Need Suggestion

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l33t

Adept
Guys , This will replace my main rig in the house since the one I have currently will not be present in the house anymore. This rig will be running for about 20 hours in a Day - 60% of the time basic office work and the rest 40% will be game mode.

Q: What is your budget?

25K-27k

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

-NIL-

Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.

Keyboard + Mouse + UPS 650VA

Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

Bangalore , SP Road

Not Open to online purchase

Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

No

Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

Gaming

Browsing

Desktop Processing

HTPC

Download rig, 24x7 operation

Watching movies

Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.

None

Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?

Strategy - Civilization 4

Racing - Grid at medium to high settings

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage

Gaming - 1440x900

Desktop - 1440x900

Q: Are you looking to overclock?

No

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?

Windows- W7 64Bit Home Basic

Linux - None

This is what I have thought of , What are your takes ? Also since I havent been to SP road lately , are all the components available ?

Components Description Price

Processor AMD Athlon X3 435 3600

Motherboard MSI 880GM-E41 4100

RAM Corsair Value RAM 2GB DDR3 3500

GPU Sapphire RadeonHD4670 1GB 4000

HDD Seagate Baracuda 500GB 1700

Cabinet Cooler Master Elite 310 1800

PSU FSP Saga 400W 2000

Monitor Dell 1709W 5700

ODD LG DVD RW 850

Total 27250


TYIA for all your suggestions.

:cool2:
 
My Suggestion:-

Components Description Price

Processor AMD Athlon II X4 635/ AMD Athlon II X3 440 4400/3300

Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H 4800

RAM Corsair 2GB DDRIII 1333MHz 1300

GPU Sapphire 512MB DDR5 HD5670 4500

HDD 500GB Seagate 7200.12 1700

Cabinet Cooler Master Elite 310 1500

PSU FSP Saga 400W 1900

Monitor Dell IN2020 6600

ODD LG 22x SATA DVD Writer 850

Total 27000

Reasons :

You can also go with AMD AthlonII X3 440 @ 3.3k. It has good success rate of unlocking.

Get GA-880GMA-UD2H instead of MSI 880GM-E41. It has has SATA3 6gbps, USB 3.0 and good integrated graphic.

Sapphire 512MB DDR5 HD5670 instead of Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 1GB. If you cant get hold of the 512MB card(out of stock in most of the places), pay Rs. 500 extra and then grab HIS IceQ 512MB GDDR5 @ 5k from PurnamTech. 3 years warranty. VFM. Much better deal than HD4670.

Dell IN2020 instead of Dell 1709W. Benq G2220HD ~ 7.7k if you want to go full HD.
 
@OP - U got RAM prices terribly wrong :p The Corsair 2GB costs 1.3k now.

I way advice u to stick with X3 440 ~ 3.4k and try unlocking it. Try getting a Giga 880GMA-UD2H/ MSI 880GMA-E45. But if u feel USB 3.0 is of no use to you then stick with the MSI 880GMA-E41.

Try to squeeze in a 22" monitor like the Benq G2220HD ~ 7.6k if u watch lots of HD stuff.
 
DarkAngel said:
@OP - U got RAM prices terribly wrong :p The Corsair 2GB costs 1.3k now.
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$ht - 4GB DD3 was what I had in mind to type :p

Oke ,

-X3 440 - Unlock for a Athlon 4 core

-ATM USB 3.0 isnt really going to help things to keep the highly budgeted build under control

-Also I want to game at decently high fps so stuck with a normal monitor with a so-so gpu.

Thank you XTM and DA - DA do you think I can go with what XTM has suggested ? I'm really not into getting HD stuff - since once I start gaming and it lags - Pisses me off a lot .

Q1- How effecient is the X3 440 when unlocked ? Unlock X3 440 - Does seem like unlocking is the way to go. Have there ever been any problems once unlocked ?

Also - I have a small question - Is there any way I can bring in a non-eol intel based rig which fits in the budget and gives the same performance compared to the AMD based variant ?
 
l33t said:
Also - I have a small question - Is there any way I can bring in a non-eol intel based rig which fits in the budget and gives the same performance compared to the AMD based variant ?
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Yes...

Intel Core i3 540 - 5100

Gigabyte H55M-S2 - 3500

This rig wud perform better than Athlon X3(If the athlon x3 wont unlock into x4) and as it has core i3 processor so it will consume less power...

Core i3 also performs better in gaming than Athlon x3

But i wud suggest u to go wid the rig XTM has suggested it wud b a bit futureproof than the Rig i suggested ;)

Or wait for Entrylevel Sandy Bridge Processors till february...
 
Processor AMD Athlon X2 245/x3 435 2600/3300

Motherboard MSI 880GM-E41 4100

RAM Corsair Value RAM 2GB DDR3 1300

GPU gts450/ati 5750 1GB 7200

HDD Seagate Baracuda 500GB 1700

Cabinet Cooler Master Elite 310 1500

PSU FSP Saga 400W 2000

Monitor Dell 1920in 5550

ODD LG DVD RW 850

Total 26800/27500
 
Guys from the looks of it , this is what I've arrived on at the moment -

AMD Athlon X3 440 ~3.5k

880GM-E41 ~4k / Gigabyte 880GMA~4.2k (ex-blore)

Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 ~3.5k

Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512MB ~4.5k

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM~1.7k

Coolermaster 430 ~2.5k

Dell 1709W~ 5.5k

LG G22HNS50~.8k

I'm going to get this on wednesday of this month , Is there anything which I can tweak /squeeze in /replace for getting a better VFM rig ?

TY to all those who have replied

:cool2:
 
Punker said:
^ go for at least 20" or 22" monitor.....
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The OP mentioned this earlier

-Also I want to game at decently high fps so stuck with a normal monitor with a so-so gpu.

Thank you XTM and DA - DA do you think I can go with what XTM has suggested ? I'm really not into getting HD stuff - since once I start gaming and it lags - Pisses me off a lot .



Man for the cabinet I would suggest you go for a NZXT Gamma cause it has a much better airflow and cleaner interior than the Cooler Master Elite 430 apart from that RIG by XTM and DarkAngel is awesome :), if you need a few reviews to check the differences here they are --

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/nzxt_gamma/

http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/cases/nzxt-gamma/

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/reviews/computer_cases/cooler-master-elite-430-atx-case-review/

http://www.overclockers.com/cooler-master-elite-430-black-review/

hope this helps :)
 
Yup. Even I prefer NZXT Gamma to other cabinets in that price range. And yes, go with DELL IN2020 @ 6.5k instead of Dell 1709W. VFM. And again, GA-880GMA-UD2H is 4.8k not 4.2k.. You're getting the prices terribly wrong. :p
 
As Xtech says get a 20" monitor. Money can be saved by going for Corsair 4GB value Rams @ 2.55k onstead of XMS3 kit. 17" is too small IMHO.
 
ALPHA17 said:
The OP mentioned this earlier

-Also I want to game at decently high fps so stuck with a normal monitor with a so-so gpu.

Thank you XTM and DA - DA do you think I can go with what XTM has suggested ? I'm really not into getting HD stuff - since once I start gaming and it lags - Pisses me off a lot .



Man for the cabinet I would suggest you go for a NZXT Gamma cause it has a much better airflow and cleaner interior than the Cooler Master Elite 430 apart from that RIG by XTM and DarkAngel is awesome :), if you need a few reviews to check the differences here they are --

NZXT Gamma Review - Overclockers Club

NZXT Gamma » Reviews - XSReviews.co.uk - Trusted Hardware Reviews

Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Case Review | Hardware Canucks

Cooler Master Elite 430 Black Review | Overclockers

hope this helps :)
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TY Alpha - The Gamma costs about 2.75k in SP Road right now , thats why I'm sticking with the CM 430 || If I get the gamma for 2.2k I'd take it :) I like the gamma's internals , but its FAIL when it comes to the front panel , Its like some flimsy triangular stuff sticking to the front :| (No offense to gamma lovers) - the wire management on the gamma is faaaaaar superior than that of the elite 430 that is making me lean towards the gamma again - i guess i'll decide in the shop ....

XTechManiac said:
Yup. Even I prefer NZXT Gamma to other cabinets in that price range. And yes, go with DELL IN2020 @ 6.5k instead of Dell 1709W. VFM. And again, GA-880GMA-UD2H is 4.8k not 4.2k.. You're getting the prices terribly wrong. :p
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hot zubs said:
AMD Phenom II X4 955BE - Rs.6850

Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H - Rs.4250

Corsair 2GB DDR3 - Rs.1500

+TAX

J.D Computers
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-Ex-Bangalore - I checked in the SP Road prices thread It says 880GMA-UD2H = 4.2k - Thats why I had written It here , made it a point to check it there and then write , since I already made that error previously :p , anyway let me check it in SP and i'll let you know what the real price is.
DarkAngel said:
As Xtech says get a 20" monitor. Money can be saved by going for Corsair 4GB value Rams @ 2.55k onstead of XMS3 kit. 17" is too small IMHO.
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hmm oke 2.5k on value rams and 20" monitor - seems like a good idea - but it wont lag right on the 20" on maxxed out settings ? thats the only thing which is going through my mind . BTW is the 2020 a HD Ready Monitor? or is it just an LCD ?

So far this is how the config looks like ?

AMD Athlon X3 440 ~3.5k

880GM-E41 ~4k / Gigabyte 880GMA~4.2k (ex-blore)

Corsair Value RAM 4GB DDR3 ~2.5k

Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512MB ~4.5k

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM~1.7k

Coolermaster 430/NZXT Gamma ~2.5k/2.1k(is it ?)

Dell 2020~ 6.5k

FSP SagaII 400/Gigabyte Superb 460~2k

LG G22HNS50~.85k

Totals to about ~28k

Im sorry im not able to rep you guys :( It says - "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DA/Alpha/XTM"
 
l33t said:
Im sorry im not able to rep you guys :( It says - "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DA/Alpha/XTM"
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Maybe after giving me a rep u wud b able to give them :D lol... just kidding...

hey l33t try to squeez in a 22 incher...

just made a few changes in ur already decided rig...

AMD Athlon X3 440 ~3.5k

880GM-E41 ~4k / Gigabyte 880GMA~4.2k (ex-blore)

Corsair Value RAM 2GB DDR3 ~1.3k

Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512MB ~4.5k

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM~1.7k

Coolermaster 430/NZXT Gamma ~2.5k/2.1k(is it ?)

BenQ G2220HD ~ 7.7k

FSP SagaII 400/Gigabyte Superb 460~2k

LG G22HNS50~.85k

Totals to about ~ 27850

Add a Corsair 2GB Stick Later ;)
 
l33t said:
TY Alpha - The Gamma costs about 2.75k in SP Road right now , thats why I'm sticking with the CM 430 || If I get the gamma for 2.2k I'd take it :) I like the gamma's internals , but its FAIL when it comes to the front panel , Its like some flimsy triangular stuff sticking to the front :| (No offense to gamma lovers) - the wire management on the gamma is faaaaaar superior than that of the elite 430 that is making me lean towards the gamma again - i guess i'll decide in the shop ....

-Ex-Bangalore - I checked in the SP Road prices thread It says 880GMA-UD2H = 4.2k - Thats why I had written It here , made it a point to check it there and then write , since I already made that error previously :p , anyway let me check it in SP and i'll let you know what the real price is.

hmm oke 2.5k on value rams and 20" monitor - seems like a good idea - but it wont lag right on the 20" on maxxed out settings ? thats the only thing which is going through my mind . BTW is the 2020 a HD Ready Monitor? or is it just an LCD ?

So far this is how the config looks like ?

AMD Athlon X3 440 ~3.5k
880GM-E41 ~4k / Gigabyte 880GMA~4.2k (ex-blore)
Corsair Value RAM 4GB DDR3 ~2.5k
Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512MB ~4.5k
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM~1.7k
Coolermaster 430/NZXT Gamma ~2.5k/2.1k(is it ?)
Dell 2020~ 6.5k
FSP SagaII 400/Gigabyte Superb 460~2k
LG G22HNS50~.85k
Totals to about ~28k

Im sorry im not able to rep you guys :( It says - "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DA/Alpha/XTM"
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I think Golccha stocks it for around 2.2K ~ 2.5K but on the front pael I actually prefer the slightly less tight fit of the NZXT cabinets as they come of easily and you don't feel like you are about to break your own cabinet into pieces, unlike my SCOUT where every time I try to clean my foward dust filters I'm afraid I might damage the unit more than anything :) rest apart your config is Great for sub 30K :eek:hyeah:

and can't say enough the DP is awesome :)
 
Thanks a tonne guys - Especially - DA , Alpha , Hades , XTM , VIP and Punker , Got my rig yesterday, Enjoying it ! :)

Specs

AMD Athlon II X3 440 -3k

Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H -4.05k

Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 -2.7k

Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512MB -4.9k

Seagate Baracudda 500GB -1.7k

FSP Saga II 500W -2.3k

Coolermaster Elite 310 -1.55k

Dell 1920IN -5.35k

LG DVD RW -.875k

Logitech MMKB+Mouse -0.7k

@Alpha - New DP coming soon :p
 
l33t said:
Thanks a tonne guys - Especially - DA , Alpha , Hades , XTM , VIP and Punker , Got my rig yesterday, Enjoying it ! :)

Specs

AMD Athlon II X3 440 -3k

Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H -4.05k

Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 -2.7k

Sapphire Radeon HD5670 512MB -4.9k

Seagate Baracudda 500GB -1.7k

FSP Saga II 500W -2.3k

Coolermaster Elite 310 -1.55k

Dell 1920IN -5.35k

LG DVD RW -.875k

Logitech MMKB+Mouse -0.7k

@Alpha - New DP coming soon :p
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Nice rig :) Prices are excellent if they are VAT inclusive and good if its VAT exclusive. Where did u get the stuff from?
 
DarkAngel said:
Nice rig :) Prices are excellent if they are VAT inclusive and good if its VAT exclusive. Where did u get the stuff from?
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All aashirwad :) Well , I only hated him saying its 4.9k for the GPU :(

EDIT : I installed(updated) all the drivers and scanned the system once and wham ! there are viruses in the catalyst drivers ? :|

Refer this : http://i53.tinypic.com/2z8ybl0.png

What should I be doing ?
 
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