For a long time, the answer to the question “what computer to buy” has been much more complex and complicated. Computer sets consist of components, the price of which in recent months has resembled a crazy sine wave on the charts. The situation is the worst in the graphics card market, although it seems that the worst period is behind us.
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A desktop computer in 2022. Advantages and disadvantages
The icon of the PC era, which is undoubtedly the desktop , has not been on a good streak for a long time. The crisis on the component market and the rising costs related to logistics and transport mean that the prices are not the lowest. The pandemic, the shortage of components and the war raging beyond our eastern border are only part of the truth about this market.
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Personal computers are not helped even more by the popularization of mobile devices and the growing importance of game consoles that defend themselves both in terms of hardware and economics. Despite all these problems, the desktop remains immortal in some applications .
First of all, it is the best solution if we need a lot of computing power . Regardless of whether it is about a higher number of frames per second or a reduction in rendering time in a graphics program, nothing – not even an efficient mobile workstation – can fully replace a dedicated stationary unit. Everything else remains half -measures when our scenario assumes the highest component load .
Performance is not the only major feature that distinguishes desktops. After all , comfort is also important, and it’s hard to find more convenience when we can choose a monitor, keyboard, speakers and a lot of other accessories. A large housing and a large air flow also translate into low temperatures and noise emissions , unless we decide to buy components that generate more heat and decibels.
The disadvantages include the price in the current market realities and the lack of mobility, which is understandable taking into account the intended use of the equipment.
Computer sets – selection methodology
We focus primarily on the price-performance ratio. For this reason, in March, sets based on Intel processors will dominate . These have recently seen a noticeable price cut over Ryzen chips and have become a very profitable choice.
An important criterion will be not only the performance of the components , but also their reliability . We prefer to build sets only on proven elements that collect good reviews.
In the case of performance , the graphics card and processor will be the first priority , followed by RAM (the amount and frequency at which they work) and data storage . When it comes to hard drives, we only consider solid-state drives due to relatively low prices and drastically better parameters compared to disk drives.
Motherboards are also important to us, but at lower price points we will focus on proven designs with no extra additions or functionality. Unfortunately, higher models require a large surcharge, and the money saved in this way will be spent on a graphics card, which largely determines the strength of the set .
Due to the diverse tastes of players and the wide range of available products, we do not take into account the cost of the housing, computer accessories (keyboard, mouse etc.) and the monitor when compiling the list.
What computer set to buy up to INR ₹40,000?
Intel Core i3-10100 processor ₹10,400
- Cooling included in the box: Yes
- Clock frequency: 3.6 GHz
- Number of cores / threads: 4/8
Motherboard: ASRock B560M PRO4 ₹12,000
- CPU socket: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC897
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 Ballistix Black ₹7,318
- Capacity: 2 × 8 GB
- Nominal operating mode: DDR4-3200
- Nominal Voltage: 1.35V
- Timings: CL 16
Hard disk: KIOXIA 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe EXCERIA ₹8,400
- Capacity : 1024 GB
- Interface : M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
- Read speed : 1700 MB / s
- Write speed : 1600 MB / s
Graphics card: integrated
Power supply: Corsair VS Series VS600 80 Plus ₹3,844
- Power : 600 W
- Standard : ATX
- Efficiency : 89% at 230V and 20-100% load.
- Certificate : 80 PLUS Bronze
The cost of the whole set:₹41,962
Our first proposal is a computer for work , from which we will require, above all, efficient operation in office applications. 16 GB of RAM will allow you to easily open many tabs in the browser and applications that we use every day.
The set has been prepared with a view to potential expansion in the future, when the prices of graphics drop significantly. The slight difference in price between the 500 and 600W power supplies did not justify the change, and more power will allow you to throw in something really efficient later.
If we are only interested in work, the graphics card integrated in the processor will be responsible for the image.
What computer set to buy up to INR ₹60,000?
Intel Core i3-10100F processor ₹7,499
- Cooling included in the box: Yes
- Clock frequency: 3.6 GHz
- Number of cores / threads: 4/8
Motherboard: ASRock B560M PRO4 ₹12,000
- CPU socket: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC897
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 Ballistix Black ₹7,318
- Capacity: 2 × 8 GB
- Nominal operating mode: DDR4-3200
- Nominal Voltage: 1.35V
- Timings: CL 16
Hard disk: KIOXIA 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe EXCERIA ₹8,400
- Capacity : 1024 GB
- Interface : M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
- Read speed : 1700 MB / s
- Write speed : 1600 MB / s
Graphics: Asus GeForce GTX 1650 TUF Gaming OC 4GB ₹24,990
- Core clock : 1410 MHz (Boost: 1680 MHz)
- Graphics card memory : 4 GB
- Memory Type : GDDR6
Power supply: Corsair VS Series VS600 80 Plus ₹3,844
- Power : 600 W
- Standard : ATX
- Efficiency : 89% at 230V and 20-100% load.
- Certificate : 80 PLUS Bronze
The cost of the whole set:₹64,050
A proposal that will allow you to comfortably play less demanding games . More complex titles will most often be launched with low or medium graphic details in 1080p resolution .
Pairing a graphics card from this shelf with a higher resolution monitor is not recommended. Smooth operation in the operating system and fast loading of games is ensured by a fast NVMe disk.
What computer to buy up to INR ₹1,10,000 ?
Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F ₹13,835
- Clock frequency: 2.6 GHz (4.4 GHz in turbo mode)
- Number of cores / threads: 6/12
CPU cooler: DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 PRO ₹2,230
- Type of cooling : Active
- Fan : 1x 120 mm
- Speed control : PWM
Motherboard: Gigabyte B560M AORUS ELITE ₹16,999
- CPU socket: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC-1200
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 Ballistix Black ₹7,318
- Capacity: 2 × 8 GB
- Nominal operating mode: DDR4-3200
- Nominal Voltage: 1.35V
- Timings: CL 16
Hard disk: KIOXIA 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe EXCERIA ₹8,400
- Capacity : 1024 GB
- Interface : M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
- Read speed : 1700 MB / s
- Write speed : 1600 MB / s
Graphics: MSI Radeon RX 6600 Mech 2X 8GB GDDR6 ₹62,000
- Core clock : 1626 MHz / Boost 2491 MHz
- 8 GB GDDR6
Power supply: Corsair VS Series VS600 80 Plus ₹3,844
- Power : 600 W
- Standard : ATX
- Efficiency : 89% at 230V and 20-100% load.
- Certificate : 80 PLUS Bronze
The cost of the whole set :INR ₹1,14,620
A mid-range offer based on the Radeon RX 6600 graphics card and the Intel Core i5-11400F processor . This kit will allow you to launch new games in medium or high details, often offering satisfactory performance in FullHD resolution. We will see such a combination in action on the material below:
What computer to buy up to INR ₹1,58,321?
Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F ₹13,835
- Clock frequency: 2.6 GHz (4.4 GHz in turbo mode)
- Number of cores / threads: 6/12
CPU cooler: DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 PRO ₹2,230
- Type of cooling : Active
- Fan : 1x 120 mm
- Speed control : PWM
Motherboard: Gigabyte B560M AORUS ELITE ₹16,999
- CPU socket: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC-1200
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 Ballistix Black ₹7,318
- Capacity: 2 × 8 GB
- Nominal operating mode: DDR4-3200
- Nominal Voltage: 1.35V
- Timings: CL 16
Hard disk: KIOXIA 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe EXCERIA ₹8,400
- Capacity : 1024 GB
- Interface : M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
- Read speed : 1700 MB / s
- Write speed : 1600 MB / s
Graphics: Asus GeForce RTX3060Ti DUAL OC V2 LHR 8GB GDDR6 ₹99,990
- Timing in Boost mode : 1740 MHz (OC mode) / 1710 MHz (Gaming mode)
- Axial-tech fans
- Auto-Extreme Technology
Power supply: Corsair TX 850W ₹9,549
- Power : 850W
- Standard : ATX
- Efficiency : 92-94% at 230V and 20-100% load.
- Certificate : 80 PLUS Gold
The cost of the whole set :INR ₹1,50,000
The RTX 3060TI in combination with the i5-11400F is no joke and very good performance. We do not have to worry about increasing the resolution to 2560 × 1440 or even 3440 × 1440 (21: 9 aspect ratio) or moving the image quality sliders to the right.
In action, we will also be able to check real time ray-tracing , which was simply too resource-consuming before.
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A set from the “price does not matter” category
Processor: Intel Core i5-12600 ₹38,990
- Clock frequency : 3.7 GHz (4.9 GHz in turbo mode)
- Number of cores : 10 cores
- Cache : 20 MB
CPU cooler: DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 PRO ₹2,230
- Type of cooling : Active
- Fan : 1x 120 mm
- Speed control : PWM
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 ₹22,128
- CPU socket: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC897
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 Ballistix Black ₹7,318
- Capacity: 2 × 8 GB
- Nominal operating mode: DDR4-3200
- Nominal Voltage: 1.35V
- Timings: CL 16
Hard disk: KIOXIA 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe EXCERIA ₹8,400
- Capacity : 1024 GB
- Interface : M.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
- Read speed : 1700 MB / s
- Write speed : 1600 MB / s
Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING OC 10GB GDDR6X ₹10,3,530
- Base clock : 1800 MHz (reference card: 1710 MHz)
- WINDFORCE 3X cooling system
- RGB Fusion 2.0
- the warranty period is extended to 4 years after registration on the manufacturer’s website
Power supply: Corsair TX 850W ₹9,549
- Power : 850W
- Standard : ATX
- Efficiency : 92-94% at 230V and 20-100% load.
- Certificate : 80 PLUS Gold
The cost of the whole set :INR ₹1,92,145
RTX 3080 and Intel Core i5-12600 – madness knows no bounds. With such equipment, we will fire virtually everything in the highest quality , enjoying the high number of frames per second. This also applies to 4k resolution, although with a poorly optimized title and such a large number of pixels, there may be little problems with ray tracing and maintaining performance.
Unfortunately, the price is not the most wallet-friendly. Well, in today’s realities we have to pay a lot for high performance.
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