Hi guys:
This is going to be my first rig that I am going to overclock. I intend to get the cpu to run around 3Ghz without heavy investment in cooling. I want to spend as little as possible and get the maximum performance out of it. I rarely play games so I am looking at integrated graphics, main uses would be:
Lot of internet surfing, movies, music, and data storage
I only need the tower. After some research, I narrowed my choice down to two options:
1 Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz E 2180 - 800 FSB/1MBCache Rs 3000
2 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (Black Edition) without heatsink and fan Rs 4500
Irrespective of which platform I go with the following components will not change.
Transcend 2 Gb DDR2 800 Rs 2000
ATX cabinet with SMPS 450w Rs 2000
250Gb SATA HDD Rs 2000
+/- DVD RW Rs 1400
I intend to use an external hard drive with eSATA and USB interface, do I need to increase my power supply? And also suggest any good External HDD cases with eSATA and USB interface. I intend to use a 300Gb HDD with it.
As I intend to overclock, by how much do I need to increase the power supply? In my research I found out that AMD 5000+ can be overclocked up to 3Ghz without changing the stock voltage. What about the E2180? Please suggest what sort of cooling will I need?
Now coming to the mother board, this is where I am stuck.
I first decided to go with the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (Black Edition) as the reviews were impressive and pairing it with the Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H AMD 780G and SB700 Chipset Motherboard (Rs 4500), I would get everything I want.
But my mate suggested cheaper E2180 which would give me 3Ghz but I am unable to find a good mobo for it with similar specification as in the Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H. I mean with HDMI, DirectX 10, good IGP, eSATA port etc.
If I get the AMD combo, I am sure I will not have to upgrade for at least for next 3 yrs. I would really like to get your opinion on E2180 setup. I would like to save further if I can. I liked what I read about overclocking E2180, but I am unable to find a good mobo with integrated graphics for Rs 4500 for E2180.
Finally, I am trying to get the whole package for Rs 17000.I would be very happy if I can get it down with E2180 combo. I only need 4SATA ports, I for eSATA and the rest for internal use, and a good IGP. I really don’t need HDMI, DirectX10 ( Do I need it?). how are Palit N73PV motherboards, they are retailing for Rs 3000.
Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you.
This is going to be my first rig that I am going to overclock. I intend to get the cpu to run around 3Ghz without heavy investment in cooling. I want to spend as little as possible and get the maximum performance out of it. I rarely play games so I am looking at integrated graphics, main uses would be:
Lot of internet surfing, movies, music, and data storage
I only need the tower. After some research, I narrowed my choice down to two options:
1 Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz E 2180 - 800 FSB/1MBCache Rs 3000
2 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (Black Edition) without heatsink and fan Rs 4500
Irrespective of which platform I go with the following components will not change.
Transcend 2 Gb DDR2 800 Rs 2000
ATX cabinet with SMPS 450w Rs 2000
250Gb SATA HDD Rs 2000
+/- DVD RW Rs 1400
I intend to use an external hard drive with eSATA and USB interface, do I need to increase my power supply? And also suggest any good External HDD cases with eSATA and USB interface. I intend to use a 300Gb HDD with it.
As I intend to overclock, by how much do I need to increase the power supply? In my research I found out that AMD 5000+ can be overclocked up to 3Ghz without changing the stock voltage. What about the E2180? Please suggest what sort of cooling will I need?
Now coming to the mother board, this is where I am stuck.
I first decided to go with the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (Black Edition) as the reviews were impressive and pairing it with the Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H AMD 780G and SB700 Chipset Motherboard (Rs 4500), I would get everything I want.
But my mate suggested cheaper E2180 which would give me 3Ghz but I am unable to find a good mobo for it with similar specification as in the Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H. I mean with HDMI, DirectX 10, good IGP, eSATA port etc.
If I get the AMD combo, I am sure I will not have to upgrade for at least for next 3 yrs. I would really like to get your opinion on E2180 setup. I would like to save further if I can. I liked what I read about overclocking E2180, but I am unable to find a good mobo with integrated graphics for Rs 4500 for E2180.
Finally, I am trying to get the whole package for Rs 17000.I would be very happy if I can get it down with E2180 combo. I only need 4SATA ports, I for eSATA and the rest for internal use, and a good IGP. I really don’t need HDMI, DirectX10 ( Do I need it?). how are Palit N73PV motherboards, they are retailing for Rs 3000.
Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you.
