Arunks1982
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Hi,
I am building a PC for everyday usage with a small budget. I will be using the system mainly to watch HD movies, web browsing & office work. I have pretty much configured my system but stuck with 2 questions which is critical for me from budget perspective.
1. Intel i3 3220 / i3 4130 vs. Pentium G2020 - I want to know if Pentium G2020 is enough for my usage or should I stick with i3? I won't upgrade for next 3-5 years. There is a significant difference in price (almost 4k).
2. Branded PSU vs. Built in PSU - Should I get a branded power supply or the built in PSU in the cabinet is sufficient. I am looking at Zebronics, iball or circle cabinets. Not sure how good the power supply will be in those cabinets?
Below is what I have thought as of now:
Intel i3 3220
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H
Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM or G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM
Western Digital Blue Caviar 1 Tb HDD
LG DVD Writer
APC 600VA UPS
Corsair CX430 PSU
Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310/334u or any local cabinet
1.What is your budget?
20K-25K
2.What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel P4
Motherboard - Asus P5GC-MX/1333
RAM - Transcend 2GB DDR2
Monitor - Samsung 22" full HD
PSU - Built in power supply (Local)
Cabinet - iBall
HDD - Seagate Baracuda 360GB
Optical Drive - Sony DVD Writer
3.Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor - Samsung 22" full HD
4.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.
CPU - Intel Pentium G2020 or i3 3220 or i3 4130
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H (for Pentium G2020 / i3 3220) or Gigabyte GA-B85-D3H (for i3 4130)
GPU - Don't need
PSU - Corsair Builder series CX430
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM or G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM
HDD - WD Blue Caviar 1 TB
Optical Drive - LG
Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310/334u or any local cabinet
UPS - APC 600VA
5.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
I don't have any plans to upgrade in next 3-5 years
6.Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Most likely with a dealer in Bangalore.
7.Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
8.What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Mainly Watching HD movies along with everyday basic use like browsing, desktop Processing, Playing Music etc.
9.Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Not really
10.If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
No Games
11.What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1920x1080
12.Are you looking to overclock?
No
13.Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Sorry for the long post but I thought I should submit the post with the preferred format. Please help me in choosing the right processor for my usage.
I am building a PC for everyday usage with a small budget. I will be using the system mainly to watch HD movies, web browsing & office work. I have pretty much configured my system but stuck with 2 questions which is critical for me from budget perspective.
1. Intel i3 3220 / i3 4130 vs. Pentium G2020 - I want to know if Pentium G2020 is enough for my usage or should I stick with i3? I won't upgrade for next 3-5 years. There is a significant difference in price (almost 4k).
2. Branded PSU vs. Built in PSU - Should I get a branded power supply or the built in PSU in the cabinet is sufficient. I am looking at Zebronics, iball or circle cabinets. Not sure how good the power supply will be in those cabinets?
Below is what I have thought as of now:
Intel i3 3220
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H
Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM or G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM
Western Digital Blue Caviar 1 Tb HDD
LG DVD Writer
APC 600VA UPS
Corsair CX430 PSU
Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310/334u or any local cabinet
1.What is your budget?
20K-25K
2.What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel P4
Motherboard - Asus P5GC-MX/1333
RAM - Transcend 2GB DDR2
Monitor - Samsung 22" full HD
PSU - Built in power supply (Local)
Cabinet - iBall
HDD - Seagate Baracuda 360GB
Optical Drive - Sony DVD Writer
3.Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor - Samsung 22" full HD
4.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.
CPU - Intel Pentium G2020 or i3 3220 or i3 4130
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H (for Pentium G2020 / i3 3220) or Gigabyte GA-B85-D3H (for i3 4130)
GPU - Don't need
PSU - Corsair Builder series CX430
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 4 GB RAM or G.Skill RipjawsX 4 GB RAM
HDD - WD Blue Caviar 1 TB
Optical Drive - LG
Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310/334u or any local cabinet
UPS - APC 600VA
5.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
I don't have any plans to upgrade in next 3-5 years
6.Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Most likely with a dealer in Bangalore.
7.Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
8.What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Mainly Watching HD movies along with everyday basic use like browsing, desktop Processing, Playing Music etc.
9.Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Not really
10.If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
No Games
11.What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1920x1080
12.Are you looking to overclock?
No
13.Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Sorry for the long post but I thought I should submit the post with the preferred format. Please help me in choosing the right processor for my usage.
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Oh Come on! 40 views but not a single reply. Guys i really need some suggestion on this. Please advice me on my build specifically to the coice of processors. I really need to know if G2020 is sufficient for my usage or should i go for an i3?
