Thread: For gaming and video editing/conversion?

Hello guys..

Can anyone pls suggest a better processor and motherboard for Gaming and Video conversion/editing.

My requirements:
1. Motherboard - 5k
2. Processor - 5k
3. Cabinet - 1.5k
4. PSU - 2.5k to 3k (Max).
My budget for these two are Rs. 14k to 15k.

My preference:
1. AMD Phenom X2 or Athlon X4 or Intel i3
As extra cache L3 will be helpful for gaming and Quad core will help in video editing/ conversion I dont know which to choose.

I have chosen:
1. RAM - DDR3 2GB Corsair or kingston - 2.8k
2. HDD - 500GB Seagate - 2.5k
3. GPU - DX11. Will buy later.- 5k
4. Monitor - Samsung 20" 2033 - 7.5k
Cost: For these ~Rs.13k. Can it be reduced?

Any other suggestion in component selection??
Please provide the best config for my requirements.

you know what, you can convert a Phenom 2 555 (dual core) to a quad core. Have a look at this:

http://www.indiabroadband.net/deskto...-x2-555be.html (Unlocking the Phenom II X2 555BE)

Its not 100% that it will be stable, but it has a good chance. Anyways, you can decide what to choose. I would say that you should go with the athlon X4 as you would benefit much more in multicore optimized applications than that extra cache in games.
As for the PSU, a Seasonic 380W PSU should be fine.