Building a gaming computer for $2000

[shree kumthekar]

Ok i need to build a pc for my bro.... and my budget is 80k and can expand till 1,00,000 inr.

this are my requirements :

---- a good looking case ( which is must ) he likes stuff like The NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT White Steel PC Case

i will be using the cpu for games and entertainment

watching movies and gaming on a 40 inch bravia so the resolution needs to be high and need 7.1 sound

crossfire : yes

overclocking : no

my brother would prefer i7 but you guys know best plz give parts for the whole cpu .. from motherboard to everything ...

 

[Nuck Chorris]

Where or what website do you buy from?

Also, I don't really recommend getting an i7 as it is overkill for just gaming, the i7 is focused for 3d rendering and more cpu intensive programs such as minesweeper.. Wait for the Haswell i5 4570k.

 

[shree kumthekar]

i am learning 3ds max and maya o there might be a use for i7

i do some video editing for 1080p videos for now

i have selected the NZXT Phantom 410 Mid-tower Case I LIKE IT VERY MUCH

CAN YOU PLZ HELP ME WITH THE PARTS I AM GOING TO BUY ALL THE PARTS LOCALLY BUT I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO BUY OR I MIGHT GET CONFUSED

 

[aonor]

By Crossfire, do you mean the GPU has to be dual or AMD?

 

[Nuck Chorris]

It's a little over your budget (103,381 Rupee) but here it is:

i7 3770k = http://www.ebay.in/itm/Intel-i7-3770k-3rd-Gen-Processor-Original-Boxed-Factory-Seal-/121103004858?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item1c324d34ba&_uhb=1#ht_1827wt_1139

Kingston 400Gb SSD = http://www.ebay.in/itm/400-GB-SSD-Kingston-SSDNow-E100-SandForce-535-MB-s-SATA-III-6GB-s-SE100S37-400G-/380638809714?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item589fd74e72&_uhb=1#ht_1412wt_1139

NZXT Phantom 410 = http://www.ebay.in/itm/NZXT-Phantom-410-Crafted-Series-Cabinet-White-/261173773518?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item3ccf2b84ce&_uhb=1#ht_3282wt_906

Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600mhz = http://www.ebay.in/itm/Corsair-Vengeance-DDR3-8-GB-with-vat-bill-and-direct-warranty-/321123358358?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item4ac4719696&_uhb=1#ht_1260wt_906

ASRock Z77 Pro3 = http://www.ebay.in/itm/AS-Rock-LGA1155-Intel-Z77-CrossFireX-SATA3-USB3-0-A-GbE-ATX-Motherboard-Z77-PRO-/171038228499?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item27d2ac4013&_uhb=1#ht_1381wt_1139

Corsair CX600 = http://www.ebay.in/itm/Corsair-600W-Builder-Series-CX600-80-Plus-Certified-Power-Supply-SMPS-PSU-/360638658899?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item53f7bd3953&_uhb=1

Sapphire 7950 3GB =http://www.ebay.in/itm/SAPPHIRE-VAPOR-X-HD-7950-3GB-GDDR5-OC-with-Boost-Graphic-Card-Lowest-Price-/271195679232?pt=IN_Mobile_Phones&hash=item3f2485aa00&_uhb=1#ht_8129wt_1139

Corsair H100i CPU cooler = http://www.ebay.in/itm/CORSAIR-H100i-Hydro-Series-Extreme-Performance-CPU-Cooler-/271178190603?pt=IN_Computer_Components&hash=item3f237acf0b&_uhb=1#ht_2818wt_906

I could have gone with a better build (i5 3570k + 7970) but you wanted the i7.

I live in Australia so I might be wrong with the prices..

 

[Nuck Chorris]

Better buy a single 7950 than crossfire a 7790..

OVERCLOCK YOUR CPU. Search for tutorials online, it's quite easy.
Not overclocking an i7 or buying an i7 3770 non k edition is like Usain Bolt running with high heels.

 

[shree kumthekar]

i heard that overclocking would take away the warranty of the cpu ..

is der any other way around it ???

can you plz give me some specs of i5 i just dont want it to lag when i do some editing using after effects as the videos are 1080p

my bro really wanted to crossfire the graphics cards as we have no idea the requirements of the games to be released in near future .... is it possible on i5

i love this motherboard ASRock
Z77 Extreme6 should i go with i5 on this ????

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I would not do Crossfire in the current time frame.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-benchmarking-frame-rate,3466.html
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6857/amd-stuttering-issues-driver-roadmap-fraps/6
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Frame-Rating-Part-3-First-Results-New-GPU-Performance-Tools?page=2#comments

This build is $1,973

Case - $120 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010
PSU - $170 - Corsair HX850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011
MoBo - $410 - ASUS Z77 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1033217
CPU - included - Intel Core i7-3570K Included w/ above
RAM - $74 - (2 x 4GB) Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 (White) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199
Cooler - $50 - Hyper 612 PWM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103103
TIM - $5 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
GFX - $370 - Asus GTX 670 DCII http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637
GFX - $370 - Asus GTX 670 DCII Same
HD - $94 Caviar Black 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
SSD - $150 - Samsung 840 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192
DVD Writer - $60 - Asus Model BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252
Monitor ASUS VG236H Black 23" 120 Hz Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092
Keyboard - - Logitech G510 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126100
Mouse - - Logitech G500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318
OS - $100 - Win 7-64 Home Pre http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

 

[shree kumthekar]

I would not do Crossfire in the current time frame.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-benchmarking-frame-rate,3466.html
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6857/amd-stuttering-issues-driver-roadmap-fraps/6
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Frame-Rating-Part-3-First-Results-New-GPU-Performance-Tools?page=2#comments

This build is $1,973

Case - $120 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010
PSU - $170 - Corsair HX850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011
MoBo - $410 - ASUS Z77 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1033217
CPU - included - Intel Core i7-3570K Included w/ above
RAM - $74 - (2 x 4GB) Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 (White) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199
Cooler - $50 - Hyper 612 PWM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103103
TIM - $5 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
GFX - $370 - Asus GTX 670 DCII http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637
GFX - $370 - Asus GTX 670 DCII Same
HD - $94 Caviar Black 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
SSD - $150 - Samsung 840 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192
DVD Writer - $60 - Asus Model BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252
Monitor ASUS VG236H Black 23" 120 Hz Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092
Keyboard - - Logitech G510 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126100
Mouse - - Logitech G500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318
OS - $100 - Win 7-64 Home Pre http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Thanks for your answer and i will go for sli love the motherboard but do you think i should go with different 2 graphic cards as i can spend a little extra but i dont want to upgrade quickly , what do you think??

i like your rig a lot

just 3 more question

can i fit all that in The NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT case???? really love it

would you suggest me to go for corsair h100i than Hyper 612 PWM

love your ram choice do you think i should go for 16 instead of 8...

plz don't think i am trying to go overboard with graphic cards but i am planning on getting a 40 inch screen so i am just worried that even after buying the Asus GTX 670 DCII would they run games smooth???