Help me upgrade desktop !!

[Uday_24]

Hi All,

This is my first thread.My current desktop specs are as follows-

1. Mobo - Intel DG965RY Classic Series - LGA775
2. CPU - Intel Pentium XE 925 3.0GHz [Presler]
3. RAM - 2 GB DDR2 Kingston [ KVM667Q2N5/1G 1.8V ]
4. GPU - I got two of this - 1. Zebronics GeForce 7600GT 256MB [ AX-76GT/256D3P8CDHT ] - Currently using
2. XFX GeForce 9500GT 550M 1GB [ PV-T95G-ZAPV-T95G-ZAFQ VG.8 ] - Screen Issue;See screenshot link.

http://i47.tinypic.com/149qbs8.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2saklr6.jpg

5. HDD - Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA 7200 RPM [ ST3250310AS ]
6. PSU - Zebronics Gold Series 450 Watt
7. OS - Win XP Pro SP3 [32-bit]

Let me know if only adding 4GB DDR2 667 MHz RAM or upgrading GPU will make this futureproof for atleast 2-2.5 yrs.

As for GPU,I want to go for a GDDR5.Please suggest me which one to go for? Budget is 3.5 ~ 4.5k INR.

 

[macten]

Well, does the 3.5 to 4.5k INR need to include a new monitor?

Personally, I might throw some RAM into it and leave the rest be. 3.5 INR is like 60 bucks right? You might be able to buy some parts off of ebay for that.

 

[batuchka]

In order to better advise u - what are the duties/functions of the PC?

 

[Uday_24]

@Macten....nope...monitor stays the same....like i said...it works perfect when i'm using the 7600GT.
I'm increasing the budget to 5.5k INR. ~ 99$


@batuchka.....main function - budget gaming pc - no issue with low details/settings,
just dx11 based games can be playable....

I was looking at HD5670 512MB GDDR5....is it good??
If so,which retailer to go for?

 

[Branden]

$100 eh? my suggestion:
$30 - 2GB more RAM (2x1GB sticks for 4GB total)
$70 - GPU (6670 or maybe GT620)

 

[Uday_24]

$100 eh? my suggestion:
$30 - 2GB more RAM (2x1GB sticks for 4GB total)
$70 - GPU (6670 or maybe GT620)

Okay....let's say I get 4GB RAM 800MHz (2X2 GB), will this be compatible with my existing 2GB 667MHz ??

And also I have looked up & liked the MSI HD R6670-MD1GD5 [Twin-fan edition].....

After this upgrade,will I be able to play latest DX11 games [Crysis 2,TC:Future Soldier,BF3,upcoming games like - NFS:Most Wanted,Hitman:Absolution,Medal of Honor:Warfighter etc.]

 

[Branden]

Okay....let's say I get 4GB RAM 800MHz (2X2 GB), will this be compatible with my existing 2GB 667MHz ??

no, don't buy 4GB more ram. you have a 32bit O/S which can only take 4GB max and you already have 2GB. buy 2GB more for a total of 4GB.
your motherboard had 4 DIMM slots, you're only using 2 with 1GB stick in each. if you can, buy 2 1GB sticks of RAM identical to the ones you already have. if you can't find identical sticks then find 2 with same voltage and timings and it should be fine.

 

[Uday_24]

no, don't buy 4GB more ram. you have a 32bit O/S which can only take 4GB max and you already have 2GB. buy 2GB more for a total of 4GB.
your motherboard had 4 DIMM slots, you're only using 2 with 1GB stick in each. if you can, buy 2 1GB sticks of RAM identical to the ones you already have. if you can't find identical sticks then find 2 with same voltage and timings and it should be fine.

Hi Branden,

I have ordered for both 2GB (2X1GB) 667MHz DDR2 RAM and MSI R6670-MD1GD5 (Twin-fan version) on FlipKart.
After this upgrade, will I be able to play aforementioned games ? - Low details/setings is not an issue.


Thanks.

 

[Uday_24]

Hi all,

I have been looking up to this site : www.game-debate.com;comparing my existing hardware config in their online tool,the following is the result -


Can Run : Hitman-Absolution;Future Soldier(Vista/Win7);Splinter Cell:Conviction;

Cannot Run :

Max Payne 3 - http://i50.tinypic.com/2d8o020.jpg

MOH:Warfighter - http://i49.tinypic.com/2i7uxys.jpg

NFS:MW 2012 - http://i50.tinypic.com/259k1nt.jpg

Spec Ops:The Line - http://i46.tinypic.com/qy9wg4.jpg

Crysis 2 - http://i46.tinypic.com/5nkbjo.jpg

F.E.A.R. 3 - http://i48.tinypic.com/2z6rvbm.jpg

Batman:Arkham City - http://i49.tinypic.com/2d6kiq.jpg


If this is the scenario, I'd like to upgrade the CPU too.Any suggestions?It must be compatible with Intel DG965RY mobo.
Also.does my mobo support Win 7 HomePremium/Ultimate OS?

 

[Uday_24]

I have finally decided to get a new rig.
Please take a look at the following build and let me know if that's enough futureproof for the next 3-4 yrs of gaming !!

Link : [ http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=31&post=356321&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0 ]

 

[Uday_24]

Hi All,

This is the final build I acquired on my 25th Birthday [26-08-2012].The total was a neat 72,000 INR.

CPU - Intel Core i5-2500k 3.3GHz
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212
Mobo - Asrock Z77 Extreme 4
GPU - ASUS Nvidia GeForce GTX 550Ti 1 GB GDDR5
HDD - Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA III 6.0GBps 7200RPM
SSD - Corsair Force 3 Series 60GB SATAIII 6.0GBps
RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8GB (2X4GB) 1600MHz
PSU - Corsair CX-500
Case - Corsair Carbide 300R
UPS - APC Back-UPS RS1100 VA
Monitor - SAMSUNG 20"LED


Thank you all for your valuable suggestions.

 

[Uday_24]

Guys.......thank you all for your suggestions.

 

[Uday_24]

To the forum admin,

Request you to close this thread as it stands resolved.