Mob + Proccy + Ram Combo Req

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hmm...I guess with those figures I cant opt for AMD even though I reaaally want to.

i5 is pwning it by margins which I doubt it can overcome even after OC :$

Just to reconfirm. My Cosair VX450 should handle a single 6850 without any issues right?
 
saswat23

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Yes, VX-450 can handle 6850 easily.
But dont go for any AMD Quad Core for 13k, coz you can get much better i5 SB at 14-15k.
 
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Alright I have finalized....

Proccy : Theitdepot - Intel Core I5-2500K 6MB 3.30GHz Processor Rs. 11590

Mobo: Theitdepot - Asus P8P67-M 32GB DDR3 USB 3.0 Intel Motherboard Rs. 8800

Ram: Theitdepot - Corsair Value Select 2GB DDR3 1333 FSB Desktop Memory (VS2GB1333D3) 2 GB 1 k

= 21.1 K

By Budget was around 20K. I Dont care Quick Sync thing as I wont be doing any Video Conversion of any sorts and in gaming its use is next to nothing. Next Z68 is 4k more expensive which I can no way afford.

Also I am open for a Mobo advice. Is there any Cheaper H67, H61 or P67 Mobo which can let me OC?

It would really help me if I can get it below 20K. :$
 
bssunilreddy

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You can go for ASRock Mobos like P67 Extreme4 which could cost much less than other mobos.

You can inquire about the prices and availabilty in your area by following this link:Jupiter International Limited.

Jupiter fellows are the official distributors of ASRock Series Mobos in India.
 
MegaMind

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@Tech_Wiz, are u getting the items from chennai?

The prices are way too high in ITdepot..

For mobo u can also look at MSI P67A-GD55 - 9.5K or gigabyte P67A-UD3R-B3 - 9.8K
 
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I am basically from Pune. I always buy Online and Assemble myself.

If you can give me any other site where I can buy Online then thats fine as well.

Also I checked many Forums and all confirm that 2500K with Stock Cooler can reach 4 Ghz without sweat. I will play with OC more later with a after market better Cooler.
 
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Sry abt Un-Intentional hijack of that 40K Rig Topic :D

I have finalized on MSI Z 68 GD 55 B3 which is around 8.5K as per posts in this forum.

That mobo was not available in itwares, itdepot, Tirupati, primeabgb etc.

Can someone help me locate this one?
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Alright I couldnt find that anywhere also as I am going to keep the mobo and CPU for 4-5 years so kicked budget a bit high :D and buying following from Primeabgb

1 x Gskill F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL 1,650
1 x Intel Core i5-2500k Quad Core CPU 10,800
1 x Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3R-B3 MB 10,500

Now just confirm whether Primeabgb is a decent dealer. I have never bought anything from them earlier. And that Ram is OK for any custom cooler in Future (Height wise) & OK for that Mobo & CPU Voltage wise (I am confused with the 1.5V & 1.65V thing :$)
 
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MegaMind

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The advantage of Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3R-B3 over P67 is only SSD caching, it has no onboard video n quick sync.. Why are u opting for it?

For RAM get 1.5v...
 
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Wise Old Owl
I didnt know it :(

Thanks for pointing out. I though all Z68 Come with Quick Synch. And The ram is 1.5v so thats fine I guess.
 
MegaMind

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Yes the RAM u hav selected is fine but 2*2GB will be better as they support dual channel arch. You can get 2 of these
But if u will add one more 4GB stick in future, u can get Gskill F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL

The MSI Z68 GD-55 mobo has quick sync, also they are cheaper than the GB mobo..
 
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I know but I practically searched every known online store and local vendor for it and No one has it :(.

I searched Itwares, Itdepot, Lynx, primeabgb, tirupati and also local vendors. If you guys know any where I can buy it please let me know.
 
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Alright. I went through the Anandtech review for bottleneck study of CPU and also other reviews and finally bought Following from PrimeABGB.

AMD Phenom X4 955BE C3 Stepping @ 5800
Gigabyte GA-880GM - USB 3 Rev 3.1 @ 4900 (Supports BD with It has AM3+ Socket)
Gskill 2x2 GB 1600 Ram for @ 1900.

Basic Reasons why I did not went to i5.

1. I wanted to try my hands on OCing and for i5 2500k + any decent P67 went to 21K+2K for ram = 23K. AMD one cost me 13K only. These 10K will be Put into a 6950 Later.

2. As per Bottlenecking review at Anand-tech Any quad over 3 Ghz does not bottleneck High End GPUs to a level on unplayable frame rates till HD Res gaming and a little above that also.
Obviously i5 was giving significant frame rate rise over this one. But Phenom was giving min 50+ FPS always. 50 FPS of Phenom & 72 FPS of i5 are Bench numbers but as a Gamer I wont see anything different as long as they are not below 30.

3. i3 was a Dual Core so Ruled it out.

4. Mobo Supports BD from the word go so if at all after a couple of yrs If I feel stranded I can jump on latest AMD Proccy that time. Got enough faith in AMD that the proccy of that time will fit into the AM3+ Socket :) Also saw Cilus recommending similiar config in other thread that gave me this Idea so thanks to him for this.

Also Thanks for helping me you guys :). When I get it I will post Pic the related Sticky Topic. (Though I dont know who want to see them now :D
 
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Received Parts Just now. Packaging was excellent and all parts received in A OK Condition. Prime guys sent me mobo & Proccy as required but sent 2 gb instead of 4 I paid for.

Called them back and they are shipping them tomorrow. Going to assemble on Sunday so No probs but such mistakes should not be happening lol. Loved the AM3+ Ready Sign on the Mobo Packet :D

Will post images tomorrow.
 
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