Which is the smarter(VFM) platform?

mithun

mithun

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Friends, I'm looking to upgrade my 3 year old rig.
Only the CPU+MOBO+RAM will be upgraded for now.

Here are the necessary details :

Questions

1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 20-25k
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
1. CPU - Intel E6750
2. Motherboard - XFX nForce 650i ultra
3. GPU - XFX GTX 260 C216
4. RAM - CORSAIR XMS2 800MHZ 4X1GB
5. Monitor - AOC 2217Pwc(1680x1050)
6. SMPS - Corsair VX450

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor - AOC 2217Pwc(1680x1050)
2. SMPS - Corsair VX450
3. GPU - XFX GTX 260 C216
4. Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
1. CPU - Intel i5 750 / AMD P II X4 965
2. Motherboard - GIGABYTE P55 / MSI 790FX GD70
3. RAM - ?????(4gb ddr3)

5. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
1. Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
2. GPU - ????


6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. Kolkata
2. Open to online purchase for RAM sticks only, as the rest is available locally
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. No
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming


2. Watching HD movies
9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. N.A.
10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. FPS
2. Racing
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1680X1050
2. Desktop - 1680X1050
12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. Yes, from day 1
13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit

Now, which platform would be the best VFM for me? And also please advice on RAM modules and a reasonable CPU cooler for the above setup.

TIA:)
 
Phenom II X4 955 B.E. @ 7.9k

OR

Phenom II X4 965 B.E. @ 8.9k

Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P @ 6.8k

OR

MSI 790FX-GD70 790FX/SB750 AM3 @ 9.7k

OR

MSI 790GX-G65 AM3 @ 7.1k

OR

DFI LANPARTY BI 785G-M35 @ 7k

OR

ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO @ 6.5k

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Core i5 i750 @ 9.8k

Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R @ 12k

OR

MSI P55 CD-53 @ 7.5k

OR

Asus P7P55-D @ 10.4k

OR

Asus P7P55D-PRO @ 12.4k

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Make ur choice depending on how much you want to spend.
 
cpu-Phenom II X4 965 B.E.- 9.3k
mobo-MSI 790FX-GD70-9.8k
ram-4GB(2*2) 1333MHz Kingston DDRIII RAM-4.4k
CPU Cooler-ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm-1.7k
TOTAL ~ 25.2k
 
DarkAngel said:
Isnt it better to go for performance 1600MHz DDR3 RAM's when OP is looking to O.C rather than a VFM DDR3 1333MHz kit without any heat spreaders.
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exactly! thats why i'm keen on the RAM options.

So, the Phenom II+ GD70 combi would be the smarter buy for sure?
 
mithun said:
exactly! thats why i'm keen on the RAM options.

So, the Phenom II+ GD70 combi would be the smarter buy for sure?
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THe phenom is already clocked at 3.4Ghz and also power consumption is 40-50w more than the i-5 750.

The i-5 750 matches the higher clocked Phenom even in processor heavy games likes Crysis. Also as you are looking to OC its better to go for this lower clocked, Cooler chip.
 
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