I have a Intel Xeon E3 1230 V3 processor with Asus H97 Pro mobo.
Recently my R9 290 stopped working. Looking to replace that without replacing the entire unit, but also look for some kind of future proofing atleast for the next few years incase my CPU or MOBO gives up.
Will 1660 be a good option...
+ 1 to above rig with a few changes.
If you would like to add another gpu in future then go for
Asus Z97 A ~ 12k [supports sli]
Benq XL 2411Z ~ 24k [144hz Gaming monitor]
I don't think your cpu will bottleneck gtx 970 . Gaming is is more gpu intensive.
Since your mobo already supports sli. I would recommend
Zotac Gtx 970 AMP ~ 30k
SeaSonic M12II-850 ~ 9k
Samsung 840 Evo 120gb SSD ~ 5k
Sli will not be useful unless you are gaming on 120Hz + or 4k monitor or...
I don't think they will drop the prices of 970 as low as 21k.
As far as I know only 2 brands of gtx 970 are currently being sold in India zotac and asus. So it could be the zotac
This is the cheapest one I could find @ 150 - ATX 20 PIN TO 24 PIN Adapter Converter Cable FOR Desktop Motherboards | eBay
or
ATX Power cable 20M/24F - 6 inch: Amazon.in: Electronics
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Maybe locally you would get it cheaper
You can connect it to your psu molex by using an adapter like this - Computer FAN 4-Pin IDE Power Connector to 4 x 3-Pin Fan Connectors (5V, 7V, 12V)
or if you want to connect it to your motherboard
Enquire in local computer shops regarding a 4 pin to 3 pin y splitter cable. You will get it...
+1 to adita's rig.
You can get the Zotac gtx 750 Ti ZT-70602-10M [dual fan version] @ 10,300 from snapdeal.
Dual fan version model number is ZT-70602-10M , don't trust the pics
If its a 4 pin header i.e. fans will be modded by temps .
So its better to have it bundled as intakes or exhausts instead of keeping mixed exhaust and intake on a single header.
Look for a 4pin y splitter which will enable you to connect 2 case fans to a single header Amazon.com: PWM Y Splitter Cable Adapter: Computers & Accessories
I am assuming you have 4 pin header and pwm fans?
If you have a non pwm fan i.e. 3 pin fan then you will have to buy a 4 pin to 3 pin...
If you are not sure of overclocking then probably you will never do it. But still if you do want an unlocked proccessor then I would suggest the same config except the mobo
ASUS Z97 A - @ 12000
G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 4 GB x 2
Intel i5 4690K Processor 3.5 GHz
Zotac GTX 970
Asus Z97 A is SLI...
For monitor I would suggest ASUS VG278HE @ 32000 - primeabgb.com/asus-vg278he-27-inch-144hz-gaming-monitor.html
144HZ refresh rate gaming monitor will do justice to your GPU.
OR
if you want to game at 60hz then try triple monitor setup
Dell s2240l x 3 = 25,500
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You can even go with...
The integrated GPU of i5 is much better than ati 5450. Don't listen to the shopkeeper,only get the components mentioned here.
Don't buy graphic card for now. Keep the money and save more money and add to it.
He is overcharging for psu too. Get Antec VP450p online @ 2800 rs => here Access...
Gtx 970 is on par with R9 290x performing better in some and loosing in some.
primeabgb.com/zotac-geforce-gtx-970-zt-90101-10p-graphic-card.html ~ 27.5k
I am expecting the prices to fall more in coming weeks with the release of new GPU's. So its better to wait some more time if there's...
Wait,
Nvidia will be releasing Gtx 960 within a month which will probably fall in your budget and also could be better than R9 280.
Gtx 970 [27k] is already on par with R9 290x
Also AMD is going to release their new series which will compete with these Nvidia Maxwell Gpu's
So its better...
No its been only 4 months. Just follow the tips I gave and you will progress up quickly too.
Gems should be used to buy builder huts from the store. Once you have purchased 5 builder huts then you can use gems for any other purpose.
More builder huts = more faster upgrade of your village...
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