building a new gaming rig

[drtanu]

hi everyone
i have been a casual gamer on my ps3 for a long time and have been using my laptop for computing needs. but when finally when my ps3 died, i thought of it as a good opportunity to set up a gaming rig. so i guess i am in need of good advice for the same.

so here goes the details in the prescribed format

1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 70k - 80k ( wouldn't mind saving money though )

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
none.. it is going to be a brand new rig

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA

4. 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.

1. CPU - intel i5 2500k ( preferably, but can also go for amd based setup )
2. Motherboard - asus p67 pro or ga p67 ud4
3. GPU - his hd 6950 2gb ( plan to add another card within 6 months to a year )
4. monitor - dell u2311
5. smps - seasonic s12-d 850w ( for future cf setup )
haven't decided on other components..

5. Q: 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

1. Yes, will upgrade the following within 12 months
2. add another vga card for a cf setup ( if i can do the next upgrade )
3. upgrade to u2711 for 2560X1440 gaming ( may take a year or more.. and is it advisable to buy future proof components for the same )

6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. delhi
2. Open to online purchase

7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. Don't mind

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming
2. Browsing
3. Desktop Processing
4. HTPC
5. Download rig, 24x7 operation
6. Watching HD movies

9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. none...

10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. FPS - Crysis, BFBC 2, Metro
2. RPG - Oblivion, Mass Effect, Dragon Age

11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1920X1080
2. Desktop - 1920X1080

12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. Yes

13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit

so i guess i have put down all my requirements and i am eagerly waiting for your suggestions...

thanks
:hap2:

 

[cyberwarfare]

ok so this is the config i would go for

1)intel 2600k + mobo combo from smc intl

2)nvidia 560 ti or 570

3)a good case is vital so pick something u like but also something with good cable management. here i would suggest the corsair 600t even though it it expensive.

4)8gb ddr3 1600mhx from corsair. u might be able to sqeeze in dominators

5)since u plan on upgrading to cf or sli in the future then pick out the corsair ax850w modular psu

6)a good cpu cooler is vital. a corsair h70 or noctua d14 will be perfect with some good fans

7)get a monitor of you choice. benq has some good monitors

8)again a speaker setup of your choice

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

Intel Core i5 2500k @ 11k
Intel DP67BG @ 8.5k
G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL @ 3.2k
CM Hyper 212+ @ 1.8k
Saphhire HD6950 1GB @ 14.5k
Seagate ITB 7200.12 @ 2.7k
LG 22X SATA DVD @ 0.9k
SeaSonic S12D 750 @ 6.5k
CM 690 II Plus @ 5k
DELL Ultrasharp U2311H @ 13.7k
Razer Death Adder @ 2.1k
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 @ 1k
Numeric 1KVA @ 4k
Logitech X-506 @ 5.5k

Total - 80.2k

that psu is enough for a 6950 crossfire setup.

 

[DarkAngel]

If possible wait for the new SB mobos with the revised chipsets to hit the stores.