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batsD1

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Firstly let me apologize for the new thread but I can't seem to be able to log in and keep getting redirected. Would like to quote from MetalheadGautham's post of 03-08-08

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Guys Intel has come out with their new processor and so has Nvidia. I took keith_j_snyder2 advice and am still waiting to build a rig. Would appreciate a reasonably future proof config for 70 grand. Any ideas on the ideal configuration?
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Future Radeon HD4870 price is going to be very low, maybe it can reach 15K for 1GB version and 12K for 512Mb version.

2.66GHz Quad Core Nehalem is the cheapest and lowest clocked nehalem, but its still a full fledged CPU. Its 2.93 GHz brother is pwning benchmarks, so expect a lot from it too.

All this once the second fortnight of september hits the calenders.
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P4 2.66 Grantsdale + 256MB DDR400 + Samsung 80GB 7200RPM SATA + Sony 18x DVD-RAM Drive + Intel GMA900 + RealTek ALC880 + Intel D915GLVG "
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I've been suggested the following configuration for a budgeet of 70,000/- and would like the board's opinion

INTEL Q9300 - 12000
ASUS P5Q - 8200
G-Skill F2-6400CL5S-2GBPQ (2X2GB) 800Mhz -4600
GeCube HD 4850 - 12500
Western Digital (2 X 500GB) -7500
LG 22" TFT Monitor (L226WTQ) -14000
ASUS Light Scribe 20X SATA DVD Writer(DRW-2014L1T) - 1500
Cooler Master RP-600-PCAR - 3200
NZXT Alpha Black x3Px32 - 2800
LOGITECH G1 GAMING DESKTOP - 1500
Creative SBS 560 5.1 - 3000

Thanks for all your help
 
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Psychosocial

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batsD1 said:
Firstly let me apologize for the new thread but I can't seem to be able to log in and keep getting redirected. Would like to quote from MetalheadGautham's post of 03-08-08

"Quote:Originally Posted by batsD1
Guys Intel has come out with their new processor and so has Nvidia. I took keith_j_snyder2 advice and am still waiting to build a rig. Would appreciate a reasonably future proof config for 70 grand. Any ideas on the ideal configuration?
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Posted by MetalHeadgautham
Future Radeon HD4870 price is going to be very low, maybe it can reach 15K for 1GB version and 12K for 512Mb version.

2.66GHz Quad Core Nehalem is the cheapest and lowest clocked nehalem, but its still a full fledged CPU. Its 2.93 GHz brother is pwning benchmarks, so expect a lot from it too.

All this once the second fortnight of september hits the calenders.
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*TheSmallerBang.wordpress.com/

Arch i686 + Xfce 4.4

P4 2.66 Grantsdale + 256MB DDR400 + Samsung 80GB 7200RPM SATA + Sony 18x DVD-RAM Drive + Intel GMA900 + RealTek ALC880 + Intel D915GLVG "
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I've been suggested the following configuration for a budgeet of 70,000/- and would like the board's opinion

INTEL Q9300 - 12000
ASUS P5Q - 8200
G-Skill F2-6400CL5S-2GBPQ (2X2GB) 800Mhz -4600
GeCube HD 4850 - 12500
Western Digital (2 X 500GB) -7500
LG 22" TFT Monitor (L226WTQ) -14000
ASUS Light Scribe 20X SATA DVD Writer(DRW-2014L1T) - 1500
Cooler Master RP-600-PCAR - 3200
NZXT Alpha Black x3Px32 - 2800
LOGITECH G1 GAMING DESKTOP - 1500
Creative SBS 560 5.1 - 3000

Thanks for all your help
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Nice config. Pretty much everything is all right. The mobo+CPU+GPU is all correct :). Good choice. Get the Wester Digital 2x640GB HDDs for 7.2-7.4k. More space for the same amount :). Otherwise its all good.

BTW, what are you building this rig for ?
 
prasath_digit

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After a lot of confusion, btw a Desktop & lappy........I decided to go for a desktop.......lappies with even mid-range graphics seems to blow a hole in my pocket........:(

Anyway, I need a mid-range gaming desktop that can run Crysis Warhead & Far Cry 2 @ 1024x768 res.....@ high-settings.........:rolleyes: ( No-AA )

( My budget is 45- 50K )

I need a PC with an Intel CPU & ATI GPU......................plz tell a good config within my budget...........:)

Is Sapphire widely available as XFX?..........Is Sapphire better than XFX?........

My Current PC:-
AMD Athlon64 X2 3600+
ASUS M2N-MX
2gig DDR2 667Mhz
XFX 7600GT 256MB DDR3 XXX Edition [ 590,1600 ]
 
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Please give me answers as I need to fix up my final config.

1.- do we need GPU cooler if we take SC or KO edition of graphics card ( or we do it manually afterwords for that matter... ) - If YES then
1.1 - please suggest GPU cooler for my decided part - EVGA NVIDIA e-GeForce 512 MB KO “Knock-out” Edition Graphics Card - Either 9600GT or 8800GT .

2. - ( Im not going for SLi so I think 8800GT will be better isn't it? )

3. - MSI P45 Neo F - mobo allows for OverClocking ? ( Asus p5Q is better than that ?)
 
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prasath_amd said:
After a lot of confusion, btw a Desktop & lappy........I decided to go for a desktop.......lappies with even mid-range graphics seems to blow a hole in my pocket........:(

Anyway, I need a mid-range gaming desktop that can run Crysis Warhead & Far Cry 2 @ 1024x768 res.....@ high-settings.........:rolleyes: ( No-AA )

( My budget is 45- 50K )

I need a PC with an Intel CPU & ATI GPU......................plz tell a good config within my budget...........:)

Is Sapphire widely available as XFX?..........Is Sapphire better than XFX?........

My Current PC:-
AMD Athlon64 X2 3600+
ASUS M2N-MX
2gig DDR2 667Mhz
XFX 7600GT 256MB DDR3 XXX Edition [ 590,1600 ]
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
MSI P45 Neo
2x2 GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
Western Digital Caviar 640GB HDD
Palit HD4850
Corsair HX520W PSU
LiteOn / Sony / LG / Samsung Optical Drive
CoolerMaster CM690 Cabinet.
Dell 19" Display
Logitech Multimedia Wired Keyboard.
Logitech MX518 Mouse
Any good 2.1/5.1 speakers as per your budget. (I personally recommand you take a look at the Altec Lansing MX5021 2.1 Speaker :) )

That pretty much sums it up I think.

Will be around 48k-50k.

Get a gamepad too if you can.

:)Happy Gaming.

Sandeepfrompune said:
Please give me answers as I need to fix up my final config.

1.- do we need GPU cooler if we take SC or KO edition of graphics card ( or we do it manually afterwords for that matter... ) - If YES then
1.1 - please suggest GPU cooler for my decided part - EVGA NVIDIA e-GeForce 512 MB KO “Knock-out” Edition Graphics Card - Either 9600GT or 8800GT .

2. - ( Im not going for SLi so I think 8800GT will be better isn't it? )

3. - MSI P45 Neo F - mobo allows for OverClocking ? ( Asus p5Q is better than that ?)
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1. No.
2. 8800GT beats 9600GT to death in performance.
3. ASUS is better in over-clocking.
 
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KPower Mania said:
Nice config. Pretty much everything is all right. The mobo+CPU+GPU is all correct :). Good choice. Get the Wester Digital 2x640GB HDDs for 7.2-7.4k. More space for the same amount :). Otherwise its all good.

BTW, what are you building this rig for ?
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1. Designing a.k.a. Photoshop, 3D architect, google sketchup, etc.
2. Gaming FPS (exception Crysis), RPGs, Simulation
3. Audio & video editing (occasionally)
4. Future proofing
 
Psychosocial

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KaranTh85 said:
wat is so special abt VX450W & not in coolermaster RP-600-PCAR :confused:

i'll go with Gigabyte coz it can support upto 16GB of RAM...:D & also has an HDMI which
i needed...;-)

how does the hybrid crossfire works..i mean the auto-turn off the GPU i guess ???
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Works well. Will save a little bit of power ;). Gigabyte is a nice choice, stick with it.
 
prvprv

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What is the maximum overclocking speed we can get on a Core2Duo E7200 without any additional cooling system??
 
Zangetsu

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AMD Phenom X3 (5.5k)
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G chipset (5k)
Zebronics Bijli w/o 400wPSU Rs. 1200/-
2GB Transcend DDR2 800MHz Value RAM Dual Channel Rs. 1800/-
Corsair 450W PSU (VX450W) ) Rs 3250

l8r -- > HD4850

now is it a VFM Config...:smile:
I hope i'll get a lesser price than the above @ lamington road...:rolleyes:

Is my config can play games except crysis...@1024*768 resolution without 4850 card..
I just wanna know how powerfull is this config....:smile:
 
Psychosocial

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KaranTh85 said:
AMD Phenom X3 (5.5k)
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G chipset (5k)
Zebronics Bijli w/o 400wPSU Rs. 1200/-
2GB Transcend DDR2 800MHz Value RAM Dual Channel Rs. 1800/-
Corsair 450W PSU (VX450W) ) Rs 3250

l8r -- > HD4850

now is it a VFM Config...:smile:
I hope i'll get a lesser price than the above @ lamington road...:rolleyes:

Is my config can play games except crysis...@1024*768 resolution without 4850 card..
I just wanna know how powerfull is this config....:smile:
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*s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj44/visio159/Unismilies/17large.png even a 7600GT cant play Crysis at med on 1024x768.

It will do low on 800x600 on Crysis but definetly med on 800x600 in other games.

It will be all high at 1024x768 with the HD4850 *s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj44/visio159/Unismilies/2large.png
 
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