31-40k PC upgrade suggestions

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chiru

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  1. Q: What is your budget?
    • 30-35K
  2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • CPU - AMD Athlon X2 2.4Ghz
    • Motherboard - Asus M2N-MX SE-plus

    • GPU - ATI Radeon HD 4670 512MB

    • RAM - Transcend 2GB 667Mhz

    • Monitor - Benq G2420HD 24" LCD
    • SMPS - Cooler Master 390W
    • CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper TX3
  3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • Monitor - Benq G2420HD 24" LCD
    • Speakers - Fenda 2.1
    • HDD - Seagate 1TB expansion drive, 250B SATA
    • DVD drive, Keyboard and Mouse
    • CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper TX3 (If this one doesnt provide sufficient cooling for the new rig i'll upgrade so please suggest)
  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.
    • CPU - AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
    • Motherboard - ASUS M5A88-M

    • GPU - XFX Radeon HD 6790 1GB DDR5
    • RAM - Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz
    • PSU - Corsair 600W CX series
    • Chasis - NZXT Guardian 921RB
    • CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo (in case CM Hyper Tx3 is inefficient)
  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
    • No upgrades in the near future
  6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
    • Hyderabad
    • Open to online purchase (flipkart)
  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
    • Download rig, 24x7 operation
    • Watching HD movies

  9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • Prefer AMD and ATI combo for their bang for buck products and constant improvement
  10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • Max Payne 3, Mass Effect 3 and other new titles due for release
  11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Gaming - 1280x1024
    2. Desktop - 1920x1080
  12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
    • Yes
  13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 7 64 bit
 
Intel i5 2500K-13.5k
Asus P8Z77-M PRO-13k OR ASRock Z77 Extreme 6-12.9k
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600mhz-1.7k OR Gskill RipjawsX 2X2GB 1600mhz-1.7k
Sapphire HD6950-14.5k OR HD7850 2GB-16k
Corsair TX650V2-5.2k OR Seasonic S12ii 620W-4.8k
Nzxt Guaridan 921B-4.6k OR Corsair Carbide 400R-5k
CM Hyper 212 EVO-2.2k
@chiru you'd have to increase your budget if you want the components you've mentioned.
Hope this helps.:)
 
^omg i am on a tight budget here.. cant spend more than 30k.. i might push myself till 35k but its impossible beyond that
 
If you want everything within 35k then you'd have to get a non-overclocking rig-
Intel i3 2120-7k
Intel DH77KC-7k
Gskill Ripjaws 2X2GB 1333mhz-1.7k
Msi Twin FrozrII Gtx560Ti 1GB-13.5k
Seasonic S12ii 620W-4.8k
Nzxt Gamma-2.4k
Hope this helps.:)
chiru said:
^omg i am on a tight budget here.. cant spend more than 30k.. i might push myself till 35k but its impossible beyond that
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@Jakob Instead of your suggested GPU-PSU combo, a 7850 + Seasonic s12II 520w would be a much much better combo. Total cost would be increased by just 1k, but performance increased is very good.

7850 is way better than 560ti/6950 with much lower power consumption, also giving better price to performance ratio. So, it makes no sense this time to invest in 6950/560ti.
 
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@chiru Your budget and your demands hugely contradict each other.

You can do cost cutting in mobo by opting for a H61/H67 board. And compromise on a cooler as until and unless you OC it, you don't really need it. Still if you felt later if you need it, you can add it. Regarding PSU, a Seasonic S12II 520W would suffice even for 7850.
 
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BoSe said:
But in my suggested configuration he didn't want to go for cutting in price or raise in price.
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Well, when did he replied such ? and as far as your config is considered, you're clubbing a 7770 with Seasonic S12II 620W, which is seriously an overkill. First make your config balanced according to the needs & priorities of OP.
 
thanks for the suggestions.. i just want intel out of the equation so please suggest me amd processor + compatible mobo
 
chiru said:
thanks for the suggestions.. i just want intel out of the equation so please suggest me amd processor + compatible mobo
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Awesome an AMD fan :)
amd phenom II x6(thanks jacob:) ) 1075t-8.6k
asus m5a88-m - 5.4k
gskill ripjaws 4gb ddr3-1.5k
seasonic s12ii 520-3.8k/s12ii 620-4.8k(dont get the cx series)
NZXT gamma-2.1k
amd 7750-9.5k/6950 1gb-14.4k/nvidia 560Ti-14.4k

enjoy:)
 
You forgot to mention Phenom II X6,OP should get CM Hyper 212 EVO-2.2k for ocing,Can you post a link to HD6950 1GB-11k?
mrcool63 said:
Awesome an AMD fan :)
amd phenom II 1075t-8.6k
asus m5a88-m - 5.4k
gskill ripjaws 4gb ddr3-1.5k
seasonic s12ii 520-3.8k/s12ii 620-4.8k(dont get the cx series)
NZXT gamma-2.1k
amd 7750-9.5k/6950 1gb-11k

enjoy:)
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Jakob said:
You forgot to mention Phenom II X6,OP should get CM Hyper 212 EVO-2.2k for ocing,Can you post a link to HD6950 1GB-11k?
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online least i could find was 14k.. locally i asked bhumika in hyderabad and he said 11 odd k. i seriously doubt that is the price he will give it at but none the less i put it up there :) guy always changes it when you go to buy for sure :) but yeah i will edit:)
 
chiru said:
thanks for the suggestions.. i just want intel out of the equation so please suggest me amd processor + compatible mobo
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Your main purpose is gaming and you want an AMD set-up that also on an obsolete platform; fan-following not withstanding I would urge you to reconsider going for a Core i3 setup over an AMD Thuban setup.

The Core i3 mauls the AMD hex-core in all gaming scores; lightly threaded applications are dispatched more efficiently and power consumption is under a tight check. Benchmark Run can be found here.

If you are really interested in over-clocking and getting an AMD system go for the AMD FX-4100 OR FX-6100 series processors.

Go for the RIG suggested initially by @Jakob OR this --

Intel Core i3 2100 ~6500/-
Intel DH67-BL ~5800/- [no point investing in a H77 motherboard, you will not benefit with it until you put a Ivy-Bridge processor]
Corsair XMS3 OR G.Skill RIPJAWS 4GB x2 ~3500/-
Seasonic S12II 520W ~4000/- [from flipkart]
Bit Fenix Merc Alpha ~2500/- [as I doubt that the NZXT cabinet will be available locally in CTC; get this from Sweta Peripherals OR Bhumika Peripherals]
AMD HD 7850 2GB ~16000/- [get this and you shall be set for atleast the next 2 years]

For an AMD set-up --
AMD FX 4100 OR FX-6100 ~7200/- OR 8500/-
ASUS M5A97 ~6500/-
[rest configuration same-same as Intel]

Hope this helps, Cheerio!!
 
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OP should go for 2120 and H77 for future proof rig,@JuGGa i tried to fit everything under budget of 35k,It's up to OP to choose if he wants to go for HD7850-16k or Stick to his budget and get GTX560-ti.
JJ the great said:
I will suggest you get the intel setup suggested Alpha17 its faster & energy efficient compared too amd

Cheers
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