Cpu upgradation

[nirmalkumar]

I want to upgrade my CPU. I would like to retain my mouse, keyboard,speakers and monitor.
My pc was 8 yrs old. I'm planning to buy intel i3 processor. Shall i go for it or buy anything else? Plz suggest me the rest and a cheap graphics card . My budget is below 25k.

 

[mavihs]

Can you fill the below questionnaire so we can suggest you a good config!

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
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2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
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3. What is your MAX budget?
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4. Planning to overclock?
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5. Which OS are you planning to use?
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6. How much hard drive space is needed?
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7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
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8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
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9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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10. When are you planning to buy the system?
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11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
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12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
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13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
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14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
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[adithestar]

Core i3 ain't good enuf,, go for Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz,, costs around 5k,, Sapphire HD5670 1GB GDDR5 around 6.5k ,, for more info see this link

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/hardware-q/96218-latest-prices.html

 

[SlashDK]

Core i3 ain't good enuf,, go for Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz,, costs around 5k,, Sapphire HD5670 1GB GDDR5 around 6.5k ,, for more info see this link

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/hardware-q/96218-latest-prices.html

of course not. if main usage is gaming i3 easily beats athlon ii x4. The place where it loses is multitasking

 

[coderunknown]

but from Price: Performance ration, Core i3 a very bad option. also Athlon II X4 means he can invest more in graphics card & other components.