Basic Guide Purchase a New System

[Choto Cheeta]

(1.)I was thinking of buying corsair value ram they will cost around 4k for 2x1gb or just 400-500 more than transcend or kingston.

Poeple preffer those crosair models for their endurance for OC, and which is ruled out in ur case... so saving Rs. 500/- means u can think for some extra fan as u were thking for them !!!

but once again, all i can do is express my thoughts and opinion, fact is its ur system, and if u find budget permits... go for those... as once agian putting those in wont harm the system

(2.)IF I buy 8600gt i will have to oc it and that will void it's warranty thats why I am thinking of buying a 8600gt fatal1ty as it is factory overclocked to max. and is passively cooled.I want the 3 year warranty XFX gives as I know sooner or later I will burn/damage my card.

Choise is urs, I expressed my concern and my thoughts... but see in the end its u who would be using, so its certain we will have difference of needs and way which we play games... !!! so opinions are in front of u... if ur budget permits then why not... !! go for it... as once again its ur system, and ur choise buying fatality wont harm the system, so budget permits go for it...

So here are the facts for u,

Transcend 2x1 GB DDR-II 667 MHz => Fine
Crosiar 2x1 GB 667 MHz => Fine (personally I fear true potential wont be utilized)

8600 GT => Fine
8600 Fatality => Fine (once agian my personal opinion may be the board wont be able to use the extra speed and bandwidth over GT)

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

Thanks dude for your valuable suggestions.Now I am really worried about my mobo.I will wait till december to increase my budget to buy a better mobo.In the meantime only a RAM upgradation.

BTW which mobo you suggest?AND it's price.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

@The_Devil_Himself

My suggestion....

get the HDD option out for now atleast...

XFX 8600 Fatality @ Rs. 7000/- (u are getting a really good price for it, real steal)
XFX 650i Ultra @ Rs. 4800/- + TAX
2 GB DDR-II 667 MHz (2x1) @ Rs. 3600/- + TAX
SMPS @ Rs. 1500/- + TAX

Total incl TAX is Rs. 17576

u are Rs. 3.5k short with budget of 14k...

now if u buy those, u would have extra Intel 946 board + 512 MB DDR-II and a extra SMPS... try and talk to the vendor see if you can get a buy back or not, for those 3 i would say u can manage 2.5k (its atleast, try to ask higher price and I feel entually u would end up in this buy back price) !!! so that means u have to arrenge another extra Rs. 1000/- for avobe config

now about HDD, wait... 80 GB and if u have a DVD RW drive i dont think that puts u on a immidiate updating need ?? for information 160 GB SATA-II would be Rs. 2000/- + TAX

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

2x1gb ddr2 RAM(667mhz) transcend @ 3300(theitwares.com)

MY SMPS is unsellable.I can sell my RAM and mobo to my cousin who is purchasing a budget PC(20-22k).

Yes I do have a DVD RW so no immediate udgrading need for HD

Thanks dude your help is appreciated.I will check out the prices of components you told me and update as soon as possible.

 

[jackal_79]

hi there,
I have decided to go for an Intel based system.So please advice on a intel based system in the 20 K range.
Ineed a processor, motherboard, graphics card, RAM and power supply.

 

[divyeshashiya]

Hi, I need to assemble a Intel based PC for around 40-45k.It will be used as an HTPC and connected to 720p Panasonic projector(with HDMI).I will be watching a lot of HD content (x264 mkv movies) so suggest the config keeping this in mind.Also it will be placed next to the home theater system so the cabinet should be real good.No speakers required but 19" LCD is needed.Please suggest a good configuration.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

@divyeshashiya

I would try to suggest the config based on these bellow facts,

• Budget Rs. 45k
• Primary Objective Watching HD content

E6550 @ Rs. 7000/- + TAX
XFX 650i Ultra @ Rs. 4800/- + TAX
2 GB DDR-II 667 MHz @ Rs. 3600/- + TAX
XFX 8600 GT GDDR3 256 MB @ Rs. 6700/- + TAX
320 GB SATA-II 16 MB Buffer @ Rs. 3150/- + TAX
Lite-on DVD RW (IDE) @ Rs. 1300/- + TAX
Zebronics / Coooler Master Fancy Cabinet @ Rs. 3500/- + TAX
Zebronics / PowerSafe / ColorSit 500 Watts SMPS @ Rs. 1500/- + TAX
View Sonic vx1932wm 19" Wide (1440x900) @ Rs. 10050/- + TAX
Microsoft Desktop Pro (Combo) @ Rs. 700/- + TAX
APC 650 VA UPS @ Rs. 2500/- + TAX


TAX @ 4% (VAT) => Rs. 1792/-

Total incl TAX => Rs. 46592/-

Note one thing, I am sorry I cant Mention the model number of Cabinet as really my and ur visual chose will be different, so understand that 3.5k is what I would allocate for Cabi, both the brand mentioned as really cool ones, so chose one under 3.5k ... while u chose make sure that cabi has a good ventilation too

 

[BULLZI]

hi guyz.one of my friends want to buy new proccy + mobo.
budget 25k.plz suggest a decent combo.the combo shud be futureproof for at least 3 yrs.

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

@The_Devil_Himself

My suggestion....

get the HDD option out for now atleast...

XFX 8600 Fatality @ Rs. 7000/- (u are getting a really good price for it, real steal)
XFX 650i Ultra @ Rs. 4800/- + TAX
2 GB DDR-II 667 MHz (2x1) @ Rs. 3600/- + TAX
SMPS @ Rs. 1500/- + TAX

Total incl TAX is Rs. 17576

u are Rs. 3.5k short with budget of 14k...

now if u buy those, u would have extra Intel 946 board + 512 MB DDR-II and a extra SMPS... try and talk to the vendor see if you can get a buy back or not, for those 3 i would say u can manage 2.5k (its atleast, try to ask higher price and I feel entually u would end up in this buy back price) !!! so that means u have to arrenge another extra Rs. 1000/- for avobe config

now about HDD, wait... 80 GB and if u have a DVD RW drive i dont think that puts u on a immidiate updating need ?? for information 160 GB SATA-II would be Rs. 2000/- + TAX

Hey buddy I have decided to postpone my graphic card purchase.So can you suggest a good mobo(like XFX 650i SLi) having onboard graphics.I have currently GMA3000 onboard graphics so anything equal to it or better than it will do.

I will buy graphic card in december(when my semester ends) by then 8700 will be out at around 8k and it is supposed to be better than 8600GT.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

^^^

Once again please elborate ur budget and products u need... as is it still 14k for Procy + Mobo + RAM + SMPS ?? or some thing else now ??

 

[Pathik]

Yup 8700 is g92 based.. Btw x3000 is the best onboard gfx soln in intel.. Keep it.. Replace ur mobo wen u get a gfx card.. X3100 doesnt hav shader model 3.0..

 

[Choto Cheeta]

hi guyz.one of my friends want to buy new proccy + mobo.
budget 25k.plz suggest a decent combo.the combo shud be futureproof for at least 3 yrs.

25k just for Procy + Mobo ?? if yes then,

Intel Quad Core Q6600
ASUS P5N32-E SLi

 

[squid]

i own the following configuration
ASUS A7n266VMdlx
ATHLON 1800+, 512 MB DDr Ram
300 Watt PSU
Two 160 GB PATA Hard disk
One Sony 18x DVD RW
One Samsung Combo drive
Altec Lansing VS3151 5.1Speaker
Two Lan Cards
One 15" and One 17" Monitor

I am adding another system with following configuration mainly for image editing and for movies
AMD X2 4400+
ASUS M2NPV-VM / ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM / MSI K9N ULTRA
2 GB DDR2 667MHZ RAM
500 WATT SMPS WITH CABINET

My budget is upto Rs.15000/

Please suggest the suitable motherboard and processor or suggest a better configuration in that budget.

thanks
I will be using the old harddisk and my 17" Monitor

 

[Choto Cheeta]

^^^

Didnt get what u wanted !!! are u upgrading this ??

ASUS A7n266VMdlx
ATHLON 1800+, 512 MB DDr Ram
300 Watt PSU
Two 160 GB PATA Hard disk
One Sony 18x DVD RW
One Samsung Combo drive
Altec Lansing VS3151 5.1Speaker
Two Lan Cards
One 15" and One 17" Monitor

to this,

AMD X2 4400+
ASUS M2NPV-VM / ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM / MSI K9N ULTRA
2 GB DDR2 667MHZ RAM
500 WATT SMPS WITH CABINET

or u will keep the old one with another new system ??

and Budget of 15k for full system or just the mentioned,

AMD X2 4400+
ASUS M2NPV-VM / ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM / MSI K9N ULTRA
2 GB DDR2 667MHZ RAM
500 WATT SMPS WITH CABINET

Products ??

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

^^^

Once again please elborate ur budget and products u need... as is it still 14k for Procy + Mobo + RAM + SMPS ?? or some thing else now ??

I have decide to buy
2gb RAM-Rs.3300
Smps-1.5k

now I need to decide on a good mobo(oc friendly) having onboard graphics at around 5k,you suggested XFX 650i ULTRA but it has no onboard graphics and I won't be able to buy a graphic card as of now.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

As Pathiks said, Stick to Intel 946 board right now you have... as upgrade later when u would buy the Card...

as for u, only board I would say right now in the market is ASUS P5K-VM @ Rs. 7500/- + TAX...

once again as Pathiks said, there wont be huge boost over x3000 to x3100... yes there is performance difference in between them... but not that much as worth 7.5k

So Yes, get the RAM... SMPS !!! wait till u buy the Card...

Now one more thing is if u get a Good Deal on the board + RAM as u said, u can push it to a budget system of ur cousin, then things are different... !!! so in that case choise is ASUS P5K-VM !!

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

Thanks dude.I am short of budget right now so I guess I will try to sell my RAM+MOBO first then I think I will go for XFX 650i ULTRA+8600GT combo.

Thanks again.You have been really helpful.

 

[squid]

thanks for that quick reply
>choto_cheeta
The budget i have mentioned is only for cpu,motherboard,Ram and SMPS
I will be adding a new system with the existing one mainly for image processing. already have the harddisk, monitor and a 600 va UPS for the new system. couldn't zero in on CPU/MB combination. Please help.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

@squid

you are bang on target for the AMD config for 15k budget !!! how ever as the need is image processing, I would suggest why dont you think for this bellow Intel Config ??

Intel Dual Core E2140 @ Rs. 2800/- + TAX
XFX 650i Ultra @ Rs. 4800/- + TAX
2x1 (2GB) DDR-II 667 MHz @ Rs. 3600/- + TAX
PowerSafe / ColorSit / Zebronics 500 Watts @ Rs. 1500/- + TAX
XFX 8400 GS @ Rs. 2550/- + TAX

TAX @ 4% (VAT) 610/-

Total incl VAT => 15860


The New Dual Core range (E2140 and E2160) are really different from Older Pentium D, read more, *www.chotocheeta.com/2007/09/01/dif...e-2-duo-vs-intel-dual-core-vs-intel-pentium-d and 8400 GS will certainly out performe any onboard grfx right now available... !!! and XFX 650i Ulta will support C2D / C2Q so later so later on u have the upgrade option too

having said that once agian I state there is nothing wrong in ur config of AMD u can also go with it...

 

[BULLZI]

25k just for Procy + Mobo ?? if yes then,

Intel Quad Core Q6600
ASUS P5N32-E SLi

Yup,thats rite.25 k just for proccy+mobo.

looks like he has gone crazy abt hardwares.

well quad core along with p5n32e sli - sounds really cool.bt will it be future proof for at least 3 yrs?i mean to say he has consideration about ddr3 memory.

so....nything better??

and also plz do post the individual pices for the proccy n mobo.