Since the last time we did this roundup, there have been a few changes. The prices of Intel’s 45nm processors have dropped slowly, and in a surprising but most welcome move, ATI has re-entered the graphics stakes with the introduction of its 4850 chipset. Another piece of good news for Mumbai folk is that Dell is now available over the counter at a few select locations. Keeping all this in mind, here's our latest refresh of the Rs 60,000 Gaming PC.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
In our last roundup we had gone with Intel’s E8200 processor. This time we've taken a step forward and chosen the direct upgrade to that – the E8400. Similar to the E8200, it’s based on Intel’s 45nm process, has a clock of speed of 3.0 GHz, and runs on a 1333 MHz FSB. It also has 6MB L2 cache. Considering that experienced overclockers can easily make it hit 4GHz, you get a CPU that's perfect for this roundup.
Motherboard: Abit IP35-E
Abit as a firm needs no introduction. Having been a premier OC board maker for a decade now, its products are very reliable and can withstand a lot of stress. The IP35-E is based on the Intel P35 series of chipsets and offers native support for the 1333 MHz FSB. The board lacks onboard graphics, but does offer a single PCIe 16x slot, 2 PCIe x1 slot, 8 USB slots, 3 PCI slots, and 4 SATA 2 (3GB) slots.
RAM: Kingston DDR2 800 (2GB)
A single stick of DDR2 RAM is now available for just Rs 1,850. And Kingston, with its product lifetime warranty and great quality, is the perfect choice.
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