1st Time Budget Gaming Build

[nix327]

Hi everyone! Compared to what i knew about a pc before i've learned a lot by reading the threads on TH. So i decided to build one myself. Looking forward to your suggestions on the build.

Approximate Purchase Date: 2 or 3 weeks

Budget Range: 650 $/ 35000 rs

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, ms word, browsing, movies

Parts Not Required: none

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: flipkart.com

Country: India

Parts Preferences: intel cpu & amd gpu

Overclocking: no

SLI or Crossfire: no

Monitor Resolution: 1366x768 or 1440x900

Additional Comments: Efficiency and low heat are important for me.

These are the parts that i came up with. Feel free to make any suggestions you think will improve the build. Most likely to buy from a local retail store. I'm already pushing my budget so maybe you could suggest parts that are similarly or lower priced to the ones i chose. Thank you

Motherboard: Asus p8b75 m lx
http://www.flipkart.com/asus-p8b75-m-lx-motherboard/p/itmdezctxskthyvh

RAM: 2*2gb 1600 mhz. I'm not sure whether to get 4 gb of fast RAM like vengeance/ripjaws or 8 gb of normal RAM. Also i saw this Kingston RAM with CL5 (i think) on the website. Is it compatible with my build?

http://www.flipkart.com/kingston-hyperx-blu-ddr3-2-gb-pc-ram-khx1600c9ad3b1-2g/p/itmd9zdfvntrzfzq?pid=RAMD9ZDYSHAQT6EN&ref=544c4110-ecd3-46e6-9bcf-63d3f0d33900

Processor: i3 3220
http://www.flipkart.com/intel-i3-3220/p/itmdeus8hzz5mnfh?pid=PSRDEUR2HEEGFCWR&ref=a17b4b5c-fb77-4c50-bc93-ec6515f57882

GPU: Sapphire hd 7750
http://www.flipkart.com/sapphire-amd-ati-hd-7750-1-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itmd7th7wdspnbrh?pid=GRCD7TGZBJSTR5YD&ref=58a05cce-bcbf-4cc9-936a-9f881ce83f92

Case: CM Elite 430 or Antec 300
http://www.flipkart.com/elite-430-black/p/itmda6yqceuf3mxz?pid=CABDA6YQHGJQDXGQ&ref=a5d62b42-f348-448d-9751-df77c1dc3482&srno=m_2_2&otracker=from-search

PSU: Corsair 430 CX or Antec VP 450

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-cmpsu-430cxv2uk-430-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5qs9mhqmq?pid=PSUD5XZ4ZJ5YPGBU&ref=c035741c-7c99-45ea-9899-a511c495edf2

http://www.flipkart.com/antec-vp450-450-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5xn9gpgtz?pid=PSUD5XZ4YTUBFJEZ&ref=a34ff8b1-e5b6-4b05-94ae-25dc284680f4

Monitor: I need a good monitor under 20" that will display text clearly and is good for gaming with my gpu.

 

[hugh117]

for a monitor get a IPS monitor, can get them cheap now

 

[Deemo13]

I'd go with the CX430, as its cheaper and will run the 7750.

 

[nix327]

for a monitor get a IPS monitor, can get them cheap now

thanks for the reply bro!
but IPS panels are not available on monitors with resolution less than 1920 x 1080..and i won't be able to get good fps on recent games with the hd 7750 at 1920 x 1080..which is why i decided to go with a smaller monitor.

 

[nix327]

I'd go with the CX430, as its cheaper and will run the 7750.

CX 430 was my choice too..the CX 430 has a single 12V power rail and the VP 450 has 2 x 12V power rail..could you tell me the difference..which one is better? thank you the reply bro!

 

[Deemo13]

The 12V power is split between these two rails. One of the rails supplies the power to the GPU, and one supplies it to other places. I don't know exactly how it works, but as long as it works, that's all that really matters.

 

[mohit9206]

i think what you can do is get a cheaper cpu than the i3-3220 like a pentium G630 which is only rs.3300 and instead of 7750 you will then be able to afford a 7850 which will let you play games at much higher settings and resolution. and dont worry the pentium will not bottleneck the 7850

 

[nix327]

The 12V power is split between these two rails. One of the rails supplies the power to the GPU, and one supplies it to other places. I don't know exactly how it works, but as long as it works, that's all that really matters.

k..thanks a lot!

 

[nix327]

i think what you can do is get a cheaper cpu than the i3-3220 like a pentium G630 which is only rs.3300 and instead of 7750 you will then be able to afford a 7850 which will let you play games at much higher settings and resolution. and dont worry the pentium will not bottleneck the 7850

Hey bro! Maybe i'll go with a g860 or g2120. I don't really need hyper threading. I see that you own a g630 + 7750 setup. What is your gaming experience with that setup and what resolution monitor do you use for gaming?

 

[nix327]

Asus B75mlx comes with lucid virtue. Is that compatible with this setup or is it useless. Otherwise i can get an H61 mobo which is cheaper.

 

[Deemo13]

I actually own a Celeron G530 paired with a Radeon HD6770, and it runs fantastic! I use 1440x900 and I can run most games on medium-high settings.

 

[mohit9206]

i too play at 1440*900 and my setup plays all my games at max settings with 40-60 avg fps depending on the game.

 

[nix327]

That's great guys! So i'll change my cpu to a G860t (because of the 35w tdp) + 7750 and a 15" or 18" monitor. I'm currently using a 14" laptop so i don't mind playing on a low res monitor as long as the gameplay is smooth.

 

[nix327]

And for the mobo i found these three- Asus p8h61 evo, Gigabyte H61ma d3v and Asrock h61 u3s3.

 

[Deemo13]

I would go with whatever is cheapest. I have the P8H61 personally.

 

[nix327]

I would go with whatever is cheapest. I have the P8H61 personally.

mm..i'll check with the stores here and go with whichever is cheapest. Thanks again!

 

[nix327]

i think what you can do is get a cheaper cpu than the i3-3220 like a pentium G630 which is only rs.3300 and instead of 7750 you will then be able to afford a 7850 which will let you play games at much higher settings and resolution. and dont worry the pentium will not bottleneck the 7850

I decided to go with the G630 . Can you list your other specs bro..like what model motherboard, RAM and case etc do you use?

 

[nix327]

or what parts would you recommend to go with the g630 + 7750 build?

 

[nix327]

I modified by build and came up with this setup

CPU: Pentium G630, Rs 3440

GPU: Asus HD 6770 1gb ddr3, Rs 5240

RAM: Corsair 2*4Gb 1333 DDR3, Rs 2020

Motherboard: Asus P8H61 MLX, Rs 3020

Case: NZXT Gamma, Rs 2510

PSU: Corsai CX 430 V2, Rs 2700

Optical drive: Asus DRW 24B5ST, Rs 1100

Storage: Seagate Barracude 500 Gb, Rs 3430

Monitor: Asus 18.5" 197T 1366*768, Rs 5850

Total: Rs 29,310

What do you guys think?

 

[nix327]

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[nix327]

Best answer selected by nix327.

 

[mohit9206]

I modified by build and came up with this setup

CPU: Pentium G630, Rs 3440

GPU: Asus HD 6770 1gb ddr3, Rs 5240

RAM: Corsair 2*4Gb 1333 DDR3, Rs 2020

Motherboard: Asus P8H61 MLX, Rs 3020

Case: NZXT Gamma, Rs 2510

PSU: Corsai CX 430 V2, Rs 2700

Optical drive: Asus DRW 24B5ST, Rs 1100

Storage: Seagate Barracude 500 Gb, Rs 3430

Monitor: Asus 18.5" 197T 1366*768, Rs 5850

Total: Rs 29,310

What do you guys think?

thats a pretty good build . where did you get the 6770 for such cheap ? is it used ?
also maybe you could have gone for a 1080p or atleast a 1600*900 monitor

 

[nix327]

thats a pretty good build . where did you get the 6770 for such cheap ? is it used ?
also maybe you could have gone for a 1080p or atleast a 1600*900 monitor

The 6670 is available here
http://www.flipkart.com/search-computercomponents?query=6670&from=all&searchGroup=computers&_l=1APs+jTz_sbW68D3uBQ5Zg--&_r=57a71lOeNhfXDeCYNi7VEQ--&ref=a2eb876f-99e6-48da-af4f-d97a890efb81&otracker=start&autosuggest=&selmitem=Computers

Is'nt it better to play games at the native resolution of the monitor? I could'nt find a 1440*900 monitor on the website but i maybe able to get one from a local retail store. Does the g630 support 1333mhz RAM?

 

[mohit9206]

The 6670 is available here
http://www.flipkart.com/search-computercomponents?query=6670&from=all&searchGroup=computers&_l=1APs+jTz_sbW68D3uBQ5Zg--&_r=57a71lOeNhfXDeCYNi7VEQ--&ref=a2eb876f-99e6-48da-af4f-d97a890efb81&otracker=start&autosuggest=&selmitem=Computers

Is'nt it better to play games at the native resolution of the monitor? I could'nt find a 1440*900 monitor on the website but i maybe able to get one from a local retail store. Does the g630 support 1333mhz RAM?

i thought you said you got a radeon 6770 ?

this is a great 1600*900 monitor at a good price
http://www.flipkart.com/samsung-20-inch-led-s20b300b-monitor/p/itmd8mcfhab6jfxn?pid=MOND8V4YHGZZZZBH&ref=125209d3-ad62-4d07-9d3f-0383d43580a5

and this is a great 1920*1080 monitor also at a great price. both from samsung
http://www.flipkart.com/samsung-21-5-inch-led-s22b370h-monitor/p/itmd8zygmfy4gx7c?pid=MOND8ZV5ECU5TFRZ&ref=2a59c59d-e222-462c-b2a8-c69f4516c1f2

and no the G630 does not support 1333 mhz ram. only 1066 mhz ram . get 8 gb ram

 

[nix327]

yeah..i meant the 6670..my bad..i'll see if i can include the bigger monitor in my budget when i make the purchase. Thanks a lot for your help bro. This build saves me about 10k and i can still run games at mid-high settings