31-40k Gaming PC Build for pal

[Kilroyquasar]

Hello all!

here's the questionnaire:

Q: What is your budget?
30k, stretchable to 35k


Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)?
CPU - AMD Athlon 64 6200+
Motherboard - Asus M3A H HDMI
GPU - ATI HD3800
RAM - 2GB DDR2
Monitor - BenQ G2420HD
SMPS - VIP 600W
Cabinet - A non-descript one
Speakers - Logitech Z103
Mouse/Keyboard - Microsoft
UPS - NA
Optical Drive - LiteOn iHAS324-32B
HDD - Seagate 2TB (1+1)

Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)?
Monitor - BenQG2420HD
SMPS - VIP 600W (should this be retained?!)
Mouse/Keyboard - Microsoft
Speakers - Z103 (not much interested in keeping these)
Optical Drive - LiteOn iHAS324-32B
HDD - Seagate 2TB (1+1)




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 i3 2100 / AMD Phenom II 960T
Motherboard - Intel DH67CL-B3 / ASRock H61M/U3S3 / ASUS M5A88-M / any compatible motherboard
GPU - HD7850 2GB
Cabinet - NZXT Source 210 Elite, or anyone in similar price range
PSU - Seasonic S12II-520, if VIP is a no-go
RAM - 4GB / 8GB


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.
Main components won't be upgraded, but might add cheap and good 2.1 speakers, as well as Xonar DG in near future.


Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Mumbai
- Open to online purchase


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


Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware?
- Gaming
- Download rig, 24x7 operation
- Browsing
- Watching HD movies
- Desktop Processing

in the same order as above.


Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike?
A slight inclination towards intel processors, due to a bit better performance (supposedly) in gaming.


Q: Do not want to buy XYZ company product as I heard the after sales service in India is pathetic?
Nothing of that sort.


Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Mostly FPS and RPG games. titles gone-by at full settings, current titles at high settings, upcoming titles within an year or two at medium to high settings.


Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage?
Gaming - 1920x1080
Desktop - 1920x1080

Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No


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


Thanks in advance!

P.S. - Pls suggest on these 2 configs too:

http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...roduct_id=4641&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...roduct_id=4710&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

 

[Jakob]

Intel i3 2100-6.2k
Intel DH67BL-B3-5.6k
Corsair XMS3 OR Gskill Ripjaws 2X2GB 1333mhz-1.5k
Sapphire HD7850 2GB-15.3k
Seasonic S12ii 520W-3.5k OR Corsair VX550W-4.4k[You should get a new psu which is solid than your current one]
Nzxt Gamma-2.4k
If your budget is too tight then sell few components from the current rig or get something from TE market,Hope this helps.

 

[Kilroyquasar]

thank jakob! this is a very good config indeed. but a few say that upcoming games could utilise the cores of a 960T processor. should that be considered too?

 

[Jakob]

The Amd phenom II lineup is not quite there performance wise comparing to intels lineup here is a link to give you an idea-AnandTech - Bench - CPU
Also latest titles use more GPU power than CPU so there's no point getting a specific cpu for gaming when you're getting Amd HD7850,The latest titles will run just fine on this config.

thank jakob! this is a very good config indeed. but a few say that upcoming games could utilise the cores of a 960T processor. should that be considered too?

 

[Kilroyquasar]

ah well well jakob! thanks again. so i think more or less i have decided on:

core i3 2100 + DH67CL-B3
gigabyte HD7850 OC windforce x2
gskill ripjawsx 4gb x 1
seasonic 520w psu
bitfenix merc alpha OR nzxt source 210 elite/gamma

should do fine? if it overshoots the budget, extra money could be put in after selling the existing components.

UPDATE --> if his mood demands saving some money, then would this mobo be any good?

http://www.flipkart.com/asrock-h61m...DWFZ&ref=cf4aa188-713b-4b99-b3a2-3ecec4036029

UPDATE 2 --> I track back. H67 is better than H61

 

[iittopper]

ah well well jakob! thanks again. so i think more or less i have decided on:

core i3 2100 + DH67CL-B3
gigabyte HD7850 OC windforce x2
gskill ripjawsx 4gb x 1
seasonic 520w psu
bitfenix merc alpha OR nzxt source 210 elite/gamma

should do fine? if it overshoots the budget, extra money could be put in after selling the existing components.

UPDATE --> if his mood demands saving some money, then would this mobo be any good?

ASRock H61M/U3S3 Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com

UPDATE 2 --> I track back. H67 is better than H61

The motherboard iintel dh67cl is best value for money . And buying H61 motherboard is not recommanded !! as it hinder future upgrades . The rig jacob suggested is good . Go with it . For Hd7850 go with gigabyte one @ 15.2k as it is factory overclocked .

 

[Kilroyquasar]

The motherboard iintel dh67cl is best value for money . And buying H61 motherboard is not recommanded !! as it hinder future upgrades . The rig jacob suggested is good . Go with it . For Hd7850 go with gigabyte one @ 15.2k as it is factory overclocked .

thanks! going to do exactly that!

 

[windyflyfree]

Glad to be able to see this forum still, I am looking for a very long time, I went home.I've been playing a game, think a lot of fun,