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Actually, I was thinking of assembling a budget gaming PC this June. This is the wishlist: http://www.flipkart.com/wishlist/navking.venkat7-7098

I want the following configuration:

Processor: AMD FX 8350
Graphics: Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 6670 2GB DDR3
Mobo: ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
Cabinet: Cooler Master Elite 310

Current Price: 31209 Rs. (570 US$)

Can you please suggest a better config which would contain a monitor and still be less than 35,000 Rs (640 US$).
PS: I want the processor, ram and graphics card to be at least this equivalent or better.

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A short, practical plan to get a monitor into this build without weakening the key parts. already has the CPU/RAM/GPU floor set and wants to stay there; raised two useful points (more DIMMs, bigger PSU). Below are clarifications and concrete tradeoffs to hit the 35,000 Rs target while keeping performance where you asked.

Memory: don’t buy 4x2GB just because “more sticks = faster.” The AM3+ platform is dual‑channel; a matched 2x4GB kit gives the same capacity, usually better headroom for future upgrades, and tends to be easier to run at rated speeds or overclock. If you do choose four sticks, buy them as a matched quad kit and accept slightly tighter tuning for stability.

Power: quality matters more than raw wattage. The FX‑series CPU is a ~125W TDP part, and a modest discrete card + drives will usually keep peak system draw under ~350W. A reputable 500W–550W 80+ Bronze PSU is sufficient for stock clocks; pick a known brand with good +12V amperage and protections. Move to 600–650W only if you plan serious overclocking or a much more power‑hungry GPU later.

Where to cut to buy a monitor: trim the chassis and storage. A basic airflow‑focused case with included fans saves money over fancy designs. Dropping to a 500GB drive or a budget HDD temporarily frees enough cash for a 21.5" 1080p monitor (the best value for gaming). Avoid skimping on the PSU brand or the RAM kit — those are the parts you want to keep at or above the level you specified.

Pre‑build checklist: confirm the motherboard CPU compatibility/BIOS for your chosen FX chip, ensure the PSU has the correct 8‑pin CPU connector, buy memory as a matched kit, and run MemTest86 plus a stress test (Prime95 / FurMark) after assembly to verify stability.

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I recommend getting 4x2GB of ram it will be faster. Also you might need a more powerful PSU to run all this.

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yeah... a 500W PSU will do? or a 600W? I guess I should buy a 600W or 550W, isn't it?

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600W Should do it, It is better having more thn less power as if you are putting high stress on the PSU it won't last as long. Also If you start upgrading your compenents like adding a second GPU for example you would have to upgrade the PSU first, Get a branded name like gigabyte for the PSU aswell.

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You have changed some of it? AMD processors are alot cheaper than intel's, for the PSU save up a little more money and i recomend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071 if you don't have enough power it can affect some parts of your PC not working(windows turns them off to save power) and your PC might not start atall so it is well worth getting a nice powerful one. When creating a PC there are 4 things you need to get right and the rest you can upgrade later without much effort, these are: The case, The Motherboard, The PSU and CPU. Don't think cheaper ones will be okay, you will regret it! Maybe buy all the parts of the PC apart from the GPU and use it for abit, then buy the GPU later on. That will save money.

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