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hawx Original post #1
Mar 17, 2013 at 2:56 AM
HI guys i'm basically upgrading my system so,i have decided to go with following config:
1.SMPS VIP gold edition 500w
2.WD 1Tb hard drive
3.4 gb ddr3 transcend 2x2 gb
Now my machine would be primarily be used for moderate gaming on medium-low graphics settings as well as our regular stuff like watching movies and surfing the web
Now i am confused about the processor and motherboard, i have shortlisted the AMD FX 6100 or AMD A10-5800k,so which one should i go with considering my requrement.Also instead thess processors will i get better performance on slower clocked Intel i5 processor.I have searched and compared the processors where in core i5 takes the lead in most of the cases.SO what should i buy.Also suggest a good mobo with features like usb 3.0,minimum 4 sata slot and a single PCIe slot.Also i may purchase a graphics card in future bcos as of now its out of budget so right now what should i go with.My budget for proc+mobo is at max 12k.
avinandan012
Mar 17, 2013 at 3:15 AM
get this SMPS corsair cx430

& please read power-supply-cabinets-mods/147389-power-supply-blacklist-thread-newbies
Sainatarajan
Mar 17, 2013 at 6:58 AM
Then go wid this . This May be a little costlier......
AMD A10 5800K @ 7.8k
ASUS F2A85M-le @ 5.5K
TOTAL 13.3K
or
Intel Core I3 3225 @ 7.2k
Gigabyte GAB75M @ 4k
Total 11.2k
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Minion #4
Mar 17, 2013 at 7:53 AM
Get A10 as suggested by Sainatarajan.
ASHISH65
Mar 17, 2013 at 9:54 AM
get a10 cpu as it is better than fx 6100 and your psu is enough untill you need gpu above hd 7750
harshilsharma63
Mar 17, 2013 at 10:17 AM
> +1 for a10 5800k.

> burn that VIP psu in fire and get a Corsair cx430v2 for 2600.

> get atleast 8 GB ram, it's recommended for a10 5800k. get 2x 2 GB G,Skill snipers 1600 MHz available for 1700
sumalatha
Mar 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM
> +1 for a10 5800k.

> burn that VIP psu in fire and get a Corsair cx430v2 for 2600.

> get atleast 8 GB ram, it's recommended for a10 5800k. get 2x 2 GB G,Skill snipers 1600 MHz available for 1700

+1 to harshil config