Help for new CPU

Hi Guys!
I'm going to buy a new CPU this month (December). My requirements are moderate gaming other than the usual home needs. My budget is around 25K grey market. Could you guys suggest me what I should buy?

I currently have a Samsung SyncMaster 2033sw, Creative Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse, etc.

I was looking at the following components for the CPU
1) Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93 Ghz
2) Intel Mobo DP45SG
3) Kingston 4GB RAM DDR3

Could someone please help me with these and/or suggest better components?
I also require DVD Writer, Cabinet, and Graphic Card
Graphic Card can be of 4.5K max and total budget is around 25K.

I need to be clear about what I need to buy so I can convince dad to buy it!

Firstly this thread should be moved to PC peripherals.

Secondly follow the format posted by Renegade

http://www.techenclave.com/pc-periph...se-143714.html

Thirdly what do you mean by budget is 25k grey market ?

Fourthly what resolution do you plan to game at ?

AthlonII X4 620 - 5.4k
Gigabyte 785GMT-UD2H 5.9k
Transcend 2gb DDR3 1333 - 2.4k
CM Elite 310 - 1.5k
Gigabyte superb 460w - 2.2k
Samsung/LG/Sony SATA DVD R/W- 1.1k
ATI 4850 512mb - 6.5k
Total - 25k

+1 For this, AM3 is the way to go.

Amen !!!

Hi! I made a thread about this in CPU/Mobo forum but I was told to move it and read the template. I tried and here goes..

1. Q: What is your budget?
25K

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor - Samsung SyncMaster 2033sw
2.Creative Speakers
3.Logitech USB Mouse+Keyboard

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Same as above

4. Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
1. CPU - Intel E7500
2. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard (preferably DP45SG)
3. GPU - Nvidia 9600GT
4. HD WD500 GB
5.Kingston 2GB DDR3 RAM
6.DVD Writer
7.Cabinet
8.PSU-mostly 460W

5. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
1. Probably no upgrade for 2-3 years atleast
2. If possible, will add extra RAM

6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. Mumbai

7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. No

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming (Moderate)
2. Browsing
3. Desktop Processing
4. Music (Heavy)

9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. Reputed brand with warranty

10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. Simulation - Football Manager 2010
2. Sports - FIFA, PES and the like
3. First Person Shooter - Counter-Strike
4. Action/Adventure - GTA 4

11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1280x728
2. Desktop - 1440x900

12. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7

And If you recommend AMD processors, please explain why. I don't know anyone who owns an AMD.

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IMO AMD processors offer more bang for buck, at least till the 50k segment..beyond that it's i5 and i7..

Stick to E7500 or get phenom II X2 550 BE, athlon II X2 240 is not sufficient for gaming imho. Better is to save money now by getting 2 gb of ram and another 2 gb later. Also, 512 MB of Video memory is not sufficient for Gta iv. Get 1 gb version of video card.

AMD Phenom II X2 550 - 5.2k or Athlon II X4 620 - 5.3k
MSI 785GM-E51 -4.6k
2GB DDR3 1333MHz Transcend/Kingston @ 2.6k
Zebronics Bijili @ 1.1k
Logitech Multimedia Keyboard/Mouse Combo @ 0.7k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB @ 2.4k
LG 22x DVD @ 1.1k
Gigabyte 80 Plus Active PFC 460W @ 2.2k
Sapphire HD4670 1GB GDDR3 @ 4.6k
This will cost you ~25k. For GTAIV you need more VRAM so it is better to go for 1GB card. Plus you get a DDRIII RAM, DDRIII Mobo and even a quad core. As you wont be upgrading for 2-3 years DDRIII is the way to go.

+1 for Karthi007

Best VFM suggestion

Yeah.
+1 for karthi007.

Thanks a lot guys!

About AMD X4 - Doesn't it lack L3 cache? Surely that'll make a difference?