Basic Guide Purchase a New System

[sachinmu.1995]

what abt graphics??

 

[Xeno]

THe ASUS M3A78-EM has a (source : ASUS.com)

Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU
Supports DisplayPort* with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600@60HZ
Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P)
Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600@60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2456 x 1536 @75Hz
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support (For Windows Vista only) **
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0
Maximum shared memory of 256MB
* Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals

So for the time being it'd do fairly well and a dedicated GPU in the pci-e slot can be added later.

While this config may not look good now, it can let you add stuff later without tearing your hair over power and performance issues

Not saying that this is the only combo possible though. There are plenty of good combinations that can be done I just know this is one of the good ones.

 

[sachinmu.1995]

but will d integrated graphics suport games lyk crysis, burnout paradise, undrcover,gta4,etc to be played at atlest the medium resolution and details?

 

[Xeno]

I can't answer that as I haven't used such a system myself ... depends on what exactly are the medium resolutions... you can see the max resolutions mentioned in the above post of mine :-S those are the max possible so the best resolutions would be a tad lower (which wont be choppy etc)

although Crysis , that takes a really good GPU to handle so hrm..

 

[desiibond]

but will d integrated graphics suport games lyk crysis, burnout paradise, undrcover,gta4,etc to be played at atlest the medium resolution and details?

for that, you better get 785G mobo for AMD

 

[itisravishankar]

I am planning to get a new desktop within a month. Here are the specs i have decided.

Processor - Core i5 750 2.66 GHz
Motherboard - Gigabyte P55-ud2
RAM - 2x2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Hard disk - Seagate 500GB
Graphics Card - GTS 250
Monitor - 21.5" 1080p
KB+ Mouse - MS wireless 700
DVD writer - LG Sata
Cabinet - Not decided yet
SMPS - Not decided yet.


Is this configuration all right or should i make some changes?

Please suggest a good cabinet and SMPS around 5k. I was thinking about CM ExtremePower 500w supply. Would it be enough for the system.


Also suggest which monitor should i buy? I have to choose between AOC, Benq and Samsung.

And i need the prices of the processor, mobo, ram and grafix card.

 

[desiibond]

monitor: Samsung 2233SW PLUS
Graphics: go for Palit GTX260 Sonic if you want to play at FullHD
kb and mouse: I would suggest you go for a normal logitech keyboard and laser mouse and get microsoft xbox360 controller for windows
cabinet: zebronics reaper for 1.5k
PSU: corsair VX450W for GTS 250 and VX550W for GTX260.

 

[itisravishankar]

monitor: Samsung 2233SW PLUS
Graphics: go for Palit GTX260 Sonic if you want to play at FullHD
kb and mouse: I would suggest you go for a normal logitech keyboard and laser mouse and get microsoft xbox360 controller for windows
cabinet: zebronics reaper for 1.5k
PSU: corsair VX450W for GTS 250 and VX550W for GTX260.

Thanks.

Actually, i was planning to upgrade to a DX11 card sometime next year when they get cheap. So don't want to spend too much now.

Can you tell me the price of above samsung monitor and xbox360 controller?

 

[desiibond]

monitor: around 10k
xbox360 controller: 1.2k-1.7k

 

[comp@ddict]

I am planning to get a new desktop within a month. Here are the specs i have decided.

Processor - Core i5 750 2.66 GHz
Motherboard - Gigabyte P55-ud2
RAM - 2x2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Hard disk - Seagate 500GB
Graphics Card - GTS 250
Monitor - 21.5" 1080p
KB+ Mouse - MS wireless 700
DVD writer - LG Sata
Cabinet - Not decided yet
SMPS - Not decided yet.


Is this configuration all right or should i make some changes?

Please suggest a good cabinet and SMPS around 5k. I was thinking about CM ExtremePower 500w supply. Would it be enough for the system.


Also suggest which monitor should i buy? I have to choose between AOC, Benq and Samsung.

And i need the prices of the processor, mobo, ram and grafix card.

You can spend sooo much on a PC to get Core i7/5 but not a card better than a GTS250??????


DUDE< better G.Card, the core i5 will think "Oh ****, which card am i stuck with"

 

[itisravishankar]

You can spend sooo much on a PC to get Core i7/5 but not a card better than a GTS250??????


DUDE< better G.Card, the core i5 will think "Oh ****, which card am i stuck with"

yeah i know. But i will be upgrading the card in 6-9 months, so i want to save money now and spend it at that time for a better card.

Lynx-india has Benq G2220HD (21.5", 1080p, 2ms GTG) at just 8377/- . Looks very good. Should i go for this one?

 

[sachinmu.1995]

about 4 days ago, desiibond gave me this configuration -
Core i5-750: 11k
Gigabyte/ASUS P55 motherboard: 7k-8k (let's wait for release)
OCZ 1333MHz DDR3 2x2Gb kit: 6k for kit
500Gb Western Digital Caviar Blue/Green sata2 HDD: 2.5k
DVD RW LG/samsung - dvd drive: 1.1k
Zebronics reaper/bijli cabinet: 1.5k without PSU
GlacialPower GP-AL650AA : 4.5k or Corsair VX550W: 5.7k
Palit GTX260 Sonic: 10.5k
Logitech X-540 5.1 for 5.5k
APC 650VA or 800VA UPS: 2.7k
Logitech k/b and mouse: 1k
Samsung 2233SW or Dell 2209W: 9.2k-9.5k
xbox 360 controller for windows: 1.2k-1.7k

i want to know when the asus p55 mobo will release cause im thinkin of purchasin my comp next week..

 

[mumblehere]

hi,

gotta buy an 8-gb pendrive.

seems only transcend, kingston, sandisk available here. which one to choose among these.

or do i ve to get corsair couriered. is corsair worth the extra money?

 

[sachinmu.1995]

transcend is cheap and is also of a good quality. so go for it..

 

[Xeno]

The 8GB Jetflash from Transcend is doing like 770-820/- (Price rose by a hundred or so :O !) Most of the 8GB drives are hovering around these prices. Just try to strike a good deal

Also Transcend's consumer support is very good. I have one of these 8GB Jetflash which went bad and it was replaced within two weeks with a different one(brand new).

Kingston also has pretty good service in this regard. Dunno about the others

 

[sachinmu.1995]

about 4 days ago, desiibond gave me this configuration -
Core i5-750: 11k
Gigabyte/ASUS P55 motherboard: 7k-8k (let's wait for release)
OCZ 1333MHz DDR3 2x2Gb kit: 6k for kit
500Gb Western Digital Caviar Blue/Green sata2 HDD: 2.5k
DVD RW LG/samsung - dvd drive: 1.1k
Zebronics reaper/bijli cabinet: 1.5k without PSU
GlacialPower GP-AL650AA : 4.5k or Corsair VX550W: 5.7k
Palit GTX260 Sonic: 10.5k
Logitech X-540 5.1 for 5.5k
APC 650VA or 800VA UPS: 2.7k
Logitech k/b and mouse: 1k
Samsung 2233SW or Dell 2209W: 9.2k-9.5k
xbox 360 controller for windows: 1.2k-1.7k

i want to know when the asus p55 mobo will release cause im thinkin of purchasin my comp next week..

 

[Krow]

^Within the coming month.

 

[comp@ddict]

Right now, Gigabyte P55 for 11k....

 

[damngoodman999]

about 4 days ago, desiibond gave me this configuration -
Core i5-750: 11k
Gigabyte/ASUS P55 motherboard: 7k-8k (let's wait for release)
OCZ 1333MHz DDR3 2x2Gb kit: 6k for kit
500Gb Western Digital Caviar Blue/Green sata2 HDD: 2.5k
DVD RW LG/samsung - dvd drive: 1.1k
Zebronics reaper/bijli cabinet: 1.5k without PSU
GlacialPower GP-AL650AA : 4.5k or Corsair VX550W: 5.7k
Palit GTX260 Sonic: 10.5k
Logitech X-540 5.1 for 5.5k
APC 650VA or 800VA UPS: 2.7k
Logitech k/b and mouse: 1k
Samsung 2233SW or Dell 2209W: 9.2k-9.5k
xbox 360 controller for windows: 1.2k-1.7k

i want to know when the asus p55 mobo will release cause im thinkin of purchasin my comp next week..

Thats a wonderful config ! dont change anything thats awesome ! Hard disk go for 640GB is WD price dropped to 3K

Get GIGABYTE board nice service ! Gigabyte board is available @ LYNX

 

[sachinmu.1995]

but i already have an external portable hdd from seagate 500gb, so ill stik to d 500 gb in the cinfiguration