A Low- End Gaming PC

[Nin13]

Hi guys,
I was thinking of upgrading my CPU. Only CPU. My budget is around Rs. 20000/-, so its a low end gaming PC.
I want either Intel or AMD Dual or Quad Core (6 or more GHz) Processor, a motherboard, a 4GB DDR2 RAM, 350-500 GB hard disk, DVD Writer, a cabinet, and a graphics card.
I have no idea about graphics card, so was thinking that you all might tell me something. I dont want to play games in highest resolutions. As long as I can play games like Assassain's Creed, GTA 4, latest NFS etc even in low resolution it will do. As long as there is no glitch while I play there is no problem.
Will it fit in my budget? Please suggest.
I already have Viewsonic 17" widescreen TFT (1440x900) so I don't need monitor.

Also I'm selling my old CPU which has Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor (2x 1.6 GHz), ASUS P5GC-MX Motherboard, ASUS DVD Writer and Gigabyte 2.5GB DDR2 RAM. Its 2 years old now.
Can I use something from my old PC??
How much can I expect as resale price for old PC?

[comp@ddict]

Also I'm selling my old CPU which has Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor (2x 1.6 GHz), ASUS P5GC-MX Motherboard, ASUS DVD Writer and Gigabyte 2.5GB DDR2 RAM. Its 2 years old now.

u can get 6-8k for ur system i guess...i dunno really

CONFIG:-
Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz @ 4k
MSI 785GM E51 @ 4.6k(AM3 DDR3)
2GB DDR3 1333MHz Transcend @ 2.5k
Seagate 500GB HDD @ 2.4k
Keep ur DVD Writer
Zebby Krish @ 1k
Gigabyte 460W @ 2.2k

This makes ~16k

Now u get say 6k from old rig...so u hav in hand 10k...

U hav following options for G.Card:-
Sapphire HD4770 Artic Cooling @ 7.4k
Sapphire HD5750 @ 8.8k
Sapphire HD5770 @ 10.8k

Make ur pick...

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by Nin13

I want either Intel or AMD Dual or Quad Core (6 or more GHz) Processor,

R u saying 6GHz or More

[krishnandu.sarkar]

I wud like to replace the proccy suggested by comp@ddict with AMD Athlon II X4 920. The mobo he suggested is gr8, it has ATI chipset inbuilt and will handle all the recent titles in low/med settings. And wud like to change the HDD from Seagate to WD.

After the change in proccy u'll be left with 8k approx. So u can get a graphics card also......At that budget a 9600GT or as suggested by comp@ddict

[Cilus]

I wud like to replace the proccy suggested by comp@ddict with AMD Athlon II X4 920.

Krishnendu, u won't be able to plug Phenom II 920 into an AM3 borad because it is a AM2+ socket processor. You can put AM3 processors in AM2/AM2+ board but the reverse is not true because AM3 boards have 938 pin socket where as AM2 processors have 940 pins. the AM3 version of 920 is 925@7.4k.
But if you wanna suggest a Quad core Processor, Athlon II 620 X4 is a far better choice at the budget mentioned.

[Nin13]

Originally Posted by KaranTh85

R u saying 6GHz or More

I mean around 3.0GHz, bcoz its dual core it becomes (3.0x2= 6.0GHz)

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Originally Posted by comp@ddict

u can get 6-8k for ur system i guess...i dunno really

CONFIG:-
Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz @ 4k
MSI 785GM E51 @ 4.6k(AM3 DDR3)
2GB DDR3 1333MHz Transcend @ 2.5k
Seagate 500GB HDD @ 2.4k
Keep ur DVD Writer
Zebby Krish @ 1k
Gigabyte 460W @ 2.2k

This makes ~16k

Now u get say 6k from old rig...so u hav in hand 10k...

U hav following options for G.Card:-
Sapphire HD4770 Artic Cooling @ 7.4k
Sapphire HD5750 @ 8.8k
Sapphire HD5770 @ 10.8k

Make ur pick...

Hey!! Thanks for the advice!!

---------- Post added at 02:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:16 PM ----------

Also, Can anyone tell me what are prices of EXTERNAL HARD DISC say 500GB??

[Krow]

Originally Posted by Nin13

I mean around 3.0GHz, bcoz its dual core it becomes (3.0x2= 6.0GHz)

---------- Post added at 02:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:15 PM ----------

No, It does not become 6GHz. If you think it does, then please post a link which says so.

Also, Can anyone tell me what are prices of EXTERNAL HARD DISC say 500GB??

External as in? Do you want a portable 2.5" which uses the USB port as a power source or is it the large dumpbag which needs a plug point?

As for the portable one: 500GB Seagate/WD/Verbatim all are around 3.8k-4.2k
As for the dumpbag: 1TB WD My Book Essential is for 5.1k

[krishnandu.sarkar]

@Cilus Thanx buddy......I was trying to say what you said. And thanx for the information. I really didn't noticed.

[Krow]

A small correction: AM3 socket has 939 pins and not 938.

[Nin13]

Originally Posted by Krow

No, It does not become 6GHz. If you think it does, then please post a link which says so.

Ok.... sorry my PC knowledge is not very good.

Originally Posted by Krow

External as in? Do you want a portable 2.5" which uses the USB port as a power source or is it the large dumpbag which needs a plug point?

As for the portable one: 500GB Seagate/WD/Verbatim all are around 3.8k-4.2k
As for the dumpbag: 1TB WD My Book Essential is for 5.1k

Yes, I want the one with USB port as power source!! Thanks!!

[Cilus]

now with the latest price updates from AMD, u can go for a better config

Here goes ur Suggestion

AMD Athlon II 620 X4 @ 4.6k
Kingston 2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz Ram @ 2.4k
Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H @ 5.5k
500 GB SATA II Seagate @ 2.3k
Zebronics Krish Cabinet @ 1.2k
Gigabyte 80 Plus Active PFC 460W PSU @ 2.2k
XFX HD4850 512MB GDDR3 @ 6.3k

Total 24k