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Good gaming Processor and Motherboard

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channabasanna
channabasanna Original post #1
Feb 19, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Hi All,

I am planning to upgrade my processor and motherboard to new one.
I want a processor and motherboard to handle newer games. My budget is within 12000.

My current configuration
P4 2.66GHz processor
Intel D101GGC motherboard
1GB 400MHz DDR RAM
512MB 400MHz DDR RAM
XFX 7600GS 256MB PCI-E Card

I want to buy a intel processor.

I want to buy processor, motherboard and DDR2 RAM within my budget.

Motherboard should update atleast 4GB RAM so i can add more in future.

I have seen the following :
Motherboard
Intel D965RY, D965WH
XFX nForce 5601 Ultra

Thanks in Advance
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Pathik
Pathik #2
Feb 19, 2008 at 5:20 PM
You ll hav to change your RAM too.
Get a Abit IP35e + a C2D e4500 + 2gb ddr2 667mhz ram.
channabasanna
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:22 PM
I am ready to change my RAM also.

Which is that Abit motherboard,

Can i know the cost of the processor, motherboard and RAM.

I am in Bangalore, i have asked my dealer about RAM he said 850 for 1GB 667MHz DDR2 RAM.

How is nForce motherboard.

Also i have
320GB WD SATA HDD
80GB Seagate Baracuda, IDE Disk
40GB Seagate Baracuda, IDE Disk
SONY DVD Writer and LG CD Writer.

I need to use the 80GB HDD along with the DVD Writer and 320GB WD.
N
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:29 PM
that ABit motherboard is a great piece of hardware.
+ make sure u get kingston \ corsair value 800mhz rams coz they cost just 100 more bucks
channabasanna
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Sure,

Can i know the cost of the ASUS P5E3 motherboard, and Processor cost.
N
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:43 PM
E4500 =Rs 4950
buying Asus P5E (360$ in US) with that processor makes no sense at all.it makes sense with E8400 or Q6600 which are totally out of your budget. + DDR3 Ram --costs a fortune.
channabasanna
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:44 PM
I want to buy within 12000 INR. Please do suggest. Can i know the cost of nForce 650i Ultra mobo.

Mainly i want for gaming. So i can play future games.
N
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Pathik mentioned the best config within your budget.your current gfx card might play all future games in med settings at least (forget crysis though)
channabasanna
Feb 19, 2008 at 6:51 PM
I could play CRYSIS in my current Configuration with medium graphics.

Can i know the individual cost of these mentioned above, so it will be clear

Abit IP35e + a C2D e4500 + 2gb ddr2 667mhz ram

Also is Abit IP35e ASUS mother board or which company is it.

What about XFX n650i Ultra motherboard.
N
Feb 19, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Abit is Abit *www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMODEL_NAME=IP35-E&fMTYPE=LGA775

Cost=5550

E4500=4950

1GB 667 Kingston/Corsair (dont think any other brand ) = 1050/1100

and
forget xfx 650i its not that good performer
gaming wont depend on ur mobo-overclocking will which Abit does pretty well
channabasanna
Feb 19, 2008 at 10:11 PM
What about Intel® Desktop Board DG965RY
Riteshonline
Feb 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Core 2 Duo E8200 or E6750*gigasmilies.googlepages.com/12a.gif
MoBo XFX 650 Ultra*gigasmilies.googlepages.com/36a.gif
keith_j_snyder2
Feb 19, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Hey homie!
Don't worry. A-Bit is a well renowned brand and is pretty famous amongst oveclockers and hardware gurus!

A-bit IP-35-E is a better option than nForce 650i.
Choto Cheeta
Feb 19, 2008 at 10:45 PM
more over that 650i boards are now hard to come by :lol:
channabasanna
Feb 26, 2008 at 10:19 AM
I am ready to extend my cost to 16000 limit, So please do suggest a good high end board.

Can i go for E8200 processor,
i will buy a 2GB 667 or 800MHz RAM (Kingston or Corsair)

Shall i but a ASUS 5K board, or any other in ASUS.
Pathik
Pathik #16
Feb 26, 2008 at 10:37 AM
16k.
Get a e8200
a Abit IP35e
and 2*2 gb ddr2 800mhz ram.
channabasanna
Feb 26, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Can i get a motherboard with SLI. I mean to use 2 graphic cards at a time.

Also please do let me the cost in bangalore.
darklord
darklord #19
Feb 26, 2008 at 8:01 PM
^^ There are no good SLI boards out there worth buying.So dont think about it.
Zeeshan Quireshi
Feb 26, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Can i get a motherboard with SLI. I mean to use 2 graphic cards at a time.

Also please do let me the cost in bangalore.
Mate is you wanna do gaming the most natural way and want to play varied genres of games .

Then buy a Console , An Xbox 360 or even a PS2 will provide much better gameplay than a PC(of course at a much better price point)>
MetalheadGautham
Feb 26, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Can i get a motherboard with SLI. I mean to use 2 graphic cards at a time.

Also please do let me the cost in bangalore.
SLI is not for budget gamers. And instead of low end cards in sli, its more VFM to go for a high end card.
SLI of high end card won't do it for you as the rest of the system will be a bottleneck.