computer upgrading help!!!

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hi people,
i needed some help regarding my computer upgrades
i use my computer for hardcore gaming and use a lot of 3d modelling softwares(zbrush,maya,mudbox)
i really dont care about the budget but the rig should be vfm.And i really dont want xeons and firepros.
so i jolted down a rig below, please have a look and suugest if any changes can be made.
Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K (sandy bridge 2nd generation) or intel core i7 2600k

Motherboard: Gigabyte P67A-UD4.

RAM: 2 x CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz RAM

HDD: 1 TB western digital caviar black

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO

GPU: MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II/OC 2GB GDDR5

Cabinet: COOLER MASTER HAF 932

PSU/SMPS: SeaSonic X 850 SS-850KM 850W
i also wanted to know if i should wait for amd to release its 8-CORE BULLDOZER CHIPS or go with intel i7 2600k!
also im not into hardcore overclocking.

thankyou.
 
Questions
1. Q: What is your budget?
a. Upto 90k.(dont want to waste money just want the rig to be vfm)

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
. CPU amd athlon
a. Motherboard – gigabyte xx
b. GPU - ATI radeon 5 series
c. RAM - hyperx 4X1GB
d. Monitor -viewsonic
e. SMPS - Corsair

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
. Monitor – viewsonic and a 42 inch led tv that I plan to connect.
a. Keyboard and mouse

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.
. CPU – intel core i5 2500k or i7 2600k (sandy bridge 2nd gen)
a. Motherboard -Gigabyte P67A-UD4.
b. GPU - MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II/OC 2GB GDDR5
c. RAM- 2 x corsair vengeance 4gb 1600MHz ram
d. HDD- 1tb WD caviar black
e. Cpu cooler- noctua NH-u12p se2 120mm SSO
f. Cabinate- cooler master HAF 932 with smps

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
. NO ,I wont upgrade the following within 6 months

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

7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
. No

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
.
a. Gaming
b. Rendering 3d models
c. Running heavy 3d modelling softwares
d. Download rig, 24x7 operation
e. Watching HD movies

9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
. Do not want to buy Asus product as I heard the after sales service in India is pathetic…id prefer a gigabyte mobo.Also wanted to know if i should wait for amd to release its 8-CORE BULLDOZER CHIPS or go with intel i7 2600k!

10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
.
a. Racing – Grid/nfs at medium to high settings
b. Crisis/COD and other shooter games
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
0. Gaming - 1280x728
1. Desktop - 1440x900

12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
. Maybe yes

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

thankyou :)
 
mozozozo316 said:
hi people,

i needed some help regarding my computer upgrades

i use my computer for hardcore gaming and use a lot of 3d modelling softwares(zbrush,maya,mudbox)

i really dont care about the budget but the rig should be vfm.And i really dont want xeons and firepros.

so i jolted down a rig below, please have a look and suugest if any changes can be made.

Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K (sandy bridge 2nd generation) or intel core i7 2600k

Motherboard: Gigabyte P67A-UD4.

RAM: 2 x CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz RAM

HDD: 1 TB western digital caviar black

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO

GPU: MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II/OC 2GB GDDR5

Cabinet: COOLER MASTER HAF 932

PSU/SMPS: SeaSonic X 850 SS-850KM 850W

i also wanted to know if i should wait for amd to release its 8-CORE BULLDOZER CHIPS or go with intel i7 2600k!

also im not into hardcore overclocking.

thankyou.
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first of all change the ram to gskill ripjaws x instead of vengeance....

reson is that gskills r more reliable and oc better + corsair uses a mix of "nanya" and" hynix" brand memory chips on their memories and out of these nanaya's quality is bad...so its ur luck whether u get hynix or nanya.....

then secondly u don't need 850 watt psu unless u plan on doing sli and crossfire in near future...

i would suggest getting 650 watt psu and put the saved money towards a gtx 570 instead of radeon hd6950......

and amd bulldozer is an utter failure don't even think about getting those crap chips.....

and if u go by my taste i would suggest nzxt phantom

or else take haf 912 with side acrylic window.....
 
If you are on maybe thought process for over-clocking, recommend you make up your mind soon, else you'll loose a fair bit of cash for no point, here is my recommend --
NON-OC RIG --

Intel Core i7 2600 ~ 16000/- + Cooler Master Hyper 212+ ~ 2100/-
Intel DH-67BL ~ 5800/-
G.Skill RIPJAWS 4GB x 2 1600MHz ~ 3300/-
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB ~ 4500/- [yeah hard drive prices have gone to the sky, thanks to floods in Thailand, more on same here --Thai floods boost PC hard drive prices | Reuters] -- performance boost in Black Edition Western Digital drives is not great, so don't blow money on that as well RMA service is finicky.
nVidia GTX 560 Ti 2GB [MSi / ZOTAC] ~ 16700/- [if you get this, sink your teeth into over-clocking, by pushing this card, it can be pushed till the levels of performance of a GTX 570] OR GTX 570 ~ 22500/- [if you do not want to over-clock] -- nVidia cards are better at productivity applications than their AMD counter-parts, also CUDA nad PHYsX are well integrated into applications like Autodesk MAYA / Adobe Creative Suite.
Corsair TX 750W ~ 7500/- [keeping in mind you are going for a GTX 570] OR Corsair TX V2 650W ~ 5400/- [in-case you stick to the GTX 560 Ti]
Corsair Carbide 400R ~ 5200/- [the best mid-tower in sub-6000/- range] OR NZXT Tempest EVO ~ 6200/- [another good pick with really good airflow and fan package]

If you want an OC RIG --
Intel Core i7 2600k ~ 17500/-
ASUS P8Z68 V-PRO ~ [no idea on the price as of the ongoing $ fluctuations]
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 ~ 3900/-
[Rest same as above]

Add a Wacom tablet if you use, later.

Some links that'll help --

Bulldozer has been a bad failure for AMD, for these reasons -- AnandTech - The Bulldozer Review: AMD FX-8150 Tested.
GTX 560 Ti vs. 570 -- AnandTech - Bench - GPU11.
Why Intel Coolers need to be changed -- 6-Way Intel Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup - Our First Intel Core i7 CPU Cooler Roundup - Legit Reviews / CPU Cooler Guide For Sandy Bridge!! - Digit Technology Discussion Forum.

Hope this helps, Sire.
 
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