Budget 21-30k Need suggestion on cpu/mb/ram/gpu

mulumudi

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Hi, I have te below config which I brought in 2008, would like to upgrade now. Please advise

1. What is your budget?
§ 20k , can extend a couple of thousands more
2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
§ This is 6 year old PC, want to upgrade to a latest mid-range config
§ CPU – Intel C2D E7600
§ Motherboard – Abit IP35-E
§ GPU – POV 7600GS
§ RAM – Gskill 2 GB DDR2 800 MhZ
§ Monitor – LG 22”
§ PSU – Cooler Master 500v
§ Creative 2.1 Speakers, KB & Mouse
§ Zebronics cabinet
3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
§ Monitor - LG 22”
§ PSU - Cooler Master 500v(mention if I need to change this)
§ Speakers, KB & Mouse
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/AMD –want to know if AMD APUs are good for my need
§ SSD 128 GB – Please suggest if it really improves performance.
§ Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
§ GPU - GTX300
§ RAM
§ Cabinet
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 will be finalizing my choice based on your suggestions
6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
§ Hyderabad
§ Open to online purchase
7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
§ No
8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
§ Occassional Gaming(I am not a gaming Freak)
§ Browsing
§ Desktop Processing/.net App development
§ Watching HD movies
9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
§ I am under an impression that AMD is a good value for money. But open to buy Intel.
10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
§ No
11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Desktop - 1440x900
12. Are you looking to overclock?
§ Strict NO
13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
§ Windows 7 64 bit and Linux (Dual boot)
 
AMD FX6300 -7000,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5500,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2500,
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD -5500,
Sapphire R7 240 1GB -5500,
Deepcool TESSERACT Cabinet SW -3200.
TOTAL -29,200.

Buy from Arun Computers,CTC,Secunderabad as they give very good prices.
 
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Thanks for the help. Would be great if you could suggest a cpu and mobo with integrated gpu as i will not be playing high end games
 
Intel Core i3 4130 -7000,
Gigabyte H81M-S2PV -4000,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600Mhz -2500,
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD -5500,
Deepcool TESSERACT SW Cabinet -3200.
TOTAL -22,200.

Buy from Arun Computers,CTC,Secunderabad as they give very good prices.

PS: There is no need for a separate GPU if you do not play any games as iGPU within the Processor is more than enough for your tasks.
 
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