Cpu, mobo & ram upgrade.

scudmissile007

Confusingly Confused!
1. Q: What is your budget?
a. 25k
2. Q: What is your existing hardware
configuration?
a. Intel core2 duo e8400, MSI p45 neo mobo,
transcend 3*1gb ddr2 ram, corsair vx550,
zotac gtx460 1gb, nzxt gamma, view sonic
1918 wm, WD320gb, coolermaster N620.
3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping
(component name - component brand and
model)
a. Except cpu, mobo &ram everything.
4. Q: Which hardware component are you
looking
to buy (component name). If you have already
decided on a configuration then please mention
the (component brand and model) as well, this
will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
a. CPU -Intel i5-3570K or 2500k
b. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
(Asus, Gigabyte or MSI)
c. 4GB DDR3 ram.
5. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration
or you would be adding/upgrading a component
in near future. If yes then please mention when
and which component
a. Yes, this is final. May add a hdd when price
reduce but not in hurry.
6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware?
(Online/City)
a. S.P. Road, bangalore.
b. Open to online purchase
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand
hardware from the TDF bazaar.
a. Yes
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/
hardware
a. Gaming
b. Browsing
c. Desktop Processing
d. HTPC
f. Watching HD movies
9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or
dislike?
Please name them and the reason for your
preference/dislike.
a. None
10. Q: If you will be playing games then which
type of games will you be playing?
a. Racing - NFS at high settings
b. Upcoming fps, tps titles.
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution
for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1080p.
2. Desktop - 1080p will connect to a 40 inch
tv.
12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
a. YES, definitely.
13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to
use with this configuration?
a. Windows 7 32bit.
My question is if I upgrade the cpu will gtx460
will be a bottleneck.
As their is no major difference in performance
between 3570k & 2500K, which is a better buy?
TIA
:)
 

Myth

Cyborg Agent
Intel Core i5 2500K

ASUS P8Z77-M PRO

Total : 25.5k

Your 32bit os limits you to 4gb ram, out of which you can use around 3.25gb or so. Might want to consider upgrading to a 64bit os.
CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB
GSKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB

This has exceeded your budget, but its worth it. Local prices might\will be lower for some items.
 
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