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Dilemma – New PC or Graphic Card?

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/dilemma-%E2%80%93-new-pc-or-graphic-card.181604/

ruturaj3
ruturaj3 Original post #1
Feb 24, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Guys my out-dated:-( PC’s configuration is as follows –

AMD Athlon 64 x2 5200+
Gigabyte M68M S2P
2 GB DDR2 RAM
22” Full HD Monitor
500W VIP Gold PSU
Zebronics Peace

I mostly play FIFA & PES. Apart from gaming usual surfing.

I also had XFX HD4870, few months back which is currently not working. As I read on Graphics card section VIP PSU is now blacklisted. So need to buy new PSU as well.
So considering PC configuration & my requirement, guys I want your opinion, does my PC config is still capable to add new PSU and mid –range graphics card. Or do I need to invest in new PC rather adding card + PSU in old config?
ruturaj3
ruturaj3 #3
Feb 24, 2014 at 5:50 PM
For Graphics card + PSU around 15k. But if i need to build new PC then 40k.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #4
Feb 24, 2014 at 8:15 PM
ruturaj3 said:
For Graphics card + PSU around 15k. But if i need to build new PC then 40k.
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fill these *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...new-pc-help-answer-these-questions-first.html.
it is better to get a new pc.
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #5
Feb 24, 2014 at 8:52 PM
ruturaj3 said:
For Graphics card + PSU around 15k. But if i need to build new PC then 40k.
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You can get a decent APU based PC for 40k depending on which parts you already have. Fill up the questionnaire.
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Vish2a9l #6
Feb 24, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Now you realise your mistake of going for desi psu's :/
ruturaj3
ruturaj3 #7
Feb 25, 2014 at 12:28 AM
Vish2a9l said:
Now you realise your mistake of going for desi psu's :/
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Ya but 5 years ago, it was only psu within my budget. And i have seen it on TDF brands going from best to worst!! (Eg. Creative EP-630)

During those days members used to suggest VIP in config and other choice used to be cooler master. Anyway i will need to finalize my budget before filling the questionnaire for new PC.

Thanks everyone.:)
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gambitrite #8
Feb 25, 2014 at 12:49 AM
Its better to go for a New PC....
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Sagnik18 #9
Mar 2, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Better go for new pc.
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #10
Mar 2, 2014 at 7:25 PM
ruturaj3 said:
For Graphics card + PSU around 15k. But if i need to build new PC then 40k.
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Then go with these:

Best Config under 42k for Intel Config:
Core i3 4130 -7900,
Gigabyte B85M-D3H -5500,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz -3000,
Antec VP450P -2600,
Sapphire HD7770 1GB -7700,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3200,
Antec X1 Gaming Case -2500,
Asus 24B5ST DVD-RW -1100,
Dell S2240L 22" LED IPS -8500.
TOTAL -42,000.


Best Config under 42k for AMD Config:
AMD FX6300 -7500,
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P -5900,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz -3000,
Antec VP450P -2600,
Sapphire HD7770 1GB -7700,
WD Caviar Blue 500GB -3200,
Antec X1 Gaming Case -2500,
Asus 24B5ST DVD-RW -1100,
Dell S2240L 22" LED IPS -8500.
TOTAL -42,000.