Budget 90k+ New PC for gaming/multimedia - Flexible by 10/20%

fLUX

fLUX

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  1. What is your budget?
    • 100-120K
  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • CPU - Intel Core i5 6500
    • Motherboard - MSI B150M Pro-VDH
    • GPU - Nvidia 1070 GTX Amp edition
    • RAM - Corsair 8gb *4 - 2400 Mhz
    • Monitor - Asus VG248QE
    • PSU - Coolermaster CX750
    • Cabinet - Deepcool Kendamen
    • HDD - 2 SSD - 850 Evo * 250 GB , 860 QVO * 1TB , HDD - 2TB*2 - WD Blue , 1.5 TB*1 - WD Green,
  3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • Monitor - Asus VG248QE
    • Intend to use the above system as HTPC , for music/movies and gaming
  4. 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.
    • CPU - Intel or AMD , best suited in budget
    • Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
    • GPU - 3070 , please suggest best VFM make and model
    • PSU - Seasonic 650W SMPS
    • RAM - 16GB*2 3000 Mhz Corsair/Gskill
    • Cabinet - Please suggest one with good cable management , concealed HDD/SMPS and RGB on front side
  5. Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
    • GPU will be purchased later, intend to get the rig first and wait for GPU prices to stabilize
  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
    • Bangalore
    • Open to online purchase
  7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • Yes if under warranty and relatively new
  8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Gaming @ 4k/60fps or 1080p/165HZ
    • Browsing
    • Desktop Processing
  9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • No brand preference, anything which has good service preferably in Bangalore
  10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • CS GO
    • FIFA
    • COD & Similar FPS
    • Blockbuster releases like Cyberpunk 2077 etc
  11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Gaming - 1920*1080
    2. Desktop - 1920*1080
  12. Are you looking to overclock?
    • No
  13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 10.1 64 bit

I have been pretty much out of the PC scene in past few years hence have not shortlisted any components, request you guys to help out on the same
 
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That's a very good budget.
Go for higher frequency memory sticks
Go for 750w if you're going for Ryzen 7/i7 or above with 3070
 
Chaos said:
Buy a basic B550 board, 2*16GB of 3600 or 3200 ddr4, a 5600x and a 3060ti. Also change your power supply to something gold rated or higher. Antec EAG is a good value for money option.
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Would 3070ti be a better option , want to be 4k 30/60 fps capable as well. Want to connect to my TV occasionaly and game
nac said:
That's a very good budget.
Go for higher frequency memory sticks
Go for 750w if you're going for Ryzen 7/i7 or above with 3070
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Would I7 or Ryzen 7 fit in the budget
 
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Hi NAC,

Did not modify anything , it was the same from the start. But keeping budget aside, are there any benefits of using an I7/Ryzen7 where scenario is gaming/browsing/usual softwares with no intensive Photoshop/Video Editing software usage.
 
fLUX said:
Would 3070ti be a better option , want to be 4k 30/60 fps capable as well. Want to connect to my TV occasionaly and game


Would I7 or Ryzen 7 fit in the budget
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There is no 3070 ti yet. There is a 3060 ti which is around 15-20% slower.
 
I though I saw 100-200k budget.
No, I don't think i7 or Ryzen 7 would be any better than i5 / Ryzen 5 for just gaming.
 
@Chaos

Thinking of the below, could you guys let me know if this looks good and if I can fit any cheaper components with minimal loss of performance

ComponentOption 1Option 2Option 1 PriceOption 2 Price
CPURyzen 5600XCore I7 10700
29000​
29300​
MotherboardMSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK AMD B550 MotherboardASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS Intel Z490 Motherboard
17250​
15850​
RAMCorsair Vengeance RGB PRO 32GBCorsair Vengeance RGB PRO 32GB
14700​
14700​
CPU CoolerCooler Master HYPER 212 RGB Black Edition 120mm CPU Air Cooler RR-212S-20PC-R1Cooler Master HYPER 212 RGB Black Edition 120mm CPU Air Cooler RR-212S-20PC-R1
4500​
4500​
GPUGALAX Geforce RTX 3070GALAX Geforce RTX 3070
59000​
59000​
PSUAntec EA750G PRO 80 Plus Gold CertifiedAntec EA750G PRO 80 Plus Gold Certified
7400​
7400​
CabinetNZXT H510Lian LI Lancool II
7000​
8000​
SSDSAMSUNG 860 EVO Series M.2 2280 1TB SATA III 3D NAND SSD MZ-N6E1TBWSAMSUNG 860 EVO Series M.2 2280 1TB SATA III 3D NAND SSD MZ-N6E1TBW
12508​
12508​
Total1.5 L1.5 L
 
Makes zero sense to buy intel now. I wouldn't bother. Please don't buy the h510. I have an h700 that I recently dumped for an o11 dynamic. NZXT cases now don't have the same build quality as before. Get the lancool.

Also for motherboard, get the gaming edge WiFi instead of tomahawk. It has a better vrm setup and wifi6 for 1k more.

Edit: Board is on sale on amazon for a very good price today:
 
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Obviously, 5600X build would be my choice.
About alternative cheaper option,
B550:
For the same price Gaming Edge wifi is better,
M Steel Legend is about 4.5k cheaper but it's mATX board.
SSD:
Kingston A2000, it's cheaper and better. You should go for NVME drive instead of SATA
Case:
It's awarded the best by Gamersnexus, Lian Li Lancool 215. It's big enough for your after market cooler.
PSU:
Confirm that's not the Chinese version. Buy the one that comes with 7yrs warranty, not the one that comes with 3yrs warranty.
 
Thanks for your inputs guys, will do the neccesary changes. NVME SSD , Lian LI Lancool case and the Gaming Edge Wifi. One thing I noticed is that RGB RAM is cheapest ones on offer for 16GB units, why is that so.
 
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