Need help with upgrades

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Solid_Snake

Disciple
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 30K

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
1. CPU - Intel E7200
2. Motherboard - XFX 650i
3. GPU - Nvidia 9800GT
4. RAM - Corsair XMS2 2GB DDR2
5. Monitor - Benq E2200HD
6. SMPS - Corsair VX450

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor - E2200HD
2. SMPS - Corsair VX450 (only if its good enough)
3. Keyboard/Mouse
4.HDD - WD 750GB

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.
1. CPU - Intel i5 2400
2. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
3. GPU - 560Ti

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
1. Yes, will be upgrading a few years down the line

6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware?
1. Mumbai
2. Open to online purchase (only from mumbai) or Flipkart

7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. Yes

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming
2. Browsing
3. Desktop Processing
4. Watching HD movies
5. General Office work

9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. No

10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. Everything imaginable


11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1920x1080 or 1280x720
2. Desktop - 1920x1080

12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. No

13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit /Windows XP
 
^^ Core i5 2400 ~ 10900/-
Intel DH67-BL ~ 5800/-
G.Skill RIPJAWS 4GB x 2 ~ 3200/-
Seasonic S12D 620W ~ 4600/- [your VX 450W SMPS will not be able to take the load of a GTX 560 Ti]
MSi GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr III ~ 14900/- OR ASUS GTX 560 Ti Direct CU II ~ 13500/- OR Sapphire HD 6950 1GB ~ 14500/- comparison benches-- AnandTech - Bench - GPU11.

Hope this helps, Sire.
 
If budget is a priority, get a i3 2100 instead of the i5, the difference in fps will not be very noticable, IMO. Next sell your old stuff here and fund this purchase.
 
thanks a lot guys, i will be going for just 4GB of RAM right now, will upgrade later on. how about a corsair PSU??

Also how much do you guys think i will get for my old components??
 
Corsair tx650 v2-5.2k is what you should get if seasonice s12ii 620w is not available,both are great,solid power supply,great performer.
Solid_Snake said:
thanks a lot guys, i will be going for just 4GB of RAM right now, will upgrade later on. how about a corsair PSU??

Also how much do you guys think i will get for my old components??
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Seasonic s12II and Corsair both are available at theitwares.
So i would recommend you to buy from them as i had good experience with them.
I bought Seasonic s12II 520w and GFX HD 6850 and it was packed well and delivered safely.
And you also have primeabgb in mumbai so they have these components and price is also good so you wont be having any issues with availability.
 
Solid_Snake said:
thanks a lot guys, i will be going for just 4GB of RAM right now, will upgrade later on. how about a corsair PSU??

Also how much do you guys think i will get for my old components??
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Around 10000/- to 12000/- tops considering the condition they are in, the premium for DDR II memory and a VX 450 SMPS.

Wait for others to pour in their suggests.
 
Sorry for the late reply guys. Some personal problems to take of

ok so, the thing is that my budget has been revised

i will be retaining the VX450, 9800GT and the HDD. So, i now need a CPU,mobo,ram and cabby for around 20k

i know i want a i5 2400, but that im confused about is the RAM,mobo.

Also, i wont be overclocking or anything like that. All i need is the RAM and mobo to accompany the i5. so im looking for most VFM mobo and RAM out there. The mobo should allow for a bit of future proofing. can a cabby like the CM690 also be accomodated in that budget??

For those concerned, the PSU and GPU will be upgraded in the months to come as the budget is a little tight at the moment.
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#Solid_Snake then this is the RIG I'll suggest you --

Intel Core i5 2320 / 2400 ~9500/- OR 10500/-

Intel DH67-BL ~5800/-

G.Skill RIPJAWS 4GB x1 1600MHz RAM module ~1700/- [add another module of 4GB later, preferable same specifications]

NZXT Gamma OR Corsair Carbide 400R ~2600/- OR 5400/- [seriously the best cabinet that'll fit your budget, and a bit unorthodox on the looks front too -- http://www.overclock...ews/nzxt_gamma/, for more on the Corsair Carbide 400R -- http://www.overclock...r_carbide_400r/]

Hope this helps and happy Republic day to all on this thread. Cheers!!
 
thanks man....i see a lot of people suggesting the Intel mobo.

My dad on the other hand says if that 'POS' is in the house, it will go right into the trash (with everytthing else)...

so whats up with that??
 
^^ #Solid_Snake don't worry you won't see a better quality board for cheap, it has all the features the most higher end H67 based boards have [minus heatsinks on MOSFET + all solid capacitors], if you want alternatives the closest motherboard is a whole ~3000/- quid more pricey, the --

ASUS P8H67-M PRO ~8500/- http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/ASUS-P8H67-M-PRO-CSM-Motherboard/1376 / http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_vs_gigabyte_intel_h67_review/1.

ASUS board come with a functional UEFI in place of BIOS, for more on the same -- http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/asus_uefi_bios/ / http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=847&Itemid=69&limit=1&limitstart=4

Hope this helps, a cheaper board is also available but has only 2 RAM DIMM's so so upgrade-ability is seriously hampered there, plus MSi hasn't got the best finish in the PC component arena [I prefer ASUS OR Gigabyte, MSi is basically a value player] --

MSi H67MA-E35 ~4800/-

Hope this helps, Cheers!!
 
ALPHA17 said:
^^ #Solid_Snake don't worry you won't see a better quality board for cheap, it has all the features the most higher end H67 based boards have [minus heatsinks on MOSFET + all solid capacitors], if you want alternatives the closest motherboard is a whole ~3000/- quid more pricey, the --

ASUS P8H67-M PRO ~8500/- http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/ASUS-P8H67-M-PRO-CSM-Motherboard/1376 / http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_vs_gigabyte_intel_h67_review/1.

ASUS board come with a functional UEFI in place of BIOS, for more on the same -- http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/asus_uefi_bios/ / http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=847&Itemid=69&limit=1&limitstart=4

Hope this helps, a cheaper board is also available but has only 2 RAM DIMM's so so upgrade-ability is seriously hampered there, plus MSi hasn't got the best finish in the PC component arena [I prefer ASUS OR Gigabyte, MSi is basically a value player] --

MSi H67MA-E35 ~4800/-

Hope this helps, Cheers!!
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so there are no alternatives in Asus or Gigabyte??

also what about the CM690 for the cabby?

another thing....how much of a performance differenxe is between the 2320 and 2400?
 
^^ Not a great deal both are quad-cores locked multiplier, so very limited over-clocking handles, the 2320 is slightly slower clocked, but that notwithstanding it should be up and kicking for atleast 2 years from now easily.

The Cooler Master 690 is a good cabinet but a little pricey. But I leave it to you on whichever cabinet you want to buy my personal push is behind the NZXT.
 
Yup,that's why i quoted little difference,it's upto op to get 2400 or 2320.
ALPHA17 said:
In real life benchmarks, those numbers won't make a difference ~5% at tops. Doesn't make sense to shell 1000/- quid extra for that.

In that case [following PassMark benches] OP is best served with a Core i5 2500 ~ 12500/-.
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well it looks like i will be buying the i5 2400 and the intel mobo, gskill ram (undecided on the cabby).....now the question is....where will i get the best rates?? i hardly get time from work, so buying online is a good option......HALP plz.
 
I would suggest you to get [font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]Corsair carbide 400R[/font]-5k.If you are from mumbai sir then,lamington road is the place,primeabgb,theitwares are the shops to go,for online purchase-

smcinternational.in

flipkart.com

you can also order from prime and theitwares.
 
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