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utkarshmishra Original post #1
Oct 18, 2014 at 3:47 PM
Please help me in selecting components for upgrading my old PC. I am reusing a few of the old components and I need help to decide the new ones.

Components that I already have:

Monitor : LG 19M35 18.5" (1366*768)

Cabinet : HCL Beanstalk Cabinet

Optical Drive : Asus DVD super multi drive

Keyboard + Mouse


I need help in deciding :

Processor
Motherboard
RAM
Hard disk



1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run?

Ans: MS Office, VLC, Chrome,IE


2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.

Ans : Max 12 - 13 k

3. Planning to overclock?

Ans : No

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?

Ans: Windows 8.1

5. How much hard drive space is needed?

Ans: 500 GB

6. Do you want to buy a monitor?

Ans: No, already have LG 19M35, 18.5", 1366*768

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?

Ans: Mentioned above

Components that I already have:

Monitor : LG 19M35 18.5" (1366*768)

Cabinet : HCL Beanstalk Cabinet

Optical Drive : Asus DVD super multi drive

Keyboard + Mouse

I also have to mention that I don't need a graphic card.

8. When are you planning to buy the system?

Ans: Within a week

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?

Ans: It will be done by an assembler.

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?

Ans: Most of the online stores don't deliver to my town, so any component which is easily available locally is preferable.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?

Ans: I did a little research and found a few components but am not sure about their compatibility and that's where I need the help. Here's what I found to be best and in budget :

Processor : Intel Pentium G2030
Mobo : MSI H61M-P2O (G3)
Hard Disk : Seagate ST500DM002 500GB or WD Caviar WD5000AAKX 500GB


Need advice asap, so please help, guys!!
Desmond
Desmond #2
Oct 21, 2014 at 11:27 AM
I think that config is good enough for your above mentioned tasks.
Jaskanwar Singh
Oct 21, 2014 at 12:09 PM
what about this?
Amazon.in: Buy Intel Pentium Processor G3220 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646G3220 Online at Low Prices in India | Intel Reviews & Ratings
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adityak469
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:03 PM
i go offline and people suggest nothing? :-X

OP go with G3020 G3220 ~ 3.5k
Gigabyte H81M S1 ~3k
[STRIKE]HyperXFury[/STRIKE] HyperXBlu 4GB - 2.5k
WD Blue 1TB - 3.5k
Jaskanwar Singh
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:10 PM
i go offline and people suggest nothing? :-X

OP go with G3020 ~ 3.5k
Gigabyte H81M S1 ~3k
HyperXFury 4GB - 2.5k
WD Blue 1TB - 3.5k

you made a mistake, its 3220. i suggested this above already. :p
U
Oct 21, 2014 at 10:20 PM
what about this?
Amazon.in: Buy Intel Pentium Processor G3220 3.0 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646G3220 Online at Low Prices in India | Intel Reviews & Ratings
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Is there much difference between 3220 and 2030, because 3220 is not available at the local shop and it will be difficult for me to get it.

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i go offline and people suggest nothing? :-X

OP go with G3020 G3220 ~ 3.5k
Gigabyte H81M S1 ~3k
HyperXFury 4GB - 2.5k
WD Blue 1TB - 3.5k

Where did you get HyperXFury for 2.5k?? Local shop or online store?

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One more question, do H61 motherboards have USB 3.0 ports??
adityak469
Oct 21, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Is there much difference between 3220 and 2030, because 3220 is not available at the local shop and it will be difficult for me to get it.

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Where did you get HyperXFury for 2.5k?? Local shop or online store?

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One more question, do H61 motherboards have USB 3.0 ports??

was HyerXBlu. i am so used to typing fury so didnt notice.

g3220 is a little faster than g2030. not much difference.

some have, some dont. you can add a USB 3.0 PCI card later on too. ~.5k
U
Oct 23, 2014 at 2:53 PM
will go ahead with G2030 then, thanks for the help guys!!