SkullTrail
Beginner
Ok guys, I have to build myself a system. I'm in Delhi and I already have a 17' LCD with a max resolution of 1280x1024 and I'm not taking a new LCD.
Already have the wifi/kbd/mouse/UPS/spikestrip/etc/etc
Budget is flexible upto 50-55K for the box/cpu.
Purpose is mostly gaming with the usual general stuff thrown in.
I've thought up of a config as follows:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 C3 rev.(should be available by now, yes?)
2x2 GB DDR3 1333 or 1066, apparently very little gain on DDR-31600 and above.
A 500GB HDD (I have a ~2 TB's externals already)
Now,
This is where things get tricky.
I would like a 790GX motherboard, that YOU guys gotta suggest form what is available in Delhi.
790GX as I'm not Xfiring.
Secondly, the GPU.
I want to stuff in a HD5850. I'm expecting calls of "Overkill for 1280x1024"
But I have not heard great things about the 5770 and I'd like the system to last around 2 years with no upgrades. I LOVE AA and AF. Played Crysis on my lappy(NV 7400Go) at 640x480 with everything off. I know the difference
hyeah:
Whaddya say?
Depending on the GPU, I would need a PSU.
Think a Corsair VX550 will cut it? Can I get something cheaper, without cutting on the quality? Will 550 W be enough for the system?
Then, the cabinet.
Thought of getting a Zebronics Bijli. Then I saw some CM cabbies in the same price range. Recommend? Will they fit a 5850 or the likes?
And finally, the dealer.
People here seem to regard SMC in Nehru Place highly. I've come back to Delhi after 6 years and have no idea of which is what. If you guys think they are good could you kindly give me the address so I can go get a quotation? Or any other dealers you suggest?
If I have messed up at any place, sorry ppl. I think its my 1st post. (although me was a lurker here for ~2 years)
Already have the wifi/kbd/mouse/UPS/spikestrip/etc/etc
Budget is flexible upto 50-55K for the box/cpu.
Purpose is mostly gaming with the usual general stuff thrown in.
I've thought up of a config as follows:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 C3 rev.(should be available by now, yes?)
2x2 GB DDR3 1333 or 1066, apparently very little gain on DDR-31600 and above.
A 500GB HDD (I have a ~2 TB's externals already)
Now,
This is where things get tricky.
I would like a 790GX motherboard, that YOU guys gotta suggest form what is available in Delhi.
790GX as I'm not Xfiring.
Secondly, the GPU.
I want to stuff in a HD5850. I'm expecting calls of "Overkill for 1280x1024"
But I have not heard great things about the 5770 and I'd like the system to last around 2 years with no upgrades. I LOVE AA and AF. Played Crysis on my lappy(NV 7400Go) at 640x480 with everything off. I know the difference

Whaddya say?
Depending on the GPU, I would need a PSU.
Think a Corsair VX550 will cut it? Can I get something cheaper, without cutting on the quality? Will 550 W be enough for the system?
Then, the cabinet.
Thought of getting a Zebronics Bijli. Then I saw some CM cabbies in the same price range. Recommend? Will they fit a 5850 or the likes?
And finally, the dealer.
People here seem to regard SMC in Nehru Place highly. I've come back to Delhi after 6 years and have no idea of which is what. If you guys think they are good could you kindly give me the address so I can go get a quotation? Or any other dealers you suggest?
If I have messed up at any place, sorry ppl. I think its my 1st post. (although me was a lurker here for ~2 years)