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Processor + MOBO + RAM - 30k

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vivek2701 Original post #1
Jul 26, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Please advice a configuration including motherboard, Ram, Processor and cabinet in a budget of 30k (- + 5k).
I have a monitor, speakers, Keyboard, mouse
Primary use would be 2d and 3d softwares and casual gaming.
Thanks.
S
Jul 29, 2012 at 3:27 PM
core i5 2500k at about 13k,
gigabyte z68-xp-ud3 about 13k
gskill ripjaws 1600mhz 4gbX2 at 3.5k
cabby source 210 elite...
But as u are going to use 3d softwares and casual gaming... I would suggest to spend a bit lower on motherboard and get a low end gpu like gts 450 or 9800gt.

In that case get gigabyte z68pds3 at around 8.5k-9k.

Try to answer the questions before posting it here. If u give us your screen resolution and psu details, it will help us to help you.
Chaitanya
Jul 29, 2012 at 8:26 PM
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gigabyte z68-xp-ud3 about 13k

Pls :duh2: STOP :duh2: suggesting Z68 boards when better Z77 boards are available @ cheaper rates
Sainatarajan
Jul 29, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Also , add a CM Hyper 212+ @ 2.1K
T
Jul 29, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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Pls :duh2: STOP :duh2: suggesting Z68 boards when better Z77 boards are available @ cheaper rates

Z68 boards are a bit cheaper than Z77. So people going for sandy bridge can look for z68. For Ivy Bridge, a Z77 is recommended.
Myth
Myth #7
Jul 29, 2012 at 10:48 PM
z68 with bios update can use IB, but I would prefer a z77 for future safety
saswat23
Jul 30, 2012 at 1:17 AM
I suggest:
* Intel i7-2600k -- 18k
* AsRock Z77 Extreme 4 -- 10k
* Corsair Vengeance 4GB*2 -- 3.5k
* CM Hyper 212 EVO -- 2k
Total ---- 33.5
See if you can get i7-3770k for around 2-2.5k more.
Chaitanya
Jul 30, 2012 at 1:56 AM
@ op if you want to save bucks then go for i5-2500k else get wat is suggested by saswat23
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vivek2701 #10
Jul 30, 2012 at 1:57 AM
thanks a lot for all the answers..
T
Jul 30, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Please fill the form I have given in my first post, this will help us suggest better.