New PC .... Suggestions Needed

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puns

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1. Q: What is your budget?

a. 50 k is what I want to restrict to but can be extended till 60k



2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

a. Speakers - Logitech Z 5500

b. Sound card - Asus Xonar DG

c. Mouse - Logitech MX518

d. Mousepad - Rantopad H3

e. Monitor - Dell S2409W

f. HDD - WD 1 TB + WD 640 GB

g. Keyboard - Iball



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

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a. All of the above
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.

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a. CPU

b. CPU Cooler

c. Motherboard

d. GPU - Looking for one with more ram as I would prefer gaming with AA/AF at higher resolution on 24" monitor

e. RAM

f. SSD for OS

g. Cabinet - I like CM Storm type cabinets. I stay in a place which is dusty so I need a cabinet with good dust filters that I can clean regularly and has good cooling because of the hot weather on Delhi. Transparent side panel is good.

h. SMPS - Need enough leg room if I upgrade on GPU in the future if possible

i. DVD Writer

j. Operating System - Original Windows 7 Version

k . Monitor - Unsure if i should upgrade to a 32" LCD or use my 24". Screen distance is less : 2 feet.

I also have a PS3

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

. Upgrade GPU in 1 year if required.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

. Delhi and Online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

. No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

b. Gaming

c. Browsing

d. Watching HD movies, Serials
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.

. None. After sales support is essential.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?

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a. Racing - NFS

b. RTS - Starcraft

c. Action - Shooter like BF3

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
a) Best Resolution possible
11. Q: Are you looking to overclock?

a. No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
. Windows 7 64 bit Original
 
i5 2500k - 11.9k

Asus P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard - 10k/ Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z - 14k/Asus P8Z68-V PRO- 14.2k

gskill ripjaws x 4gb - 3.6k

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III - 16.2k/ Zotac GTX 560Ti 2gb - 16.5k

corsair 400r - 4.2k

Seasonic x850 - 10.5k

OCZ agility 3 120gb - 12.1k

Total - 68.8k-73k

As far as cpu cooler goes -- noctua nh-u12p se2 - 3.75k/ nh-d14 - 4.75k/ thermalright silver arrow - 3.9k.. your choice..:)

If you can increase your budget a little more i would suggest a gtx570(19.5k)/6970 2gb(20k) as a GPU..
 
Why 850w psu? corsair tx650v2 would suffice.
mrcool63 said:
i5 2500k - 11.9k

Asus P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard - 10k/ Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z - 14k/Asus P8Z68-V PRO- 14.2k

gskill ripjaws x 4gb - 3.6k

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III - 16.2k/ Zotac GTX 560Ti 2gb - 16.5k

corsair 400r - 4.2k

Seasonic x850 - 10.5k

OCZ agility 3 120gb - 12.1k

Total - 68.8k-73k

As far as cpu cooler goes -- noctua nh-u12p se2 - 3.75k/ nh-d14 - 4.75k/ thermalright silver arrow - 3.9k.. your choice..:)

If you can increase your budget a little more i would suggest a gtx570(19.5k)/6970 2gb(20k) as a GPU..
 
hhhclihh said:
mrcool is Asus P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard a good overclocker?????? it has no reviews on the net

Actually that is an ok board for oc'ing.. put that in to even the budget.. only drawback is one pciex 16x.. the other is 4x

thegatekeeper said:
Why 850w psu? corsair tx650v2 would suffice.

Just so that he may have support for sli'ing or even a 590 or a 6990 later..
mrcool63 said:
i5 2500k - 11.9k

Asus P8Z68-V Motherboard - 12k/ Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z - 14k/Asus P8Z68-V PRO- 14.2k

gskill ripjaws x 4gb - 1.85k

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III - 16.2k/ Zotac GTX 560Ti 2gb - 16.5k

corsair 400r - 4.2k

Seasonic x760 - 8.5k/corsair tx750v2 - 6.3k/corsair tx650v2- 5.4k

OCZ agility 3 120gb - 12.1k/ OCZ agility 3 60gb - 6.4k

Total - 58k(least)

As far as cpu cooler goes -- noctua nh-u12p se2 - 3.75k/ nh-d14 - 4.75k/ thermalright silver arrow - 3.9k.. your choice..:)

If you can increase your budget a little more i would suggest a gtx570(19.5k)/6970 2gb(20k) as a GPU..

Bolded ones are changed to fit budget:)

puns said:
thanks but way over budget. max 60k.

The GPU is expensive but for your current resolution that is absolutely necessary to play BF3 well.. Also SSD's are heavier on thepocket
 
It's better to get a 650v psu if the budget is getting stretched,he can sell the psu later if he decides to xfire.Definitely get msi twin frozr 6950 2gb or sapphire toxic hd6950 2gb it beats gtx 560 ti 2gb.
mrcool63 said:
Just so that he may have support for sli'ing or even a 590 or a 6990 later.
 
i5 2500k - 11.9k

Asus P8Z68-V Motherboard - 12k

gskill ripjaws x 4gb - 1.85k

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III - 16.2k

corsair 400r - 4.2k

corsair tx650v2- 5.4k

OCZ agility 3 60gb - 6.4k

So total ... 58 k .

Any other suggestions.

Is CM Storm available and if so, which one from the storm series is a good cabinet.

corsair 400r seems to be a good cabinet. will consider.
 
If you are not satisfied with corsair 400r then you can take a look at NZXT TEMPEST EVO-5.6k or COOLER MASTER Storm Scout-6k,if the budget is strictly 5k for the case the corsair 400r is the best choice.
 
Corsair is very good,especially their xms3 if you want to buy it then get it without a doubt.
alto said:
How would be Corsair for RAM? Don't know the price though....
 
gskill is more readily available.. If you can forgo SSD now, then you can increase the graphics card.. also will ensure your budget stays right..

other options for cpu are

i5 2400

i5 2500
 
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