from wazirpur market (delhi)


I am confused between AMD and intel. Never used an AMD before. But it offers 6 cores. Is 6 core (with low clock rate) better than 4 core (with high clock rate) ? Also intel provides hyperthreading, is it equivalent to having extra real cores ?

[thetechfreak]

OPTIONAL UPGRADES-

[MegaMind]

For Linux based OS, stay away from ATI...

[Siva Lord]

@theTechFreak
Dude this rig is not for gaming.So 5770 is OverKill
Logitech Z313 is Rs 1800 and not Rs 1000.OP wants 1TB not 500GB HDD

Intel i5 2300 - Rs 9300
MSI H61M-e23 [B3 Revision] - Rs 3600
G-Skill Rip Jaws 4GB DDR3 - Rs 2300
Corsair CX 400W PSu - Rs 2800
Seagate Barricuda 1TB HDD Sats 3Gb/s - Rs 2800
Cooler Master Elite 430 - Rs 2450
Ben Q 22inch Full HD - Rs 7250
Logitech Media Keyboard - Rs 500
Logitech Mouse M115 - Rs 450
Logitech Speakers - Rs 500
Total 33000

[thetechfreak]

Ben Q 22inch Full HD - Rs 7250

Please be precise with model name/ number

Its Benq G2220 HD @ Rs.7300

BTW, OP posted he wants 20 inch max not 22 inch

EDIT: the config I posted has been edited. GPU removed and 1 tb HDD added





EDIT: Graphic Card made optional

[free2talk.183]

Thanks a lot guys for the suggestions.
Just wondering whether AMD Phenom II x6 1055t (2.8GHz) better than a 4 core >3.0GHz CPU ?
And i think i would at least require a 4 gigs RAM.
Also can you suggest any low price VFM Nvidia card ? (<5k)

[thetechfreak]

Also can you suggest any low price
VFM Nvidia card ? (<5k)

No good Nvidia card in that range
But you will get Gts 240.
Old card no dx11 suport

Just wondering whether AMD Phenom
II x6 1055t (2.8GHz) better than a 4
core >3.0GHz CPU ?

Yeah it is. But its costly and we wont be able to accomodate quality products.
in 30k rig if 9k is spent in proccy, then its difficult to accomodate in your budget.



p.s- added 4 gb ram to the config

[Siva Lord]

GT 440
Supports Direct X 11
Price:Rs 4300

GT 430
Supports Direct X 11
Price:Rs 3999

[Razor 1911]

AMD Phenom 2 1055T - Rs7800
GigaByte Ga880GM - Rs 4200
Corsair 4GB DDR3 - Rs 2500
Seagate 1TB HDD - Rs 2700
Cooler Master Elite 430 - Rs 2450
Corsair CX 400W Psu - Rs 2800
Dell In2020M - Rs 6500
LogiTech Media KeyBoard - Rs 500
Logitech Mouse M115 - Rs 450
Logitech Multimedia Speakers - Rs 300
Numeric 800VA Ups - Rs 2500
Total:Rs 30700

[free2talk.183]

Thank you so much

I am planning to get 1055t only, so i think config suggested by @Razor is the best bet for me. But i am confused for the graphics card, is GT 440 worth the price ?

Note : I am not into gaming so i don't need a high performance card

[ssengupta]

1055T is a dead end. Go for the Sandy Bridge instead of AM3 cpus. Here is my 2 cents :

Intel i5 2500 - Rs 10300
MSI H61M-e23 [B3 Revision] - Rs 3600
Corsair Value 4GB DDR3 - Rs 2100
Corsair CX 400W PSu - Rs 2500
Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD Sats 3Gb/s - Rs 2700
Zebronics Bijli - Rs 1200
BenQ G2220HD - Rs 7300
TVSE Champ Keyboard - Rs 250
Logitech Mouse M115 - Rs 450
Logitech Speakers - Rs 500

Total 30900


Also if you go for the K version of the cpu you will get better graphics equivalent to 5450 graphics. It will cost you another 700-800 bucks more.

[free2talk.183]

1055T is a dead end. Go for the Sandy Bridge instead of AM3 cpus

I know that there will be no options for upgrade on AM3 mobo but i need a VFM CPU+mobo, so i think AM3 mobo + 1055t will be best? (Most probably, i'll be using this PC for not more than 2 years ) Also AM3+ motherboards are costly and there is no BD CPU out there yet...

Btw, thanks for your advice

[Razor 1911]

@ssengupta
His 1055T is not a dead end.All Gigabyte Motherboards recently had a Bios update to support AM3+ and an AM3+ Cpu will fit in his Motherboard perfectly.

[MegaMind]

I recommend this Rig,

[ssengupta]

@ssengupta
His 1055T is not a dead end.All Gigabyte Motherboards recently had a Bios update to support AM3+ and an AM3+ Cpu will fit in his Motherboard perfectly.

But AM3+ boards are not available in India yet.

[free2talk.183]

AMD Phenom 2 1055T - Rs7800
GigaByte Ga880GM - Rs 4200

Is this motherboard AM3+ or will there be any BIOS update to support AM3+ processors?

Btw, thanks for a great response.

[Cilus]

The mentioned Gibabyte board is an AM3 board, not an AM3+ one. But with a BIOS update it will support upcoming AM3+ processors. But even Biased towards AMD, I would recommend you to go with a new sandy bridge processor.