New rig under 75k

[sharang.d]

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?
Ans: Latest games, Browsing, Movies. Basically more of gaming.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 75k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: If budget permits

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Win 7 64-bit

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 1 TB

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: Don't need a monitor. Got a 24" Full HD.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: Don't want to buy : Speakers, DVD Drive, Keyboard/Mouse, UPS, Monitor

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: When I'm satisfied with the config

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: I will do it myself

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Keeping all options open

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:

1)
This is what I want for sure:

2)
Intel based config is preferred but if you have strong feelings towards AMD you can suggest AMD as well.
Try to accomadate i5-2500k OR i5-3570k IF POSSIBLE

3)
Is an aftermarket cooler required? (Mild OC-ing if at all)

So in short suggestions I need are CPU, Motherboard, PSU, Cabinet, Afterkmarket Cooler(If required)


UPDATE:
Bought the entire rig. Details are in the excel file.
Click me!
Processor overclocked to 4.2Ghz
GPU overclocked to 1120/1230 Mhz core and mem.
Completely stable since 1 month now. Running 24 X 7

[the_conqueror]

H77 mobo with an unlocked processor, worst idea.
Here is my suggestion :
Intel DH67CL @ 5.2K
Intel core i5 2400 @ 10.8k
Corsair value select 2x4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 2.2k
WD Caviar Blue 1 TB @ 5.2k
Sapphire HD 7870 @ 21k
Corsair GS600 @ 4.7k
Corsair carbide 400R @ 5k
Total ~ 54k
You can go for the gskill RAM too but make sure that they are 1333 mhz ones, because DH67CL supports upto that only. Since major purpose is gaming, so don't compromise on GPU. You should get atleast an HD 7870. You can also accomodate a GTX 670 (28k) in the config instead of HD7870.

[Cilus]

^^ Nice config buddy, especially the HD 7870

[sharang.d]

H77 mobo with an unlocked processor, worst idea.
Here is my suggestion :
Intel DH67CL @ 5.2K
Intel core i5 2400 @ 10.8k
Corsair value select 2x4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 2.2k
WD Caviar Blue 1 TB @ 5.2k
Sapphire HD 7870 @ 21k
Corsair GS600 @ 4.7k
Corsair carbide 400R @ 5k
Total ~ 54k
You can go for the gskill RAM too but make sure that they are 1333 mhz ones, because DH67CL supports upto that only. Since major purpose is gaming, so don't compromise on GPU. You should get atleast an HD 7870. You can also accomodate a GTX 670 (28k) in the config instead of HD7870.

^^ Nice config buddy, especially the HD 7870

Yeah ok i think I'll be fine with the 1333Mhz instead of 1600Mhz
Do u think I can go with Radeon 7850 instead of 7870 and go for and unlocked processor?
Also I dint get ur 1st sentence.. I never suggested ANY mobo

[sumonpathak]

OCF PC Buying Guide June 2012 Issue ( Gamers version)

how bout the 65K rig from here?
(vb version incompatible so its impossible to copy paste a table )
a few modifications can be given...
such as dropping the gaming kb and mouse with deepcool fan..
change out the mobo with this and u have a rig in about 52k barring the cabinet..{if i missed something please correct me..been working for 10 HRS straight}

[the_conqueror]

Yeah ok i think I'll be fine with the 1333Mhz instead of 1600Mhz
Do u think I can go with Radeon 7850 instead of 7870 and go for and unlocked processor?
Also I dint get ur 1st sentence.. I never suggested ANY mobo

I quoted a post which was deleted by the poster when he realized that his suggestion was bad, and he was also unable to edit his post, so he got it deleted. I will edit my post to prevent confusion.

I think that getting a powerful gpu would make the rig more futureproof in terms of gaming. For an unlocked processor you'll need a good z68 or z77 mobo for around 10k. You'll need to compromise on GPU for that. And I mentioned it before that since major purpose is gaming so get a better GPU like HD 7870. 7850 is also good but when you have the moolah then why not spend it on a better GPU. Core i5 2400 is more than enough for gaming.

[sharang.d]

I quoted a post which was deleted by the poster when he realized that his suggestion was bad, and he was also unable to edit his post, so he got it deleted. I will edit my post to prevent confusion.

I think that getting a powerful gpu would make the rig more futureproof in terms of gaming. For an unlocked processor you'll need a good z68 or z77 mobo for around 10k. You'll need to compromise on GPU for that. And I mentioned it before that since major purpose is gaming so get a better GPU like HD 7870. 7850 is also good but when you have the moolah then why not spend it on a better GPU. Core i5 2400 is more than enough for gaming.

Yes you are right about the gaming part but It's just that I would like the processor to be unlocked so as to overclock it after a couple of years.

How about this?

Dropped the HDD to cut costs.. Will reuse an old one.
I know the mobo looks very expensive but WIFI + Bluetooth is very tempting.
Can you suggest any other mobo?
Also need suggestions on cheaper cabinet if quality is not compromised on.
How are the PSU and Aftermarket CPU cooler?
Comments?

[Sainatarajan]

Why do you want to go for a 16K Motherboard .
Get ASUS P8Z77 M PRO for 12K.
Also get the Seasonic S12 620W @ 4.7K .

Be Satisfied with the 12K Motherboard .

[Utkarsh Sharma]

This ones good.
1.Processor: Intel Core i7 2600k: 16k
2.Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3: 8k
3.RAM: 4GB: 1k
4.HDD: 1TB: 5k
5.GPU: Gigabyte HD 7870 OC/2GD5: 20k
6.PSU: Seasonic S12II 620: 4.5k
7.Cabinet: Corsair Carbide 400R: 5k
Total: 58.5k

[sharang.d]

Why do you want to go for a 16K Motherboard .
Get ASUS P8Z77 M PRO for 12K.
Also get the Seasonic S12 620W @ 4.7K .

Be Satisfied with the 12K Motherboard .

Yeah i figured I should go with non-modular PSU to lower the budget. Thanks for the suggestion.
About motherboard I'm still thinking..

This ones good.
1.Processor: Intel Core i7 2600k: 16k
2.Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3: 8k
3.RAM: 4GB: 1k
4.HDD: 1TB: 5k
5.GPU: Gigabyte HD 7870 OC/2GD5: 20k
6.PSU: Seasonic S12II 620: 4.5k
7.Cabinet: Corsair Carbide 400R: 5k
Total: 58.5k

1) overkill
2) need z77
3) need 8GB
4) accpeted
5) Need to cut down here and go for 7850..
6) Accepted
7) Accepted


So far:

[the_conqueror]

Why are you so reluctant when it comes to buying HD 7870 ?

[sharang.d]

Corsair value select 2x4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz @ 2.2k

Where did you find this? Link please!

Why are you so reluctant when it comes to buying HD 7870 ?

No major reason other than I would really like to have the CPU n motherboard I've specified. So cutting down on the GPU. No Offence. To each his own

[the_conqueror]

See this

[sharang.d]

See this

So that's 2.8k for 8GB.
I was searching for 2.2k as you said

Btw don't you think buying a "kit" of 8GB is better?

[the_conqueror]

Whatever you can find cheaper. Buying 2 sticks of same model and buying a kit seems pretty much the same to me(no idea about their pros and cons). And sorry for the wrong prices, When i checked a few days before it was around 2.3k. You might find it cheaper locally.

[sharang.d]

^Okay

Is Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO enough for mild OCing? It looks like it's the best value for money product in a low budget..

I need help regarding case fans.. for Corsair Carbide 400R. If i buy 4x 120/140mm fans (2x top + 2x side) would i need a fan controller as well? Is there any way to plug two fan wires into one Motherboard fan controller using some connector or anything?

[the_conqueror]

^^ Deepcool frostwin sells for 2.6k-2.8k. Better performer than Hyper 212 evo. Hyper 212 evo is also enough if the ambient temps are not that high.

[avichandana20000]

^^ this implies that DEEPCOOL also works even if the ambience is high?

[sharang.d]

^^ Deepcool frostwin sells for 2.6k-2.8k. Better performer than Hyper 212 evo. Hyper 212 evo is also enough if the ambient temps are not that high.

Ambient here generally is 28 degrees. Summers is 40 max. Suggestions?

Also,

^Okay
I need help regarding case fans.. for Corsair Carbide 400R. If i buy 4x 120/140mm fans (2x top + 2x side) would i need a fan controller as well? Is there any way to plug two fan wires into one Motherboard fan controller using some connector or anything?

^^ this implies that DEEPCOOL also works even if the ambience is high?

Your suggestion?

[avichandana20000]

IMO A good TIM is also equally required with an aftermarket cooler to bring the temp down. I use MX-2 with EVO and my core temp shown by CORE TEMP is hovering at 40 to 44 idle, 50 at most under PRIME95 10 mins in this hot summer of kolkata.

I think even the best aftermarket air cooler cannot keep the CPU temp below the ambience. Correct me if i am wrong.

regarding mobo i think u should listen to your heart and not to your brain.

[sharang.d]

IMO A good TIM is also equally required with an aftermarket cooler to bring the temp down. I use MX-2 with EVO and my core temp shown by CORE TEMP is hovering at 40 to 44 idle, 50 at most under PRIME95 10 mins in this hot summer of kolkata.

I think even the best aftermarket air cooler cannot keep the CPU temp below the ambience. Correct me if i am wrong.

regarding mobo i think u should listen to your heart and not to your brain.

I don't think I'll spend 500 bucks more on a thermal paste coz u get one anyway in the package of the Cooler..

[sumonpathak]

well...cooked up something...
listing only the four main components

CPU:2500K @ 12970 from Flipkart
Motherboard: P8Z77 V @16430 from Flipkart
Ram : Gskill 4 GB x2 @ 3070 from Flipkart
GPU :HD 7850 @15600

Total : 48070..

[sharang.d]

Any help regarding this?

I need help regarding case fans.. for Corsair Carbide 400R. If i buy 4x 120/140mm fans (2x top + 2x side) would i need a fan controller as well? Is there any way to plug two fan wires into one Motherboard fan controller using some connector or anything?

[sumonpathak]

^^fan controller is not needed.
how is the config?

[sharang.d]

Yeah it is cool. Almost similar to what I'm lookin for. Flipkart sells stuff very overpriced tho
If fan controller is not needed then where do I plug in the fans?

The Case already has 3 fans by default. If I wana install 4 more fans where do I plug them in? The motherboard has only 4 system fan headers.

[sumonpathak]

^^use 3pin to 4pin molex converter...
Street prices should be lower.

[sharang.d]

Can u explain in depth please? Where do I plug in the fan wires if all the headers on the motherboard are already used?

[avichandana20000]

with the fan u will get a connector whose one side has a 3 pin and other side a molex connector. Connect the fan to the 3 pin side and the molex side to the molex of PSU.

[sharang.d]

with the fan u will get a connector whose one side has a 3 pin and other side a molex connector. Connect the fan to the 3 pin side and the molex side to the molex of PSU.

Spoiler:

Oh thanks for that..

1) If the case fans are to be connected directly to the PSU then what is supposed to be connected to the system fan headers on the motherboard?

2) The molex side has to be plugged into the red-boxed connector of the PSU?
See image below


3) What other peripherals other than these fans are to be plugged into the 4 pin peripheral plug/s of the PSU?

Thanks in advance

[sumonpathak]

1.u can connect the system fans to motherboard headers too...there is no hard and fast rule.
2.YES
3.Anything dat uses 4 pin molex as power