Feedback on this configuration

[Cool Joe]

This is what I'm planning to buy.

Processor- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Mobo- MSI P6NGM
GPU- ASUS EN8600GT
RAM- Corsair 667 Mhz 1x2 GB
DVD Writer- Lite- On Super AllWrite LH-20A1P
Monitor- LG L177 WBLK
Keyboard and mouse combo from Logitech
Speakers from Creative
Cabinet from Zebronics/VIP

Please suggest a hard drive and power supply. My budget for the power supply is Rs 2K. I want any value for money hard drive with 160 GB space.

If any of you want to make any changes in this configuration, you are welcome.

 

[salilrane]

RAM- Corsair 667 Mhz 1x2 GB

go for 800 Mhz +

if possible

 

[furious_gamer]

This is what I'm planning to buy.

Processor- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Mobo- MSI P6NGM
GPU- ASUS EN8600GT
RAM- Corsair 667 Mhz 1x2 GB
DVD Writer- Lite- On Super AllWrite LH-20A1P
Monitor- LG L177 WBLK
Keyboard and mouse combo from Logitech
Speakers from Creative
Cabinet from Zebronics/VIP

Please suggest a hard drive and power supply. My budget for the power supply is Rs 2K. I want any value for money hard drive with 160 GB space.

If any of you want to make any changes in this configuration, you are welcome.

Powersafe 500W Silver - 1750/-
CoolerMaster 450W - 2050/-

And for HDD go for WD160GB for 1800/-
or a 360GB for just 600 bucks more....

Opt for a 9600GSO instead of 8600GT as is outdated a years ago...If u r in serious budget then a 8800GS for KMD for 4500 is best bet...Or else go for Palit 9600GSO for 6.5k or a 9600GT for 7.5k....

 

[Cool Joe]

I don't think the slight performance improvement justifies the price difference. So I will stick to 667 Mhz.

One more question. I already have 2x512 MB DDR RAM modules. Will these be compatible with the new motherboard? Will it affect performance significantly?

@Rajkumar- Is the 8800 GS and 9600 GSO much better than the 8600GT?

 

[furious_gamer]

One more question. I already have 2x512 MB DDR RAM modules. Will these be compatible with the new motherboard? Will it affect performance significantly?

No... You can't use a DDR RAM into an DDR2 slot and ur new mobo only supports DDR2 RAM only...

@Rajkumar- Is the 8800 GS and 9600 GSO much better than the 8600GT?

Yes..they do a way better than 8600GT... and we cant compare the 86GT with a 88GS or a 96GSO....

 

[comp@ddict]

This is what I'm planning to buy.

Processor- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Mobo- MSI P6NGM
GPU- ASUS EN8600GT
RAM- Corsair 667 Mhz 1x2 GB
DVD Writer- Lite- On Super AllWrite LH-20A1P
Monitor- LG L177 WBLK
Keyboard and mouse combo from Logitech
Speakers from Creative
Cabinet from Zebronics/VIP

Please suggest a hard drive and power supply. My budget for the power supply is Rs 2K. I want any value for money hard drive with 160 GB space.

If any of you want to make any changes in this configuration, you are welcome.

1. Get 800MHz RAM
2. E7200 will suffice
3. Xpert Vision 9600GT is available @ 5.5k

 

[furious_gamer]

3. Xpert Vision 9600GT is available @ 5.5k

Sure.... Where?
If so then i must buy one now....

 

[Cool Joe]

@comp@ddict- I agree about your processor suggestion. I checked it out and now I feel I will buy Intel Core 2 Duo E7200. It's 2K cheaper than E8400. I can use that 2K to buy a UPS.

 

[comp@ddict]

Sure.... Where?
If so then i must buy one now....

www.lynx-india.com


@ beta testing

appreciate you found my suggestion useful

 

[Psychosocial]

9600GT is way better than 8600GT. Opt for a better mobo, preferebaly a MSI P35 Neo-F. 800MHz RAM is good for gaming. You need atleast a CM500W PSU.

 

[Cool Joe]

Why do I need the P35? Any special reason?
What's the price of it?

 

[Psychosocial]

MSI P35 Neo-F for 5k. No special reason, just to ensure you get everything good and above average for your new system .

 

[Cool Joe]

Is it compatible with all the other components I'm gonna use?

 

[Psychosocial]

^^It sure IS.

 

[amrawtanshx]

Atleast get 9600GT so that u can be little futureproof.
Rest configuration is fine.

 

[Cool Joe]

Which 9600 GT card should I go for?

Is a 450-500 Watt PSU enough for this rig?

Also suggest a good cabinet. (Must have good cooling.)

 

[Psychosocial]

^500W should do the trick.

Look at the MSI N9600GT 512MB GDDR3 and the eVGA 9600GT 512MB GDDR3. Both are good. If you dont get any of them then ASUS EN9600GT 512MB GDDR3 should be your last option. XFX has some heating problems (very minor though).

 

[comp@ddict]

Which 9600 GT card should I go for?

Is a 450-500 Watt PSU enough for this rig?

Also suggest a good cabinet. (Must have good cooling.)

Xpert Vision 9600GT for 5.5k. Awesome VFM

 

[Cool Joe]

Look at the MSI N9600GT 512MB GDDR3

I've already considered that. I can't go for it because it needs 2 PCI-E x16 slots and the mobo which I'm gonna buy has only 1.
XFX 9600GT is good and it also bundles with it Company of Heroes. Other than that, Sparkle 9600GT is good. Both of 'em cost around 10K.

I've decided to opt for a Cooler Master CM690 cabinet. It's a must have for any gaming PC. It keeps things really cool and quiet. It cost Rs 4K.

@compaddict- I can't go for that one either. Reason : It's a dual slot card.

 

[Psychosocial]

^^It dosent NEED 2 PCI-e x16 slots, it occupies the SPACE of 2 xPCIex16 slots . Consider it once more. XFX is good too but is a little hot (minor heating problems). No probs with Sparkle though .