buying new system

zapout

zapout

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hi guys,

I'm helping my friend, building a new system.

the problem is I'm confused between intel and amd.

am3 socket will be replaced by am3+ in next 3-4 months.

and i don't want to get him am3 because of this reason, and he can't wait.

but i don't know about intel that good(to many socket:ashamed:)

and this is the second problem.

i don't know if my choice of socket(in the template below) is still in production or not.

and if it's not phased out, buying that instead of an am3 setup is a good option or not.

so guys please help me to make a choice here.

should i get him a amd system or intel.

  1. Q: What is your budget?
    • 15k
  2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • Monitor - 20" samsung lcd(don't know the exact model)


  3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • Monitor - 20" samsung lcd
  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. AthlonII X4 640

    Motherboard Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H

    gpu sapphire/HIS 5670

    RAM Corsair Value 2gb ddr3

    Hrad drive Seagate 500gb 7200.12

    PSU FSP Saga II 350W

    Intel

    Processor Core i3 540

    Motherboard Asus P7H55-M

    gpu sapphire/HIS 5670

    RAM Corsair Value 2gb ddr3

    Hrad drive Seagate 500gb 7200.12

    PSU FSP Saga II 350W
  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. Don't know
  6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer) Nehru place
  7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market No
  8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Gaming
    • Browsing
    • Desktop Processing
    • HTPC
    • Watching HD movies


  9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike. NO
  10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing? TPS-GTA
  11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage. don't know
  12. Q: Are you looking to overclock? no
  13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration. window 7 32 bit
 
Intel LGA1156 is also EOL. If he cant wait then no option other than AM3.

AthlonII X3 440 ~ 3.3k
Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H ~ 3.4k (Might be slightly difficult to get. But since you are going to NP you can try SMC or CE)
Sapphire 512MB 5670 GDDR5 ~ 4.4k
RAM Corsair Value 2gb ddr3 ~ 1.1k
Hard drive Seagate 500gb 7200.12 ~ 1.7k
PSU FSP Saga II 350W ~ 1.5k

Total: 15.4k (AthlonII X4 config exceeds your budget a lot. AthlonII X3 440 should be fine)
 
thanks for the reply.
is it possible to get an intel system with newer, "still in production" socket in 15K?
 
zapout said:
thanks for the reply.
is it possible to get an intel system with newer, "still in production" socket in 15K?
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Diificult. The cheapest new LGA 1155 based H61 mobos costs ~ 3.6k-3.8k. The i3 2100 costs 6k!!! So it will be difficult to fit in your budget. AM3 is a much better option.
 
DarkAngel said:
Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H ~ 3.4k (Might be slightly difficult to get. But since you are going to NP you can try SMC or CE)
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is there any alternative to this in the same price range?
 
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