Budget 71-90K Upgrade

kRuSnIk

kRuSnIk

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  1. What is your budget?
    • 80K
  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • CPU - Intel i5 2400
    • Motherboard - Msi H61m-E23
    • GPU - Asus GTX 660Ti DC2
    • RAM - Corsair XMS3 4x2GB
    • Monitor - Benq e2200HD
    • SMPS - 500W
    • Cabinet - CM Elite 430
    • HDD - WD Blue 500GB / Seagate 500GB
    • Mouse - Corsair M60 | CM REcon | Roccat Kone Pure
    • Keyboard - Logitech K120
  3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • HDD - WD Blue 500GB
    • Mouse - Corsair M60 | CM REcon | Roccat Kone Pure
    • GPU - Asus GTX 660Ti DC2
  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 i7 4770
    • Motherboard - _____
    • Monitor - Benq XL2411T 144Hz Monitor
    • Cabinet - something like CM HAF XB | Corsair Air 540
    • SMPS - ______
    • RAM - 8GB
    • UPS - _______
    • Keyboard - Any cheap but reliable KB, will get a gaming keyboard in future
  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
    • GPU - Another 660Ti in SLi or a High End GPU
    • Keyboard - Gaming KB
    • HDD- 256 GB SSD
  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
    • Patna
    • Open to online purchase [ Please suggest some good online retailers]
  7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • No
  8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Gaming - 90%
    • Movie|Browsing|Other - 10%
  9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • Any good, widely available brand for which I can get support in Patna. AFAIK Digicare centre is there in Patna.
  10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • FPS - Battfield 3 - Battlefield 4 - Battlefield X
  11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Gaming - 1080p
    2. Desktop - 1080p
  12. Are you looking to overclock?
    • No
  13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 8 64 bit [Original]
Please, take following into consideration
  • Temperature here is quite high and the PC room has no AC. Therefore suggest a cabinet with good airflow and space. Will add liquid cooling if required, in future.
  • I would be upgrading my GPU as stated above. Therefore suggest a PSU accordingly.
  • Power here fluctuates a lot. Therefore, suggest UPS with inbuilt stabilizer or can I use UPS with stabilizer and surge protector ?
 
Processor - Intel 3.4 GHz LGA1150 4770 i7 4th Generation Processor - Flipkart.com 21.2k
Motherboard - ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Motherboard - Flipkart.com 12.6k
Power Supply - Corsair CMPSU-850TXV2UK 850 Watts PSU - Flipkart.com 9.8k
RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB 2400 - Flipkart.com 7k

Keyboard - Logitech K100 Classic PS - Flipkart.com 0.4k

TOTAL - 51K

Leaves you 30k for your 3d monitor, cube cabinet and UPS.
 
First of all, I'd like to ask the reason you want to really upgrade? You have a very decent system and I do not think you really need an upgrade, especially considering you game at 1080p and no other intensive work.
If you still want to upgrade, an i7 4770 is a total waste of money just for gaming.

Which 500W PSU do you have?
What I would suggest you to do is get an SSD like Samsung 840 Pro 256GB and upgrade your PSU if it is not of a reputed brand. Upgrade your monitor to a nice IPS panel like Dell 2412.
As you mentioned, you can get a better cabinet and keyboard too.

Basically, what I mean to say is your primary components are good enough, you should look to spend more on the other components which will give you a better experience than simply upgrading your CPU/Mobo.
 
^ Exactly.
If i were you these are the things i would be looking at
HAF XB, PSU like seasonic x-series, an APC ups, Headset-Audiotechnica AD700, sound card-Creative X-fi titanium/xonar DG.
SSD and monitor suggested above. Mobo upgrade only if needed.
Corsair air 540 is not available yet (to my knowledge).
 
viralbug said:
First of all, I'd like to ask the reason you want to really upgrade? You have a very decent system and I do not think you really need an upgrade, especially considering you game at 1080p and no other intensive work.
If you still want to upgrade, an i7 4770 is a total waste of money just for gaming.

Which 500W PSU do you have?
What I would suggest you to do is get an SSD like Samsung 840 Pro 256GB and upgrade your PSU if it is not of a reputed brand. Upgrade your monitor to a nice IPS panel like Dell 2412.
As you mentioned, you can get a better cabinet and keyboard too.

Basically, what I mean to say is your primary components are good enough, you should look to spend more on the other components which will give you a better experience than simply upgrading your CPU/Mobo.
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I have given the system to my sister, therefore need new components. Taking everyone's suggestions into consideration, I've decided on the following
CPU - 4670k
Mobo - I've decided not to sli. Please, suggest a lower end Z87 based motherboard.
Case - Corsair 400R | air 540 is unavailable | HAF xb has air vents on sides without mesh. Will result in lot of dust getting in.
SMPS - Corsair HX750 | Seasonic X-750 (SS-750KM3)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMZ8GX3M2A2400C10)
Monitor - Benq XL2411T - Have decided to go with it for a smoother gaming experience. I'll be getting a TV in future for multimedia needs.
UPS - APC BR1100C-IN
SSD - Samsung 840 128 GB

Modify as you see fit.
 
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