Need a Budget Gaming PC (40K)

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Guys i am going to buy a new PC in next 1-2 weeks, so need your inputs on this one :)

Q: What is your budget?
40K ( can add 2-3k more if it really makes a difference)
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
I won’t be keeping anything from my old config.
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 – AMD Phenom II 920/950/965 (no Intel pls)
GPU – ATI 4850/5750 (don’t care for DX 11, if I can grab a good deal from TE Market)
HDD – WD Only
Monitor – Should be HD and 22’ – 24’
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
This is what it’s gonna be for quite a few years to come.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Delhi and open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying second hand hardware from the TE market
Yeah
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Don’t want Intel, Nvidia and ASUS ( I will opt for ASUS if it has good reviews :) )
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Strategy – Supreme Commander
Racing – Rollcage, NFS Series
FPS – Counter Strike : Source
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1280x728
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Thanx for all your help :eek:hyeah:
 
Components Description Price (INR)

Processor AMD Phenom II X2 555BE(3.2Ghz, 2 cores, 6MB L3 Cache) 5200

Motherboard Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-USB3 5800

RAM 4(2*2GB) 1333MHz Kingston DDRIII RAM 5600

HDD 500 GB WD Blue 2300

GPU Sapphire HD5770 1GB GDDR5 9750

Monitor Benq G2220HD 7600

Cabinet CM Elite 310 1550

PSU/SMPS Corsair VX450 3700

Key Board Logitech MMKB 350

Mouse Gigabyte GM6880 Laser Mouse 900

ODD L.G. GH22NS50 OEM SATA DVD-Writer 1000

Total 43750

You can skimp on the PSU and go for a Gigabyte Superb 460 ~ 2.2k if needed. But i would recommend a VX450 especially if u decide to go for a HD4870. It may be difficult to get a new HD4870. Try TE market for a good deal :)

Get a 555BE and try ur luck in unlocking it. It has pretty high unlocking rate ~80% as of now and many ppl here in TE have successfully unlocked it :D You can save 3k instantly by doing so.
 
Hey thanx a lot for that suggestion man.. reps coming your way :)
I was thinking of making the following changes.

CPU - AMD II X2 555 BE -> 925/955 ( don't wanna take risk )
MB - I don't wanna go for USB 3 and AMD Overdrive but i do like that Dolby Sound on Mobo :)

Also is there a lot of diff. in performance b\w DDR II and DDR III ?

I don't wanna upgrade this system in future, if i ever go for upgrading it will be completely new system. So pls suggest changes if any considering this.
 
the cost of ddr2 ram is pretty high now it makes sense to go for ddr3.

also with 6 core phenoms round the corner i think it makes sense to go for athlong x4 620/630 or the phenom 555BE and then upgrade to the 6 core cpus when they are easily available. and from what i hear they will be cheap. go for the 790gx it offers better performance.
 
DarkAngel said:
Components Description Price (INR)
Processor AMD Phenom II X2 555BE(3.2Ghz, 2 cores, 6MB L3 Cache) 5200
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-USB3 5800
RAM 4(2*2GB) 1333MHz Kingston DDRIII RAM 5600
HDD 500 GB WD Blue 2300
GPU Sapphire HD5770 1GB GDDR5 9750
Monitor Benq G2220HD 7600
Cabinet CM Elite 310 1550
PSU/SMPS Corsair VX450 3700
Key Board Logitech MMKB 350
Mouse Gigabyte GM6880 Laser Mouse 900
ODD L.G. GH22NS50 OEM SATA DVD-Writer 1000
Total 43750

You can skimp on the PSU and go for a Gigabyte Superb 460 ~ 2.2k if needed. But i would recommend a VX450 especially if u decide to go for a HD4870. It may be difficult to get a new HD4870. Try TE market for a good deal :)

Get a 555BE and try ur luck in unlocking it. It has pretty high unlocking rate ~80% as of now and many ppl here in TE have successfully unlocked it :D You can save 3k instantly by doing so.
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hopefully i will get my mobo+proccy 2day then will post the result if it unlocks or not

need luck though
 
Guys just 1 question, i can see that the mobo has IGP and a mATX form factor. Can you please suggest something which doesnt have IGP and is ATX form factor. Im open to other board manufacturers as well MSI/ASUS

Edit : how is this board msi 790X-G45 ?
 
I'm about to buy a very similar config as well.. except..

Processor: Athlon II X4 630

Motherboard: Biostar TA785G3 HD

Monitor: BenQ 2020HD

UPS: APC 650v
 
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