AMD Motherboard & CPU around 10k

R

I am planning to get a new motherboard & CPU (preferably AMD) for around 10k. Main purpose gaming & browsing..
Is Phenom II X2 550 good?

AMD phenom II x4 955/965 @ 6.2k/6.7k
MSI/Gigabyte 880 chipset(non usb3 and sata3) @ 4k

R

Can you suggest any GB motherboard with USB3?
Plus i need a good PSU..

baba goodone. its Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H

It will be even better if you can spend 1k more and get AMD Phenom II x6 1055t for 7.6k. great performer and futureproof.

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oh i didnt see your post rohit. it will be better if you fill pc build questionnaire template now.

R

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Games, HD movies & Internet (mostly Download)

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 10k (For CPU & Mobo)

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Not needed

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: 24" AOC LED

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 4

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Yes

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1 week

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Hard disk, KB, Mouse, DVD Player, UPS, Monitor

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Nil

but will you add a gpu in future?

R

Yes, i will be adding a GPU in future..

ok -

you have DDR3 ram.
psu is separate from budget? if yes i will suggest a Corsair VX450W @ 3.5k. will allow you to add upto 6950 or 560 in future.

Rohit1980 said:
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Games, HD movies & Internet (mostly Download)

^does he really need a six core for this..IMO phenom II 955 BE is the best for this..but yes, nothing harms if he can afford it!!

masterkd.xp said:
^does he really need a six core for this..IMO phenom II 955 BE is the best for this..but yes, nothing harms if he can afford it!!

Yes, Phenom II 955 BE is actually what he needs.
But still a 6-core proccy is a very good decision for a future proof system.

My vote also goes to phenom 2 x6 1055t. Its very good in multitasking and completely worth its price over a 955be.

vickybat said:
My vote also goes to phenom 2 x6 1055t. Its very good in multitasking and completely worth its price over a 955be.

Absolutely correct.

R

Thanks All!!

@Jaskanwar
No, i have to get DDR3 also .. And PSU is separate from the budget.

G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL @ 2.6k

which type of gpu you will add in future? 5770 or 6850 or 6950 1gb or others?

R

Most probably 5770 ..

N

Jaskanwar Singh said:
ok -

Components | Make | Price | Comments
Processor|AMD Phenom II x6 1055t|7500|otherwise look at AMD Phenom II x4 955BE @ 6.5k if you cant spend more. but this is much more futureproof
Motherboard|Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4000|alternatively you can look at Gigabyte GA-880GA-UD3H @ 5.5k. its a full atx and recommended if you will add cards > 9" like HD6850 in general
| Total |11500|

you have DDR3 ram.
psu is separate from budget? if yes i will suggest a Corsair VX450W @ 3.5k. will allow you to add upto 6950 or 560 in future.

Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H rs 4000 which shop????

R

Hi Guys,

Have selected the following configuration:

AMD Phenom II x6 1055t
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H
G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL
Corsair VX450W

can u tell me which cabinet will be good?

budget??

narendra it may be 100-200 bucks more. in some places it 3.9k.!

R

2~3k ..

NZXT Gamma @ 2k
CM Elite 430 @ 2.7k

Ishu Gupta said:
NZXT Gamma @ 2k
CM Elite 430 @ 2.7k

430 elite is available at 2.3/2.4k now

@2.7k elite 430 will come with side window!!

R

Thanks Guys!!

So, post ur final pc config, that u have decided to buy.
It can help others.

R

My final PC config which i bought 2day:
1. AMD Phenom II x6 1055t - 7600 Rs
2. Gigabyte GA-880G-UD3H - 4450 Rs (Was trying for 880GA UD3H -- No stock currently)
3. G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL - 3062 Rs
4. Corsair VX450W - 3300 Rs
5. Cooler Master Elite 430 - 2350 Rs

Above prices + 5% VAT

i already had 500GB seagate SATA, 24" LED AOC monitor ( i wud have preferred Samsung PX2370 though

) ..

Do i need to update any bios settings to optimize processor speed?

A really good config indeed.
But why is the RAM so costly. It would have been 1k cheaper.

R

Yeah i thought so

.. he decreased the price a bit in other components and increased on RAM..

I was expecting it to be around 2.6k as jaskaran mentioned.. but he said at 2.6k u would get at 1066 MHz.. 3.1 for 1600MHz... as he didnt hav the other stock i went for this.. lost touch with the hardware details/descriptions ...

i am also planning to add WiFi . is pci slot better or USB.. can any one suggest some models?

rohit very nice purchase. i mentioned the ram price from here -
Gskill Ripjaws 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB X 1
Gskill

R

With this system configuration, while watching HD movies, i can see the video moving in frames most of the times (it doesn't look like a continuous stream) . Any suggestion what setting i may be missing?

1. AMD Phenom II x6 1055t
2. Gigabyte GA-880G-UD3H
3. G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL
4. Corsair VX450W
5. 24" LED AOC HD monitor

Any cheaper motherboard available ??? I use a 3.2k motherboard for my i5 760 , can;t we get a cheap but decent one for the X6 ?? Why a 4k ?

mitraark said:
Any cheaper motherboard available ??? I use a 3.2k motherboard for my i5 760 , can;t we get a cheap but decent one for the X6 ?? Why a 4k ?

I hope you realise this thread is 5 months old.
OP is back with a different query.