Best cpu/gpu combo

[Confused_user]

So I'm building a mobile gaming rig to take to college... And I've decided on all the components but the cpu+gpu

here are my choices...

1.G630(can't find 680, plan to get a i5 in a year)+icq 6870

2. I3 2120+hd 7770 sapphire

which is better?
How much bottleneck with the g630 am I looking at, if any?

Only things I'll be running with the games is steam, utorrent (tv shows) and antivirus.

P.S. My monitor is 1366x768

 

[Naxal]

I would vote for the first one.

Intel Pentium Dual Core G645 along with a 6870.

But since you plan to upgrade to Core i5 in later stage, I would suggest reduce the grfx card if needed to accommodate a better motherboard which can handle Core i5 properly

 

[The Incinerator]

What is your actual budget for the two?

 

[Cilus]

Are you buying a new HD 6870? If yes then please stop. 6870 is not less than 11.5K. by paying little extra you can get a new HD 7850 which is way more powerful

 

[Confused_user]

My total budget is around 25k for the two.

Are you buying a new HD 6870? If yes then please stop. 6870 is not less than 11.5K. by paying little extra you can get a new HD 7850 which is way more powerful

HD 7850 for 12k? Where?

I mean, the lowest price I can find on even the 6870 is 12.5k (itdepot).

 

[Myth]

Better give your full system config.
Try i5 3450 and a 7850.
Cant seem to manage a 7870 in that budget though.

 

[d6bmg]

HD 7850 for 12k? Where?

I mean, the lowest price I can find on even the 6870 is 12.5k (itdepot).

6870 is EOL'ed.
HD7850 is available @~13.2K

 

[techdabangg]

6870 is EOL'ed.
HD7850 is available @~13.2K

True.

@OP - Get MSI 7850 OC @12700

MSI R7850-1GD5/OC GRAPHIC CARD

 

[Confused_user]

Oh, sorry I made a typo last night... 25k is the whole budget... The budget for cpu/gpu is around 16.5K

6870 is EOL'ed.
HD7850 is available @~13.2K

can you tell of where, exactly?

 

[saswat23]

Atleast the 1GB model is available for 13k which is far better option than HD 6870.

 

[Confused_user]

Yes, but can you tell me where can I get it for 13k?

 

[Sainatarajan]

Here you go.
GIGABYTE GRAPHIC CARD RADEON HD 7850 2GB DDR5 OC

MD computers is a very good place to buy computer stuff. You can search for other models too.

 

[anirbandd]

+1 for 7850 over 6870

 

[The Incinerator]

Budget Rs 16500

Cpu - Intel Pentium G645 - Rs 3300
GPU - SAPPHIRE HD 7850 - Rs 13680 max

Total - Rs 16680!

Best at that budget for gaming.

 

[Confused_user]

Here you go.
GIGABYTE GRAPHIC CARD RADEON HD 7850 2GB DDR5 OC

thank you.... But does MD offer cod? Or is there a shop of their in kolkata I can go to buy it?

 

[Myth]

Pay online or purchase from shop directly.
Addr : 23, Chitta Ranjan Avenue, Chandni Chowk, Kolkata

 

[Confused_user]

Update... I scored a old matx case form my friend's place (recently helped her sell out her old pc), and I dropped the mouse, bringing the budget up to 19.5k. I think I can get i3 and hd 6870, and even 7850, if I drop one ram stick (or switch to cheaper brands.)

what do you guys think? Will 4 gb do for gaming+utorrent?

 

[anirbandd]

going cheap on essential components? not recommended. better extend your budget and buy better components.

 

[rakesh_ic]

going cheap on essential components? not recommended. better extend your budget and buy better components.

+1 cant agree more

 

[Confused_user]

I was actually thinking about getting 2x evm and a vs 450 instead of gskill and cx430, saving me 700.