AtheK Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 i5 based might not be possible. The proc + mobo itself will cost you around 17k. But I'll wait for Afty's recommendation, even I'm in line for building a gaming PC - and cheaper the better what i5 proc+mobo combo is 17k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Ok stole this from Techenclave. Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 550 - 5.2k or Athlon II X4 620 - 5.3k Motherboard: Biostar TA790GXB A3+ - 6k RAM: Transcend 2GB DDRIII 1333MHz - 2.5k GPU: Sapphire 4850 512MB DDRIII- 6.5k HDD: Seagate 500GB SATAII 7200.12 series- 2.4k Cabinet: CM Elite 334 - 2.2k SMPS: Gigabyte Superb 460W - 2.2k Optical Drive: L.G. GH22NS30 SATA/Samsung SH-S22F SATA - 1.1k The motherboard should give you good options for upgrades in the future (2 PCI slots, DDR 3 Ram options etc.) If you can stretch your budget a bit more get a 5770 and a better PSU. Or at least a 4870 for good future proofing. The rig as it is will play all current games at high-very high settings (Crysis might make it sweat a bit though). And considering there are no PC exclusives like Crysis coming anytime soon that means PC will be getting console ports in the coming few years, which means you should be fine with it for a while. Edit Jeri, we have the same sources? Edited November 9, 2009 by Aftrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 what i5 proc+mobo combo is 17k? Processor: Intel Core i-5 750- 10.25k Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - 6.75k prices from techenclave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Nice, but for some reason i don't like Gigabyte Mobo, let me check what is there from MSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-JeRi Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Edit Jeri, we have the same sources? They got some of the best builders out there.. Actually my pick is lil bit more powerful than urs.... albeit pricier too. check the GPU's. 4850 is already fighting for breath's... Edited November 9, 2009 by m-JeRi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ok stole this from Techenclave. Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 550 - 5.2k or Athlon II X4 620 - 5.3k Motherboard: Biostar TA790GXB A3+ - 6k RAM: Transcend 2GB DDRIII 1333MHz - 2.5k GPU: Sapphire 4850 512MB DDRIII- 6.5k HDD: Seagate 500GB SATAII 7200.12 series- 2.4k Cabinet: CM Elite 334 - 2.2k SMPS: Gigabyte Superb 460W - 2.2k Optical Drive: L.G. GH22NS30 SATA/Samsung SH-S22F SATA - 1.1k The motherboard should give you good options for upgrades in the future (2 PCI slots, DDR 3 Ram options etc.) If you can stretch your budget a bit more get a 5770 and a better PSU. Or at least a 4870 for good future proofing. The rig as it is will play all current games at high-very high settings (Crysis might make it sweat a bit though). And considering there are no PC exclusives like Crysis coming anytime soon that means PC will be getting console ports in the coming few years, which means you should be fine with it for a while. Edit Jeri, we have the same sources? Is 2GB RAM enough to play most current games at high settings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Yeah. Even if it isnt RAM is the cheapest option in there and the easiest to upgrade. It costs like 800 bucks for a GB of RAM and you can pop one in the PC in less than 60 seconds. So after 2 GB RAM should be your lowest priority as you can upgrade it with no hassles. Edit @ Jeri LOL yeah a 4870 would be a better option if you can spend an extra 2-3k. If you can push it a little more then a 5770 is the next best option. Edited November 9, 2009 by Aftrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Is 2GB RAM enough to play most current games at high settings ? more then enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 hi, please give me an idea about a gaming pc for 30,000 at current prices. dont include monitor and dvd drive/burner, quote prices for the rest. I want a pc that can handle games till dec 2011-jan 2012. dont want anything super AAA or what, if the games look at par (better also welcome) with the ps3 then its ok. Main aim is to cut down expensive price for ps3 games and play mass effect 2 i dont know much about pc apart from the fact that 4850 and 4870 are best value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piderman Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 hi guys, which is the best graphics in terms of performance? Recommend some high end 512/1gb graphics cards so that could play almost every game on max. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Recently I thought my rig had conked off (8800GTX + 6gb ram + E6750 OC'd to 3.2Ghz) and I was hoping hard that the processor had gone so that I could bug my father for a new processor. Upon searching plenty I found myself in a big dilemma. My processor upgrade options were limited - thanks to my LGA775 socket motherboard and I'd have had to get a high-end Quad core just for the sake of upgrading (got a relative in Intel, Arizona who can get me Intel stuff at half price once a year but never used her advantage). To upgrade I'd have had to change the whole damn motherboard, chuck off my RAM (DDR2) and get new DDR3 sh*t just to upgrade to an i7 or i5. Sat and looked up all this info (I got study hols right now until my exams start on tuesday btw) for 2 whole days. Then I went and tried unplugging the power to the M/B and plugging it back. Then reset the CMOS by taking out the battery.... The damn thing started booting again Upgradation dreams shattered Oh well, my machine still plays every game at medium-high well. :/ EDIT: @x360 wait for a while till all the directx11 cards are out. Else you could go for an ATI 5870 (for DX11) or an Nvidia GTX 295. Edited November 14, 2009 by Gaurav - Solitaire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 one more thing, is ddr 3 really necessary for gaming ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) ROFL. You know you could always fry it again. Now go and study. @ Nemo. Nope. It isnt. Edited November 14, 2009 by Aftrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 one more thing, is ddr 3 really necessary for gaming ?? Not at all, ddr2 is more than enough but Intel whores out DDR3 for the i7. /runs off to books, OMG end sem exam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) ahh.. cool then. so any halp ?? hi, please give me an idea about a gaming pc for 30,000 at current prices.dont include monitor and dvd drive/burner, quote prices for the rest. I want a pc that can handle games till dec 2011-jan 2012. dont want anything super AAA or what, if the games look at par (better also welcome) with the ps3 then its ok. Main aim is to cut down expensive price for ps3 games and play mass effect 2 i dont know much about pc apart from the fact that 4850 and 4870 are best value for money. an one more thing. .are the cards i mentioned the 4850 and 70 compatible with the upcoming Dx 11 ?? Edited November 14, 2009 by Nemo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rAgHaV Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) ^^ no.. all 4800 series cards are dx10.. ati will be launching new 5800 series they will be dx 11 compatible AFAIK.. Edited November 14, 2009 by rAgHaV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Assassin Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Can someone suggest me a good pc for 35k including lcd monitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 ^^ no.. all 4800 series cards are dx10.. ati will be launching new 5800 series they will be dx 11 compatible AFAIK.. meaning they will be expensive so like is the DX 11 a necessity to play upcoming games ?? upcoming as in coming 2 years maximum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstation Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 hi, please give me an idea about a gaming pc for 30,000 at current prices.dont include monitor and dvd drive/burner, quote prices for the rest. I want a pc that can handle games till dec 2011-jan 2012. dont want anything super AAA or what, if the games look at par (better also welcome) with the ps3 then its ok. Main aim is to cut down expensive price for ps3 games and play mass effect 2 i dont know much about pc apart from the fact that 4850 and 4870 are best value for money. it is quite possible....me too making something like that...but my aim is to try to play almost all games in that 3 years to play max.... all the configs given by m-heri,afty are interesting and practical....it is quite pratical if you see....i tried to achieve as i said high -end pc with my budget of 35000 and i dont wanna say anything further..... ...little hope is still there.... nemo bro, all the best and right decision...it will save a lot of money and the best thing if you dont have a personal tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobz Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 meaning they will be expensive so like is the DX 11 a necessity to play upcoming games ?? upcoming as in coming 2 years maximum. well u can call it a safety net , but for dx11 titles which will be coming out by the middle of next year , id say u shld if ure making a PC or if u cud hold off till next year it wld be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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