Rig for friend...configuration required

[rhitwick]

Hi guys, please provide a PC configuration for my friend,
Required info are mentioned below

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?
Ans:
1>HD movies
2>Games (He loves Prototype...so that kinda games and probably all latest titles)
3>Downloading.

I know him very well. He's going to do exactly these three things only with his PC.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:
Not more than 40K.

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:
No

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:
Win7/8

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

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:
He likes my DELLU2312HM and gonna get that. But, while calculating the price count its price too.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:
Speakers.

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:
ASAP

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:
No and assembler would do this.

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:
Kolkata.
Buying locally (Please refer good shops, if you know)

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:
Need all components of a normal PC. All bole to all including UPS.

Thanks guys.

[Gaurav Bhattacharjee]

SUB 40k -

Component	Model	Price
Processor	Intel Core i3 3220	7287
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H	4346
Ram	G.Skill F3-10666CL9S-4GBXL	1513
Graphic Card	MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5	8848
HDD	WD 1TB Caviar Green WD10EARX	4150
DVD Drive	Asus DRW-24B5ST DVD	1146
PSU	Corsair CX430 V2	2703
Cabinet	Zebronics Bijli	1000
Monitor	Dell ST2220L	8800
Keyboard-Mouse Combo	Logitech MK100	450
Speakers	Logitech Z110	550
UPS	APC BR600VA-IN	1900
Total		42748

[Cilus]

The above configuration is really very good and properly balanced. Just get Toshiba 1TB 7200RPM SATA Internal Desktop Hard Drive (DT01ACA100) (LINK) instead of the WD Caviar Green HDD. WD Green HDDs are not of good build quality and perform slower than the normal 7200 rpm HDD. The Toshiba one is a true 7200 RPM HDD and comes with 3 years of warranty.

[amibisu]

I am new to this forum and need ur help !!!

I am also going to buy a gaming PC. My bugget is around 50k and I have found the belo config. Please suggest me how is this config?
There are more than one option also which I have selected and I need ur help to sort it out for the best.
It will be very helpful if u guys ca provide an estimate for the below config also.

Thanks in advance for ur help.

Component Model number
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 OR AMD FX 8350 (8 Core, 4 GHz with 4.2 GHz Turbo, 8 MB L2 + 8 MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H OR Asus M5A97
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R) OR G-Skill RipjawX 1600 MHz CL9 4GB X 2
Graphics card: Sapphire HD7770 or MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5 OR Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA200 2 TB
PSU: Corsair CX430V2
Monitor: Dell 22" S2240L IPS Panel 1080P Display
DVD Drive: Asus DVD-RW Black
Chassis: NZXT Source 210 OR Corsair 200r OR 300r
KB & Mouse: Logitch MK200
UPS: APC BR600VA-IN
Speaker: Logitech Z103

Also suggest if I have missed something in above config.....

[vaibhavs800]

For full hd resolution you should take a 7850 as minimum. And dont waste your money at vengeance when you most probably wont overclock it with a b75 mobo. Get corsair's 1600mhz value ram. And you might wanna get a better psu, if you dont want to buy a new one next time, its sufficient for hd 7850 but anything above that I will be doubtful

[Sainatarajan]

@amibisu
start a new thread...
+1 to Gaurav's config . .. The Cost Go more than 5K If he buys HD 7850....
So that is a Perfect Rig for OP...

[rhitwick]

My recommendation would be replacing Corsair PSU with Seasonic SII 620/520.

Using it for one year and its a bliss.

Guys @amibisu is "THE" friend for whom this thread was created

Seems, he could not resist the temptation and registered here...welcome mate, have a nice stay

[draco21]

Lol...

anyways is ur budget 40 or 50k??

Lol...

anyways is ur budget 40 or 50k??

[amibisu]

My budget is 50k..

[d3p]

I am new to this forum and need ur help !!!

I am also going to buy a gaming PC. My bugget is around 50k and I have found the belo config. Please suggest me how is this config?
There are more than one option also which I have selected and I need ur help to sort it out for the best.
It will be very helpful if u guys ca provide an estimate for the below config also.

Thanks in advance for ur help.

Component Model number
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 OR AMD FX 8350 (8 Core, 4 GHz with 4.2 GHz Turbo, 8 MB L2 + 8 MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H OR Asus M5A97
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R) OR G-Skill RipjawX 1600 MHz CL9 4GB X 2
Graphics card: Sapphire HD7770 or MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5 OR Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA200 2 TB
PSU: Corsair CX430V2
Monitor: Dell 22" S2240L IPS Panel 1080P Display
DVD Drive: Asus DVD-RW Black
Chassis: NZXT Source 210 OR Corsair 200r OR 300r
KB & Mouse: Logitch MK200
UPS: APC BR600VA-IN
Speaker: Logitech Z103

Also suggest if I have missed something in above config.....

Though the config looks balance for a HTPC, its not so much for gaming.

1080p gaming, add a HD 7850 at min.

Take 500GB & add 2TB later. No big deal with HDD's

Corsair GS600 will be a resonable PSU here rather than CX430 v2 for HD 7850.

Lastly, Why Ripjaws or Vengeance kits for a non-OC config ??

Get those Corsair Value DDR3 1333Mhz 8GB [4GB x 2]. Saves a lot end of the day.

Also don't forget you pay 5% for vat on the total. So keep a check dude....

All the best.

[comp@ddict]

Please stick to the HD 7850 as bare minimum for Full HD gaming. The HD 7850 is budget priced and is worth the premium over the HD 7700.

Strictly gaming? Stick to a quad core by Intel (any Ivy Bridge)

[ASHISH65]

SUB 40k -

Component	Model	Price
Processor	Intel Core i3 3220	7287
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H	4346
Ram	G.Skill F3-10666CL9S-4GBXL	1513
Graphic Card	MSI R7770-2PMD1GD5	8848
HDD	WD 1TB Caviar Green WD10EARX	4150
DVD Drive	Asus DRW-24B5ST DVD	1146
PSU	Corsair CX430 V2	2703
Cabinet	Zebronics Bijli	1000
Monitor	Dell ST2220L	8800
Keyboard-Mouse Combo	Logitech MK100	450
Speakers	Logitech Z110	550
UPS	APC BR600VA-IN	1900
Total		42748

+1 to to rig.just few changes

1)get wd blue /tosibha 1hd instead of wd green hd

2)avoid msi hd 7770 as it has voltages problems.get saphhire hd 7770 at rs 8100

hey guys is gigabyte gpu service problem in india is solved??

[summers]

Please change your cabinet from Zebronics to any entry level cabinet from reputable brand. I doubt if it can house a Radeon 7850.

You can opt for NZXT CABINET SOURCE 210 ELITE / BitFenix Merc Alpha as per your choice. Corsair will be a bit costly though and may not suit your budget.

[getvmurali]

Please change your cabinet from Zebronics to any entry level cabinet from reputable brand. I doubt if it can house a Radeon 7850.

You can opt for NZXT CABINET SOURCE 210 ELITE / BitFenix Merc Alpha as per your choice. Corsair will be a bit costly though and may not suit your budget.

May I know the reason for this? While we still go for a branded PSU, what could be the reason to use Cabinets like NZXT or CM. Why not Zebronics or Intex for the purpose?

[ASHISH65]

zeby cabi is fine.hd 7850 will fit in it

[summers]

May I know the reason for this? While we still go for a branded PSU, what could be the reason to use Cabinets like NZXT or CM. Why not Zebronics or Intex for the purpose?

Well cabinets are something which people generally don't change while upgrading their pc. Reputed brands like NZXT/Bitfenix/Corsair etc take care about the functional aspects and features that the end consumer will be getting. You get decent space which can accommodate most of the Graphics card, clean layout, ample connectivity options & some cable management too. Plus the build quality is superior too.

Go, through the review of Zebronics Bijli. You'll understand the design / functional aspects m talking about.

Zebronics Bijli cabinet review

A more standard review of Zebronics Bijli....

http://hardwarebbq.com/2011/11/zebronics-bijli-2/all/1/

The point is, when you are spending 50K for an entire rig, spend 1K more to get a decent Chassis. You won't regret it..

[The Incinerator]

The config looks great but would just ask you to get a ASUS GTX650Ti for Rs 10300 over the HD7770,that is keeping gaming in mind. And change the monitor to a Dell S2240L an IPS LED full HD panel for Rs 8900.

[amibisu]

Thanks to all u guys ....

This Rig is strictly for gaming and 1080P movies (as I mentioned earlier)

After reviewing all ur comments, I have sort out a new config below. Please suggest it..

Component Model Number
Processor: Intel Core i3 3220
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H (OR) Asus M5A97
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R)
Graphics Card: Sapphire HD7770 (OR) ASUS GTX650Ti (Preferred) (Suggest)
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA100 1 TB
PSU: Corsair GS600
Monitor: Dell 22" S2240L IPS Panel 1080P Display
DVD Drive: Asus DVD-RW Black
Chassis: (Suggest)
KB & Mouse: Logitch MK200
UPS: APC BR600VA-IN
Speaker: Logitech Z103

Once again thank u all....

[rhitwick]

Thanks to all u guys ....

This Rig is strictly for gaming and 1080P movies (as I mentioned earlier)

After reviewing all ur comments, I have sort out a new config below. Please suggest it..

Component Model Number
Processor: Intel Core i3 3220
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H (OR) Asus M5A97
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R)
Graphics Card: Sapphire HD7770 (OR) ASUS GTX650Ti (Preferred) (Suggest)
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA100 1 TB
PSU: Corsair GS600
Monitor: Dell 22" S2240L IPS Panel 1080P Display
DVD Drive: Asus DVD-RW Black
Chassis: (Suggest)
KB & Mouse: Logitch MK200
UPS: APC BR600VA-IN
Speaker: Logitech Z103

Once again thank u all....

Looks good.

If budget permits go for 650Ti
And cabinet of NZXT

and I would still suggest PSU as Seasonic SII 620

[Cilus]

I think OP should stick with a 500W PSU and save some money. 600W PSU is way overkill for the configuration.

[Myth]

Even 500w seems like a lot. Locked i5s and 7850s can do with less.
The Corsair 430w can easily power the i3 and the 650ti.

[The Incinerator]

Intel i3 3225 - Rs 7100
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - Rs 4150
Corsair Value Select Ram 4 GB - Rs 1350
GPU - Asus GTX 650Ti - Rs 10300
HDD - Toshiba 1TB - Rs 4150
SMPS - CORSAIR SMPS-CX430V2 - Rs 2550
Cabinet - NZXT Gamma - Rs 2300
Display - Dell S2240L - Rs 8900
OPD - Samsung SH-S223F - Rs 975
KB/Mouse - Logitech - Rs 600
UPS - Beetel Saviour 700VA - Rs 1325


I think you are good to go with this one. And the M5A97 mainboard is for an AMD processor.You are fine with B75 here.

[amibisu]

Thanks to all for ur helps .....
Finally I have found the best (as per requirement) Rig config as below.

Component: Model Number: Price
Processor : Intel Core i3 3225 : Rs. 7100
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H : Rs. 4150
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R) : Rs. 3584
Graphics Card: ASUS GTX650Ti : Rs. 10300
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA100 1 TB : Rs. 4150
PSU: Corsair GS600 : Rs. 5366
Monitor: Dell 22" S2240L : Rs. 8900
DVD Drive" Asus DVD-RW Black : Rs. 1200
Chassis: NZXT Gamma : Rs. 2300
KB & Mouse: Logitch MK200 : Rs. 925
UPS: APC BR600VA-IN : Rs. 1900
Total : Rs. 49875 + VAT/TAX

Still only one confusion for PSU: Corsair GS600 / 500W ? Don't know if there is any noise problem with 500W. Going for GS600 as of now, but if there is no noise prob with 500W, will go for it.

[Cilus]

Are you buying from Flipkart? The PSU price is actually high.

[ASHISH65]

Thanks to all for ur helps .....
Finally I have found the best (as per requirement) Rig config as below.

Component: Model Number: Price
Processor : Intel Core i3 3225 : Rs. 7100
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H : Rs. 4150
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R) : Rs. 3584
Graphics Card: ASUS GTX650Ti : Rs. 10300
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA100 1 TB : Rs. 4150
PSU: Corsair GS600 : Rs. 5366
Monitor: Dell 22" S2240L : Rs. 8900
DVD Drive" Asus DVD-RW Black : Rs. 1200
Chassis: NZXT Gamma : Rs. 2300
KB & Mouse: Logitch MK200 : Rs. 925
UPS: APC BR600VA-IN : Rs. 1900
Total : Rs. 49875 + VAT/TAX

Still only one confusion for PSU: Corsair GS600 / 500W ? Don't know if there is any noise problem with 500W. Going for GS600 as of now, but if there is no noise prob with 500W, will go for it.

why going for i3 3225 get i3 3220 or i3 3120 @ rs 6600

[Sainatarajan]

The PSU price is way higher than local. You could get a 750w PSU from Seasonic for that amount. Corsair GS500 @ 4k is perfect for your rig.Also the price of GTX 650 Ti is 9.8k.....

[amibisu]

@ASHISH65: For i3 3220 and 3225, I can only see one difference between the two and that's the integrated graphics. HD2500 vs HD4000. So what's the difference and which one will be best for my rig (gaming)?

@Sainatarajan: Are you suggeting me Corsair GS500 for my rig? I heard about some noise issue for this during pick load/pressure.

Please suggest...

I am not buying from flipcart, though I have got the price from flipcart. Will go to Chandni Market...

[sbnaul]

Get the i3 3220... The igp of both would be as good as useless as you are buying a discrete gpu...

[amibisu]

Thanx @sbnaul

[amibisu]

Hey guys pls recomend some good shops in Chandni, Kolkata....
Gonna buy my rig tomorrow there...

Thanks in advance !!!

Also need ur help here..

1. Want to watch TV from through my system (buying Dell 23" LED - U2312HM Monitor). What to do for that? I mean to say, should I go for TV tuner card or there is any other way around?

2. We are currently using RYB type cable for TV with setup box (not HDMI, I suppose). So any compatible way to use it? One of my friend suggest me to buy an RYB cable splitter. Can I go for it?

3. Also got suggested for buying Creative 3-in-1 bluster card for good sound controller. Can I go for it?

Thanks in advance !!!