NEW GAMING RIG BUILD

[sandeep3010]

Hello,
Hi, I am planning to build a new gaming rig

I have a approximate configuration in mind.
Thought you could optimize it with your class of knowledge and experience

Board : ASUS MAXIMUM V GENE

GCARD : MSI GTX560-Ti HAWK 1gb

Processor : Intel i7 2600k

RAM :

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

HDD:

Seagate Barracuda 6.0gb/s 64mb 7200rpm 2TB

SSD :
later this year for sure

MONITOR:

Benq XL2420T


Power Supply : Cooler Master Extreme 650W


Please suggest me some good cabinets for something around 100-110 $ (INR 5000- 6000)

A detailed budget for each component is as follows:

(Please note: The figures just indicate a range I am willing to spend for that component , coz its necessary to draw a line somewhere to keep up with the budget )

MBoard : 270$ (INR 15000)
GCard : 270$ (INR 15000)
Processor : 325$ (INR 18000)
RAM : 70$ (INR 4000)
HDD : 125$ (INR 7000)
Monitor : 330 $ (INR 18000)
Case : 100-110$ (INR 5000-6000)
Power Supply : 100$ (INR 5500)


Total = Close to 1550-1600$ range (INR 87000)

(OS is additional, not included in this )

I am residing in India

Please provide me with your suggestions with any modifications if for better in the same price range of these components

Regards,
Sandeep G.

 

[refillable]

Good system being the exception of the power supply and the GPU, I recommend this instead of that PSU:

http://www.theitwares.com/corsair-enthusiast-series-tx650-650w-atx12v-v231-eps12v-v292-plus-bronze-certified-active-high-performance-power-supply-p-2269.html

For GPU, can you get something cheaper? $270 for a 560 Ti (even in India) is pretty much not a good price. Something like this may be better:

http://www.theitwares.com/n560gtxtim2d1gd5oc-geforce-fermi-256bit-gddr5-express-hdcp-ready-support-graphic-card-p-2444.html (The cooler is decent enough)
http://www.flipkart.com/sapphire-amd-ati-radeon-hd-6950-1-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itmd5phsrauxvgz7?pid=GRCD5PHSYNFR2YFF&_l=FvPNRlwZ6iaBOEu3eEV_DA--&_r=KEsCnYaxPiFr_Xm+_nOEWQ--&ref=ea4eb30f-cd7e-4b7f-92f2-703debfea013 (6950 used to be more expensive and faster, but this one with the same price)

For the case this is a good one:

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-400r-mid-tower-cabinet/p/itmd6uvvgbshaucr?pid=CABD6UVUF6YVJZMK&_l=vlnzKIjugWYufpA0vigQiA--&_r=31BjPn0XsdNiEw+RKlrwiQ--&icmpid=reco_sp_historyFooter_cabinet_3

 

[wr6133]

You really dont need the i7 for gaming. You would get better gaming performance buying an i5 2500k then putting the money saved to get a better graphics card.

 

[refillable]

^Oh yes!

 

[WatchOut]

Good system being the exception of the power supply and the GPU, I recommend this instead of that PSU:

http://www.theitwares.com/corsair-enthusiast-series-tx650-650w-atx12v-v231-eps12v-v292-plus-bronze-certified-active-high-performance-power-supply-p-2269.html

For GPU, can you get something cheaper? $270 for a 560 Ti (even in India) is pretty much not a good price. Something like this may be better:

http://www.theitwares.com/n560gtxtim2d1gd5oc-geforce-fermi-256bit-gddr5-express-hdcp-ready-support-graphic-card-p-2444.html (The cooler is decent enough)
http://www.flipkart.com/sapphire-amd-ati-radeon-hd-6950-1-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itmd5phsrauxvgz7?pid=GRCD5PHSYNFR2YFF&_l=FvPNRlwZ6iaBOEu3eEV_DA--&_r=KEsCnYaxPiFr_Xm+_nOEWQ--&ref=ea4eb30f-cd7e-4b7f-92f2-703debfea013 (6950 used to be more expensive and faster, but this one with the same price)

For the case this is a good one:

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-400r-mid-tower-cabinet/p/itmd6uvvgbshaucr?pid=CABD6UVUF6YVJZMK&_l=vlnzKIjugWYufpA0vigQiA--&_r=31BjPn0XsdNiEw+RKlrwiQ--&icmpid=reco_sp_historyFooter_cabinet_3

+1

Although wr6133 is right an i7 is not needed, it puts it into perspective when you realise that a pentium g can play bf3 with minimal problems. Get an i5 and put the money elsewhere perhaps for the ssd.

 

[FlintIronStagg]

+1 ON THE 2500K
you can go better with the gpu and.psu on.that account.
If you must go cooler master then go silent.pro. The only good line from them
Otherwise I would recommend a seasonic, corsair or antech 600w or better.
Enjoy

 

[Mousemonkey]

This topic has been moved from the section CPU & Components to section Systems by Mousemonkey

 

[sandeep3010]

Well
as far now

we have decided on

BOARD : ASUS P8Z77-V

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...t_1155/P8Z77V/

GPU : Asus GTX 670 DCUII TOP

http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/N...TX670DC2T2GD5/

RAM : not decided . Please advice

PROCESSOR : intel i5 2500k or i5 3570k . Please advice

HDD : was planning to get a Seagate Barracuda 6.0gb/s 64mb 7200rpm 2TB

( Any other specific for gaming in the same price range , please advice)

SSD : Later this year for sure

Keyboard & Mouse : Please suggest ( Nothing expensive max around Rs 5000 for a combo set)

Monitor : NO 3D STUFF ! Please suggest a regular 2-D gaming monitor 23-24inches

Case : CORSAIR CARBIDE 400R

http://www.corsair.com/pc-cases/carb...ower-case.html

(Is the size of this case suitable for ASUS P8Z77-V and considering there is a GTX 670 in there ?)

Also please suggest an alternative , just in-case this model is unavailable in Indian markets.


Power Supply : Please suggest one accordingly considering

there s a GTX 670 in
( Future REGULAR OC - (NO LIQUID COOLING STUFF )
couple of fans with present purchase
and future potential buy for cpu cooler for cpu OC)

 

[sandeep3010]

RAM ADVICE FOR MAXIMUS V GENE BY ASUS


Requirement : 8gb 1600


I checked out the memory support list provided for V GENE by ASUS.

A few queries related to that:

1. Only the specified models for the various brands will work at the designated speed ?
2. Which of the following variation is better :
a) single 8gb stick
b) 2*4gb KIT
c) 2*4gb separate packing

In India the following RAM models are available for purchase. But these are NOT mentioned on the MEM Support PDF provided by ASUS for MAXIMUS V GENE.

Please brief me which one of these will work at the specified speed without any issues

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CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Model: CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9


Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9)

Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10)


Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9)



G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM (F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL)

G.Skill Sniper 4 GB RAM (F3-12800CL9S-4GBSR)


G.Skill Ripjaws 4 GB RAM (F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL)


G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM (F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL)


G.Skill Sniper 8 GB RAM (F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR)



G.Skill RipjawsX 8 GB RAM (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL)

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