upgrading system.. need advice :)

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Hello everyone, i am new here so please be kind
Here are the specs that i currently have :

CPU : Intel pentium 4 3.2ghz with Ht
GPU : Nvidia geforce 8600gt 512mb (540mhz core clock ,30 stream processors, 128 bit , 22gb memory bandwidth)
RAM : 1.5gb ddr2 600mhz
PSU : 450w (local)
MOBO : Gigabyte g31s2l
COOLING: Stock
(i know it sucks pretty bad

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Here are the specs that i am planning to buy :

CPU : Intel core i5 2500 3.3ghz with turbo mode to 3.7ghz
GPU : zotac geforce Gtx 560 Ti 1gb
RAM : Gskill 4GB ddr3 1600 mhz
PSU : Corsair gs 600w
MOBO : Asus h61
COOLING : Hyper 212 plus
Cabinet : corsair elite 320
I'd like to know if:

1. Is this power supply enough?
2. (IMPORTANT) are these specs enough for all the latest games on ultra?(1240x1024)
3. Will i be able to fit hyper 212 plus in corsair elite 320 and also will the ram fit?

1.Yes
2.Yes(at your resoultion)
3.dont know about the corsair elite 320.( elite is CM rite? )

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guru_urug said:
1.Yes
2.Yes(at your resoultion)
3.dont know about the corsair elite 320.( elite is CM rite? )

My bad yeah its CM's

now m going for the elite 430. its nice!!

Do you know the latest prices for gpu n cpu? (delhi or mumbai)

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Yeah my bad, it's CM's!

now m going for the elite 430, its nice i guess!!
do you know the price of cpu n gpu? (delhi or mumbai? )

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rahulmax said:
Hello everyone, i am new here so please be kind
Here are the specs that i currently have :

CPU : Intel pentium 4 3.2ghz with Ht
GPU : Nvidia geforce 8600gt 512mb (540mhz core clock ,30 stream processors, 128 bit , 22gb memory bandwidth)
RAM : 1.5gb ddr2 600mhz
PSU : 450w (local)
MOBO : Gigabyte g31s2l
COOLING: Stock
(i know it sucks pretty bad )

Here are the specs that i am planning to buy :

CPU : Intel core i5 2500 3.3ghz with turbo mode to 3.7ghz
GPU : zotac geforce Gtx 560 Ti 1gb
RAM : Gskill 4GB ddr3 1600 mhz
PSU : Corsair gs 600w
MOBO : Asus h61
COOLING : Hyper 212 plus
Cabinet : corsair elite 320
I'd like to know if:

1. Is this power supply enough?
2. (IMPORTANT) are these specs enough for all the latest games on ultra?(1240x1024)
3. Will i be able to fit hyper 212 plus in corsair elite 320 and also will the ram fit?

1.Definitely.GS 600 can even handle HD 6970.
2.actually overkill for that resolution.
3.don't know about the CM 320 but if you mean CM elite 430 then it will.

if you do not want to overclock then you really don't need a cooler.stock cooler should be sufficient.i5 2500 cannot be overclocked anyway.

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Sam777 said:
1.Definitely.GS 600 can even handle HD 6970.
2.actually overkill for that resolution.
3.don't know about the CM 320 but if you mean CM elite 430 then it will.

if you do not want to overclock then you really don't need a cooler.stock cooler should be sufficient.i5 2500 cannot be overclocked anyway.

Thanx bro.. But i need a after market cooler because i live in india and its pretty damn hot here in summers.. its winter season right now though

but still.. and i have heard the stock coolers are ****!!

i'll be upgrading my monitor soon.

yeah i will be getting a cm 430 now..

@OP: please fill this up: PC Build Request Template

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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: Extreme Gaming

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 36000 rupees or $720

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 have 2 HDD's, i wont be buying hard drives.

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: 1240x1024 resolution

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: 7

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I will be assembling it myself!!

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: next week!!

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Not much!! once i buy a system, i won't be upgrading for like 2 years.. except minor upgrades like RAM , HDD

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: yeah, i will use my sony dvd writer and my HDD's and my monitor so won't be buying all that!!

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: I live in new delhi(INDIA).. Will be buying from delhi only (nehru place or wazirpur computer market)

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: please don't recommend me AMD products. and also don't recommend me ATI gfx.

@d6bmg is there a price drop ??? (i5 2400 @9k)

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d6bmg said:
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE|5800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 3.1)|4800
RAM |Corsair VS4GB1333D3 (2 X 4GB)|2200
Graphic Card |MSI R6850 Cyclone PE/OC|9750
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|6950
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT GAMMA|2000
Keyboard&Mouse |Logitech MK200|650
| Total |36250

Bro.. I don't want to upgrade to an AMD and ATI products.. Please recommend only nvidia and intel products!! Also i have a mouse and keyboard and monitor.

Intel's i5 2500 can beat phenom 2 x4 955 any day in a blink of an eye!! so, i'd like to upgrade to something latest and best!!

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d6bmg said:
Oh, sorry for that. Adding a new config in next couple of minutes.

Bro, i will be selling my p4 3.2ghz ht , gigabyte g31 mobo , 15.gb ddr2 ram , 8600gt graphic card , 450 watt psu and case!! How much should i expect by selling all this? please i need to know this!!

rahulmax said:
Bro.. I don't want to upgrade to an AMD and ATI products.. Please recommend only nvidia and intel products!! Also i have a mouse and keyboard and monitor.

Intel's i5 2500 can beat phenom 2 x4 955 any day in a blink of an eye!! so, i'd like to upgrade to something latest and best!!

Oh, sorry for that. Adding a new config in next couple of minutes.

rajatGod512 said:
@d6bmg is there a price drop ??? (i5 2400 @9k)

At Kolkata, i5-2400 is still available @9K in few shops.

There you go with new config:

P.S. Added 500/- to the price of i5-2400 because of your location.

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d6bmg said:
Oh, sorry for that. Adding a new config in next couple of minutes.

At Kolkata, i5-2400 is still available @9K in few shops.

There you go with new config:

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2320|9500
Motherboard |MSI H67MA-E35 B3|4600
RAM |Corsair VS4GB1333D3 (2 X 4GB)|2200
Graphic Card |MSI GTX 560ti Hawk|14000
PSU |Corsair GS600|4000
Case |NZXT GAMMA|2000
| Total |36300

P.S. Added 500/- to the price of i5-2400 because of your location.

Thanks bro.. this config looks good!! I Need to sell off my p4 config , just need to know what's the reasonable amount that i should ask for it!!

config: p4 3.2ghz ht , gigabyte g31 mobo , pov 8600gt 512mb , 1.5gb ddr2 ram ,450 watts psu and case!!

can u please tell me what should i be getting by selling these off approximately!!

At max 3-4K. (AFAIK). Other members, correct me if I'm wrong.

@OP: I made a typo.. Processor would be i5-2400, not i5-2320.
Correct my post.
Sorry.

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d6bmg said:
At max 3-4K. (AFAIK). Other members, correct me if I'm wrong.

@OP: I made a typo.. Processor would be i5-2400, not i5-2320.
Correct my post.
Sorry.

I sold all that for only 2100 rupees or $42

Hey how much is the price of hd 6970??

I aksed a guy at wazirpur he told me 8900 rupees.. I think hes sorely mistaken

^^ He has told you the price of HD 6790, not HD 6970.

HD 6970 is around 19K to 20K.

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Finally bought the parts and assembled

config: I5 2500 3.3ghz price :10800
Asus H61 mobo :3200
Gtx 560 ti 1gb :12950
corsair 8gb ram : 2800
Cooler master hyper 212 evo :2100
Corsair gs600 Psu :3800
Coolermaster Elite 430 cabinet :2600
microtek UPS :1600
samsung dvd writer :950

Total amount with tax was : rupees 42100 or $842

Congrats buddy hope you enjoy your new rig!!!

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$$Lionking$$ said:
Congrats buddy hope you enjoy your new rig!!!

Thnaks bro. yeah i am loving it

All cpu and gpu hungry games are my *****es now

rahulmax said:
Finally bought the parts and assembled

config: I5 2500 3.3ghz price :10800
Asus H61 mobo :3200
Gtx 560 ti 1gb :12950
corsair 8gb ram : 2800
Cooler master hyper 212 evo :2100
Corsair gs600 Psu :3800
Coolermaster Elite 430 cabinet :2600
microtek UPS :1600
samsung dvd writer :950

Total amount with tax was : rupees 42100 or $842

congrats!!

rahulmax, congrats on your purchase. I think you could have gone with a H67 motherboard for i5 2500.

Gtx 560 ti 1gb :12950

model number and brand?

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Cilus said:
rahulmax, congrats on your purchase. I think you could have gone with a H67 motherboard for i5 2500.

model number and brand?

I know bro everyone was telling me to go for atleast p67 or h67. but the cost was already way over my original budget so i couldn't up my budget anymore. My starting budget was 35k-36k, i finally ended up without those mobo's to 42k. May be sometime later i'll do it.

Gpu : Zotac geforce Gtx 560 ti (non-amp)

^ P67 would have been a waste with your 2500, as it is non-K series processor. And yes, H61 isn't recommended with 2500/2400. But as you have already bought it, ok, its fine.

You may have a look at this thread specially in the i5-2400 processor.