Basic Guide Purchase a New System

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desiibond

desiibond

Bond, Desi Bond!
^^ Yep. 55k for a laptop used for office work is not recommended unless you want something that is very light and tiney like Sony/HP 13" laptops.
 
prasath_digit

prasath_digit

prasath->loves(APPLE);
hello everyone, planning to do an upgrade, here is the list of components i've made:-

- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0Ghz, 1333Mhz FSB, 6MB L2)
- ASUS Maximus II Formula (Intel P45, PCI-E2.0, CrossFire)
- 2 x Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E 2.0 ( In CrossFire Mode )
- Cooler Master Stacker 832 SE ( Full Tower )
- Cooler Master Extreme Power 650W

tell me whether the PSU i've mentioned is enough for the config i've mentioned,i am planning to run two HD4870 in Crossfire mode( is the PSU enough to handle this?), the rest of the parts are run-off the mill,also plz recommend a good 22'inch widescreen LCD.

thanx for ur help. :smile:
 
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Choto Cheeta

Choto Cheeta

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@prasath_amd

some heavy PSU you would need for such config, but as I see you are opting for gaming system, so why not considering AMD spider platform ??

A higher end AMD X4 along with a 790x chipset ??

anyway as for PSU 650w should be able to handle :) where as me too would vote for a 24" panel if you are thinking for 22" :D

thanks,
 
Psychosocial

Psychosocial

Violent serenity.
Choto Cheeta said:
@prasath_amd

some heavy PSU you would need for such config, but as I see you are opting for gaming system, so why not considering AMD spider platform ??

A higher end AMD X4 along with a 790x chipset ??

anyway as for PSU 650w should be able to handle :) where as me too would vote for a 24" panel if you are thinking for 22" :D

thanks,
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I also have one suggestiong, instead of getting 2 ATIHD4870 crossfired, you can get a ATI HD 4870x2 which has two GPUs built on one die :). It gives the same performance BUT is optimized to consume less power and will dissipate less heat than 2 ATIHD4870 crossfired :). Go for a 24".

Other all components are good.
 
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mkmkmk

In the zone
@Choto Cheeta .. Thanks for wonderful thread.

I need complete pc configuration including display + ups + speaker for -
CAD application workstation.

Not for game or entertainment.

config should future ready.It should intel /AMDbased and with 19" LCD .
suggest Intel/amd process/mobo/GRAPHics. Ram up to 4 gb.
Its for brother who is in 2nd yr engg.

Budget 40,000 rs

thanks

Manoj
 
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imgame2

Padawan
i would like to know what are 24" LCD displays are available in india ...with prices if possible...
thanks in advance

also i would like to know if this model is availbale in india now ?

*www.newtechnology.co.in/samsung-syncmaster-2493hm-24-inch-widescreen-lcd-monitor/
 
amrawtanshx

amrawtanshx

Lets Do It!
@ mkmkmk

Motherboard : ABiT IP35E
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E4600
RAM : 2*2GB Transcend @ 800MHz
Dell/Samsung 19" Display.
Creative 2.1 Speakers.
APC 650VA UPS

@ imgame2

Dell,Samsung,AOC,etc.good provide 24" LCD displays.
These cost between 21-26k.
 
prasath_digit

prasath_digit

prasath->loves(APPLE);
KPower Mania said:
I also have one suggestiong, instead of getting 2 ATIHD4870 crossfired, you can get a ATI HD 4870x2 which has two GPUs built on one die :). It gives the same performance BUT is optimized to consume less power and will dissipate less heat than 2 ATIHD4870 crossfired :). Go for a 24".

Other all components are good.
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Ok i'll go with the HD4870x2. But tell me whether the PSU will be able provide the juice.......

W i d e S c r e e N said:
@prasath_amd,
dont get a 22 get a 24 instead.

How much price is for each component?
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Sorry don know the prices yet, but i know the Intel C2D 8400 is one hell of a dual-core CPU today, going by K PowerMania's suggestion i'm going to use a single HD4870x2 instead of a crossfire setup.....
 
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amrawtanshx

amrawtanshx

Lets Do It!
^^
650 W should suffice :)

imgame2 said:
so there is nothing available below 20k something around 18k or so ....?
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The AOC one is for 21.7 k .. And I think it is the cheapest of the lot.
But I would recommend Dell .. Though the price is a tad higher.
 
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acewin

Point Blanc
mkmkmk said:
@I need complete pc configuration including display + ups + speaker for -
CAD application workstation.

Not for game or entertainment.

config should future ready.It should intel /AMDbased and with 19" LCD .
suggest Intel/amd process/mobo/GRAPHics. Ram up to 4 gb.
Its for brother who is in 2nd yr engg.
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Manoj, go on good proccy n mobo(so that u do not need to invest big on them latter on), get 8600GT 256 MB DDR3 as GPU n Dell or HP 19" monitor
Giving you the specs, but would recommend AMD they got good onboard GPU mobo which can help you an add on of extra GPU also if you want(remember CAD would need both strong proccy and good GPU)

Intel Config
Proccy C2Q Q6600 + P45 chipset based MSI P45 Neo-F +GPU
Cost@ITWARES 8850+6375 = 15225
8600GT 256MB DDR3 = 3500
9600GT 512MB DDR3 = 7250 Palit/POV/
HD3850 512MB DDR3 = 6000
AMD Config
Proccy Phenom X4 9550 + 780G chipset mobo
Cost@ITWARES 7650+5000 = 12650 (giving you choice of buying a better GPU also 780G got crossfire so u can put an ATI 3850 512MB DDR3 in 6K having better overall CAD performance than intel config in 20K total

But if you can raise up your budget a litle get C2Q config with good GPU

for the rest which would be common for any of the configs.
2GB single stick - 1800
Any Zebronics Cabinet without PSU < 1500
Cooler Master 600W Extreme Power - 3150
UPS Microtech 1KVA - 3500(better get this than APC 650VA in same price)
Monitor 19 inch Dell/HP in 9500 or 22 inch LG or Samsung in 12000 spending on 22 inch Dell will increase ur budget, but would be good with DVI port n all. LG models in 12K have also got DVI port but not Samsung.

HDD Seagate or WD any 250GB in 2500
640GB WD in 3600
DVD Burner Samsung 223 SATA - 1100 wud recommend this burner which has sata

Sony/Asus IDE 1200
You need to clear out the basic components like HDD + RAM + Burner + Monitor + Cabinet + PSU + UPS and then catch up what config of proccy + mobo you wanna go, that will give you better understanding of how much amount you wanna spend on proccy + mobo + GPU
 
prankie

prankie

D PrankMaster
Hi, all!!
m plannin to buy a new system mainly for multimedia purpose and moderate gaming, and i don't intend to use it over 2years.. coz i'll b goin abroad aftr that..
i have following config in my mind--
Intel Q6600/E8200
Intel DG33FBC (Mobo)
VIP Cabinet
Seagate 500GB HDD
4/2 GB Transcend (667/800Mhz DDR2 RAM)
19" Viewsonic TFT
Logitech k/b mouse combo
Nvidia 8600GT/9600GT

Now m confused that whether i shud gofor c2Q with 2GB ram and 8600
or
C2D with 2 GB ram and 9600GT
or
C2D with 8600GT and 4GB RAM
which will give best bang for bucks?? and what performance diff will i get in 667mhz and 800mhz RAM??
plz suggest????
 
Psychosocial

Psychosocial

Violent serenity.
amrawtanshx said:
@ mkmkmk

Motherboard : ABiT IP35E
Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo E4600
RAM : 2*2GB Transcend @ 800MHz
Dell/Samsung 19" Display.
Creative 2.1 Speakers.
APC 650VA UPS

@ imgame2

Dell,Samsung,AOC,etc.good provide 24" LCD displays.
These cost between 21-26k.
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abbe Abit IP35e is EOL (End of Life).

Better get the config that acewin suggested :).

prankie said:
Hi, all!!
m plannin to buy a new system mainly for multimedia purpose and moderate gaming, and i don't intend to use it over 2years.. coz i'll b goin abroad aftr that..
i have following config in my mind--
Intel Q6600/E8200
Intel DG33FBC (Mobo)
VIP Cabinet
Seagate 500GB HDD
4/2 GB Transcend (667/800Mhz DDR2 RAM)
19" Viewsonic TFT
Logitech k/b mouse combo
Nvidia 8600GT/9600GT

Now m confused that whether i shud gofor c2Q with 2GB ram and 8600
or
C2D with 2 GB ram and 9600GT
or
C2D with 8600GT and 4GB RAM
which will give best bang for bucks?? and what performance diff will i get in 667mhz and 800mhz RAM??
plz suggest????
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The increment in RAM performance will be around 10-15%. Better stick with DDR2667mhZ ram you are on a budget :).

Ok as per C2D vs C2Q, as you need for multimedia purpose (HD Movies), I will say that you better go with C2Q as it will be better and more adapt while watching HD Movies.

As per the GPU, try and buy the 9600GT but if out of budget than 8600GT will cut it for moderate gaming :).

Buy 4GB RAM. Its dirt cheap this days.

I suggest that you buy a better mobo. Take a look at the 650i chipset from NVIDIA or the P35 chipset from Intel (Galaxy 650i LT and MSI P35 Neo if you want to buy any of these).
 
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prasath_digit

prasath_digit

prasath->loves(APPLE);
Which one of these 2 CPUs is a better option for me?

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 ( 12MB L2, 2.26Ghz, 1066Mhz FSB)

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 (6MB L2, 2.5Ghz, 1333Mhz FSB)

My current plan is:-

- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0Ghz, 1333Mhz FSB, 6MB L2)
- ASUS Maximus II Formula (Intel P45, PCI-E2.0, CrossFire)
- Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 1GB GDDR5
- Cooler Master Stacker 832 SE ( Full Tower )
- Cooler Master Extreme Power 650W
- Viewsonic 24'inch widescreen LCD
 
prankie

prankie

D PrankMaster
@KPower Mania
well C2Q with 9600GT and 4GB RAM will be obviously better, but then i'll get outta budget...
lemme put in like this..
C2D(E8200) with 2GB RAM and 9600GT is costin me 38735/-
same with 8600GT is costin me 34735/-
C2D with 4GB RAM and 9600GT is costin me 41135/-
C2Q(Q6600) with 2GB RAM and 8600GT is costin me 36635/-
C2Q with 4GB RAM and 9600GT is costin me 43235/-

now considerin that i dunn wanna spend above 40k (lesser will be better) what is better
C2D with 2gb ram and 9600gt
or
C2Q with 2gb ram and 8600gt???

Intel DG33FBC--->5050/-
if there is any better motherboard in this range then plz suggest..

and i have an old rig whose config is
AMD sempron 2500+
512MB DDR400 RAM
Gigabyte MOBO
Daewoo 17" CRT
logitech K/B and microsoft mouse

what price can i expect in exchange!??
 
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