Need help in tweaking an existing config

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
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)
A: Video editing (casual), HD movies, games (racing,simulation)

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:YES.

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 25K

4. Planning to overclock?
A:NO

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: More than 1TB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 1440*900

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)
A:7

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:YES

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:21st Nov, 2010

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?

A: YES. 10 YRS :-D

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Monitor, KBD n Mouse, Speakers.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A:Mumbai.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Green system prefers.

Existing config,
Procy: Athlon II X4 640
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-MA-770T-USB3
GFX Card: EAH 5450 1GB DDR2 (Need better options)
HDD: WD green edition 1.5TB
RAM: Corsair 4GB 1333MHz
PSU: Corsair 430Watt.
Cabinet: Tell a good cabby. Not showy (gonna place under table), enough space for air passing, able to put 1-2 extra fans. Front ports (audio, eSATA, USB)


P.S. Require it for one of my friend. If possible reply within today.

Regards,
Rhitwick
 
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Cilus

laborare est orare
Here goes your config:
Athlon II X4 635 (2.9 GHz) @ 4.7K
MSI 880GMA-E45 @ 5.8k
Kingston 1333 MHz C9 DDR3 2 X 2 GB @ 3.6K
Seagate 1 TB @ 2.8K
NXT GAMA @ 2K
FSP SAGA II 500W @ 2.1K
LG 22X SATA DVD Writer @ 0.9K
Sapphire HD5670 512MB GDDR5 @ 5.2k

For graphics card I have another Nvidia based suggestion Biostar GT240 1 GB GFDDR3 @ 4.2K. Only reason to recommend it is CUDA. A lot of video editing software support CUDA and you may get some performance boost.

Total 26.8K. Now market price of some of the components are lesser than the quoted price, so chance to get everything within 26K. Price can be further reduced by going for Gigabyte GA880 based board @ 4.4K. But for extra 1.3K, you will get SATA 3 and USB 3, so better opt for it.:
 

ssb1551

Technomancer
Since the thread says "tweaking" I think he doesn't wanna get a new system.He just wanna change some existing parts(like GPU,procc or whatever hehad in mind).I think OP should make it clear what he wants.
The reason I think is he already has DDR3 RAM,1.5TB HDD,respectable PSU.
@ OP - What exactly do you want?A complete new rig or certain parts?
 
OP
rhitwick

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
guys. the components i've mentioned are only a ref. that i've selected. i've no probs with a total nw config.
 

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
Some edits in cilus config -

Get a corsair cx400w. NZXT GAMMA has bottom psu mounting and saga II has short cpu connector. Or if u want a saga II then get cm elite 310.

Get a zotac/msi cyclone GTS450 or postpone gpu buy till 460 SE comes. To cut on cost get corsair/kingston 2gb ram for now.
 

pegasus

Journeyman
X4 635 - 4.7K approx
ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 - 5.6K approx (ATX, SB850, SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.0, ...)
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
GTS 450 - 7K approx (/ HD5670)
1TB Seagate 7200.12 - 2.8K approx
2x 2GB DDR3 1333MHz Kingston- 3.1K approx ? (/ Corsair - 3.4K-3.6K approx?)
Corsair CX400 - 2.7K approx
NZXT Gamma - 2.1K approx (/ CM Elite 310 - 1.6K approx)
Total - Approx 28K
To get a rough idea on prices- *www.deltapage.com/list/index.html
 
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