Which processor is good for gaming with compatible motherboard

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i'm using dell desktop with 320 Gb hardisk,4GB Ram & Nvidia 9500GT graphics card but ....dunno y...2day my motherboard crashed B'ocz i think i expanded d 500 Gb hard disk ...+ changed my processor dual core To-> Core 2 duo...now i'm thinking of even higher configuration...so i need some help..plz guide me...which processor should i get.. is i5 or i7 & is h55 motherboard better option for me or it can do just fine wid just changing d motherboard...so tht i can play games & do have a speedy PC...plz help !!
 
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I'll take this as a compliment. Much thanks. But guess we are all here to help (when asked properly) and thoroughly enjoy it. Don't we!

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hey...kajabla

yea i would use same hard drive with same cabinet & yea ofcourse wid same graphic card ..but still stuck in confusion of what 2 do thing...so tht i can have a speedy pc with no more problems...plz guide me in proper way which processor & mother board shud i buy ...& 1 more thing does d new mother board fit in my old case i'm using...
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hey emperus..!!
i wud really appreciate if u tell me d perfect configuration for my pc wid processor & mother board ...yea keep in mind it shud not b hyper expensive & easily available in india....& yea i play 1st person shooting games....of EA games like Modern warfare 7 stuff like tht ..but do keep in mind my new motherboard shud fit in my older case i'm using
reply fast waiting !!
 
We cannot suggest anything unless we know your budget. Since you have mentioned that stuff should not be hyper expensive, shall i assume a 30K budget? You can check out Kajabla's sig. It mentions a pretty good config for gaming without breaking the bank. Btw, can you list the exact Dell model you have now? It'll help us identify what sort of motherboards it can accomodate.

P.S. - The last time you tried a processor swap, it won't have worked for your motherboard might not have had the correct BIOS to support it. C
 

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hey again....emperus....
i'm using Dell vostro 230s desktop with 23 inch screen (Samsung)
Chipset - Intel (R) G41 Express Chipset
Processor- (changed) * Core2 Duo.....
...Now tell me exact what i can do wid my system without changing d case ...or even if i have 2 change d case whats d best configuration (including mother board & processor) i should get for gaming & 2 have a speedy pc...so tht i don't have 2 upgrade my pc for long time ...
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www.dell.com/us/business/p/vostro-230s/pd#TechSpec

Is this the exact model you have?

If yes, you are not going to get any further without changing the case. The slim tower model is too cramped to accomodate stuff. Now let us know your total budget for upgrades and we'll let you know our recommendations.
 

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hey Emperus...
yes that's d exact model I'm using d slim one...dell 230s ....o man i really liked d look of this case ...but ny how do tell me whats d configuration if i do change d case (but specify d case similar looking i mean shud b magnificent in look )...tell me d configuration so tht i can have a speedy pc with gaming experience upgraded.....budget u just tell me I'll c what i can do...with Ur recommendations. !!
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Well looks is something i can't decide for you. You have to do it yourself. The most classy/elegant cases are courtesy Lian-Li but they tend to be expensive. I can give you other component recommendations. But really need to know a rough budget figure atleast.
 

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Dude....as i told u I'm from India si keeping that in mind just tell me d configuration man.....under [10-15 thousand Rupees]...c'on man just tell me ...ur an expert on this ...but do remember i want my PC 2 b speedy & shud perform excellent on gaming ...thats all !!
 

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hey emperus....
i can have those Lian li cases....but do specify which 1 is best ok....can u do that for me plz ...i can't decide LIAN LI Lancool First Knight PC-K63 W/ USB 3.0 Cabinet or LIAN LI ARMORSUIT PC-P50R RED & Black Aluminum Cabinet
...Which 1 is better option for me...do i also need d cooling Devices & Power supply ??? plz help !!
 

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LOL dude if you want help you should provide information as asked, there's no need to stick with your old piece of crap, there are tons of good looking cases out there. And if you want a "peedy & shud perform excellent on gaming" computer you need a good video card. do some research, read the build guide in the new build section of the forum, come up with something and let us check it, instead of wasting everyone's time here.
 
Your budget is not adequate enough to get you all the required components. As such, you will need to make certain compromises. Things you definitely require now are case and PSU. You can upgrade other parts as you get money later. As such, you will need to use your present components and just get a new motherboard. Check this -

www.techshop.in/store/antec-three-hundred-tower-computer-case-buy-online-india-p-6870.html?cPath=320_24_43

www.techshop.in/store/seasonic-520w-s12ii520-bronze-certification-power-supply-buy-online-india-p-5835.html?cPath=320_194

Get a new motherboard which supports your current ram with the saved cash. It will still be fast enough.
 

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www.techshop.in/store/antec-three-hundred-tower-computer-case-buy-online-india-p-6870.html?cPath=320_24_43

www.techshop.in/store/seasonic-520w-s12ii520-bronze-certification-power-supply-buy-online-India-p-5835.HTML?cPath=320_194

.....hey emperus...
thanks for thinking 'bout saving my money dude...but hey d link u specified ....1st 1 is for case i got that ...
but 2nd link ...is it power supply...?? does i have 2 use all this on my current configuration i mean power supply...b'coz I'm not using NY right now
hey...r u also thinking of like I'm wasting Ur time bro....actually I'm not very good in Ur field so i kinda bothering u (Sorry Bro)...plz don't b mad at me...!!
so anyway...u just tell me d configurations I'll manage dude...
waiting !!
 

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www.techshop.in/store/antec-three-hundred-tower-computer-case-buy-online-India-p-6870.HTML?cPath=320_24_43

www.techshop.in/store/seasonic-520w-s12ii520-bronze-certification-power-supply-buy-online-India-p-5835.HTML?cPath=320_194

Hey...bro what if i completely changed my system like u have specified d links like for case & power supply ...?? Do tell me 'bout whole system (including 1GB graphic Card Hd ) I'll do that who'll bother again again for things u know ....what say ??
 
Be patient dude. We are all here to help and we enjoy it. So no, you are not wasting our (or mine personally) time.

Now, getting a new case and PSU is required as the one's provided in the Dell will be crap. So get both of them. The PSU i linked will be adequate for most of the single video card builds. Which city in India are you from? For a good gaming build, you will require at least a 40K budget. That is not including a monitor. Following are the recommended components -

Intel core i3 2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE

Compatible motherboard

2 x 4GB DDR3 ram

Single GTX 560 Ti or HD 6950
 

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Dude....thanks for all this...but don't mention 2 things at a time as u know I'm already confused so...just tell me d exact configuration u want me 2 have so that i can have a compatible gaming & speedy PC....for net surfing...but i wanna play games in 1920*1080 or higher resolution...so HD 6950 is better or Hd 5850 u just tell which 1 is better option for me ...OK
i found i3 2100 is better than phenom II
but u haven't specified d motherboard......tell me exactly what i should have pl z.....
& yea I'll use my old ..2x4GB DDR3 Ram.....the power supply & case u'ave specified is like my final ...things of list so ..
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"Intel core i3 2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
Compatible motherboard
2 x 4GB DDR3 ram
Single GTX 560 Ti or HD 6950 "

Good advice above, but, even a basic GTX460(1gb) gives good performance for about less money at $120-ish....(560Ti/6950 are not really 'budget', but 'strong mid-range' cards IMO...

 

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hey...mdd1963
"Intel core i3 2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
Compatible motherboard
2 x 4GB DDR3 ram
Single GTX 560 Ti or HD 6950 "

do u think this is better for me ....or u have some thing else in mind so that i can have a full gaming & speedy PC huh ??
 


That's a wow. And sorry for the delay. Have been busy digging prices. Having a hard time finding a good motherboard. Have you got the PSU as well? What about ram? I never expected you to get the video card so soon. Don't open it though. Let it remain in its sealed packing for now.