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john_the_ultimate

No pain....No gain
sagargv said:
i think new xfx boards with new BIOS is out. A guy in another forum was running e6550 @ 1333mhz on xfx 650i whithout BIOS update and normal temps.. .even CPU-Z showed it as 1333mhz he said.

Yes, the new batch of xfx 650i does have the latest BIOS (supporting 1333MHz), mine 2nd replacement, is from this new batch and most importantly everthing is working fine.
 

dabster

In the zone
sabret00the said:
@ Choto Cheeta :- bought S!D's (Vicky) computer today from Supreme Technologies and bought the Cabinet & PSU from Jai Mahavira...I wouldnt discuss the details of the configuration today and let Vicky do the honours...instead I'll post something you wanted me to do...

Prices of All Viewsonic TFT Lcd monitors (in Kolkata)

19" VA 1903WM - 8700
19" VA 1912WB - 8700
19" VA 1912WM - 8700
19" VG 1930WM - 9800
19" VX 1932WM - 10300 (we bought this one today)


(for more details please contact Mr.Manish @ 9831844751)

What is the difference b/w various 19" widescreen LCD's ..? what extra feature in the most costliest one frm Viewsonic...?
 
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Choto Cheeta

Choto Cheeta

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@dabster

Go through their web site model specification...

*www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/

@Bobby

Strange that View Sonic web site, now doesnt inculde vx1932wm any more... :-? ?????? they stoped it ?? strange !!!
 

shantanu

Technomancer
the model is now not in manufacturing... ! strange.. ! but i tried to order it too,, and got a reply mail that the model is now not under manufacturing.. :(

its 2 ms and ms (i dont have proper knowledge though) but my friend said that this TFT has a flicking problem and the display sometimes go blurred.. :(

but i dont know if it is like that or not, coz i have not seen..
 

spikygv

Wise Old Owl
john_the_ultimate said:
Yes, the new batch of xfx 650i does have the latest BIOS (supporting 1333MHz), mine 2nd replacement, is from this new batch and most importantly everthing is working fine.

thanks for confirming .
 

lokeshv

Broken In
help me in selction MB n CPU

i am planing to buy a machine for myself.my budget is 45K,

usage - i am a web devloper..so most of time i do coding, surf the web..etc..n i download lots of movies in divx..so i watch those(my sony HT cant play divx )

n a bit of gaming..AOE,NFS HP, i guess shouldnt consider gaming at all as its not important


i have already decided abt few things..here are those

22" Dell LCD 19k( already ordered through dell ).
MS 4000 KB
MX518 Mouse (KB n mouse should come in 5k).
seagate 250 GB 3k
1GB DDR2 667 2K

now left is 16K

in this 16 K i need CPU+MB+Cabinet+ PSU( if genric one wldnt work)


i will add additional 1 GB RAM later n another big capicity HDD.



i really need dvi port and atleast 3 pci ports(modem, tvtuner, soundcard, may be later i remove Soundcard n add wi fi card).

n i wont overclock..n please no xfx 650i MB..i dont think i will find it in jaipur..


so guys what are my options..i really need a stable machine..n i will prefer components which makes less noise

Thanks in advance
 

S!D

Monster Truck
I finally got the VX1932wb. Havent crash tested it yet.
The Viewsonic Website does have it displayed:
*ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/productspecs.php?id=317
Guys, check out the specs...
2000:1 Contrast Ratio
300cd/m2 Brightness
2ms Response Time
DVI-D Input
2W RMS x2 Inbuilt speakers
And a Piano Black Finish-->Looks to die for!!
Price Tag: Rs.10,300+VAT
Place: Supreme, Kolkata.
 

vviswanathan100

Right off the assembly line
Help required on deciding configuration

Hi friends,

I have decided to upgrade my system :

Processor : AMD X2 dual core 5200 or AMD X2 dual core 4400

The price difference between both is 2000 Rs. Can somebody tell me if it is worth purchasing 5200 by paying extra 2k ?

Motherboard : ASUS M2A-VM

Graphics Card : 8600GT 256MB DDR3

Does M2A-VM support this card without any issues or do i need to buy 7300GT ?

Also, I have decided to retain my existing 17'' LG CRT monitor.Or Is it mandatory for me to buy a newer LCD monitor ?

RAM : 1 GB Transcend RAM

Some friends suggested that dual core requires 2 RAMs. do i need to buy 2 * 512 MB or single piece of 1 GB is enough ?

Also , I need to know which Cabinet and SMPS i need to buy ? Are they available together ? I read from this forum that Colorsit 500W is good. is it 2k inclusive of cabinet and smps.

Also i have samsung 80GB hard disk (very old model SP8020N. NO SATA ). Is it better to retain it or go for a new one .

Thanks in advance guys
Venkat
 
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Choto Cheeta

Choto Cheeta

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@lokeshv

Note, 2 PCI would be enough, as its better that you switch the idea for PCI Wi Fi card to a USB interface.. they performe the same... but portable also.. and a good one would just cost you around Rs. 900/- + TAX...

16k and DVI is Must then I would bet on this bellow Configuration...

E6550 @ Rs. 7000/- + TAX
XFX 650i Ultra @ Rs. 4800/- + TAX
XFX 8400 GS @ Rs. 2550/- + TAX (Comes with DVI out)
Zebronics Cabinet with 500 Watts PSU @ Rs. 2900/- + TAX

4% TAX at Kolkata, so Total Rs. 17940

About Doubt for XFX Products, if you have ASUS you will have XFX also as they are marketed by the same dealers in ur case look here,

XFX said:
JAIPUR
Rashi Peripherals Pvt Ltd.
320 Navjeevan Complex,
Railway Station Road,
Jaipur - 302 206.

Tel No.: +91 - 0141 - 2370933/2370949
Fax No.: +91 - 0141 - 2370933
Email : jaipur@rptechindia.com
 
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Choto Cheeta

Choto Cheeta

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^^^

What are the Products you need ?? full config (means cpu, monitor, ups, etc) or just the CPU (Proxy + Mobo + RAM + DVD RW + Cabi + etc)

keeping in mind that CRT will work just fine, even you 80 GB PATA and if any DVD RW or Cabi too... upgrade those only if u are higher budget !!!
 

vviswanathan100

Right off the assembly line
I have decided to retain the following existing hardware

1) UPS

2) Keyboard + Mouse

3) Speakers

4) CRT Monitor ( If possible)

5) Hard disk drive (Plan to buy new one only if it is within my budget)

6) LAN Card

Things to purchse newly

Motherboard, processor, RAM, Cabinet + SMPS

Please give suggestions for these based on my budget and my questions that i have posted above.

Also i have ZION DDR 400 1 GB RAM (not DDR2) . Can i reuse it or i need to buy new DDR2 only ?
 
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Choto Cheeta

Choto Cheeta

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Also i have ZION DDR 400 1 GB RAM (not DDR2) . Can i reuse it or i need to buy new DDR2 only ?

Sorry wont work any more :(, rather sell it with ur present mobo and procy, for DDR rams u would get better resale value as DDR rams are costlier than DDR-II

HDD and CRT will work fine, how ever LAN card u dont need as new Mobo will have onboard LAN Device...

22k is the target... dont expect it a High end gamer, casue use with some week end gaming I would say... so bellow I would bet on, please post if u need a gaming system then config would be different ...

Intel C2D E6750 @ Rs. 8200/- TAX
XFX 650i Ultra @ Rs. 4800/- TAX
2 GB DDR-II 667 MHz Transcend @ Rs. 3600/- TAX
Any Large, Well Vendilated Cabinet with Zebronics or ColorSit 500 watts SPMS @ Rs. 2200/- TAX
XFX 8400 GS @ RS. 2550/- TAX

Total with 4% VAT (Kolkata) Rs. 22204/-

now u may add a 250 GB SATA-II 16mb buffer HDD which would be Rs. 2600/- + TAX, as right now in India 160 GB SATA-II models are 8mb buffer, wont be a wise dicission to upgrade from 80 GB PATA too 160 GB model upgrade only if you can afford the 16 MB Buffer models like a 250 GB one !!!

Also prices are from Kolkata, so may be few hundred here and there, if you find its bit costly in ur place, u may down grade to E6550 Rs. 7000/- + TAX... :)
 
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vviswanathan100

Right off the assembly line
Thanks for the reply saurav

>> Intel C2D E6550 @ Rs. 8200/- TAX

Did you mean E6750 . E6550 is cheaper i think.

Can you suggest AMD based config ( instead of INTEL based one u have given ) so that I can use the difference amount for a better graphics card like 8600 GT or 8600 GS ?

I do play games thrice a week.

Thanks
Venkat
 
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Choto Cheeta

Choto Cheeta

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>> Intel C2D E6550 @ Rs. 8200/- TAX

Did you mean E6750 . E6550 is cheaper i think.

Sorry for the Typos... I edited he POst, E6750 Is Rs. 8200/-+ TAX where as E6550 is Rs. 7000/- + TAX

And if you want to go with Better one I would say think of Intel Dual Core E2140 @ Rs. 2800/- + TAX insade of AMD X2 upto 4000 :p in that way u can add a 8600 Rs. 6700/- + TAX :D
 

keith_j_snyder2

Rising ApocalypsE
its kinda odd asking the question in this forum but i gotta!
Well is the COMPEX ADSL modem is worthy if it costs 1550/-?
or should i go for D-Link ADSL Modem which is almost for 2000/-?

I was about to buy a NETGEAR modem which is an ADSL modem and a WIFI too but its too costly so i think i should go for one of these 2 D-Link or COMPEX.
My dealer is saying that i should go for this COMPEX one because it also has a service centre here in my City?
I 've never heard of this COMPEX brand....so it is a good one or should i go for D-Link?
 

jackal_79

Get Digit ized
Hi guys,
I have decided to upgrade my existing PC.As most of the things on my system are obselete i have to change those.

I use the system primarily for gaming. But my Budget is around 17,000 /- max.

I decide to go for a intel core2duo 2.33 Ghz based system.The price for that in kerala currently is 7200 /-.I don't know whether it is reasonable.Anyway, Can any one help me in selecting a suitable mobo and graphics card.I would like to play games like Farcry and maybe F.E.A.R. Also please suggest SMPS and RAM required
 
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