Really strong gaming PC needed

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^ Don't worry about that. He'll surely be very ecstatic. Also its the thought that really counts. :)

But I'm sure your boyfriend will go crazy just looking at a Lian Li. :D

Good luck.
 
gigabyte EX58-UD5 or DFI UT8 , Intel Core i7 950, OCZ 6GB Ddr3 , Nvidia GeForce GTX 295, Auzentech Forte, Intel 160GB X25-M+WD 2TB, Pioneer BDR-203, Corsair HX850, Dell 3007WFP, Logitech Z-5500+Headphones

which headphones? Sennheiser Pc161/Audio Technica AD700/ or something else
hey Lord Nemesis, Audio Technica AD700 doesnt have microphone, dont you need microphone while gaming at times?

Cabinet?? pls suggest something guys, I dont like Haf 932. i like this lian li one.

N shops or people who can get all this for me in Delhi/Mumbai? (Delhi preferred, in mumbai i will have to face my dad`s endless QnA session, lol)
 
@T110001

Good to see that you made your mind at last. But ATI 5850,5870,5870X2 will be launched in the second week of September. I assume that you can wait until then. At least for the graphics card. A 5870X2 should be priced near GTX295 and will kick its A**. :) Also a 5870X2 series card will enough for any games for a few years as it supports DX11. Games based on DX11 will be coming in 2010.

Off topic, you seem to be very determined to prove something. May all the gfs learn this from you. :D
 
T110001 said:
which headphones? Sennheiser Pc161/Audio Technica AD700/ or something else

hey Lord Nemesis, Audio Technica AD700 doesnt have microphone, dont you need microphone while gaming at times?

Mic is required only if your BF is into online multi-player gaming. Also even if a mic is reqd, you can easily buy a good clip on mic and use that along with a regular pair of headphones. A lot of gamers who buy high end headphones do that.
 
u can get stuff from nehru place , most of the stuff should be available at SMC or other shops . i doubt u can get the cabby in india .

for dell 30 inch lcd u can ask buygamingstuff ( dealer on TE )

also did u see cooler master ATCS 840 ? that should be available locally also around 15k

@ sabby , i dont think the 5870x2 is launching anytime soon . and single gpu version wont be able to beat 295 :P . by the time ati comes with x2 , nvidia will also launch new card and kick ATI's ASS :lol: and ati's crossfire drivers takes ages to release card's full performance .
 
@sabby

really? But everyone everywhere says that GTX295 is the king, so how can the king be ass kicked so soon? Will DX11 make such a huge difference? What else will i have to change, if i decide to wait for it. N if i wait for that, then i will be tempted to wait for new Intel processors, as someone mentioned earlier? N then someone else might be able to break a quarks? but I dont want my PC to be ass kicked in few weeks.

The point that i want to prove is that, building a PC isnt rocket science, for that you dont have understand Einstein's theory of relativity. So stop wasting hours on reading buying fixing computer.

once more, please tell about some shops in delhi or even in mumbai.

@everyone

Stop adding to my confusion, state clearly what shuld i be doing? wait or no wait
 
T110001 said:
really? But everyone everywhere says that GTX295 is the king, so how can the king be ass kicked so soon? Will DX11 make such a huge difference? What else will i have to change, if i decide to wait for it. N if i wait for that, then i will be tempted to wait for new Intel processors, as someone mentioned earlier? N then someone else might be able to break a quarks? but I dont want my PC to be ass kicked in few weeks.

once more, please tell about some shops in delhi or even in mumbai.

Yes. It will be a big step up.
Here's what i think you should do:-
1)Buy the rest of the setup, don't wait for newer processors etc.
2)For now, get a HD 4890(It would REALLY help to know what GPU is currently in use) and set aside the surplus budget to buy the 5870/x2. The 4890 will more than suffice for now.

What display is he using right now?
Cannot stress enough how much knowing his current setup would help, speaking from purely a performance perspective...

@malhotraraul
I hear you =)
 
@T110001

As robo suggested, consider the ATCS also. Have a look at the xclio cases.

From Lian Li site, found these. 1. X.2000 2. PCP50R 3. PC888

EDIT:- If 1. building the machine is not necessary for now and you can wait upto December-January and/or 2. He has an enough good computer for now, then wait. Otherwise, buy everything except the graphics card. As its not necessary now and new cards are almost at the door, you should at least wait for two more weeks to observe the graphic market.

There are two shops in Delhi I know, SMC International and Cost to cost. But Mumbai has better options, so see if you can manage your parents. :P

@robo.. just wait and see. :bleh:
 
i would suggest you to wait till october this year as Nvidia will be launching their 300 series Graphic Cards which will be around 30% much faster than the current most powerful 200 series cards.
Leaving that you can build your entire system now.
Most of the enthusiast build their PC's in frames i.e small groups as it doesn't require huge initial investment & they can upgrade it later on.so,i would suggest you to do the same.Also,practically we cannot use any system to it's max. speed all the times.so,you need to carefully understand your requirements.
Anyway here's the config that i'd suggest

CPU: Core i7 920

Mother Board: Gigabyte X58 EXTREME Motherboard

Cooling: Swiftech Apex Ultima Plus Watercooling kit

RAM: Corsair Dominator 3*2GB of DDR3 RAM @ 1600/2000 MHz

Graphics Card: wait for now (till then buy any 9800GTX as M/B doesn't have onboard GPU) or get a GTX 295

Sound Card: M/B has onboard or Creative X-Fi Titanium Fata1ty Pro/Asus Xonar D2X

Hard Disk: 2*150GB WD Velociraptor in RAID0 (For OS & Gaming) + 1 TB Western Digital Black for Storage purpose

Cabinet: Antec 1200/CM ATCS 840/CM COSMOS/SILVERSTONE TJ07

PSU:Corsair HX1000

Display: Dell U2410 24" LCD Display.

Keyboard: Any Razer Keyboard that you like

Mouse: Any Razer Mouse of your Choice

I have only covered main components.
 
He probably has a very kick ass pc, considering the time n money he spend on his PC.

26th of September is the date, i need to finish this thing before that, if i decide to go through with it.

So tell me, will this 5870/x2 or 300 be released before that? more importantly will i be able to get one before 26th?

If not then i can wait.

Off topic, If you know about TV`s pls comment here.
 
T110001 said:
He probably has a very kick ass pc, considering the time n money he spend on his PC.
26th of September is the date, i need to finish this thing before that, if i decide to go through with it.
So tell me, will this 5870/x2 or 300 be released before that? more importantly will i be able to get one before 26th?
If not then i can wait.

Off topic, If you know about TV`s pls comment here.

5870 x2 if its released by next week wil be avilabe in US and few other countries. So its not likely u can get 5870 x2 by 26th of this month even if its imported by DHL express shipping.

Nvidia 3XXX series are scheduled to be released in November 09 - january 2010
 
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