Budget 15K for CPU+MOBO+PSU. Purpose: Educational

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lubu

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REQUIREMENT: CPU+MOTHERBOARD+PSU
BUDGET: 15K
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Tech learning (Run VMs, databases, perl scripting, GNS3)

The motherboard need to support 16GB RAM or more.
I'll be using my existing 2x4GB DDR3+22"Monitor+Zeb Bijli+HDDs. Need help/suggestions on CPU+MOBO....


1. What is your MAX budget?
15K

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers?
yes

3. What is the purpose of the computer?
Primarily for tech learning purpose.
Run multiple VMs (Linux/Solaris/Windows 2008/ESX) concurrently on VMWARE Workstation.
I'll also run SQL Server/Oracle

4. Planning to overclock?
No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
Windows 7 64bit

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
I'll use my existing 2x2TB HDDs

7. What resolution will the screen run at?
1920x1080

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10?
7/10

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
All my previous 3 rigs were self assembled

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
June

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
Provided its within my budget

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig?
HDD, Cabinet, RAM, Monitor, GPU

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
Bangalore/Yes

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
Will add a budget GPU (within 3K) and another 22"monitor in coming months
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agyaat

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I believe you have a good 'future proof' budget for the CPU+mobo+PSU. A simple browse through of the 'PC Buying Guide July 2011' thread should throw up excellent options.

This thread will be of some help to you I guess.

P.S. I wonder why you would want a budget(equating it to basic) GPU now, when most processors include as much in their design. Simply have a good processor now, and buy a better GPU when you indeed choose to.
 
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Cilus

Cilus

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+1 for the above suggestion, Com@ddict. Since the OP is having a 22" display, he needs a little GPU power and AMD's new llano based Fusion processor is just fitted within the range. However another alternative from my side if OP can skip the GPU and wants a more powerful CPU.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 5.5K
Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 @ 4.7K
Corsair GS 600 80+ PSU @ 3.8K

Total 14K. The reason is I think the CPU of A6 3650 is lagging the power to run all the CPU intensive works and a Phenom II 955 is a better option if OP can spend 4/5 K later to get a standard GPU like HD 5670/6670
 
comp@ddict

comp@ddict

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The reason is I think the CPU of A6 3650 is lagging the power to run all the CPU intensive works and a Phenom II 955 is a better option if OP can spend 4/5 K later to get a standard GPU like HD 5670/6670
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Yep, the APU's CPU is a bit underpowered granted, but the Llano GPU already performs 80% of HD5670.

Would make the overall lesser on VFM. Nevertheless, if OP is into Video Conversion and stuff, the Phenom II X4 would be a better choice.
 
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