upgrading gaming desktop

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I want upgrade my gaming desktop
config are this :

CPU:AMD Phenom II X4 940 Processor
Motherboard:Biostar TA790GXBE
Memory:4GB RAM DDR2 800
HDD(s):750 GB Total both are WD .
Graphics card(s):ATI Radeon HD 4870
Sound card: default
Speakers: creative
Gaming peripherals: No
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Optical drive(s): Sony DVD R/W
Power Supply: CoolerMaster Silentpro 500w
CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper TX3
Fans: 1x120 and 2x80
Case:I Ball Entizer(modded)
Keyboard: logitech
Mouse: logitech
Display: Samsung SyncMaster 2033
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)

thinking upgrading these things
1. GPU(max. 15k)= MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC . Also can my PSU can handle its power requirement.
2. Sound card(sound is not good as its in my asus g73) = no idea tell me which will be good with headset still don't cost too much
3. Cabinet(max. 4K) = not yet decided . does any cabinet comes with inbuild temperature monitor
4. UPS = i think microtek will do the job what do you think . also how watt i should look for
5. Mouse = i need good looking gaming mouse :ohyeah:
6. keyboard = keyboard with backlit keys
 
Re: upgrading

1.GPU
The TF3 version will cost you around 16.2 k
2. Sound card and headphones
What is your exact budget for both?
ASUS XONAR DX will cost around 4.5k and XONAR DG will come around 1.6k
3. Checkout NZXT LEXA, LEXA S, COOLER MASTER 690.
4. UPS
you can get APC 1.1KVA for abt 4.5-5k
5. What kind of grip you have?
Chepest is logitech mx518/g400 or razer abysuss.
6. One of the Best backlit keyboard is Razer lycosa mirror for about 4k
 
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Gpu-SAPPHIRE TOXIC HD 6950 2GB/MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC

psu-You need to get a new psu,Seasonic S12II 520W ~ 3.5k,corsair-vx550w-4.5k/tx650v2-5.2k.

cabinet-Cooler Master 690 II Advanced -3.8k,if you can stretch then Corsair Carbide 400R-5.5k

Mouse-Razer DeathAdder-2.2k[black edition-2.5k]/Logitech MX 518-1.5k

Keyboard-Razer Lycosa Programmable Backlit Gaming Keyboard-3.8k,Merc Stealth-5k or more.

ups-APC BR-650VA-IN-2.6k
 
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MX518 is unavailble almost everywhere now.. Its EOL. Replacement is G400 at 1350/- at letsbuy. Razer DA Black at 1880 after applying coupon and Razer DA dragon age origins edition at 1980 after applying coupon on letsbuy.

I have NZXT Guardian 921 RB (Inbuilt temp monitoring), but I had purchased it at 3K from prime, now its almost 4K. So better off getting a Corsair carbide 400R at 5K....
 
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vivek.krishnan said:
For the sound card : http://www.techenclave.com/pristinenote/asus-xonar-sound-cards-dg-dx-185847.html
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thanks

chiragsthakur said:
MX518 is unavailble almost everywhere now.. Its EOL. Replacement is G400 at 1350/- at letsbuy. Razer DA Black at 1880 after applying coupon and Razer DA dragon age origins edition at 1980 after applying coupon on letsbuy.

I have NZXT Guardian 921 RB (Inbuilt temp monitoring), but I had purchased it at 3K from prime, now its almost 4K. So better off getting a Corsair carbide 400R at 5K....
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awesome NZXT guardian . i want one . any idea where can i find it in delhi ?

i think i will go for dragon age one look better but still no button to control speed like hp vadooo

thegatekeeper said:
Gpu-SAPPHIRE TOXIC HD 6950 2GB/MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC

psu-You need to get a new psu,Seasonic S12II 520W ~ 3.5k,corsair-vx550w-4.5k/tx650v2-5.2k.

cabinet-Cooler Master 690 II Advanced -3.8k,if you can stretch then Corsair Carbide 400R-5.5k

Mouse-Razer DeathAdder-2.2k[black edition-2.5k]/Logitech MX 518-1.5k

Keyboard-Razer Lycosa Programmable Backlit Gaming Keyboard-3.8k,Merc Stealth-5k or more.

ups-APC BR-650VA-IN-2.6k
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hmm i calculated my PSU power demand on site i forgot the name . it say i need 440W and mine is 500 ?

are sure that 650VA will handle as while playing games without turning off as i already have inverter i just need that it doesn't restart that time
 
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Do choose from the given psus they are all 80+ certified and yes 650va ups will handle the load.
 
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I have ordered DA Dragon age edition today... :) I cant comment where you can find Guardian in Delhi, but primeabgb has it and free shipping offer is going on till 15th november
 
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i think i will order NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse and NZXT Guardian 921 RB . i love both design . what do you think guys

@thegatekeeper :/ can't CM silent pro 500 run them all ? i mean i asked other they said it can run . just trying to save some bucks :P

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cyn!de said:
1.GPU

The TF3 version will cost you around 16.2 k

2. Sound card and headphones

What is your exact budget for both?

ASUS XONAR DX will cost around 4.5k and XONAR DG will come around 1.6k

3. Checkout NZXT LEXA, LEXA S, COOLER MASTER 690.

4. UPS

you can get APC 1.1KVA for abt 4.5-5k

5. What kind of grip you have?

Chepest is logitech mx518/g400 or razer abysuss.

6. One of the Best backlit keyboard is Razer lycosa mirror for about 4k
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MSI version cost my friend around 15k 2months ago did price gone up ?

i think i will go with xonar DG i think it will be better for my headset

APC are expensive :/ @thegatekeeper i will kill you if 650V didn't run my system properly (don't take it serious just joking :P )
 
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Everything will run smoothly,you can sell your psu and get a 550 or 650w psu just to be on safe side and to give a bit head space.
 
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now i need to find person whom i can sell it hmmm .

going to NP tomorrow let see what happen
 
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You can sell it here in the market-http://www.techenclave.com/other-pc-peripherals/
 
guys need urgent suggestion
I am getting msi 560ti Twin Frozr 2gb for 15k and msi 6950 Twin Frozr 2gb for 16k which one to go. I want to keep GPU for atleast 2-3years also I am buying this evening . seeing 7 series will release in q2 2012 should I wait :-\
 
New series will keep coming so playing waiting game in GPU market is not the best way to go about , if you are ready to wait for 5-6 months then cool else you are better of getting the MSI 6950 Twin Frozr 2gb for 16k should suffice easily for another 2 years (unless you need extremely good fps(50-60+ ^_^ ) and want to play all forthcoming games fully maxed out at FULL HD) .

560 ti OC(hawk and zotac amp ed) edition performs as good if not better as stock 6950 .
 
well I will be playing at 1600x900 and I have no mood of changing my monitor soon atleast for next 2 years .

look like 6950 is winner I will get it.

btw I an getting apc 650 for 2850 is this right price
 
Yeah you should get 6950 2gb and apc 650 comes around 2.6k so i think 100 bucks here and there is ok.
 
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