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Suggest a mobo + graphics card under 6k

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/suggest-a-mobo-graphics-card-under-6k.103949/

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prashant_p Original post #1
Dec 9, 2008 at 12:21 PM
I am upgrading my pc. I have already decided on CPU as E7300 core 2 duo. But can't decide on mobo and graphics card combination. Please suggest combo, my budget is 6k.
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acewin #2
Dec 10, 2008 at 12:13 AM
DG31 chipset mobo from Asus 2.5-3K and rest in gfx card 9400GT or 9500GT whichever comes in the remaining price.

I do not know the exact mobo name of it.
If you want a better mobo then buy P35 chipset mobo MSI P35 Neo-F would cost 4-4.5K rest in GPU, likes of 8400GS or 8500GT which are very low end GPUs.
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Dec 11, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Thanks for your reply acewin. I don't know much about mobos/graphics card but i have shortlisted following motherboards
Asus P5k PLVM OR
Gigabyte GA-G33-DS3R
along with 8600GT graphics card

Is this fine? I am not a heavy gamer.
Also which 8600GT card should i go for? any suggestions.
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acewin #4
Dec 12, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Asus, is one of the cheapest comes in 2.5-2.8K >> it would be 8600GT 256 MB DDR3
do not buy 512 MB DDR2 model.

Gigabyte GA-G33-DS3R Price around 6-7K
If that is your choice then buy MSI P45 Neo-F or
So in low range it is Asus P5k PLVM would cost you 2.5-2.8K and then get a 9500GT or 9400GT in around 3.5-4K is its ok
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Dec 12, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Thanks acewin for your suggestions...
I will go for Asus P5k PLVM and palit 9500GT 512 MB.