PC Peripherals Require urgent help in PC upgrading!

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Dienekes

Disciple
Questions

Q: What is your budget?

30K

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

CPU - P4 3.0GHz

Motherboard - Chinese (in place of Intel 865GBF)

GPU - Nvidia GeForce 6200

RAM - Kingston 512MB DDR1

Monitor - Samsung 17' flat

SMPS - Zebronics 400W

HDD - 80GB IDE

Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)

Suggestion needed here, what I can make out is HDD and SMPS.

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. (In order of importance)

CPU

Motherboard

RAM

GPU

Cabinet

DVD-Writer

HDD (optional)

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

Yes, can upgrade HDD, RAM and GPU in future

Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

Delhi

Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

No

Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

Programming on Microsoft tools like .NET, Visual Studio

Internet surfing

Watching movies

Running all the latest FPS games like COD4 MW2, etc. on 'at least' normal settings

Running tools like Adobe Photoshop and 3ds Max

Download rig, 24x7 operation

Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.

N/A

Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?

FPS - COD4 MW2 at normal settings

Racing - Grid/BP at normal settings

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage

All - 1280x728

Q: Are you looking to overclock?

No, not atm

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?

Windows 7

I intend to get this weekend itself, so I would really appreciate if I can have your suggestions ASAP. :)

Thanks a lot!

Cheers
 
What all accesories will you be keeping....

I would buy

E5200(Easily overclockable to 3.0ghz on Stock heatsink) -2800`2900/-

Gigabyte G31M-Es2l 2300`2400/-

2gb Ram 1700`1900/-

Hd4670 4500`4700/-

The above will fit your budget and you have spare money to add more accesories :)

Edit: If you can make max upto 20k then here is anotehr config :)

E7300 5000/- or E5200-2900/- (Better vfm)

Gigabyte G31M-Es2l 2300`2400/-

4gb ddr2 800mhz approx 3600/-

Sapphire Hd4850 approx 6800/-

Gigabyte Superb 460W 2200/- or Corsair VX 450W 3950/-
 
@salman.. thanks for that quick reply bro..

few questions reg. your reply

1. Is there a huge performance difference between E7300 and E5200?

2. Any AMD processor which fits in better?

3. Is the listed mobo, DDR3 compatible?

4. I can hold on my GPU purchase for some time if anything betters expected at a decent price.

Thanks again!
 
Dienekes said:
@salman.. thanks for that quick reply bro..
few questions reg. your reply
1. Is there a huge performance difference between E7300 and E5200?
2. Any AMD processor which fits in better?
3. Is the listed mobo, DDR3 compatible?
4. I can hold on my GPU purchase for some time if anything betters expected at a decent price.

Thanks again!
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1) Not much that you will notice while gaming :) They both are similar in every way just the e7300 has extra 1mb cache.
2) M really bad with Amd :(
3) Not it isn't DDR3 it's DDR2. They both perform same unless you go for i7 you will see a difference and rest assured this rig can last you atleast 2 years :)
4) If you can hold on the Gpu purchase for 2-3 months than maybe you will have better options than

Wait for some guy for a comment on An Amd rig :)..
 
Dienekes said:
@salman.. thanks for that quick reply bro..
few questions reg. your reply
1. Is there a huge performance difference between E7300 and E5200?
2. Any AMD processor which fits in better?
3. Is the listed mobo, DDR3 compatible?
4. I can hold on my GPU purchase for some time if anything betters expected at a decent price.

Thanks again!
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Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.9k
Biostar TA785GE @ 3.8k
XFX HD4850 512MB @ 6.3k
Corsair CX400W @ 3.3k
4GB DDR2 800MHz RAM @ 3.4k
 
Ok guys, heres an update, my treasurer (i.e. my parents) have agreed upon a new budget limit and that is 30K. :D

But that also means that it needs to be an entirely new CPU, i.e. I cant reuse anything from my existing one.

Now please revise your suggestions and guide me on what configuration should I go for. One more thing, can a DDR3 + i-5 processor fit in this budget or theres a better deal present?

Thanks again!
 
That's more lyk a budget ;)

i5 750 @ 9750`10200/-

GA-P55M-UD2 @ 6200`6500/-

4gb DDR3 1333MHZ @ 5400`5800/-

XFX HD4850 512MB @ 6.3k

Corsair vx450W @ 4k

Hdd 250gb @1900

I hope you have a case if not than you need tto buy a Cm Elite or similar for another 17 to 1800 you have to raise your budget somewhat but the rig you will get will last 3-4 years for you :) Or someone will suggest a better Amd config for 30k....
 
Athlon II X4 620 @ 4.95K

Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H @ 5.45k

XFX HD4850 512MB @ 6.3k

Corsair CX400W @ 3.3k

4gb DDR3 1333MHZ KINGSTON RAM @ 5.2k

SEAGATE 500GB 7200.12 @2.5k

CM ELITE 310 @1.6-1.7k

Total: 29-30k

Clearly mention what are the components u need and what components you will be retaining.
 
Athlon II X4 620 @ 4.95K
Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H @ 5.45k
XFX HD4850 512MB @ 6.3k
gigabyte rp 460w @ 2.3k:hap2:
or fsp 500w @3.5k

4gb DDR3 1333MHZ KINGSTON RAM @ 5.2k
SEAGATE 1TB 7200.12 @3.8k:hap2:
nzxt gamma @2k:hap2:

Total: 29-30k

few changes frm karthi's quote
 
Karthi007 said:
Athlon II X4 620 @ 4.95K
Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H @ 5.45k
XFX HD4850 512MB @ 6.3k
Corsair CX400W @ 3.3k
4gb DDR3 1333MHZ KINGSTON RAM @ 5.2k
SEAGATE 500GB 7200.12 @2.5k
CM ELITE 310 @1.6-1.7k

Total: 29-30k

Clearly mention what are the components u need and what components you will be retaining.
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Thanks all for your replies, I have updated the OP with the purchase query template. :)

Thanks!
 
salman8506 said:
That's more lyk a budget ;)

i5 750 @ 9750`10200/-
GA-P55M-UD2 @ 6200`6500/-
4gb DDR3 1333MHZ @ 5400`5800/-
XFX HD4850 512MB @ 6.3k
Corsair vx450W @ 4k
Hdd 250gb @1900

I hope you have a case if not than you need tto buy a Cm Elite or similar for another 17 to 1800 you have to raise your budget somewhat but the rig you will get will last 3-4 years for you :) Or someone will suggest a better Amd config for 30k....
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Your total budget is 33.5k

Already you have exceeded your budget

^OP , Core i5 is out of your budget of 30k

Phenom II X3 720 - 6.4K
Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H - 5.45k
XFX HD4850 512MB - 6.3k
Gigabyte 460w - 2.2k
4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHZ Transcend RAM - 5.2k
SEAGATE 500GB 7200.12 - 2.3k
CM ELITE 310 -1.5k

Total - 29.4k
 
Anubis said:
Your total budget is 33.5k

Already you have exceeded your budget

^OP , Core i5 is out of your budget of 30k

Phenom II X3 720 - 6.4K
Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H - 5.45k
XFX HD4850 512MB - 6.3k
Gigabyte 460w - 2.2k
4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHZ Transcend RAM - 5.2k
SEAGATE 500GB 7200.12 - 2.3k
CM ELITE 310 -1.5k

Total - 29.4k
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This one is perfect change the processor to AMD Phenom II 550 (If you plan to OC..which u say u dont but then again :devil2: ) or the 620..
 
@karthi and Gowt1ham.. Any specific reasons behind suggesting the Athlon II X4 620? Is it better than the Phenom II X4 series? (sorry if its a noob question)
 
@Anubis: I already mentioned that he has to raise his budget for i5 Read the last para

@op:But the i5 rig is capable enough to outperform any amd rig out there :) so it is worth the extra money spent.....
 
Now I am more confused, which is the better one among AMDs Phenom II X3 720, Phenom II 550 and Athlon II X4 620? And as the price of 620 is lowest, is the performance and future upgrades limited as well? I mean if I go with the 620, only upgrading my GPU/RAM after an year or two would suffice that times gaming needs?
 
salman8506 said:
@Anubis: I already mentioned that he has to raise his budget for i5 Read the last para

@op:But the i5 rig is capable enough to outperform any amd rig out there :) so it is worth the extra money spent.....
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You have already exceeded 30k and brought it to 33.5k and you still want him to get CM Elite 310 . That'll mean his budget will be 35k , only for you

Everybody doesn't have the moolah to get i5

i7 920 performs even better , OP should go for that , right ? :p Its worth the extra money spent , no ?

Budget of 30k is a constraint here , my learned friend

@OP - Phenom II x4 is out of your budget . You don't need Phenom II x4 for download rig , 24x7

At max you can squeeze in Phenom II x3 , unless you wan't to settle for 2GB DDR3 . Still if you insist ,

Phenom II x4 925 - 7.5k

Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H - 5.45k

XFX HD4850 512MB - 6.3k

Gigabyte 460w - 2.2k

2GB DDR3 1333MHZ Transcend RAM - 2.6k / 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHZ Transcend RAM - 5.2k

SEAGATE 500GB 7200.12 - 2.3k

CM ELITE 310 -1.5k

Total - 27.85k / 30.45k

@ OP , why are you crazy about an i5 rig? i5 rig for 24x7 donwload is not required. Still , I'll give you the option

Cpu - Intel core i5-750 (2.66Ghz) - 9.9k

Mobo - GA-P55M-UD2 - 6.2k

Ram - Transcend 2gb 1333mhz ddr3 - 2.6k

HDD - Seagate 250gb / Seagate 500gb - 2.3k

Graphics card - ATI HD 4850 512mb - 6.3k

Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310 - 1.5k

SMPS - Gigabyte 460w - 2.2k

Total - 30.5k / 31k
 
If you run Adobe Photoshop and 3ds Max for most of the time then go for the AthlonII X4 620 as it is a quad core. The PhenomII X3 is a nice balance between gaming and Photoshop as it has 3 cores and also L3 Cache which comes in handy when gaming.

So its your choice of which is more important. If you are a professional(photoshop and 3ds) then go for the AthlonII X4 620/PhenomII X4 925. Else if it is learning purpose or light usage even a PehnomII 550BE should do fine(3.1Ghz, 2 cores, 6MB L3 cahce) - 4.5k :D

@ Anubis- He has a 30k budget right then i dont see why your first config doesnt fit his budget :S
 
Karthi007 said:
If you run Adobe Photoshop and 3ds Max for most of the time then go for the AthlonII X4 620 as it is a quad core. The PhenomII X3 is a nice balance between gaming and Photoshop as it has 3 cores and also L3 Cache which comes in handy when gaming.

So its your choice of which is more important. If you are a professional(photoshop and 3ds) then go for the AthlonII X4 620/PhenomII X4 925. Else if it is learning purpose or light usage even a PehnomII 550BE should do fine(3.1Ghz, 2 cores, 6MB L3 cahce) - 4.5k :D

@ Anubis- He has a 30k budget right then i dont see why your first config doesnt fit his budget :S
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As a matter of fact , it does fit the budget of 30k. I forgot , i thought it was 25k. My bad sorry:ashamed:
 
Anubis said:
As a matter of fact , it does fit the budget of 30k. I forgot , i thought it was 25k. My bad sorry:ashamed:
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:p The PhenomII 925 wil fit in nicely for him both for gaming and photoshop :) Also Visual Studio is very well optimized to use multiple cores
 
@Anubis: Friend he wanted an i5 suggestion i gave one i don't know anything about Amd so i told him to ask others........ And i already told him it's out of his budget i think you kind of misunderstood or you just have an habit to point at others:p
 
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