Hi guys,
I'm in the UK currently and need a desktop for gaming and Adobe lightroom work mainly. I have a low budget and I do not know whether to go with Intel or AMD. I would like a system thats quite future proof which is why I'm considering a mobo with usb3.0 and SATA 6gb/s.
I'm thinking about the Phenom II X4 965 BE because there's a good deal on amazon UK for 78 quid. ( AMD HDZ965FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 965 - 3.4 Ghz AM3 Black Edition CPU, Retail Packaged: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories )
Similarly, the MSI 6850 is going for around 85 quid, at the moment. I do intend to crossfire in the future for the sake of future titles.
I've just used these components as a baseline, due to my budget. Willing to consider other suggestions.
Not buying a fancy case as I intend to carry these components back to India when I travel.
I'm in the UK currently and need a desktop for gaming and Adobe lightroom work mainly. I have a low budget and I do not know whether to go with Intel or AMD. I would like a system thats quite future proof which is why I'm considering a mobo with usb3.0 and SATA 6gb/s.
I'm thinking about the Phenom II X4 965 BE because there's a good deal on amazon UK for 78 quid. ( AMD HDZ965FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 965 - 3.4 Ghz AM3 Black Edition CPU, Retail Packaged: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories )
Similarly, the MSI 6850 is going for around 85 quid, at the moment. I do intend to crossfire in the future for the sake of future titles.
I've just used these components as a baseline, due to my budget. Willing to consider other suggestions.
Not buying a fancy case as I intend to carry these components back to India when I travel.
- Q: What is your budget?
- 32K for just the CPU w/o case, HDD
- 32K for just the CPU w/o case, HDD
- Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
None - N.A.
- 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.
- CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE
- Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
- GPU - MSI R6850
- 2x 4GB DDR3 1333 Memory
- Cheap and cheerful case
- Xonar Essence STX sound card - already purchased
- 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
- Yes, will upgrade the following within 1/2 years
- Graphics card to crossfire.
- RAM - 2X4GB DDR3 1333 (if its necessary)
- SSD
- Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- UK
- Open to online purchase
- Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- No, It's geographically challenging. I am willing to purchase it on eBAY UK.
- Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Gaming
- Adobe Lightroom - RAW photo editing
- Listening to music with the Essence sound card.
- Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None.
- Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- FPS (BF3, MW2)- mid to high settings
- Racing - ditto
- Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Plan to purchase a 24"/27" LED (IPS if I can afford)
- Gaming - mid-hi
- Desktop - mid-hi
- Q: Are you looking to overclock?
- Yes/No
- Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 7 64 bit
- Linux - pclinux/ubuntu