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Motherboard + CPU Suggestion needed

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techiemaharaj
techiemaharaj Original post #1
Jan 13, 2014 at 2:09 PM
Greetings all,

Recently the motherboard started giving some issues, as in it went in an ON/OFF loop, (would be on for 2-3 secs, then off and on again...) I have a 'crappy' PSU, but it seems to be working fine as I tried on the other Mobos I have. The computer hardware guy suggested Mobo is dead a replacement is needed.

My current config :
  • Intel i5-760 Quad Core
  • Gigabyte GA-H55-MS2
  • WD Blue 500GB
  • Transcend 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • ATI 6670 1 GB DDR5
  • CM Elite 431 cabinet
  • Intex 450Watt PSU

The problem is I checked online stores and Nehru Place, Delhi for LGA 1156 supported motherboards, but apparently they are discontinued. So I'm left with no option but to get a new CPU+Motherboard Combo.

My budget is around 10k and would prefer and intel proccy with any mobo.

What do you guys suggest ? I play games like Far Cry, COD, assain's etc occasionally. Use it primarily for programming Java, Android etc.

Please suggest the best possible combination. Max budget can go to 11k. Thanks in advance.
ASHISH65
Jan 13, 2014 at 2:49 PM
give a try ay olx/quicker, here is one - intel i3 550 processor with intel dh55pj motherboard in Uttam Nagar, Delhi Used Computer Peripherals on Delhi Quikr Classifieds

Ask him if he is ready to sell mobo

Otherwise new one :

Intel i3 3210/3220 @ 6.5k

Gigabyte B75-D3H @ 4.5k
techiemaharaj
Jan 13, 2014 at 2:55 PM
Hey,
Thanks so much for the prompt reply. I would prefer new components,and will probably hunt for the products at Nehru Place for cheapest possible price(which will be around 11k as you suggested + taxes most likely..)
ASHISH65
Jan 13, 2014 at 4:22 PM
Hey,
Thanks so much for the prompt reply. I would prefer new components,and will probably hunt for the products at Nehru Place for cheapest possible price(which will be around 11k as you suggested + taxes most likely..)

Then get what i suggested :)
rijinpk1
Jan 13, 2014 at 8:01 PM
also do not forget to get antec bp300p psu at 1.8k.
techiemaharaj
Jan 13, 2014 at 9:33 PM
^^ Thanks..Yeah...PSU would definitely be my next buy, just that I have imp files in HDD and motherboard's dead, so this replacement need of the hour...!
rijinpk1
Jan 14, 2014 at 12:27 PM
^^ Thanks..Yeah...PSU would definitely be my next buy, just that I have imp files in HDD and motherboard's dead, so this replacement need of the hour...!

the get at-least seasonic s12 ii 520 /antec vp550p . will be handy if you get a high end gpu later.
techiemaharaj
Jan 14, 2014 at 10:10 PM
Otherwise new one :

Intel i3 3210/3220 @ 6.5k

Gigabyte B75-D3H @ 4.5k

I'm in a fix, so help me out. Also as it is the budget is definitely over 11k after taking quotes from shops in Nehru Place. Will try to get it down further if possible when I go there.

The options that I have right now is[prices are from Cost to Cost Nehru place latest]:
1.

Intel i3 3220 ->LGA 1155 => 6557 Rs excl. taxes
Gigabyte GA-B75-D3H => 4990 Rs excl. taxes

Total = 11547 + taxes
2.

Intel i3 4130 4th gen->LGA 1150 => 7390 Rs excl. taxes
Asus P8-B75-MLX => 3190 Rs excl. taxes

Total = 10580 + taxes.


So what combination you guys think is better ? Just confused whether to go for LGA-1155 or LGA 1150 as to which one will last longer in the market :p

Kindly guide, thanks for your support..
rijinpk1
Jan 14, 2014 at 10:16 PM
I'm in a fix, so help me out. Also as it is the budget is definitely over 11k after taking quotes from shops in Nehru Place. Will try to get it down further if possible when I go there.

The options that I have right now is[prices are from Cost to Cost Nehru place latest]:
1.

Intel i3 3220 ->LGA 1155 => 6557 Rs excl. taxes
Gigabyte GA-B75-D3H => 4990 Rs excl. taxes

Total = 11547 + taxes
2.

Intel i3 4130 4th gen->LGA 1150 => 7390 Rs excl. taxes
Asus P8-B75-MLX => 3190 Rs excl. taxes

Total = 10580 + taxes.


So what combination you guys think is better ? Just confused whether to go for LGA-1155 or LGA 1150 as to which one will last longer in the market :p

Kindly guide, thanks for your support..

if you can get i3 4130 at 7390, then you can go for that. but the selected mobo is not compatible. you have to get either h81/b85 chipset based mobo.
techiemaharaj
Jan 14, 2014 at 10:25 PM
if you can get i3 4130 at 7390, then you can go for that. but the selected mobo is not compatible. you have to get either h81/b85 chipset based mobo.

Thanks for your suggestion...yeah I realized mobo is wrong right now...but anyways Gigabyte's H81 for 3790 which brings the total to 11180+ taxes...
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #11
Jan 14, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Get i3 4130 + H81 with eyes closed :)

It is 6-8% faster than i3 3220 and h81 is very good mobo for price
techiemaharaj
Jan 14, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Get i3 4130 + H81 with eyes closed :)

It is 6-8% faster than i3 3220 and h81 is very good mobo for price

Thanks again... Will be going to Nehru Place on Monday most likely...will update you guys on this...thanks for all your help... :)
topgear
topgear #13
Jan 18, 2014 at 6:28 AM
I would suggest against a core i3 dual core cpu .. a better replacement for your quad core setup is AMD FX 6300 @ 7.5k and ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 @ 3.5k.
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SKAR3KRO #14
Jan 18, 2014 at 11:43 AM
get a FX6300 + gigabyte 78lmt-usb3
6300 @7k
78LMT-USB3 @4k

A much better build than your dual core i3.Dont be a brand fanboy brother.That i3 will be worse for the upcoming games that are more multi core oriented
techiemaharaj
Jan 19, 2014 at 10:48 PM
I'm sorry guys, but the last few posts about FX-6300 have made me wear my thinking cap again !! And performance wise, FX 6300 fairs better for multitaksing and multithreaded apps.
Read couple of blogs with comparison of both, Intel defeats FX 6300 in single thread applications, but has some catching up to do in multi threaded apps...

well, i guess, rather I ask - Hows AMD ? I haven't have had an AMD CPU before. So do you think, I should leave intel and try FX 6300 now ? I would need a mobo, would go with Gigabyte as someone mentioned on top, already have ATI 6670 1 GB DDr5.. And seems well in my budget...

Suggestions needed again...thanks in advance !
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #16
Jan 19, 2014 at 11:25 PM
If you can afford get fx 6300 + M5A78L mobo with eyes closed,though i will not recommend you to OC cpu with this mobo.

If you can afford try to get Gigabyte 970A-DS3 @ 5.2k
techiemaharaj
Jan 19, 2014 at 11:38 PM
If you can afford get fx 6300 + M5A78L mobo with eyes closed,though i will not recommend you to OC cpu with this mobo.

If you can afford try to get Gigabyte 970A-DS3 @ 5.2k

I'm going to purchase tomorrow and right now have the online price list. Acc to it:
FX 6300 - 7095+ taxes
GIGABYTE 78LMT-S2 - 2790+taxes

Well, I *expect the prices to be less in the market compared to these that were available in the online price list.

I'm not going to OC the proccy, but many people online say, the temperatures go high at time. Will the stock cooler do enough ? Or do I need a cpu cooler ? If yes, I can afford a Hyper 101 for 1230+taxes. So all will be in my budget.

Thanks again :)
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #18
Jan 19, 2014 at 11:44 PM
get this one ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 Motherboard - ASUS: Flipkart.com

Stock cooler is fine:)
techiemaharaj
Jan 19, 2014 at 11:50 PM
get this one ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 Motherboard - ASUS: Flipkart.com

Stock cooler is fine:)

Well, if stock cooler is fine, then might as well go for what you suggested. Thanks so much ! Shall update after I make the purchase...

Seems like my problem has been solved ! Thanks :)
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #20
Jan 19, 2014 at 11:54 PM
Well, if stock cooler is fine, then might as well go for what you suggested. Thanks so much ! Shall update after I make the purchase...

Seems like my problem has been solved ! Thanks :)

No Problem,you are always welcome :) Post Pics after purchase :-D
P
Feb 9, 2014 at 1:53 AM
I am Planning to assemble a budget Gaming Pc with AMD Processor. "AMD 3.5 GHz AM3+ FX 8320" or AMD "4.1 GHz FM2 A10-Series A10-6800K"

I am in the process of choosing Processor and Motherboard first and then the rest one by one when I have money
Love these 2 Processors. But suggest me which one to go for and best Motherboard within the price range of 7-8K

Help Appreciated
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #22
Feb 9, 2014 at 10:24 AM
I am Planning to assemble a budget Gaming Pc with AMD Processor. "AMD 3.5 GHz AM3+ FX 8320" or AMD "4.1 GHz FM2 A10-Series A10-6800K"

I am in the process of choosing Processor and Motherboard first and then the rest one by one when I have money
Love these 2 Processors. But suggest me which one to go for and best Motherboard within the price range of 7-8K

Help Appreciated

post a new thread in pc components and configuration with completed questionnaire.
bssunilreddy
Feb 9, 2014 at 10:31 AM
There is no need for a OC mobo and cpu as your budget is 10k give or take so you can get these instead:

Core i3 4130 -7500,
Gigabyte B85M-D3H -5500.
TOTAL -13,000.

If you really want to go for a OC mobo and cpu then you can go for these instead:

AMD FX 6300 -7200,
Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P -5300.
TOTAL -12,500.
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sandip16 #24
Mar 8, 2014 at 4:55 PM
I have taken Antec X1 cabinet for system upgradation. The problem is connection the power switch connector and front panel connector. Any I managed to connect the power switch but unable to connect the front panel signal LEDs i.e. HDD LED, Power LED. Due to this every time I’m switching on the pc an error massage coming and asking for press F1 to continue. Please help me to sort out this matter. My old system is Dell Optiplex 390.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #25
Mar 8, 2014 at 6:43 PM
I have taken Antec X1 cabinet for system upgradation. The problem is connection the power switch connector and front panel connector. Any I managed to connect the power switch but unable to connect the front panel signal LEDs i.e. HDD LED, Power LED. Due to this every time I’m switching on the pc an error massage coming and asking for press F1 to continue. Please help me to sort out this matter. My old system is Dell Optiplex 390.

why are you not able to connect font panel connectors? what exactly is the problem you are facing?
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macho84 #26
Mar 10, 2014 at 9:23 PM
I recently bought Antec X1 the worst case i ever seen, Not sure on use it will withstand but during transit itself it torn into pieces. But i found a gud alternative for my friend built cm n200 best matx case for even gaming usage.