cpu for graphic designer

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Hello guys,

I am a graphic designer and I am looking for an upgrade to my CPU only.

I can reuse my LG 23" inch monitor, 500GB Seagate HDD, mouse, keyboard and speakers. Rest I need to upgrade.

The system will be used to open application like photoshop cs5 & coreldraw.

My budget is Rs 20,000.

Please help and advice.

Thank You
deep

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For your needs pair a Intel 2600(non k)-16k with a Intel DH67BL-5.5K

@OP: You have said that your budget is 20K. I can't understand if your budget is only for processor or all upgrading components? (i.e. procrssor+motherboard+ram).

If your budget is only for processor, then please do mention the exact model number of your existing motherboard.

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Thank You for your reply.

I need processor + motherboard + RAM ( 4gb atleast) + PSU + Cabinet ( thats all I guess). I can reuse my HDD.

I hope that I can have intel i5 in my budget.

Thank You
deep

@d6bmg I guess he wants processor,Motherboard, Ram and PSU + cabinet according to the list he is going to re-use..

I presume OP is not going to use 3D Apps then i5 is more then Enough.. even a i3 will do with medium range MB ... and Ram

@op do you have decent Graphic card. If not you better get one and for that you need to increase your budget.

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No, I don't have graphic card? please add a graphic card in my Rig, please. I can increase my budget to 25000.

Thank You
deep

First time I am recommending some one with exact models..so better wait for what others has to say

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Thank You for reply.

If I add intel i5 and remove the graphic card, will it be ok?

Currently I work with pentium E5200 Dual core and it seem to work fine with photoshop. Offcourse it struggles with too much multitasking.

Please suggest and provide a rig based on intel i5.

Thank You
deep

Graphic card is necessary.. Photoshop uses it. search for it you will find it.. I had added better PSU which is not needed now but will give you flexibility for future use.. you won't have to change your PSU even if you ever Update High end GPU later. But now you want i5 So here is it

you can go for Zebronics bijli Cabinet which is around 1K (replacing NZXT Gamma) to reduce Price. I presume You have Full HD monitor then Don't Go below this Graphic Card I have mention

Little modification over clmlbx's config:

Motherboard: Intel DH67BL-B3 @ 5.2K
Graphics card: Sapphire HD 5670 512 MB GDDR5 @ 4.1K (better than HD 6570)
PSU: FSP SAGA II 500W @ 2.2K or Corsair CX 430 V2 (enough for OP's config)

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Thank You very much, It really helps!

Now I know what to buy and how much to spend.

Thank You
deep