Help with upgrading my config

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jetboy

Journeyman
Hello Guys,

Just a month ago guys you guys helped me with upgrading my GPU as my Sapphire 4870 suddenly died on me.

I am now planning to upgrade my mobo, proc and ram. Could you please suggest me a good configuration which would go good with my GPU MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozer II/OC ?

My current config is

PSU: Corsair Power 650TX [Brought New]
GPU: MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozer II/OC [Brought New]
Proc: Intel core2Duo E8400
Mobo: Intel G45ID
RAM: 2gb DDR2
HDD: Seagate 500GB [Not upgrading]
Monitor: 22" Samsung LCD [Not upgrading]

Could you guys please list some good mobo, proc and ram combination which would go good with my new GPU?

Thanks in advance
 
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jetboy

Journeyman
I have not been able to make up my mind as I still want to sell my old PSU, GPU, cabinet and then also the old mobo, ram and proc..So could you please let me know which would give me a good performance in related to the PSU and GPU I have upgraded to?

You can say I am willing to spend till 15k more after selling my old stuffs.
 
Tenida

Tenida

Gadget Freak
Intel Core i5 2500-9.8k
Intel DH67BL motherboard-5.3K
Gkill Ripjaws X 1600 Mhz 1.5v 4GB DDR3-1.6k
 
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jetboy

Journeyman
Thanks sukesh1090 and Tenida.

I would just like to know one more thing..This might sound very silly ..that I have already brought it and then asking the question

Now when I bought 4870 3 years back I knew it was mid range to high range performer, and I messed by the mobo configuration. So I want to know if GTX 560Ti comes under the mid performer or high performer?

Also the below config that you guys have provided for mobo, proc and ram come under which category(value/mid/high)?

also would this be a 64 bit or 32 bit?

Thank you for clearing my doubt.
 
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Tenida

Tenida

Gadget Freak
GTX560ti,hd 6950 is mid-range gfx card whereas GTX 570,HD 6970 and GTX580 is high end card.The proccy,mobo,ram,gfx card and psu entirely becomes good midrange pc for gaming.The proccy is 64bit don't know abut ooher components.

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jetboy

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Tenida said:
GTX560ti,hd 6950 is mid-range gfx card whereas GTX 570,HD 6970 and GTX580 is high end card.The proccy,mobo,ram,gfx card and psu entirely becomes good midrange pc for gaming.The proccy is 64bit don't know abut ooher components.

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Thanks for the details Tenida

MegaMind said:
560Ti is a high-end GPU... Can max-out all games @1080p..
The suggested config makes a good gaming rig, go for it..
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Thanks Megamind. Which config are you referring to particularly? the MSi or Intel mobo? And would this config be 64 bit?
 
MegaMind

MegaMind

Human Spambot
jetboy said:
Thanks Megamind. Which config are you referring to particularly? the MSi or Intel mobo? And would this config be 64 bit?
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Intel Core i5 2500-9.8k
Intel DH67BL motherboard-5.3K
For RAM, a good branded 2*2GB DDR3 1333MHz is better...
 
MegaMind

MegaMind

Human Spambot
^^Yes, Go for it..
For proccy,
i5 2400(3.1GHz) - 9.3k or i5 2500(3.3GHz) - 9.8K

Get which ever suits ur budget... :thumbs:
 
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Tech_Wiz

Wise Old Owl
i5 2500 is so unnecessary. Why pay INR 500 extra for just 200 MHz.... AMD on the other hand shells out 955 BE at 5.8k and easily it goes to 3.6 Ghz which is 975 BE and is 4k more costly.

Coming back to Topic go with i5 2500 if Price difference is 500.
 
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jetboy

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MegaMind said:
^^Yes, Go for it..
For proccy,
i5 2400(3.1GHz) - 9.3k or i5 2500(3.3GHz) - 9.8K

Get which ever suits ur budget... :thumbs:
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Thank You Megamind.. which Ram should I go for then? I can see the Corsair ram recommended above does not come at 1.6k ..it comes at 2.6k. Please advice


Tech_Wiz said:
i5 2500 is so unnecessary. Why pay INR 500 extra for just 200 MHz.... AMD on the other hand shells out 955 BE at 5.8k and easily it goes to 3.6 Ghz which is 975 BE and is 4k more costly.

Coming back to Topic go with i5 2500 if Price difference is 500.
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I would like to go with Intel tho. If i go with AMD, then i need to make sure I go with a good matching board :)
 
Tenida

Tenida

Gadget Freak
Performance difference between i5 2500 vs i5 2400 vs i5 2300
*i.imgur.com/GBdFh.png
*i.imgur.com/J1Zmw.png
*i.imgur.com/FzyNL.png

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MegaMind

MegaMind

Human Spambot
jetboy said:
which Ram should I go for then? I can see the Corsair ram recommended above does not come at 1.6k ..it comes at 2.6k. Please advice
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Ask for Corsair value 2*2GB DDR3 1333MHz

I would like to go with Intel tho. If i go with AMD, then i need to make sure I go with a good matching board :)
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Jus stick to i5 2400/2500.. IMO its better to go for i5 2400 over 2500..
 
Tenida

Tenida

Gadget Freak
Performance between 2500 and 2400 is so marginal so choose any of them depending upon your budget.
 
Cilus

Cilus

laborare est orare
I think avoiding Corsair XMS3 1600 modules is wise. The reason being that for operating @ 1600 MHz speed with cache latency 9-9-9-24, XMS3 needs 1.65V whereas Sandybridge Ram modules operates on 1.5V and that's why they recommend 1.5V modules. Get the Gkill Ripjaws X 1600 Mhz 1.5v 4GB DDR3-1.6k as suggested by Tenida.
 
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jetboy

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Sorry Guys I was not able to reply in between. Was traveling a lot.

I was just going through the specs mentioned and was planning for below

Intel Core i5 2500-9.8k
Intel DH67BL motherboard-5.3K
Gkill Ripjaws X 1600 Mhz 1.5v 4GB DDR3-1.6k

Is it still a good choice to go for?

Will this configuration do good with the MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozer II/OC ?

also an IMP question - I can see the DH67BL supports max 1333mhz of memory..Wouldn't Gkill Ripjaws X 1600 Mhz be more than what its needed for the MB ?
 
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