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Core i3 2120 based system with sata 6mbps motherboard - Help
Hi,
I am upgrading My system soon and need suggestions. I will be using this system for Browsing,Downloading and other works and never played games(except angry birds!).
I need to upgrade CPU,Motherboard,RAM and CPU Cooler+fans only. For Desktop processing, Which one will be better i3 sandy bridge or FX4100?
Few components I already bought are:
1. Coolermaster Eliter 431 plus cabinet
2. Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W PSU
3. 180GB Sata-III SSD
Will be Buying a APC 1KVA UPS in next few days.
Q: What is your budget?
13-14K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - C2D E4600
Motherboard - Asus P5GC-MX/1333
GPU - XFX Geforce 7300 GT 256MB DDR-3
RAM - 2 GB Zion DDR-2
Monitor - 19" AOC 917VW+
SMPS - Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W
HDD - Seagate Sata-2 160GB and Intel SSD
Optical drive - Asus Sata DVD-RW
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor
HDD
Asus DVD R/W optical drive
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.
CPU - Intel i3 2120(2125?) or amd FX 4100
Motherboard - since I bought a SSD, I will prefer a VFM Sata-III(6 GBps) Board and possibly USB-3 support. Strict on budget No topend models.
RAM - DDR-3 4GB Gskill Ripjaws <model>
Cabinet Fan(Rear) - Cabinet Elite 431+ comes with a 120mm Frontal fan only. suggest the fan size and details for rear side. Please suggest if 2 no. of fans are enough for this setup(not for gaming) to run cool.
Cpu Cooler - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo or 212 Plus
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
Will be upgrading Graphics Card (pci-e x16) in December.
HD Monitor also planned.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Cochin and Online buying(flipkart,ebay) also open.
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes.
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Desktop Processing
Browsing
Downloading
Watching Movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
I will prefer Intel for CPU and Asus for Motherboard. I never had AMD based system heard about AMD system's faces freezing,overheating issues- clear this please!
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
No Games, No overclocking, No mods.
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Default: Debian Linux 64-bit
Windows 7 64 bit
Hi,
I am upgrading My system soon and need suggestions. I will be using this system for Browsing,Downloading and other works and never played games(except angry birds!).
I need to upgrade CPU,Motherboard,RAM and CPU Cooler+fans only. For Desktop processing, Which one will be better i3 sandy bridge or FX4100?
Few components I already bought are:
1. Coolermaster Eliter 431 plus cabinet
2. Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W PSU
3. 180GB Sata-III SSD
Will be Buying a APC 1KVA UPS in next few days.
Q: What is your budget?
13-14K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - C2D E4600
Motherboard - Asus P5GC-MX/1333
GPU - XFX Geforce 7300 GT 256MB DDR-3
RAM - 2 GB Zion DDR-2
Monitor - 19" AOC 917VW+
SMPS - Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W
HDD - Seagate Sata-2 160GB and Intel SSD
Optical drive - Asus Sata DVD-RW
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor
HDD
Asus DVD R/W optical drive
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.
CPU - Intel i3 2120(2125?) or amd FX 4100
Motherboard - since I bought a SSD, I will prefer a VFM Sata-III(6 GBps) Board and possibly USB-3 support. Strict on budget No topend models.
RAM - DDR-3 4GB Gskill Ripjaws <model>
Cabinet Fan(Rear) - Cabinet Elite 431+ comes with a 120mm Frontal fan only. suggest the fan size and details for rear side. Please suggest if 2 no. of fans are enough for this setup(not for gaming) to run cool.
Cpu Cooler - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo or 212 Plus
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
Will be upgrading Graphics Card (pci-e x16) in December.
HD Monitor also planned.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Cochin and Online buying(flipkart,ebay) also open.
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes.
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Desktop Processing
Browsing
Downloading
Watching Movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
I will prefer Intel for CPU and Asus for Motherboard. I never had AMD based system heard about AMD system's faces freezing,overheating issues- clear this please!
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
No Games, No overclocking, No mods.
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Default: Debian Linux 64-bit
Windows 7 64 bit