Best config under $550 or INR 25000

[vagabound_s]

Hi,
lot of people got confused in my last thread due to currency, hence starting this thread again.

I want to use PC primary for vedio editing and playing 1080p HD moveis, gaming is secondary.

here are list of component I need:

1. Motherboard:--one which is future ready, I can upgrade system for upto 2-3 times performance, with usb 3.0,Sata 6gb/s support
2. Processor:-- A good one to last for my current needs for next few years
3. PSU:--to power 1 DVD writer, 1 DVD combo, upto 2 internal HDD, 1 portable USB HDD and 3 USB peripheral devices
4. HDD:- 1TB Esata
5. RAM:- Optimum for current system, I can add extra later on


I already have 22" samsung monitor, DVD writer, 2 PATA hdd(40 and 160gb), 1 USB HDD(300GB), 2.1 speakers

I want to build a system a which is future ready and such that I can start with optimum system and upgrade to add up to a very powerful system.

I am in a dilemma over AMD phenom II X 6 based and Intel I-5 based system, as to which will be best to start so do also let me know why I should choose one from another.

 

[naushad]

just check this http://www.bluepoint.net/DEL/SYS/279

for even better rates, mail me at naushad@bluepoint.net

regards
Naushad

 

[wintermint]

You plan to upgrade a few times along the way. If you were to go Intel, you will likely have to purchase a new motherboard for each new generation. AMD, on the other hand, makes upgrading easily because most of the CPU works with its older motherboard. The mobo has usb 3.0, sata 6Gb/s, and is AM3+ meaning it willl work with future AMD CPU and backward compatible with AM3.

Mid $500 Bulldozer Ready

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

Mobo: ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 $108 shipping included
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767

Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 2x2GB DDR3 $37
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

GPU: PowerColor AX6770 1GB DDR5 $100 after MIR and shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131434

HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Case: Rosewill Challenger $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

PSU: Antec EarthWatts 500W $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

Optical: ASUS 24X DVD Burner OEM $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

 

[manu 11]

wintermint, dont give him newegg links as he lives in india, and the prices in india are just high from the newegg ones.
hey, here are the parts and there current prices

amd phenom ii x4 955 black edition 3.2 ghz. Rs.5500

western digital caviar blue 500gb Rs2000

ram gskil 4gb(2x2gb) 1333mhz Rs 2500

case
COOLER MASTER Elite 310 RC-310-RWN1-GP Black / Red SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case rs 2000

optical drive, they are all priced at 1000 rs

psu : CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply rs 2300

graphics card: saphire radeon hd 5770 gddr5 rs 7100

motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-880GM-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard 3800 rs

total:25000 i think

 

[vagabound_s]

wintermint, dont give him newegg links as he lives in india, and the prices in india are just high from the newegg ones.
hey, here are the parts and there current prices

amd phenom ii x4 955 black edition 3.2 ghz. Rs.5500

western digital caviar blue 500gb Rs2000

ram gskil 4gb(2x2gb) 1333mhz Rs 2500

case
COOLER MASTER Elite 310 RC-310-RWN1-GP Black / Red SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case rs 2000

optical drive, they are all priced at 1000 rs

psu : CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply rs 2300

graphics card: saphire radeon hd 5770 gddr5 rs 7100

motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-880GM-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard 3800 rs

total:25000 i think

wintermint and Manu, thanks so much for your advise, it is so close.

However, here is another question:
Does a 430 W PSU good enough to support such a build? because I also have a VIP 400 PSU from my old sys.

I don't require optical drive, I already have, so is it worth purchase AMD phenom II X 6 over X4

 

[manu 11]

you have a non branded psu, i would definately tell you to upgrade that, and if you are just gaming, x4 is the way to go because x6 performs slower than the x4 in terms of gaming.ITS just good for multitasking.
a 430w would be just enough.

 

[vagabound_s]

So that means X6 is not value for money, right?

I am mostly planning for video editing, watching 1080p movies and transcoding. I might consider gaming 1 to 1.5 years ahead once my Kid is 5-6 years old.