Hello Everyone, This is my first post here in Tech Enclave, and i need your suggestions/advice in upgrading my PC.
Budget for my upgrade:
· 10-30k (Max)
The current specification is: (Bought in July, 2010)
· Chipset - Intel Core i3-350 LGA 1156 2.93 GHz
· Motherboard - Intel DH55PJ Classic
· Graphic Card - ATI Radeon Biostar 5670 1GB DDR5
· RAM - Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 MHz
· PSU - Cooler Master Extreme Power 600W
· HDD - 500GB Seagate Barracuda
· Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310
· Monitor - 20 inch Samsung TFT LCD
Reason for my upgrade:
1. I always have an error while playing games where the black screen comes and the pc restarts, i saw the problem in event manager listed as " 42 Kernal Power Failure". I tried to find solutions but have failed, gone to repair shops in Nehru Place, Delhi but still got nothing
2. My motherboard, ram & psu have been replaced once, and their warranties have also expired, so i am looking for new stuff to add.
3. I do gaming and download stuff so my pc stays up mostly 24 hours; i am looking for some upgrades so that i can play games in high/medium settings
What Hardware i will keep:
· HDD - 500GB Seagate Barracuda
· Cabinet -Cooler Master Elite 310
· Monitor - 20 inch Samsung TFT LCD
Which hardware components i am looking to buy:
· Chipset (Best you can suggest)
· Motherboard (Best you can suggest)
· Graphic Card (Nvidia or ATI, 1/2 GB?)
· RAM (would 8 GB be enough?)
· PSU (is 600 watts sufficient or should i increase)
· HDD (500 GB)
·Cooling System
·Should i keep the Chipset & Motherboard?
Is this going to be your final configuration
· Yes, At least for 5 years
Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
· Local Purchase - (Nehru Place, Janakpuri)
· Online Purchase
Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
· No
What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
· Gaming
· Browsing
· Download rig, 24x7 operation
· Watching HD movies
Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
· None
What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
· 1600x900
Are you looking to overclock
· No
Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
· Windows 7 64 (bit)
Please give your suggestions/advice, thank you in advance for your replies.
Budget for my upgrade:
· 10-30k (Max)
The current specification is: (Bought in July, 2010)
· Chipset - Intel Core i3-350 LGA 1156 2.93 GHz
· Motherboard - Intel DH55PJ Classic
· Graphic Card - ATI Radeon Biostar 5670 1GB DDR5
· RAM - Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 MHz
· PSU - Cooler Master Extreme Power 600W
· HDD - 500GB Seagate Barracuda
· Cabinet - Cooler Master Elite 310
· Monitor - 20 inch Samsung TFT LCD
Reason for my upgrade:
1. I always have an error while playing games where the black screen comes and the pc restarts, i saw the problem in event manager listed as " 42 Kernal Power Failure". I tried to find solutions but have failed, gone to repair shops in Nehru Place, Delhi but still got nothing
2. My motherboard, ram & psu have been replaced once, and their warranties have also expired, so i am looking for new stuff to add.
3. I do gaming and download stuff so my pc stays up mostly 24 hours; i am looking for some upgrades so that i can play games in high/medium settings
What Hardware i will keep:
· HDD - 500GB Seagate Barracuda
· Cabinet -Cooler Master Elite 310
· Monitor - 20 inch Samsung TFT LCD
Which hardware components i am looking to buy:
· Chipset (Best you can suggest)
· Motherboard (Best you can suggest)
· Graphic Card (Nvidia or ATI, 1/2 GB?)
· RAM (would 8 GB be enough?)
· PSU (is 600 watts sufficient or should i increase)
· HDD (500 GB)
·Cooling System
·Should i keep the Chipset & Motherboard?
Is this going to be your final configuration
· Yes, At least for 5 years
Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
· Local Purchase - (Nehru Place, Janakpuri)
· Online Purchase
Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
· No
What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
· Gaming
· Browsing
· Download rig, 24x7 operation
· Watching HD movies
Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
· None
What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
· 1600x900
Are you looking to overclock
· No
Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
· Windows 7 64 (bit)
Please give your suggestions/advice, thank you in advance for your replies.
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