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mobo+cpu+ram under 12k

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arvnd56a Original post #1
Jul 26, 2012 at 1:20 PM
is this config good??

MOBO= gigabyte b75-d3h @4.8k
CPU =i3 540 @ 5.4k
RAM =4gb (kingston or transcend) @ 1.4k

i have msi 6670 gpu...will be playing games at 1280x720

will i be able to play all latest games like BF3 ,max payne 3 without any lag at this resolution and with above config??
T
Jul 26, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Try this Intel core i3 2100 - 6.5k
Gigabyte H61M-d2h - 3.3k
4GB ddr3 1333mhz - 1.3k
total 11.2k
save for money for a good gpu.
A
Jul 26, 2012 at 10:55 PM
I want a USB 3 support from mobo as I have 2 usb3 external hhd..b75 Has replaced h61 and seems to be future proof for atleast 5yrs..
Is the difference bt 540 &2100 huge during gaming or 540 serves just fine @ 1280x720 resolution gaming??
iittopper
Jul 27, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Core i3 2100+ msi h67 + corsair 4 gb = 12k
A
Jul 27, 2012 at 1:28 AM
Core i3 2100+ msi h67 + corsair 4 gb = 12k

Thanks guys ..I think I will settle for

i3 2100 + gigabyte b75 d3h+4gb ram=12.6k{little over my budget but I can afford that:) }
Hrishi
Hrishi #6
Jul 27, 2012 at 2:40 AM
How is the Phenom II X4 960BE/980BE against Core I3 -2100 ? Any idea ?
I am asking because I will also go for same config,in next 2 Months.

Maybe otherwise I will buy a used Core I5-2500k, since I too have to Play BF3 , and MW3 like games. :p
topgear
topgear #7
Jul 27, 2012 at 5:41 AM
^^ for gaming core i3 2100 is still better but for a overall all rounder cpu I like the 960T over any other cpus but needs may vary from person to person and one can't ignore the ultra low power consumption of core i3 2100 ;-)
A
Jul 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Guys I m getting i3 2120 @6.8k locally ..its hard to find 2100 and two shops quoted me around 7.2k ...should I go with 2120??
topgear
topgear #9
Jul 28, 2012 at 4:19 AM
get the i3 2120.
skeletor
skeletor #10
Jul 28, 2012 at 4:31 AM
How is the Phenom II X4 960BE/980BE against Core I3 -2100 ? Any idea ?
I am asking because I will also go for same config,in next 2 Months.

Maybe otherwise I will buy a used Core I5-2500k, since I too have to Play BF3 , and MW3 like games. :p
I prefer Phenom II X4 960Tover Core i3-2100 because it can be overclocked plus also has a chance to unlock to 6 cores.

If you can spend, then it's i5-2500K all the way.
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arvnd56a #11
Jul 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM
Thanks guy ..this is what I got

Mobo= gigabyte b75 d3h @4.8k
CPU = i3 2120 3.3Ghz. @6.8k
RAM=. Corsair 4GB. @1.4k

And got 2.3k in exchange for my 5yrs. old config:)..so total cost=10.7k
topgear
topgear #12
Jul 29, 2012 at 2:54 AM
^^ congrats ;-)
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JIT2WIN07 #13
Aug 5, 2012 at 11:49 AM
i am currently using the folloing system since 2007 want to upgrade under 12k.
processor- amd athlon x2 64 4000+
mobo- jetway m26gt3svp
ram-1x 2gb kingston ddr2
zebronics vivah cabinet
250gb sata hd

i want to continue useing amd processor. so plz recomend me a amd processor+mobo+ram.
topgear
topgear #14
Aug 6, 2012 at 3:50 AM
^^ better would be f you create a new thread or what Op has got if you still want a AMD based config consider getting these :

1. Phenom II X4 960T @ 7k
2. Asus M5A88-M @ 5.2k
3. 4GB Corsair Value Select 1333 Mhz DDr3 Ram @ 1.3k ( sell your old cpu+mobo+ram and fetch the extra money ).
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panwala95 #15
Aug 8, 2012 at 11:55 PM
is this config good??

MOBO= gigabyte b75-d3h @4.8k
CPU =i3 540 @ 5.4k
RAM =4gb (kingston or transcend) @ 1.4k

i have msi 6670 gpu...will be playing games at 1280x720

will i be able to play all latest games like BF3 ,max payne 3 without any lag at this resolution and with above config??

please get your facts straight
i3 540 is a nephalem (lga 1156 ) cpu and is not compatible with lga 1155 socket mobos