20K Upgrade Needed for Software Testing

[fly2nadeem]

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
Ans :- I need a system mainly for Software Testing. I will install OS on the System & with the help of Virtual Software (Like VM or Virtual PC) I will deploy Win 2008 (64/32), Linux , etc. Definitely I needed lots of RAM (Min 6 GB)as i will be running 4-5 VM at a time which will at least required min 1 GB RAM

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:Yes, Absolutely

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20 K - 25K Max ,

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows Server 2008 (32/64 Bit only), Ubuntu, Win 7 (64 bit)

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB.

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: I have a monitor – 17 Inc LG

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 6

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I have done assembling. But will get it assembled this time.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: This Month (July - 2011) if Budget is <20K else in May.

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes. Min. 3 Yrs

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Monitor, HDD, Keyboard/Mouse, Speakers, UPS

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai, Computer Warehouse. Please do suggest alternate vendors.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I am looking for a stable motherboard with good set of features viz., USB 3.0 , SATA3. Need to support 16 GB + RAM

Please let me know if you require additional details.

 

[comp@ddict]

Athlon II X3 445 3.1GHz @ 3.4k
MSI 880GM-E35 @ 3.5k
Corsair Vengeance 4*2GB @ 2*2=4k
FSP Saga II 400W @ 1.6k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.6k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 1k

Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k

 

[SlashDK]

Great rig. Just change the processor to Phenom ii x6 1055t @ 8k/1090t @ 8.8k(Since he'll be running multiple VMs 6 cores will be highly beneficial) and the motherboard to Gigabyte 880GM-USB3 @ 4.75k(he wants USB3).

 

[topgear]

yep, VM apps will benefit from a hexa core cpu more and I don't think Corsair Vengeance is that much cheap 2x 4GB vengeance would cost around 4.8-5k.

so here's what he can get for 25k ( got the config and mobo idea from comp@ddict and Cybertonic )

Phenom II X6 1090T @ 8.8k
Gigabyte 880GM-USB3 @ 4.8k
Corsair Vengeance 4GB*2 = 4.8k
FSP Saga II 400W @ 1.6k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 0.9k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.6k

Total = 25.2k

 

[fly2nadeem]

Hi All,

Thanks for all your reply.

I will be going with "Phenom II X6 1090T"

After doing some research i had finalized the below motherboard for Processor "Phenom II X6 1090T" kindly let me know which One will be the Best.

Asus M4A89TD pro/USB3
Asus M4A89GTD PRO
MSI 890FXA-GD70
Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5
Gigabyte 880GM-USB3
Gigabyte AM3 GA-890GPA-UD3H*****

Also i needed suggestion on FSP.... would "Coller Maser- Hyer TX3" will be the best choice?

Please suggest!!

 

[topgear]

^^ do you have any separate budget for the mobo - if so how much ? - those mobo except no.5 will cross your budget for sure.

FSp is a good PSU brand - so you can get that without thinking much and CM Hyper TX3 is decent CPU cooler though though the best will be CM Hyper N620.

 

[fly2nadeem]

Hi,

Actually I can increase my budget from 25k to 30k. But i want to invest only 1 time for the CPU so that i am tension free for coming 3-4 years.

I also want the product that do not give me any problem like overheating, making noise, running slow. Therefore please suggest me on this part.

 

[shayem]

if budget is 30k then get below config.

intel i5-2500 @ 9.7k
intel DH67BL @ 5.5k
Corsair 1333MHz 2x4GB @ 4k
FSP Saga II 500W @ 2.2k
CM Elite 430@ 2.6k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
Logitech Multimedia Combo @ 0.7k
Asus 24x DVD RW @ 1k
Logitech Z313 @ 1.5k

Total@ 29900

Hi Shayem,

Hi,


Actually I can increase my budget from 25k to 30k. But i want to invest only 1 time for the CPU so that i am tension free for coming 3-4 years.

I also want the product that do not give me any problem like overheating, making noise, running slow. Therefore please suggest me on this part.

Note : I will install OS on the System & with the help of Virtual Software (Like VM or Virtual PC) I will deploy Win 2008 (64/32), Linux , etc. Definitely I needed lots of RAM (Min 6 GB)as i will be running 4-5 VM at a time which will at least required min 1 GB RAM

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...3669-20k-upgrade-needed-software-testing.html

config I suggested have everything you need.

Spoiler

and far better than all the config suggested earlier

 

[ashis_lakra]

more cores, more threads, quicker testing.. hence.. AMD 6 core is best ideal AFAIK.

 

[topgear]

^^ you're right - For OP's need a hexa core AMD cpu is more suitable.

@ fly2nadeem - if you are willing to spend 30k then get these

Phenom II X6 1100T @ 9.8k
Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H @ 7.5K
Corsair Vengeance 4GB*2 @ 4.8k
FSP Saga II 500W @ 2k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 0.9k
CM Elite 430 @ 2.6k

Total = 30.3k

 

[shayem]

not so simple friends .....even a i5-2400 can outperform your 1100T in any application. So forget about comparing it with i5-2500.

and OP don't want to change CPU in 3-4 yrs so he need best CPU he can have @his budget.

 

[topgear]

^^ not in every applications - care to check out these pages

Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review
Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review
Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review
Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review

 

[fly2nadeem]

I hope Phenom II X6 series & Mother Bord 880GM-USB3 as well as 890GPA-UD3H support 64 bit OS. Because i will be installing 64 bit OS on my VM System for Testing. Also i had read in some post the VTH Technology is need in ur MotherBoard for 64 Bit OS to be installed in ur VM.

Just wanted to be sure that i am taking the right product before moving ahead.

 

[Skud]

I hope Phenom II X6 series & Mother Bord 880GM-USB3 as well as 890GPA-UD3H support 64 bit OS. Because i will be installing 64 bit OS on my VM System for Testing. Also i had read in some post the VTH Technology is need in ur MotherBoard for 64 Bit OS to be installed in ur VM.

Just wanted to be sure that i am taking the right product before moving ahead.

64-bit OS support depends on your CPU. All modern CPUs are 64-bit.

 

[shayem]

^^ you're right - For OP's need a hexa core AMD cpu is more suitable.

@ fly2nadeem - if you are willing to spend 30k then get these

Phenom II X6 1100T @ 9.8k
Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H @ 7.5K
Corsair Vengeance 4GB*2 @ 4.8k
FSP Saga II 500W @ 2k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
LG 22x DVD RW @ 0.9k
CM Elite 430 @ 2.6k

Total = 30.3k

that price is for 1090T. 1100T cost around 11K.
OP can get 2500K @ 10200

^^ not in every applications - care to check out these pages

Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review
Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review
Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review
Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K review

In that case OP can stick with 1100T. But I'll suggest i5-2500. Newer is better in IMO

or he can get below config and get 4GB RAM stick Later. Far more better config IMHO.
intel i7-2600 @ 15k
intel DH67BL @ 5.5k
Corsair 1333MHz 1x4GB @ 2k
FSP Saga II 500W @ 2.2k
CM Elite 310@ 1.5k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
Logitech Multimedia Combo @ 0.7k
Asus 24x DVD RW @ 1k

Total@ 30600

 

[topgear]

that price is for 1090T. 1100T cost around 11K.
OP can get 2500K @ 10200

In that case OP can stick with 1100T. But I'll suggest i5-2500. Newer is better in IMO

or he can get below config and get 4GB RAM stick Later. Far more better config IMHO.
intel i7-2600 @ 15k
intel DH67BL @ 5.5k
Corsair 1333MHz 1x4GB @ 2k
FSP Saga II 500W @ 2.2k
CM Elite 310@ 1.5k
Seagate 1TB @ 2.7k
Logitech Multimedia Combo @ 0.7k
Asus 24x DVD RW @ 1k

Total@ 30600

nope - you can get a Phenom II X6 1100T for as low as Rs. 9.65k and that's make it a good deal for Op's need compared to any other cpu

The mobo 890GPA-UD3H supports CF and is better than the DH67BL and he can also OC his 1100T with 890GPA-UD3H ( if there's need be in the future ) - which makes this combo more future proof for OP

 

[shayem]

nope - you can get a Phenom II X6 1100T for as low as Rs. 9.65k and that's make it a good deal for Op's need compared to any other cpu

do u hv any link