Advice needed to upgrade PC

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johndoe104102

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Hello guys

Plz help me with my PC upgrade.

Q1: What is your budget?
A1: 20K -25K INR

Q2: What is your existing hardware configuration?
A2:
Component Brand (with model no.)
Processor Intel Dual Core E2180
Motherboard Foxconn CMX/GMX
RAM Dynet 2GB DDR2 667Mhz
HDD Seagate 1.5GB SATA
GPU ATI Radeon HD5670
Monitor Dell ST2220M
Cabinet Generic
PSU/SMPS Gigabyte 460W
Keyboard+Mouse Microsoft Combo
DVD RW Samsung OEM SATA
Speakers -
UPS Frontech 600VA

Q3: Which hardware will you be keeping?
A3:
Component Brand (with model no.)
HDD Seagate 1.5GB SATA
GPU ATI Radeon HD5670
Monitor Dell ST2220M
PSU/SMPS Gigabyte 460W
Keyboard+Mouse Microsoft Combo
DVD RW Samsung OEM SATA
UPS Frontech 600VA

Q4: 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.
A4:
Component Brand (with model no.)
Processor Preferably AMD
Motherboard No Idea
RAM 4GB DDR3
Cabinet Cabinet with nice looks,proper Air intake Exhaust and Cooling facilities.
Audio Something like Dell Soundbar AX510PA(which doesn’t occupy much space)
Keyboard+Mouse Both Wireless

Q5: 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.
A5: This'll be my final configuration.

Q6: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
A6: Hyderabad, India.
Open to Online Purchase also.

Q7: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market?
A7: No.

Q8: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware?
A8: Browsing, watching HD movies, Gaming ,etc.

Q9: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
A9: NA

Q10: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
A10: NA

Q11: What is your preferred monitor resolution for normal usage?
A11: 1280x720(1920x1080 for movies).

Q12: Are you looking to overclock?
A12: Not now. May be later.

Q13: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
A13: Windows XP SP2 (32 bit) for now. Will install x64 (64 bit) if and when RAM is upgraded to 4GB.

Also suggest any other upgrades to make it a HTPC(except a HD TV:)).
 
CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 955 BE(Better for gaming)/Phenom II x6 1055T (Better for multithreaded apps) ~ 6750/8300
Motherboard: Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H (SATA3+USB3) ~ 4800
RAM: Corsair XMS3 1600MHz CL9 2x2GB ~ 2700
Cabinet: NZXT GAMMA/CM 690 ~ 2100/4500
Keyboard & Mouse: Any logitech wireless combo ~ 2000 to 2.2k(i dont know much about wireless combos so cant suggest one)
Speakers: Altec lansing VS2621 ~ 1600
Total: 19950/23900
 
Go for AthlonII X4 640. It consumes much lesser power than the PII X4 955BE. Since u have a HD5670 and not a hard core gamer it doesnt matter much for ur usage.
 
CPU: AMD Athlon IIx4 640 ~ 4.5K AMD Athlon

Motherboard: Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H (SATA3+USB3) ~ 4.8K GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3 - GA-880GMA-UD2H (rev. 2.2)

RAM: G.Skill RIPJAWS 1600 MHz 4 GB kit ~ 3K < alternate to XMS 3 as the new batch of 1600 MHz in Bangalore have had teething issues with most my friends Gigabyte configurations, this is my personal choice :) > G.SKILL-Products

Cabinet: NZXT Gamma + 3x 120 mm SickleFlow fans ~ 2.1K + 750/- < for the fans > NZXT :: Unique. Unprecendented. Inspired - Gamma Product Detail/Blue LED Silent Fan 120mm - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case | Cooler | Power Supply

I don't have much knowledge in acoustic department so I don't have any inputs for that :) Hope this helps, HAPPY NEW YEAR
 
johndoe104102 said:
I would prefer a transparent cabinet.

Is NZXT Gamma/CM 690 transparent?
u can buy CM690 wid a transparent window but NZXT gamma doesnt have any transparent window option... :)

Buy CM690 if u r interested in a cabinet wid a transparent window...

Go for AthlonII X4 640. It consumes much lesser power than the PII X4 955BE. Since u have a HD5670 and not a hard core gamer it doesnt matter much for ur usage

I suggested 955BE coz he said that in the future he will overclock the processor... and an unlocked processor wud help him to do this with ease...
 
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