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Upgrading PC

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/upgrading-pc.126884/

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udbhavdwivedi Original post #1
May 14, 2010 at 7:49 PM
I need to upgrade my home PC.
I can use the cabinet,cd/dvd drive,mouse,keyboard and UPS.
Rest all i need to purchase.
My budget is 25000.
Please suggest me the best configuration,which i can get in this much price.
I am mainly looking for a gaming configuration....Please help.
coderunknown
May 14, 2010 at 8:12 PM
can try out these:

Processor: Athlon II X4 630: 4.7k
Motherboard: Biostar TA785G3 HD: 4.1k
Ram: A-Data 2Gb DDR3 1333Mhz: 2.7k
Hard Disk: Western Digital 500Gb Blue: 2k
Graphics Card: Sapphire HD5670 512Mb: 5.3k
PSU: FSP Saga II 400W: 2.1k
Cabinet: use old cabby but i suggest buy new one. anyone you like.
Monitor: Benq G2020HD 20”: 6.8k

Total: 27.7k. to lower more, go for X3 435 & save 1k. lower grade board, Biostar TA785G A3+, saving 0.5k. however don't compromise on PSU. also as you mentioned gaming, going for anything below the card i given is not recommended.
krishnandu.sarkar
May 14, 2010 at 8:39 PM
I wud say don't compromise on proccy and mobo. Go as sam suggested you.

If you're really out of budget then compromise on gfx crd rather than proccy or mobo

And sam......gr8 config as usual :)
Piyush
Piyush #4
May 14, 2010 at 8:51 PM
@all
he dont have to change mobo or gfx card
he shud change his monitor
Dell 19" IN 1910N is the good choice at 5750
and yes he can go for x3 435
coderunknown
May 14, 2010 at 9:03 PM
I wud say don't compromise on proccy and mobo. Go as sam suggested you.

If you're really out of budget then compromise on gfx crd rather than proccy or mobo

And sam......gr8 config as usual :)

yah thanks yaar. nowadays u less active here. busy in studies? :smile:

@all
he dont have to change mobo or gfx card
he shud change his monitor
Dell 19" IN 1910N is the good choice at 5750
and yes he can go for x3 435

WOW. where u found that monitor? cost wise it beats all.
Piyush
Piyush #6
May 14, 2010 at 9:08 PM
^^SMC
but the max resolution it supports is 1368X768
A
May 14, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Piyush, bro..i just LOVE your signature statement regarding argueing with idiots..lol ... where did u find that is what i wud ask..hehe..
Piyush
Piyush #8
May 15, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Piyush, bro..i just LOVE your signature statement regarding argueing with idiots..lol ... where did u find that is what i wud ask..hehe..
i read it on a calender:-D
R
May 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM
please go through this buying guide
Cilus
Cilus #10
May 15, 2010 at 6:35 PM
For monitor, go for the AOC 19" monitor. It is having 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 1440X900 max resolution, which is actually good for gaming. Price in Kolkata is 5.5k. Go for this. Resolution 1366X768 is actually the max res of a 18.5" monitor. For better result opt for the AOC one.
Cool Buddy
May 15, 2010 at 8:27 PM
One should never compromise on gfx card if the machine is for gaming, Proccy doesn't affect gaming as much as gfx card. I'll again stress like in another thread, go for the best gfx card in your budget look for the proccy later.
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rajan1311 #12
May 15, 2010 at 8:45 PM
One should never compromise on gfx card if the machine is for gaming, Proccy doesn't affect gaming as much as gfx card. I'll again stress like in another thread, go for the best gfx card in your budget look for the proccy later.

so which graphics card do you recommend ?
Cool Buddy
May 16, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Actually, I have not looked into graphics cards of that price range recently, But I would suggest going for a DX 11 card as that would be somewhat future proof. I would recommend Radeon HD 5750. but again, I don't know the exact market price, somewhere around 8000. Just see if it fits (in your budget)