Almost finalized config for 32k

Buying Advice Desktop & PC Buying Advice
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Sorry for starting yet another thread. After researching, googling and with the help of ur posts i have finalized this config—
(please note that i may not know the exact model number of the components)
CPU-- AMD Phenom II 955 - 8k
RAM-- 2GB DDR3 - 3k
MOBO-- (thats where i am facing problem) (should be less than 5k)
HD-- 1TB seagate 4k
Monitor-- Dell 21.5 inch 9k
GFX-- HD 4890 (not included in budget) (will buy a little later) (must be less than 10k)
cabinet and psu-- not thought of (how much watts psu do i need?)

please tell me what to buy for mobo
please help me with the pricing and also suggest some improvements

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What is your intended use of this PC??

If you could furnish more details & use the Template for what should I buy then we all can help you in a better way..

Like if you will be doing casual gaming the. Athlon 2 X4 will do the job.

Your preference like quad core processor or dual core??

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Please Folloe the template for asking help about PC Configs

http://www.techenclave.com/pc-buying-advice/template-what-should-i-buy-use-143714.html

Since you plan to buy ATI 4890 or ATI 5830 or ATI 5850 , Corsair VX 550 is a must

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AMD Phenom II X4 955BE - 8.2k
Biostar TA790GX A3+ - 6.5k
4(2*2GB) 1333MHz Kingston DDRIII RAM - 5.8k
1 TB WD Black - 5.4k
CM Elite 334 - 2.1k
Corsair VX550 - 4.9k
TOTAL ~ 32.9k
For GFX go for Power color 5770 - 9.9k

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NZXT Gamma is a better cabinet at 2k than cm elite 3xx..you may want to consider the same.

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Thanks I will change that cabby to NZXT Gamma

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**Processor **: AMD Phenom II X4 955BE - 8.2k

**Motherboard **: Biostar TA790GX A3+ - 6.5k

RAM : 2x2GB 1333MHz Kingston DDRIII RAM - 5.3k

**HDD **: Seagate 1TB 7200.12 - 4k

**Cabinet **: NZXT Gamma - 2k

**PSU **: Corsair VX 550 - 5.6k

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Please, there is no problem in running 4890 or the 5850 on VX450.

All here are suggesting a VX550, the reason is what i fail to understand, specially while suggesting 5770

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There is no problem in running ATI 4890 on VX 450 . But its not advisable as then ATI 4890 would be drawing 80-89% load

Its advisable to always stick to 50-65% load for better efficiency

ATI 4890 and ATi 5770 are not at comparable .

ATI 5770 can’t even come close to ATI 4890

Anyways , since he was insiting on ATI 4890 , I thought he may opt for ATi 5830 or ATI 5850

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What? When did I compare them? All I said was there was no need for a VX550w for a 5770

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HD5850 has power consumptions similar to HD4870.. i wouldn’t mind running it off vx450.

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I never recommended VX 550 for ATI 5770.

I recommended VX 550 for ATi 5850 or ATI 5830

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^^

VX450 can handle both efficiently, period

And I was not talking about you there, was talking about others who have suggested 5770+VX550

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I am really sorry . I didn’t realise that . VX 450 is more than enough for ATI 5770 .

To be on the safe side , since OP has the budget VX 550 will do him good keeping in mind enough space for future upgrades of HDD, fans etc

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Its never bad to keep some extra bandwidth when getting a PSU. The OP would be better future scaled using a 550W supply vs. a 450W supply. Yes, the 450W will do the work too, but 550W shows better planing and foresight.

Anubis:

How you created that grid..?

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Phenom II X4 955 B.E. 3.2GHz @ 8k
MSI 785GM E63 @ 5.6k (awesome mobo)
2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz C9 Transcend @ 4.4k
Seagate 1TB @ 4.2k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.5k / NZXT Gamma @ 2k
Corsair VX450W @ 4k

Total = 27.7k / 28.2k

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There is tag named “Table” which you can use while posting a reply. Just besides the Spoiler Tag.

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where do you get 2GB DDR2 1333MHz for that cheap??

also..
WD makes for a better option now since seagate dropped warranty terms to 3yrs.
the WD Green with 64MB cache for around same price point does look like a better option.

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Very simple bro

Just use the table icon around the text you want to create a table with

Its just on the right of SPOIL icon

Yeah that is what I said , its always better to keep some headroom for future upgrades

Power efficient + silent = WD 64MB Green

Performance + silent + cooler functioning = Seagate 1 TB 7200.12

WD green can never be a performance HDD… But a great dump drive indeed..

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Radeon 5770 may not match the 4890 in fps performance, but instead you get DX 11 and eyefinity support (Future- proofing !!! )… And anyways the difference is not much… 3-5 fps is not that noticeable else you want just the bragging rights…

Plus, 5770 is not a power-monger like the 4890, with temps being much lower.. I’d suggest you go with Radeon 5770 or the Radeon 5830/5850 if you can shell out 3-5 grands more…