41-50k Time I moved on to a new rig

[eskaydel]

Well, I've had my current configuration for almost 11 years now. Only additions/upgrades over the years were an extra 8GB of RAM taking the total to 16GB and plonking in an SSD.

So, this is what I'm looking at within the next 3-6 months:

• What is your budget?
  
  • Around 50K – the lower the better, if possible.
• What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
  
  • CPU – Intel Core i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz 3.60 GHz
  • Motherboard - gigabyte H67MA-UD2H-B3
  • RAM - Corsair 4×4GB 665.6 MHz.
  • Monitors – 2×DELL U2412M
  • PSU - Corsair CX400
  • Storage- 1x250GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO, Seagate 2TB HDD, WD 1TB HDD - WD10EZRX-00DC0B0
  • Case- Cooler MasterElite
• Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
  
  • Monitors – 2×DELL U2412M
  • Storage- 1x250GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO, Seagate 2TB HDD, WD 1TB HDD - WD10EZRX-00DC0B0
• 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 – No choice
  • Motherboard – No choice
  • Ram – 16GB
• 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
  
  • Perhaps a 500GB SSD some months down the line.
• Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
  
  • New Delhi
  • Open to online purchase
• Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
  • No
• What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
  
  • Graphics – 2D, Photoshop
  • Browsing
  • HTPC
  • Watching HD movies
• Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
  
  • Not really
• If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
  
  • Light gaming if time permits
• What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage?
  
  1. Desktop - 1920x1200
• Are you looking to overclock?
  
  • No.
• Which OS do you intent to use with this configuration?
  
  • Windows 10 to 11.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Kaleen Bhaiya]

I recently upgraded my rig as a workstation. Do have a look into my thread here if it helps.. Similar scenario, requirments.

https://techenclave.com/threads/need-suggestions-for-building-a-new-pc.201820/

 

[dhoomketu]

Intel i5 10400f CPU, Asus H510m-e motherboard, 8gb ddr4 corsair ram, 250gb NMVe SSD, 1 tb HDD Seagate, Asus 1030 2gb DDR5 Graphics Card, Cooler Master 450w SMPS, Cabinet, 22" IPS Panel Samsung Monitor.

 

[vaibhavyagnik]

Your use use case is very light. I would even go as far as saying that if rest of the hardware is working properly, you can upgrade cpu to an i7 3770 (within 3K) and call it a day. If you still want to upgrade, There is a i5 10400 in the market section. May be you can build a computer around it.
Intel core i5 10400
ASUS PRIME H470M-PLUS Intel H470 Motherboard (high end)
ASROCK H470M-HDV (low end, only 2 RAM slots, no NVME slot)
Crucial 8GB 2666Mhz RAM x 2
Use existing cabinet and power supply if working fine.
No need for NVME drive, your existing SSD is ok.

 

[eskaydel]

Thanks, guys.

 

[Kaleen Bhaiya]

Care to mention which parts have you gone for? It will help other members in deciding in the future.

 

[eskaydel]

Care to mention which parts have you gone for? It will help other members in deciding in the future.

Still not finalised. Figuring out between the 470 and 510 mobos. Veering towards the former. Will update in a few days.