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devj1988

Right off the assembly line
Hi,

I have an almost 5 yr old PC with core 2 duo 1.86 Ghz and Intel's p965 chipset based motherboard ( DG965RY ). I want to upgrade it to make it a mid-range gaming PC.

Do I need to replace the above two. What I was thinking was to get some more RAM ( 4 GB at least ) and add a good graphics card ( within 8-10k ). Will it suffice ?

I understand I will have to add a new PSU and I also want to replace my existing 17" LCD monitor with a 23" and upwards size monitor ( max 15k ).

I am a software engineer by profession would like to do some gaming on weekends. I need suggestions from you guys in order to go forward.

Help me out please and thanks in advance !

Regards,
Dev Jyoti
 
d6bmg

d6bmg

BMG ftw!!
Please fill: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/128247-pc-build-questionnaire-template.html
 
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devj1988

Right off the assembly line
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: Medium gaming

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

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 25000

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: already have 250 GB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: upwards of 23"

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: 3

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: haven't built but am confident

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: in 2 months time

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

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

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore. can buy from bangalore only

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
 
Jaskanwar Singh

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
i suggest this -

Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x4 635|4000
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-S2|2500
RAM |G-skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT|700
Graphic Card |MSI R6770-MD1GD5|6500
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |FSP Saga II 500W|2000
Case |Zebronics Bijli (w/o psu)|1000
Monitor |Acer P206HV 20"|5100
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK100|500
UPS |Microtek 600VA|1200
Speakers |Altec Lansing BXR1220|700
| Total |25100

get a 20" screen with a 6770.
 
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devj1988

Right off the assembly line
Hi,

thanks for your reply.

I was wondering whether i could upgrade while keeping my existing processor ( core 2 duo @ 1.86 GHz ) and mobo ( Intel DG965RY).
 
Piyush

Piyush

Lanaya
devj1988 said:
Hi,

thanks for your reply.

I was wondering whether i could upgrade while keeping my existing processor ( core 2 duo @ 1.86 GHz ) and mobo ( Intel DG965RY).
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you already have good amount of budget to get all new parts
why to for something which is obsolete now-a-days?

and I was thinking if you could manage to fetch around 4-5k by selling you old setup, that way you can get even better system to fulfill your needs for a longer period of time

that way you can also get yourself a 23" screen along with a good gfx card
 
heartripple

heartripple

In the zone
Piyush said:
you already have good amount of budget to get all new parts
why to for something which is obsolete now-a-days?

and I was thinking if you could manage to fetch around 4-5k by selling you old setup, that way you can get even better system to fulfill your needs for a longer period of time

that way you can also get yourself a 23" screen along with a good gfx card
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Sell your older parts and get some money it will help you get good GPU ..... I missed the chance of selling my parts
 
Cilus

Cilus

laborare est orare
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: in 2 months time
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two months is a long time in hardware market and there is no point of discussing now. In this month AMD's new gen Bulldozer processors are gonna be launched and there will be lost of price upgrades. So better create the thread couple of weeks before purchasing.
 
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