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Is this a good deal?

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/is-this-a-good-deal.149549/

ajooba215
ajooba215 Original post #1
Dec 3, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I am getting this kit for 8.2k. I want it for mid level gaming and i have msi 9600GT GPU to use with this.
Motherboard - Abit IP 35 E
Processeor - Intel Core2duo E 8500
Ram - 4 GB 800MGhz

Is it a good deal to make?
coderunknown
coderunknown #2
Dec 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM
nope. you can get a better AMD equivalent for roughly same. max 5k for that set & still it is not VFM.
d6bmg
d6bmg #3
Dec 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Go with the following config::

AMD Athlon II x4 635 @4K
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P @2.8K
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT @1.3K

total: 8.1K
ajooba215
ajooba215 #4
Dec 3, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Thanx for your valueable time n suggestions. Can you pls explain me the diff b/w gigabyte board u suggested with asus m4a etc which can same proc n memory platforms.
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whitestar_999 #5
Dec 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3+ - GA-78LMT-S2P (rev. 3.1)

it is AM3+ cpu ready which means you can upgrade to next generation of amd processors without need to change mobo.

cost 2.7k
GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2P/3.1 Mother Board
Cilus
Cilus #6
Dec 3, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Here my suggestion for the motherboard is M5A78L-M LX PLUS @3.3K. This board is a full AM3+ board with support for 125W CPU. So in future OP can upgrade to a higher end 6 core Phenom II or Bulldozer processor. Also check for the motherboard Asus M5A78L LE mobo. It offers four Ram slots.
ajooba215
ajooba215 #7
Dec 3, 2011 at 6:43 PM
okay okay..that means those things wouldn't trouble me if i decide go for next gen proc in some months..cool...thanx everyone.. :wink:

d6bmg said:
Go with the following config::

AMD Athlon II x4 635 @4K
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P @2.8K
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT @1.3K

total: 8.1K
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dude r u sure that athlon x4 costs 4k? I found it for 4.8k at flipkart...:-?:-?
d6bmg
d6bmg #8
Dec 3, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Actually I quoted the price from this post: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...3901-pc-buying-guide-2011-q4.html#post1453610

Presently I can't see that model in some sites. You may want to try out local market for the 'exact' price. Even if it's not 4K, it should be around 4K (but not 4.8K, its too high, street prices are generally lower than website price).