I need a fool proof PC configuration

[lonewolf]

Hi all gurus

I need a mid level configuration. Don't need UPS, Monitor, peripherals, mouse...etc. I just need a fool proof configuration for the "box"

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: Photoshop, Illustrator, video editing softwares (rendering jobs etc). Games like GTA 4 at mid level details, if possible.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 15 - 20k

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No

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

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 250 gb

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: Dont need monitor.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: UPS, Mouse, Key board, peripherals. Just need a configuration for the "box"

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: within a month

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Yes but here is a catch. I have assembled PCs in the past but I have little idea of latest cabinet and how they fit. I can take the help of an assembler but the configuration should be "fool proof" as I am going to buy most of the parts from online stores.

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: NE India. Mostly online.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: I would really appreciate any help

[The Sorrow]

Intel core i3 2120 - 7k
Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H - 3.3k
G.Skill RipjawsX 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM - 1.6k
500GB @ 7200rpm SATA 2 Hard Disk capacity - 3.9k
Cosair CX430 V2 430Watts PSU - 2.7k
Cooler Master Elite 310 ATX - 2.0k
Total - around 21k(flipkart)
With a good graphic card later, like gigabyte hd 7770 it'll cost 30k
{your talking about a mid gaming rig hope you understand.}
Configuration above is somewhere between entry level gaming and mid gaming rig. If you already have a cabinet i.e what you call "the box" then remove cooler master elite 310 atx from the list.

[lonewolf]

I was more inclined towards this processor:

AMD 3.6 GHz AM3+ FX4100 Processor ,

any comments on this?

[lonewolf]

Thanks for the info.

Can Anyone throw some light on the FX 4100 processor... I think it will be cheaper couple with an Asus M5A78L-M LX MB.

[Sainatarajan]

I3 Can trash the FX 4100 . But you can also go for Phenom 960T @ 7K

[lonewolf]

I3 Can trash the FX 4100 . But you can also go for Phenom 960T @ 7K

Hi Sai,

Thanks for the reply

So which one should I go for - i3 or Phenom 960t?

btw one more noob question, is it possible to take out the smps from my older wipro cabinet (came with an inbuilt type SMPS) and fit a new corsair 450w?

[Gearbox]

Radeon HD 6670 DDR5 will cost you around 5.5, with some midlevel gaming.

[lonewolf]

ps I saw that the FX 4100 is one of the most popular processors in Flipkart plus better specs than 960t. So why the price difference?

[Utkarsh Sharma]

because it has some issues regarding windows 7. But it is a great overclocker. Many reviewers oc'ed it up to 1GHz with the stock cooler.

[Chaitanya]

btw one more noob question, is it possible to take out the smps from my older wipro cabinet (came with an inbuilt type SMPS) and fit a new corsair 450w?

If the older one was ATX compliant then Corsair will fit in..
Else pick up ruler measure for yourself by checking dimensions @ corsair website

because it has some issues regarding windows 7. But it is a great overclocker. Many reviewers oc'ed it up to 1GHz with the stock cooler.

I agree & also mind that Bulldozer architecture is failure @ Windows..
You have to use some other OS ( linux etc...) to use it to fullest..

[lonewolf]

Many thanks for the replies Really helps.
I am a little inclined towards AMD this time (never used it before).

How does the phenom 960t compare against i3?

btw Any views / comments on this MB - ASUS M5A78L-M LE?

[The Sorrow]

Many thanks for the replies Really helps.
I am a little inclined towards AMD this time (never used it before).

How does the phenom 960t compare against i3?

btw Any views / comments on this MB - ASUS M5A78L-M LE?

intel i3 2120 beats unclocked phenom 960t. If plan to go for 960t then you'll should have to plan for a good motherboard which may cost 2-3k extra.

[Sainatarajan]

AMD Phenom 960T + ASUS M4A88M LE @ 11K . This Should be your Choice if you going with AMD .

[d6bmg]

^^ Using M4A88M-LE have the only disadvantage of sacrificing the OC'ing ability of 960T due to lower power phase.

[lonewolf]

Couldn't find the 960t anywhere online, is it discontinued??

Actually I was referring to this MB - ASUS M5A78M LE and not ASUS M4A88M LE. The second one will go beyond my budget

[The Sorrow]

Couldn't find the 960t anywhere online, is it discontinued??

Actually I was referring to this MB - ASUS M5A78M LE and not ASUS M4A88M LE. The second one will go beyond my budget

i think so, along with all 9xx series including black editions. I was told by my local dealer

[Sainatarajan]

@D6bmg
You are Right . But everything should be between 15 to 20K .
@ OP
When games start to use More than 2 or 3 Cores Phenom 960T would benefit and it is also a Overclocker .

[d6bmg]

Ah! Now I can see that too.
Now you can either buy FX6100 or go for APU based config. Don't ever think of FX4100. Really.

[lonewolf]

I could find a Phenom 955t black edition from the local dealer. But he is charging Rs. 6900 for it.


I wonder how the FX 4100 became a best seller in FK with tons of good reviews.

[Sainatarajan]

It Must Be Phenom 2 X4 955 BE .

[lonewolf]

one other thing I noticed: ASUS M5A78L-M LX / LE will support upto 95W CPU so 9xx series is out of question I guess...

[d6bmg]

I wonder how the FX 4100 became a best seller in FK with tons of good reviews.

FX4100 is cr@p. Just see some reviews from good websites and you will see. Those reviews at flipkart are mostly from self-boasting customers who don't have any idea about processors. If you really want to go for FX processors, FX6100 should be the minimum choice.

[lonewolf]

FX4100 is cr@p. Just see some reviews from good websites and you will see. Those reviews at flipkart are mostly from self-boasting customers who don't have any idea about processors. If you really want to go for FX processors, FX6100 should be the minimum choice.

Will this SMPS - Corsair CX430 support the FX 6100 (on a ASUS M5A78L-M LE Mother Board) with a mid level GFX card (like 550Ti or hd 7770) added later?

[Tech_Wiz]

Yeah FX 4100 is epic fail for enthusiastic people. I also wanted to upgrade to a BD and bought 955 BE for the time being and ended up keeping it as it trashes the FX4100 in most cases. Waiting for PileDriver now :S

[Chaitanya]

Will this SMPS - Corsair CX430 support the FX 6100 (on a ASUS M5A78L-M LE Mother Board) with a mid level GFX card (like 550Ti or hd 7770) added later?

I have no idea of whether it will run FX6100 + 550ti

But it can run 7770+FX6100 without any hiccups

[Tech_Wiz]

Off Topic @ OP Nothing in this world is "FOOL" proof.

[lonewolf]

I have no idea of whether it will run FX6100 + 550ti

But it can run 7770+FX6100 without any hiccups

Thanks for the input.

[lonewolf]

Hi guys...the noob is back!!

I got this built -
Fx 6100,
MB - ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 - ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 Motherboard: Flipkart.com
PSU - COOLER MASTER ELITE POWER 460W regular (Newer model. not listed on Flipkart)
CORSAIR 1600MHZ 4 GB
SEAGATE 500GB

Total - 17.7 k (local market)

Well now I need a graphic card. I have zeroed in on two models -

Sapphire AMD/ATI HD 7750 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card

or

Gigabyte AMD/ATI Radeon HD 6670 2 GB DDR3 GV-R667D3-2GI Graphics Card (cheaper)

I know that my MB and PSU can support the latter card but I need some help with the other one (hd 7750).

My question is - will the hd 7750 work properly on my system???

Specs here: SAPPHIRE HD 7750 1GB GDDR5


Any help will be much appreciated.

[Cilus]

This is a really noob question, to be honest. try to understand this, Any PCI Express X16 Video Card can be used with any motherboard with a PCIe X16 slot.

Have a read here: Basic information regarding graphic cards for newbies

What is your budget for the Graphics card?

[lonewolf]

Thanks for the reply and the link.

Budget is 7k. Should I go for this (hd7750)?