Confused in i5 and Phenom II X4

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Hey guys, I want buy future proof config. I'll use it mostly for Video editing, casual gaming, for virtualization and other daily works.

Currently I decide to buy these ones

4GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair/Kingston
1TB/500GB HDD
Corsair VX450 PSU
CM Cabinet

GPU and monitor will buy after few days

I Confused between CPU, which to buy Intel i5-760 or Phenom II X4 955BE
OR New i5 Sandy bridge.

Pls help

Budget for the processor please?

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15-17k

Core i7 2600k @ 17k (approx). The fastest sandybridge processor and performs almost same as a 50k core i7 980x a.k.a gulftown ! It demolishes everything in its path, from the older i7 9 series to amd x4, x6.

Pair it with a p67 motherboard as this processor has unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked very easily. Its a hell of an overclocker. But you will require a discrete graphics card immediately.

What gpu are you planning to buy?

15-17k is for procesor + mobo or processor alone. and i7 2600k is great overkill for you. instead spend on atleast 6gb ram for virtualisation.

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Sorry, I didn't read "vickybat's" post careflly and instantly reply(I was in hurry).

Yes, the budget is for both CPU+Mobo. So please suggest both.

i52400 + asus h67 mle @ 17k This will be the best option for you.

I5 2400 + intel DH67CL @ 16k

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Video editing means he will be requiring a lot of RAM. Go for at least 8gb.

isnt 4gb enough?

Ya, 4 GB is pretty much sufficient for most of the applications. No need to go for 8 GB. There are very few editing software which can actually use 8 GB of Ram.

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In the long run ,you will need more memory as applications are becoming resource eaters day by day. Also your main objective requires a lot of RAM.

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Windows 7 alone in 64 bit requires 2 GB for good performance (as per MS ). Then you have just 2 gb. If you can adjust no problem.

But later on even if you need, you may not be able to do so, because these RAM standards keeps on changing with time.

Op should start the build with 4gb in his budget. Then upgrade later to 8gb.

yup start with 4gb
rams can be added later as per requirements with no problems at all

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if he really has to work on virtualization he will need loads of RAM.
buy single chip of 4gb ram than trying to reduce price buying 2x2GB

ah one more thing the mobo you buy should support HW virtualization otherwise you are doomed. SW based virtualization is a big res hog

^^ I guess that shouldn't be a problem with latest processors and motherboards cause they support hw virtualization.

Jerin said:
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In the long run ,you will need more memory as applications are becoming resource eaters day by day. Also your main objective requires a lot of RAM.

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Windows 7 alone in 64 bit requires 2 GB for good performance (as per MS ). Then you have just 2 gb. If you can adjust no problem.

But later on even if you need, you may not be able to do so, because these RAM standards keeps on changing with time.

Listen, don't put info what you have thought of or you think is right. Windows 7 64 bit offers better performance with 2 GB ram does not imply that it is going to eat all the 2 GB of ram while running and you will left with only 2 GB, if you are using total 4 GB of ram.This is not hard disk buddy.

I have used My Windows 7 64 bit with 2 GB Transcend Ram for almost 3-4months before switching to 4 GB and played a lot of games with no lagging or anything. It will run fine with even 2 GB module.

DO one thing, while running some Video Editing software, open task manager and check what amount of memory is on use. You will find there is very few apps where it is actually over 3.4-3.5GB

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if he really has to work on virtualization he will need loads of RAM.
buy single chip of 4gb ram than trying to reduce price buying 2x2GB

Virtualization for RHCE practice.

I already extend my budget (25-26K) and for now I cant extend it more.
So I'll buy config with 4GB RAM and try some Video Editing software. If require I'll buy more RAM later with GPU and monitor.

Which to buy 2*2GB or 1*4GB.....?

Should I go for this

Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHZ - 9.5K
Asus P8H67-M PRO - 7.7K
4GB DDR3 1333MHz - 2.3K
1TB Seaget - 2.8K
Corsair VX450 PSU - 3.7K
CM Cabinet - 2K
DVD-RW LG/Sony - 0.95K

^^ Go for 2x2gb ddr3 or a single 4gb module. When you upgrade add another 4gb module.

^^ its better if u go for a single 4gb so that u have more slots more to upgrade in future.

And for motherboard and processor-core i52400 + asus h67 mle(mobo) @ 17k wud be a gr8 choice.

My suggestion is also a single 4 GB stick. In Kolkata now a days they are available @ 2.2K+Vat. Get the Corsair 4 GB 1333 MHz CL9 one.

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Yup, Infact i buyed 1333Mhz DDR3 4GB Corsair online @ 2.3k (incl. tax)

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somulesnar said:
^^ its better if u go for a single 4gb so that u have more slots more to upgrade in future.

And for motherboard and processor-core i52400 + asus h67 mle(mobo) @ 17k wud be a gr8 choice.

Ok going for 4gb single.

i5-2400+Asus H67 M PRO (more feature than M LE) = 17.2K(Here in Nagpur)

If any prob with Asus P8H67-M PRO, I'll go for Asus H67 M LE.
Pls tell me, is there any.

Any more suggestion, then pls give it.
Going to buy on 27th Jan.

And also tell me which antivirus software to buy. I am using broadband.

pro is very good mobo. another option - Gigabyte GA-H67MA-UD2H.

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How many partitions should I make in 1TB hdd.

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auto said:
How many partitions should I make in 1TB hdd.

IMO

100 GB : OS
400 GB : Data 1
400 GB : Data 2

The actual space on HDD may vary a little ...
Adjust values according 2 dat ...

The above is a rough idea ...

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@auto,
Its sole Choice of User to decide, how he/she wants to categories the stuffs.
Just remember OS performs better when atleast 15% of OS partition space is empty

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Thanks guys for all your suggestions.....

I Finalize....

Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHZ - 9.5K
Asus P8H67-M PRO - 7.7K
4GB DDR3 1333MHz - 2.3K
1TB Seaget - 2.8K
Corsair VX450 PSU - 3.7K
CM Cabinet - 2K
DVD-RW LG/Sony - 0.95K

Mobo and PSU not available here, so ordered it from mumbai.