Suggest Mobo, Processor RAM and PSU

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aryanraj

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HI Guys,

I need to upgrade my PC, My Budget is 20k (may be add 5k more if needed).

Please help me to choose Mobo, Processor, RAM and PSU.

Main Purpose will be watching High Definition movies with 1080p.

I will Prefer Intel and Gigabyte

Mobo Should have

1. Internal USB 3.0 Header
2. Internal or Back Panel Firewire
3. S/PDIF Bak Panel
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 20K

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
1. CPU - Intel E5300
2. Motherboard – G41M-ES2H
3. RAM – HYNIX 2 GB DDR2
4. Monitor – BENQ E 2220HD
5. SMPS – IBALL SPRINTER 600
6. 2 x 1 TB, 1 x 500 GB
7. ODD

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor – BENQ E2220HD
2. Cabinet - 400R (Not open box till yet)
3. 2 x 1 TB, 1 x 500 GB
4. ODD

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 I3 2125
2. Motherboard
3. RAM 4 GB
4. Corsair CX600 / GS 600 / TX 650
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, I Will Add GPU Later

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

7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. No

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Browsing
2. Desktop Processing
3. HTPC
4. Watching HD movies
5. Games at Medium Setting

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

10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. Racing - Grid at medium to high settings

11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - ---
2. Desktop – 1920 x 1080

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 Ultimate 64 bit
2. Windows XP
 
aryanraj said:
6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. Locally
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Where is locally?

Intel Core i5 2400 ~ 9500/-
Intel DH67-BL ~ 5200/- OR ASUS P8Z68 M-PRO ~ ???? [I've no idea on the pricing, sorry]
Corsair XMS 3 4GB ~ 1600/-
Seasonic S12D 520W ~ 3500/-

Hope this helps, Sire. Cheers!!

Wish you a Prosperous Dhanteras and a Happy Diwali in advance.
 
ALPHA17 said:
Where is locally?

Intel Core i5 2400 ~ 9500/-

Intel DH67-BL ~ 5200/- OR ASUS P8Z68 M-PRO ~ ???? [I've no idea on the pricing, sorry]

Corsair XMS 3 4GB ~ 1600/-

Seasonic S12D 520W ~ 3500/-

Hope this helps, Sire. Cheers!!

Wish you a Prosperous Dhanteras and a Happy Diwali in advance.
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:S Intel DH67-BL does not have Internal USB 3.0 Connector neither firewire (Internal or Back panel ) and about Asus Board is quite good for 9600 but I hate Rashee :@ for their ass support

Thanks for your wish mate, Prosperous Dhanteras and a Happy Diwali in advance to every TEcian.
 
@aryanraj: Finding a internal USB 3.0 header MB and that too locally can be difficult, also there are off the shelf solutions for both of them

a usb 3.0 hub or something and a add on pci firewire card
 
ALPHA17 said:
^^ You still haven't told me were is your locally located.
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Lucknow :S

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allrounder799 said:
@aryanraj: Finding a internal USB 3.0 header MB and that too locally can be difficult, also there are off the shelf solutions for both of them

a usb 3.0 hub or something and a add on pci firewire card
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Thanks for your reply mate.

USB 3.0 Internal Header is must, I may add pci firewire card but I am expecting this one with Mobo.
 
I am still searching for the MB you want, but you do realize to use the internal USB 3.0 header you will need a case that supports front USB3.0 ports, and these cases can cost on higher side(alternatively there is also a solution for these)

And I found one(have no idea on cost though)

Asus P8Z68-V PRO
 
allrounder799 said:
I am still searching for the MB you want, but you do realize to use the internal USB 3.0 header you will need a case that supports front USB3.0 ports, and these cases can cost on higher side(alternatively there is also a solution for these)

And I found one(have no idea on cost though)

Asus P8Z68-V PRO
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Thanks for your reply mate,

I think you have not read my first post,

I have already mention that I have Cabinet - 400R (Not open box till yet)

That s why I needed such MB, I have shortlisted 2 M/B

One you mention and other one is Gigabyte GA-z68X-UD3R-B3

In local market (Here in Lucknow) Price offered was 14000 for asus :(

and 12000 for Gigabyte :huh:
 
^^ Why don't you ship it from online stores, they'll give you many more options + shipping an item will be easier on your pocket than sourcing it locally and burning a pant.
 
ALPHA17 said:
^^ Why don't you ship it from online stores, they'll give you many more options + shipping an item will be easier on your pocket than sourcing it locally and burning a pant.
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:bleh: Locally

let me know best online store with decent price.
 
[strike]The Asus P8P67 has everything you need.

But it costs 10.5k at Prime. Asus P8P67 B3 Revision Motherboard

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You will have to increase your budget if you want all those things on the motherboard. It won't make sense if you use an i3 on a board like this.

Alternatively, I would suggest you to go for an AMD Llano rig. Your usage doesn't demand a powerful processor and it would serve your needs well.

AMD Llano A8 3850 - 7.5k

Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H - I'm not sure about the availability and pricing of this board. But it was the only one which I could find a IEEE 1394 header. Other cheaper boards have USB3.0 and SPDIF that you need. This board should be around 7k.

Corsair XMS 3 4GB - 1.6k

Seasonic S12II 520W - 3.6k

EDIT: My bad, didn't see that you don't have a GPU. In that case you will need a Z68 for Intel rig which will cost a bit more.
 
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