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sandeepkk205 Original post #1
Dec 24, 2011 at 2:14 AM
Hi,

I am planning to upgrade my PC with a budget of 10 K

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Generic - browsing, playing HD movies, games (not high end)

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes, though I would prefer AMD over Intel

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 10,000

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 64 bit

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: I already have SATA HDD - WD 160 GB at 7200 RPM. Storage needs are fullfilled by external hard disk - WD 1TB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: Already have Viewsonic VA1912wb 1440x900

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 4

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Yes, with help from friend

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Immediate

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Somewhat

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Preferably Monitor, HDD, Keyboard, Mouse, speakers, cabinet, PSU, UPS, DVD writer. I dont minding buying these, if it is a strong recommendation.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
Current PC configuration
ASUS M2NVMHDMI
AMD Athlon 5400
2GB RAM @ 800MHz
ViewSonic VA1912wb
WD 160GB SATA HDD
LG Dual layer DVD writer

Thanks
Sandeep
topgear
topgear #2
Dec 24, 2011 at 6:45 AM
^^ what PSu do you have ?? Brand and Model name ? wattage ??

your current RiG is good enough - get these :

2GB DDR2 800 Mhz ram @ 1.25k
HD6790 GFx card @ 8.2k
or if your PSu is a generic one get HD6770 @ 6.5-7k and FSp Saga II 500/ Coorsair CX430v2 @ 2.2k

these upgrades will handle your needs like browsing, playing HD movies, games (not high end) very well ;-)
Jaskanwar Singh
Dec 24, 2011 at 11:21 AM
TP i think his current 2GB ram will suffice for his task. DDR2 looks expensive.
and wont the processor bottleneck the GPU?
Cilus
Cilus #4
Dec 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM
There is a chance of bottleneck but not in high extent.
Piyush
Piyush #5
Dec 24, 2011 at 6:48 PM
yes his current processor is quite good enough
just get a decent graphic card
also...which PSU model?

Alternatively he can sell his current cpu+mobo+RAM kits(ram kits will fetch him good amount of money)
suppose he get 5k from it

then he can go for Athlon II X4 + any 785/880g chipset+4gb DDR3 +decent gfx card
all within 15k
ONLY if he already has a good PSU
Jaskanwar Singh
Dec 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM
especially when gaming at lower resolutions is processor bound?
topgear
topgear #7
Dec 25, 2011 at 4:25 AM
If Op can OC the cpu by 500 Mhz it will give him good performance improvements but as cilus said it may bottleneck a little - 4GB ram is for using win 7 smoothly ;-)

Op's cpu oced to ~3Ghz / 4GB ram and with a HD6770 / HD6790 still good enough for browsing, playing HD movies, games (not high end) - the things Op has asked for and it's less hassle free ;-)

@ OP - do let us know about your PSU asap.
T
Tarun #8
Dec 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM
get a 6770 and a Fsp 500w (6.5k + 2.2k = 8.7k) if u can extend it to 15k the get a
Athlon II X3 445 3.45k
Gigabyte 78LMT-S2P Rev 3.1 2.7k
Corsair Value pack 1333Mhz RAM 1.35k
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Total 7.5k
CPU+MotherBoard+RAM+GPU+PSU = 16.5k