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coderunknown

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Getting a HD5870 would be more wise decision than a toxic ed. HD5850 .... otherwise a plain vanilla HD5850 is just fine :p

buddy is toxic available in India? acc. to AnandTech if i remember correctly, Toxic limited to only US customers. sorry if i wrong. they reviewed 2 ATI 58** cards. 1 of them was Sapphire HD5850 toxic. & other,,,,,,, i forgot. & according to Anand, one wil be available worldwide & latter only to US customers.

Is the Athlon II X4 630 a good buy for a value gaming CPU ? I have a 8800GT which I plan on sticking to until 6 month or so... I currently have a E4500 and 2GB of DDR2 RAM.. I am planning on going quad with a Athlon II X4 630, a 780G mobo and 4GB of DDR2. Is it a good choice ? Will it give me noticeable difference in gaming (I play at 1440x900). If not, then please suggest me something similar in the same budget line (5k for CPU max, 5k for mobo and 4GB of DDR2 RAM).

much better than E4500. though to get a significant improvement in games, better graphics is mandatory. & for mobo, better 785G or 790GX based AM3 mobo+ DDR3. not age old AM2+ with DDR2.

How much have to spend for the following basic rig in Kolkata ?

Intel Dual Core E5200
Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L
Kingstone 2GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
WD 320GB HDD Blue
Samsung DVD+RW
Dell 18.5" LCD
CM Elite 310 case
Crappy Zebronics 500W PSU

y Intel? y not AMD? he Intel fanboy or what?
 

Piyush

Lanaya
which cabinet is best between 5k-6k..
pls tell me i need to buy one...soon..:neutral:
cm 690
no doubt
if u can extend ur budget a lil more u can get cm 690 nvidia edition(see pic)*www.priceindia.in/computer/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Cooler-Master-CM-690-Nvidia-Edition.jpg
 

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
How much have to spend for the following basic rig in Kolkata ?

Intel Dual Core E5200
Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L
Kingstone 2GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
WD 320GB HDD Blue
Samsung DVD+RW
Dell 18.5" LCD
CM Elite 310 case
Crappy Zebronics 500W PSU

~ 19.5K ....

which cabinet is best between 5k-6k..
pls tell me i need to buy one...soon..:neutral:

Try to get CM 690 II around 6.5K ...

buddy is toxic available in India? acc. to AnandTech if i remember correctly, Toxic limited to only US customers. sorry if i wrong. they reviewed 2 ATI 58** cards. 1 of them was Sapphire HD5850 toxic. & other,,,,,,, i forgot. & according to Anand, one wil be available worldwide & latter only to US customers.

5850 reference vs 5850 toxic

is it worth the price difference (coz then the 5870 comes close to the 5850 price) ¿¿

I don't know if toxic ed. is available or not .... Tathaga just wanted to know about it and I gave him an answer .... may be it's possible for him to arrange one of those those toxic ed. gfx cards and if if you need one try asking him ... :p
 

staticsid

Team Digit
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coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
I don't know if toxic ed. is available or not .... Tathaga just wanted to know about it and I gave him an answer .... may be it's possible for him to arrange one of those those toxic ed. gfx cards and if if you need one try asking him ... :p

no thanks mate. i better suited with my 4yr old PC rather than a kick on my a** :-D
 

Tathaga

Best Mind****er
gigabyte ud5 vs asus p6x58d

not much difference only of audio codec, feature wise gigabyte one looks far better.

what about pci-e spacing ¿¿
i heard in ud5 the spacing is less so in cfx cards will be close and obstruct the pci (not pci-e) lane and being close will produce more heat.

I hav seen pics of both but in pics both seem to hav same spacing (but ud3r and ud7 hav very poor spacing)
 

coderunknown

Retired Forum Mod
Okay guys, what if I stick with my E4500 and get a HD5770 ? It;s available around 10k right ?

8800GT is equivalent to HD5670. so i not think you need to replace your card so soon. it still got lots of muscle left. my suggestion is get Athlon II X4 630 + any sub 5k AMD board along with 4Gb DDR3 ram. OC proccy to 3-3.2Ghz using stock cooler. & pair your 8800GT with it. performance increase wil be noticeably higher. & after mainstream Fermi cards arrive, change your graphics card.
 

vndprkh.09

Broken In
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Coolermaster HAF 932 Full Tower
The HAF932 features a fully-rugged appearance and is housed in a tough casing to offer outstanding protection. A rugged HAF932 comes equipped to operate with unparalleled thermal performance. Removable HDD racks and cable management system for better cable routing and neatness. PSU not included.
More info
Price $199.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/b8aef5a05c47f3331e522e62364bfdb5.jpg
Thermaltake Element S
Anti-vibration & noise reduction materal on side panel
Stealth Black Interior.
Massive Storage Capability with 7 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" HDD bays.
Direction-free HDD cage.
Excellent thermal performance with optimal air flow.
More info
Price $155.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/324cc1853a2e79d3d26b57997294ffc9.jpg
Coolermaster C690 NVIDIA Edition
Stylish appearance with nVIDIA logo
Accommodates up to six 120 mm fans for high-efficiency ventilation
Removable HDD racks provide for easy assembly
More info
Price $159.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/5ed3dbf60f82de28249361133c393623.jpg
Coolermaster HAF 922 Gaming
Following the overwhelming success of the full tower HAF 932, Cooler Master extends the HAF (High Air Flow) line to a mid tower in the HAF 922. This beastly chassis comes with rugged looks, massive air flow, and Cooler Master’s trademark intelligently designed interior. Building the mean, dream machine is now well within reach.
Price $149.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/432f2fc1d42bb5aa60151dab09f6ddb5.jpg
Thermaltake Element T Mid Tower
Tactical appearance for optimal gaming experience.
Preserved fan opening for 120mm to 200mm at top and front panel, 120mm to 230mm at side panel.
Massive storage capability with 7 x 3.5" and 1x 2.5" HDD or SSD bay.
Thumb screws for 3.5", 5.25" devices and PCI slots for secure transportation.
More info
Price $119.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/25ce37f4015187f500bf7d7178b48bbb.jpg
Antec Mini ITX 300
Mini-ITX is the next "big" thing. And now, Antec introduces the ISK Series, an entire line of cases designed exclusively for Mini-ITX motherboards. With three drive bays, a side 80mm TriCool™ fan, and a stable 65-watt power adapter, the ISK 300-65 can handle many of the tasks of a traditional PC, in half the space. PSU not included.
More info
Price $107.99











*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/df6ba3235b4263157cff9f6a9db46121.jpg
Antec 300 Versatile Case
The Essentially Cool and Quiet Case.
-9 Drive Bays(3x Ext. 5.25, 6x 3.5"
-1 rear 120mm TriCool fan with 3 speed switch
-Washable air filters
-Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
-Power Supply not included
Price $99.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/0415778b7969038529bf63fa8ebdb1c5.jpg
Antec Twelve Hundred Gaming Case
The Antec Twelve Hundred is the evolution of the best-selling Nine Hundred, expanding on its award-winning design with even more cooling, capacity, and convenience. The Twelve Hundred is incredibly robust, with 12 drive bays, 7 expansion slots, and space for even the largest graphics cards.
More info
Price $249.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/c56f80844a0d2d51bdad01de1eb5ba0d.jpg
Apevia X-Dreamer 3
Our X-Dreamer 3 provides the same quality and similar design as our previous X-Dreamer cases with some extra flash. An updated design makes this case appear more sleek and modern than the previous models with the power and reset switches encircling the front LCD temperature readout.
More info
Price $109.99



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Antec 902 Gaming Case
The best-selling Antec Nine Hundred offers gamers an unbeatable enclosure, one that delivers a combination of cooling, performance and convenience that stands head and shoulders above the competition. Now, the Nine Hundred Two builds on this design with improved airflow and dominating style.
More info
Price $ 189.99













*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/05a3d3245cf29d10908caf20cdce888e.jpg
NZXY Beta Evo
Announcing the Beta EVO, a sleek, all black value packed mid tower case at a budget price. Beta EVO features advanced cooling performance with support for up to 6 120 mm fans with an option of a 140mm fan at the top. Beta EVO also provides external dual radiator support along with a meshed front panel allowing for enhanced cooling potential.
More info
Price $94.99










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Coolermaster C690 Gaming Case
When looking at the CM 690, it's easy to be taken in by its bold lines and superb styling. But don’t let its exterior fool you – the CM 690 is a lot more than just a pretty face. Accommodates up to seven 120 mm fans for high-efficiency ventilation. Removable HDD racks provide for easy assembly. Tool-free user-friendliness. Roomy interior supports nVIDIA G80 SLI configuration.
More info
Price: $139.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/cb78208276e6556f0446ee8e4a5fcbb9.jpg
Coolermaster Scout
CM Storm deploys Scout, the True LAN Gaming Chassis. Mobility, security and 20 years of advanced technology converge in one rugged portable mid-tower chassis. Every Scout is engineered with Storm Tactics: a dedicated focus on Strength, Security and Control. The Scout blends into the darkness with a menacing all black interior showcasing your internal hardware.
More info
Price $144.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/fa72d849a175bee8f396c3e7622e5eb1.jpg
Coolermaster Elite NV334
Elite 334 (NV-334) is a Nvidia Edition mid-tower that accommodates micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, built with a Nvidia themed side panel and fully meshed front panel body that maintains Elite's pedigree of compact-sized and quality build that would look great in any space. It is equipped with a 120mm rear fan, offering the superb ventilation while maintaining silent cooling solution.
More info
Price $104.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/6f56ec5cf28040d3354def8cd0b597a4.jpg
Antec VSK2000 Mid Tower
Stretch your dollar further with the VSK-2000, the newest addition to Antec's award-winning New Solution Series. The VSK-2000 is designed to give you more bang for your buck, with features like a perforated front bezel for better air intake, convenient front-loaded HDD cages, and TAC 2.0 compliance for superior CPU and graphics cards cooling.
More info
Price $89.99


hey guys which cabinet is best in this under 6.5k..pls suggest..
 

armon300

Broken In
I'm in need of a new rig in the budget of 40k. I'll be using it mainly for surfing, movie/music downloads, some gaming once in a while. Oh and possibly converting Video Tapes to DVDs as well. I have it to get it by March end from Nehru Place. I'm also going to give a try at overclocking..
But In 40k, I need to fit in:

OS = Windows 7
CPU/Processor = (After reading 100s of posts, I want to try AMD now. Quad/Triple core preferably. But if they aren't beneficial much then not.)
Motherboard = (No idea..)
Memory/RAM = (4 GB DDR3, yet not sure which brand and all)
Graphic Card/GPU =
Monitor = (20"~22" range since monitor-eye distance is quite short)
Power Supply Unit = (I know how important it is, so don't trust my decision based on my limited knowledge of them.)
Case/Cabinet = (I really want to get something with optimal cooling AND design. Should give atleast a hint of the stuff inside. :p)
CPU Cooling = (Don't think I would need anything special, but just in case.)
Optical Drive = (Just the regular DVD/CD writer..)
Hard Drive = (100GB+ WD/Kingston/Any reliable brand sounds nice)
Keyboard = (No boundaries.)


It's my first time getting my own assembled desktop, wanted to get away from the fixed DELL desktops. I only have a few hints at WHAT to get, so if any one could point me in the right direction atleast.. thanks a LOT in advance..

.:EDIT::.
Just read the 47k Gaming Rig post.. It looks pretty good. But I guess cutting cost in some places and fitting a monitor in there as well.. then I'd grab it.
 
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Piyush

Lanaya
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Coolermaster HAF 932 Full Tower
The HAF932 features a fully-rugged appearance and is housed in a tough casing to offer outstanding protection. A rugged HAF932 comes equipped to operate with unparalleled thermal performance. Removable HDD racks and cable management system for better cable routing and neatness. PSU not included.
More info
Price $199.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/b8aef5a05c47f3331e522e62364bfdb5.jpg
Thermaltake Element S
Anti-vibration & noise reduction materal on side panel
Stealth Black Interior.
Massive Storage Capability with 7 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" HDD bays.
Direction-free HDD cage.
Excellent thermal performance with optimal air flow.
More info
Price $155.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/324cc1853a2e79d3d26b57997294ffc9.jpg
Coolermaster C690 NVIDIA Edition
Stylish appearance with nVIDIA logo
Accommodates up to six 120 mm fans for high-efficiency ventilation
Removable HDD racks provide for easy assembly
More info
Price $159.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/5ed3dbf60f82de28249361133c393623.jpg
Coolermaster HAF 922 Gaming
Following the overwhelming success of the full tower HAF 932, Cooler Master extends the HAF (High Air Flow) line to a mid tower in the HAF 922. This beastly chassis comes with rugged looks, massive air flow, and Cooler Master’s trademark intelligently designed interior. Building the mean, dream machine is now well within reach.
Price $149.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/432f2fc1d42bb5aa60151dab09f6ddb5.jpg
Thermaltake Element T Mid Tower
Tactical appearance for optimal gaming experience.
Preserved fan opening for 120mm to 200mm at top and front panel, 120mm to 230mm at side panel.
Massive storage capability with 7 x 3.5" and 1x 2.5" HDD or SSD bay.
Thumb screws for 3.5", 5.25" devices and PCI slots for secure transportation.
More info
Price $119.99







*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/25ce37f4015187f500bf7d7178b48bbb.jpg
Antec Mini ITX 300
Mini-ITX is the next "big" thing. And now, Antec introduces the ISK Series, an entire line of cases designed exclusively for Mini-ITX motherboards. With three drive bays, a side 80mm TriCool™ fan, and a stable 65-watt power adapter, the ISK 300-65 can handle many of the tasks of a traditional PC, in half the space. PSU not included.
More info
Price $107.99











*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/df6ba3235b4263157cff9f6a9db46121.jpg
Antec 300 Versatile Case
The Essentially Cool and Quiet Case.
-9 Drive Bays(3x Ext. 5.25, 6x 3.5"
-1 rear 120mm TriCool fan with 3 speed switch
-Washable air filters
-Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
-Power Supply not included
Price $99.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/0415778b7969038529bf63fa8ebdb1c5.jpg
Antec Twelve Hundred Gaming Case
The Antec Twelve Hundred is the evolution of the best-selling Nine Hundred, expanding on its award-winning design with even more cooling, capacity, and convenience. The Twelve Hundred is incredibly robust, with 12 drive bays, 7 expansion slots, and space for even the largest graphics cards.
More info
Price $249.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/c56f80844a0d2d51bdad01de1eb5ba0d.jpg
Apevia X-Dreamer 3
Our X-Dreamer 3 provides the same quality and similar design as our previous X-Dreamer cases with some extra flash. An updated design makes this case appear more sleek and modern than the previous models with the power and reset switches encircling the front LCD temperature readout.
More info
Price $109.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/0415778b7969038529bf63fa8ebdb1c5.jpg
Antec 902 Gaming Case
The best-selling Antec Nine Hundred offers gamers an unbeatable enclosure, one that delivers a combination of cooling, performance and convenience that stands head and shoulders above the competition. Now, the Nine Hundred Two builds on this design with improved airflow and dominating style.
More info
Price $ 189.99













*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/05a3d3245cf29d10908caf20cdce888e.jpg
NZXY Beta Evo
Announcing the Beta EVO, a sleek, all black value packed mid tower case at a budget price. Beta EVO features advanced cooling performance with support for up to 6 120 mm fans with an option of a 140mm fan at the top. Beta EVO also provides external dual radiator support along with a meshed front panel allowing for enhanced cooling potential.
More info
Price $94.99










*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/de5190e75015873ff09868000153d791.jpg
Coolermaster C690 Gaming Case
When looking at the CM 690, it's easy to be taken in by its bold lines and superb styling. But don’t let its exterior fool you – the CM 690 is a lot more than just a pretty face. Accommodates up to seven 120 mm fans for high-efficiency ventilation. Removable HDD racks provide for easy assembly. Tool-free user-friendliness. Roomy interior supports nVIDIA G80 SLI configuration.
More info
Price: $139.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/cb78208276e6556f0446ee8e4a5fcbb9.jpg
Coolermaster Scout
CM Storm deploys Scout, the True LAN Gaming Chassis. Mobility, security and 20 years of advanced technology converge in one rugged portable mid-tower chassis. Every Scout is engineered with Storm Tactics: a dedicated focus on Strength, Security and Control. The Scout blends into the darkness with a menacing all black interior showcasing your internal hardware.
More info
Price $144.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/fa72d849a175bee8f396c3e7622e5eb1.jpg
Coolermaster Elite NV334
Elite 334 (NV-334) is a Nvidia Edition mid-tower that accommodates micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, built with a Nvidia themed side panel and fully meshed front panel body that maintains Elite's pedigree of compact-sized and quality build that would look great in any space. It is equipped with a 120mm rear fan, offering the superb ventilation while maintaining silent cooling solution.
More info
Price $104.99



*sitemanager.scottbuckingham.com/liveImages/6f56ec5cf28040d3354def8cd0b597a4.jpg
Antec VSK2000 Mid Tower
Stretch your dollar further with the VSK-2000, the newest addition to Antec's award-winning New Solution Series. The VSK-2000 is designed to give you more bang for your buck, with features like a perforated front bezel for better air intake, convenient front-loaded HDD cages, and TAC 2.0 compliance for superior CPU and graphics cards cooling.
More info
Price $89.99


hey guys which cabinet is best in this under 6.5k..pls suggest..
good info
but where did u got these prices
some of them are less actually i the market
anyways
under 6.5k cm 690 nvidia edition will be a gud deal
 
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