cpu - gpu performance queries.

[thetechfreak]

1.5k
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[amruth kiran]

thanks thetechfreak, but with that much i might as well buy a better mobo.
like the intel one.

 

[Nerevarine]

^^ true that,
thetechfreak
that is twice the price what you quoted (and half the price of what i thought )
But that is exactly what i was looking for..thx

 

[amruth kiran]

okay!
mobo;s decided
now the cabinet...
i've thought of the Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus Mid Tower Cabinet | Cabinet | Flipkart.com.

is it good enough??

and also this monster Cooler Master USP 100 Red Mid Tower Cabinet | Cabinet | Flipkart.com

but this is my fav. Cooler Master Elite 311 Plus Mid Tower Cabinet | Cabinet | Flipkart.com
please select the best!!!

 

[topgear]

among three 431 has the best Air flow - so get it.

 

[amruth kiran]

but the 431 does'n have the small inlets for the wiring's from or to the motherboard like the elite 311.

 

[topgear]

^^ you mean to say cable management features ? then you will have to stick with Elite 311 if you want a CM cabby.

 

[amruth kiran]

okay. 311 it is.
i'll come back with more updates


okay guys!!!
complete cHange in idea now.
what if i chuck this config, and make a new one???
I5 2500K
ASRock Z77 Extreme 4
NZXT Source 210 Elite
Seasonic S12 II 520
BUT THATS IT!!! NO GPU FOR NOW!!
THIS HAS TO BE MORE BETTER THAN THE PREVIOUS ONE WITH I52400.
YOU SUGGESTIONS PLEASE!!!.........

It also fits in 30k.

 

[Myth]

^--Its a great config. Very durable and way ahead in performance.
If you dont have issues with matx mobos, then consider the asus p8z77-m pro.

 

[amruth kiran]

no, i feels the micro atx's a little to congested.
besides without the gpu for now, at 30 k, might as well take the best.

 

[Tech_Wiz]

If Budget permits one should always get a ATX than a mATX.

 

[amruth kiran]

thanks. you proved my point.
now, my question is whether i can game with my old gpu? ( 9400gt)
will it cause a problem with the i5 2500k??

 

[Tech_Wiz]

You can use the 9400GT with i5 2500k without any problems. But Performance wise afaik HD3000 which comes with the CPU and 9400GT are pretty much same. Hence I would recommend to sell the 9400GT and stick with HD3000 for now. Buy a GTX560 or HD7850 later to pair it with 2500k for high setts gaming.

 

[amruth kiran]

You can use the 9400GT with i5 2500k without any problems. But Performance wise afaik HD3000 which comes with the CPU and 9400GT are pretty much same. Hence I would recommend to sell the 9400GT and stick with HD3000 for now. Buy a GTX560 or HD7850 later to pair it with 2500k for high setts gaming.

WHOA!!!
i didnt know that the i52500k has the same gfx performance as my 2 yr old 9400!!
well i doubt any one will buy it. i 'll just keep it.
also in psu section,
will the seasonic be able to handle the 2500k? its only 520w.

 

[101gamzer]

WHOA!!!
i didnt know that the i52500k has the same gfx performance as my 2 yr old 9400!!
well i doubt any one will buy it. i 'll just keep it.
also in psu section,
will the seasonic be able to handle the 2500k? its only 520w.

Yup,520W is More than enough unless you Overclock its better if you get Corsair GS600 Because Its Good PSU which is Built for Gaming
Edit: Or get Corsair CX600W for 4.2k which is Cheaper than Seasonic 520W!!Plus your getting 600Watt of power

 

[d6bmg]

WHOA!!!
i didnt know that the i52500k has the same gfx performance as my 2 yr old 9400!!
well i doubt any one will buy it. i 'll just keep it.
also in psu section,
will the seasonic be able to handle the 2500k? its only 520w.

If you don't plan to upgrade your 9400 anytime, even a good 430Watt PSU (i.e. Corsair CX430V2) will be enough.

 

[topgear]

It's better to buy a more powerful PSU because the cpu Op is going to get is OCable with a good cooler and when he upgrades to a better and powerful gpu he won't need to upgrade his PSU again - so OP better get GS600.

 

[amruth kiran]

topgear's right, its better to get a 600w,just in case for the future.
thanks for the help.
will return with more updates.

 

[Tech_Wiz]

yeah. PSU & Cabinet are only parts which can be made relatively future proof.

I use a single gfx config and still went overboard and bought a HX 750W just in case I switch to CF/SLI or one day Buy a Used HD 6990

 

[d6bmg]

^^ OT: Buying a good SMPS is only one time investment. Getting 80+ gold PSUs (i.e. the one which you have)have its own advantage in long time power consumption.