Wanted to Upgrade my PC

Hello Friends,

I have this configuration, now i want to upgrade it.

Below is the configuration:

1. Motherboard: MSI 880GM-E41

2. Processor: Phenom II X2 555 B.E.

3. RAM: Corsair 2x 2 GB Value Select 1333 MHz

4. Hard disk: Western Digital Caviar Black 750GB WD7502AAEX
5. DVD Writer: HP dvd 1260t DVD Writer

6. Power Supply: Zeblin ZL 450W-P4

Motherboard has inbuild Graphics card

Please suggest me a good configuration and what are the things i can use from the above.

[h=2]ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST[/h]
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans:FPS Games (Crysis 3, Far Cry 3,Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare,Metro 2033, Assassin's Creed seies....) , Internet surfing, Watching Movies & Programming Java & C++

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:20 - 25k, Can be extended

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: yes

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:Win 8 (Already have)

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:Will manage with current

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans:No, AOC F19S Monitor 19' 1366 x 768

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: DVD writer, HDD, Monitor

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: As soon as i decide on final config

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: I wil do it my self

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Faridabad, Nehru Palace & i am open to online purchase as well

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Guys i want to make best use of my current configuration, i want to use new configuration for next 1- 2 years after upgrade, i have Microtek 800VA UPS will it be good enough for new configuration

Please help me in deciding my new PC Configuration

Thanks
Gaurav Arora

Sell your currentcpu+mobo .. expect to get ~3.5k

First get a new PSU like Seasonic S12II 520 @ 4k
AMD FX 6300 CPu @ 7.5k
Asus M5a97 R2.0 @ 6.5k or Evo for 1k more.
Next you need to get a new gpu .. look for GTX 650 Ti Boost at 11.5k but you

keep your current ram modules and use the stock cpu cooler for now - the above config is overshooting your budget by 1k but worth the extra.

topgear said:
Sell your currentcpu+mobo .. expect to get ~3.5k

First get a new PSU like Seasonic S12II 520 @ 4k
AMD FX 6300 CPu @ 7.5k
Asus M5a97 R2.0 @ 6.5k or Evo for 1k more.
Next you need to get a new gpu .. look for GTX 650 Ti Boost at 11.5k but you

keep your current ram modules and use the stock cpu cooler for now - the above config is overshooting your budget by 1k but worth the extra.

+1 for this. You can also op for HD7850 instead of GTX650ti boost.

No, GTX 650 Ti Boost perform similarly when compared to HD 7850 and available at cheaper price.

Cilus said:
No, GTX 650 Ti Boost perform similarly when compared to HD 7850 and available at cheaper price.

Okay. And what about overclocking potential?

More or less same. Not everyone is fond of playing with GPU frequencies and for minor overclocking, both are same.

Can i change mobo & keep current Prossy as its a Black Edition & invest money in ram, GPU,Keyboard,PSU,cabinet & what about about UPS. Friends please suggest one gaming keyboard & mouse, if this is possible i will buy prossy few months later

there's some big performance difference between quad core and dual core cpu when it comes to modern games and the price of ram is not very cheap right now. A gaming KB+Mouse can be added later anytime so better concentrate more on the core components first like a strong psu, cpu, gpu and motehrboard as the base foundation ;-)

topgear said:
there's some big performance difference between quad core and dual core cpu when it comes to modern games and the price of ram is not very cheap right now. A gaming KB+Mouse can be added later anytime so better concentrate more on the core components first like a strong psu, cpu, gpu and motehrboard as the base foundation

I understand what u r suggesting, i want to with that but things have changed a bit my budget has been reduced asi have to buy i laptop for my younger brother so that's why i masking can i pair current processor with new mobo.

Guys my budget has been reduced to 15k now so now i will upgrade in parts so plz help keeping new budget in mind

Ok, just change the PSu and get a gfx card for now .. PSU : Seasonic S12II 520 @4k GFX Card : Sapphire HD7790 @ 11k or see if you can get a GTX 650 Ti boost at that price.

topgear said:
Ok, just change the PSu and get a gfx card for now .. PSU : Seasonic S12II 520 @4k GFX Card : Sapphire HD7790 @ 11k or see if you can get a GTX 650 Ti boost at that price.

Thanks allot one more help, Plz suggest a good Cabinet & whether my current Microtech 800VA UPS Is good enough

under 15K or you have separate budget for the cabby ? .. the PSU should suffice for now.

I think topgear meant 'the UPS will suffice for now'. For cabinet, nzxt gamma is a good cabinet. Better cabinets can be suggested if op mentions his seperate budget for cabinet.

harshilsharma63 said:
I think topgear meant 'the UPS will suffice for now'. For cabinet, nzxt gamma is a good cabinet. Better cabinets can be suggested if op mentions his seperate budget for cabinet.

Yes i will buy cabinet separately 3k max

Nzxt source 210 elite, nzxt gamma

Nzxt source 210 elite, nzxt gamma

As i m going to buy whole confuguration in parts i m thinking of buying AMD FX 8320/8520 so "GFX Card : Sapphire HD7790 @ 11k or see if you can get a GTX 650 Ti boost" will be good or there is better option"

both are good at their respective price range .. but there's better options available which will obviously cost more ;-)

I m going to buy Cooler Master K380/ Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus, Seasonic S12II 520, GPU(Not decided).

Plz Tell Name & price of "better options", do i have alternative to Seasonic S12II 520 as few shop i called don't have it. i m going to buy on wednesday or thursday

You can buy the psu online. You may try antec vp450p or seasonic s12II 430W instead.

Garv1386 said:
I m going to buy Cooler Master K380/ Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus, Seasonic S12II 520, GPU(Not decided).

Plz Tell Name & price of "better options", do i have alternative to Seasonic S12II 520 as few shop i called don't have it. i m going to buy on wednesday or thursday

get antec gx700 if possible. That seasonic psu is available online.

rijinpk1 said:
get antec gx700 if possible. That seasonic psu is available online.

Antec GX700 is costing around 4.5k i can spend max 3.5k & plz tell me website where Seasonic S12II 520 is available cheapest

if you are from Chennai get it from theitdepot or else infibeam is selling it at cheapest price including shipping.

topgear said:
both are good at their respective price range .. but there's better options available which will obviously cost more

Plz tell me Model No & Price of better GPU & Plz Suggest a Cabbi for 3.5k

Hi guys sorry was kind of busy unable to buy anything, need suggestion whether GeForce GTX 660 will be good with my current config
1. Motherboard: MSI 880GM-E41

2. Processor: Phenom II X2 555 B.E.

for current config .. no I don't think so but you should get the GTX 660 anyway because you should get the most powerful gpu you can afford as you are not going to upgrade a 12k+ gpu very soon once after the purchase and you are going to get a very nice cpu later - so do some justice to the future ;-)

You will get the performance benefit later.

Garv1386 said:
Hi guys sorry was kind of busy unable to buy anything, need suggestion whether GeForce GTX 660 will be good with my current config
1. Motherboard: MSI 880GM-E41

2. Processor: Phenom II X2 555 B.E.

get gtx 660 now and upgrade your processor later when you have enough money.

Guys Finally bought PSU, GPU & Cabinet
1)Antec GX700 -3780(Nehru Palace)
2)Seasonic S12II 520 - 4072(Snapdeal.com)
3)Zotak GeForce GTX 660 - 14690(Cost to Cost)

Will paste pictures as soon as i assemble these things waiting for PSU

congrats

please do post a scanned image of the C2C bill [ of-course after editing the personal details if there's any ] .

Garv1386 said:
Guys Finally bought PSU, GPU & Cabinet
1)Antec GX700 -3780(Nehru Palace)
2)Seasonic S12II 520 - 4072(Snapdeal.com)
3)Zotak GeForce GTX 660 - 14690(Cost to Cost)

Will paste pictures as soon as i assemble these things waiting for PSU

Congratulation buddy.

I require ur help in finding solution to my problem

Actually i m not sure whether these r two different problems or interrelated

1)What happens that my screen flickers u can only notice when u look carefully
2)Some times while i m working screen goes black while CPU is still running & i have to restart computer

Note: i have not installed new components yet

it could be due to corrupt vga driver or worst mobo's built in vga is chip is acting up. So first try with uninstalling old vga driver and install recent driver from amd's website.

Garv1386 said:
I require ur help in finding solution to my problem

Actually i m not sure whether these r two different problems or interrelated

1)What happens that my screen flickers u can only notice when u look carefully
2)Some times while i m working screen goes black while CPU is still running & i have to restart computer

Note: i have not installed new components yet

try a fresh install of os and install all the required drivers and see the problem persists.

it may be a problem of your new graphic card's drivers.

topgear said:
it could be due to corrupt vga driver or worst mobo's built in vga is chip is acting up. So first try with uninstalling old vga driver and install recent driver from amd's website.

Thanks again downloading latest driver & updating selected components helped flickering stopped

recieved PSU but there are lot of cables i m not sure how i will manage them

Garv1386 said:
Thanks again downloading latest driver & updating selected components helped flickering stopped

recieved PSU but there are lot of cables i m not sure how i will manage them

better watch some youtube vidoes