Budget 90k+ Gaming Rig

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thebytegrill

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Hi Everybody!

This is my first post, I'm based in & around Bombay.

I've was looking for some advice on weather to get a new computer or upgrade an existing one.

I've got an ivy bridge machine with an MSI Formula mono running an i5 k-series (forget the number), 16GB RAM Corsair Vengeance, MSI 680GTX OC system. This is plugged into my Samsung F47 3D TV from 2013. This is setup up in Bombay. I'm not over clocking it, the motherboards a bit over kill for me I guess.

I basically run NetKar Pro and now Assetto Corsa driving sim with a G25, haven't played an FPS is a while.

The thing is I need another machine as well, both don't have to be gaming rigs although that would be nice.

I have the option to replace that machine with a mac mini type machine and upgrade the vid card on this machine. Or build an entirely new gaming rig and leave that existing machine as it is.

I figured the first option of getting a mac mini and adding a 780ti to the existing machine would cost me the same as building a new machine for around 120k. I don't need to buy any monitor for the second machine.

What would you guys recommend in the way of components and where's the best place to get them, would going personally to Lamingtond Rd. be worth it, aren't there any reliable online stores to order stuff hassle free?

Any advice appreciated, thanks in advance.

Cheers!
 
Questions
  1. What is your budget?
    • 120-150k
  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • CPU - Intel i5-3570K
    • Motherboard - Asrock Z77 Formula OC
    • GPU - MSI 680 OC
    • RAM - Corsair 2X16GB
    • Monitor - Dell 2410
    • PSU - Corsair (can't remember the wattage/model)
    • RME Babyface USB Soundcard
  3. Which hardware will you be changing (component name - component brand and model)
    • GPU - MSI 680 OC
  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.
    • Completely new machine (OR)
    • GPU - Nvidia 680 SLI
  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
    • Final
  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
    • Mumbai
    • Open to online purchase
  7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • No
  8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Gaming
    • Software Development
  9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • N/A
  10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • Assetto Corsa ( max )
  11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Gaming - 1920x1200
  12. Are you looking to overclock?
    • Yes
  13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 8.1 64bit
    • Gentoo Linux
 
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i5 4570k (15000)
Asus Gryphon Z87 (15200)
CM hyper 212 EVO (2700)
Kingston HyperX Blu 1600 MHz 4 GB x2 (4800)
WD Blue 1 TB (4100)
Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (7300)
Zotac GTX 660 2 GB SLI (27000)
Corsair TX650v2 (6800)
Corsair 500R (7500)
Dell S2440L (13000)
Asus optical drive (1050)

total: 1,04,450

items left: KB and mouse.
 
harshilsharma63 said:
i5 4570k (15000)
Asus Gryphon Z87 (15200)
CM hyper 212 EVO (2700)
Kingston HyperX Blu 1600 MHz 4 GB x2 (4800)
WD Blue 1 TB (4100)
Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (7300)
Zotac GTX 660 2 GB SLI (27000)
Corsair TX650v2 (6800)
Corsair 500R (7500)
Dell S2440L (13000)
Asus optical drive (1050)

total: 1,04,450

items left: KB and mouse.
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very bad idea to upgrade from i5 3570k to 4570k.
@op, you should mention the exact wattage of your psu. then only we can help. there is no need for complete upgrade. your rig is powerful enough.[DOUBLEPOST=1390842056][/DOUBLEPOST]also dont forget to get a cpu cooler to overclock your cpu.
 
RIJIN P K said:
very bad idea to upgrade from i5 3570k to 4570k.
@op, you should mention the exact wattage of your psu. then only we can help. there is no need for complete upgrade. your rig is powerful enough.[DOUBLEPOST=1390842056][/DOUBLEPOST]also dont forget to get a cpu cooler to overclock your cpu.
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OP has mentioned that he wants to build a new rig in the very first post. Anyways, some clarity on the exact situation will still be helpful.
 
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