Help me in Buying NEW DESKTOP

[happy20b]

@happy20b, OC means overclocking, where you increase the clock of your processor/ram/gpu. refer to wikipedia article or overclock.net for more info on this.

I would pick Corsair

Thanks for the info by the way i knew about Over clocking (but never tried it) .. i was confused with its short form. That means if i am not going to do OC then can i go with mushkin ?

@desibond
which MOBO you sugest for phenom 2 x2 550

 

[desiibond]

if you don't want to do Overclocking ever, even Transcend and Kingston will do. These brands' entry level rams are pretty stable if you don't push them.

 

[happy20b]

which MOBO you sugest for phenom 2 x2 550

can you people review this product ? which MOBO will support ..
mushkin 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 991585 - Retail

• Cas Latency: 9
• Timing: 9-9-9-24
• Voltage: 1.5V
• Heat Spreader: Yes
• Parts: Lifetime limited
• Labor: Lifetime limited
• Model #: 991585
• Item #: N82E16820146736

 

[topgear]

DDR3 mobos are too expensive for AMD platform. So you should better stick with DDR2 based mobos.

 

[happy20b]

DDR3 mobos are too expensive for AMD platform. So you should better stick with DDR2 based mobos.

thanks for d info .. ill stick to ddr2 800

 

[desiibond]

@topgear, MSI 770-C35 should be available inside 6k. It's DDR3 based motherboard

And you know how much ddr3 prices have fallen!!!

@happy20b, please do enquire for 770G chipset based boards before you get soon-to-be-stale AM2+ mobo.

 

[happy20b]

@happy20b, please do enquire for 770G chipset based boards before you get soon-to-be-stale AM2+ mobo.

could u please breif abt this ?


ryt now my configuration is

AMD Phenom 2 x2 550
MOBO: ???
GPU: HD670
monitor : samsung 2233sw HD
hardisk: 500gb WD crav. green
ram: mushkin 2x2gb 800 ddr2

 

[desiibond]

MSI 770-C35 and C45 boards are at 780G's price points. Gigabyte has also released GA-MA770T-UD3P DDR3 based AM3 board which should be available inside 6k.

Couple this with DDR3 RAM and you will get better performance and also, it's better if you want to upgrade your processor in the future.

 

[desiibond]

also, check this one for example:

Final Thoughts

We'd like to thank Gigabyte for providing the MA770T-UD3P for our review today. This board really gave me alot to think about in terms of the saturation of great PC components with great price tags on the market today. PC builders really need to assess their specific needs for their computers to determine what they actually need their PCs to do and what functions they need them to perform.

Most of the time, having dual PCI-E x16 slots isn't really necessary if you plan to only use one PCI-E slot. The same thing goes for RAM and other pieces of hardware. The UD3P's price might make some consumers think it's cheap so they will overlook it. But, we are here to tell you, this is a diamond in a rock's shell. It's features might not stand out at first, but once you install it and get it up and running, we definitely noticed the stability and performance was well beyond its modest price tag. The UD3P is a no-frills board that gives entry-level and mid-range PC users every basic (and sometimes more advanced) features that they won't see from any other sub $100 AM3 board currently available. It's truly in a class of its own.

That is about Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P, which is AM3+DDR3 based board and it's price is 80$

 

[topgear]

@topgear, MSI 770-C35 should be available inside 6k. It's DDR3 based motherboard

And you know how much ddr3 prices have fallen!!!

@happy20b, please do enquire for 770G chipset based boards before you get soon-to-be-stale AM2+ mobo.

Thanks for informing about the mobo buddy. Didn't know that before. I thought DDR3 mobo for AMD priced at 10-11K. So I thought it just a waste money.

I know DDR3 ram prices have fallen. You can bag 2GB Transcend DDR3 ram just for Rs.1.8K

So if he can get a DDR3 mobo for 6K then it's going to be very good.

BTW, thanks for informing about the Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P. Yup it should be hell lot better than 780 chipset & the deal you suggested him also very sweet.

Any news about it's availability in here ?

 

[desiibond]

It should be available very very soon and MSI one is already in the market. Both are equally good mobos.

 

[desiibond]

This is why I am saying to delay the buy by a week or 10 days and you will see 770G mobos in the market and that too for lower price, thanks to new budget.

 

[happy20b]

also, check this one for example:

Final Thoughts

We'd like to thank Gigabyte for providing the MA770T-UD3P for our review today. This board really gave me alot to think about in terms of the saturation of great PC components with great price tags on the market today. PC builders really need to assess their specific needs for their computers to determine what they actually need their PCs to do and what functions they need them to perform.

Most of the time, having dual PCI-E x16 slots isn't really necessary if you plan to only use one PCI-E slot. The same thing goes for RAM and other pieces of hardware. The UD3P's price might make some consumers think it's cheap so they will overlook it. But, we are here to tell you, this is a diamond in a rock's shell. It's features might not stand out at first, but once you install it and get it up and running, we definitely noticed the stability and performance was well beyond its modest price tag. The UD3P is a no-frills board that gives entry-level and mid-range PC users every basic (and sometimes more advanced) features that they won't see from any other sub $100 AM3 board currently available. It's truly in a class of its own.

That is about Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P, which is AM3+DDR3 based board and it's price is 80$

Thanks for the info .. i will delay my purchase untill it get release here .. i am from bangalore..

and few questions

1] are you sure it is $80 appr 4k ?? coz i am not able to believe this
2] will this support phenom II x2 too ?
3] has it got any built in graphics card ? i din find any in its specification.

 

[desiibond]

1) 80$ price tag is in USA and it is.
2) It will support only AM3 phenom II processors and won't support Phenom II x4 920, 940 or any other am2+ processors. This is the reason why I am saying to wait for am3.
3) no. 770G comes without onboard GPU.

 

[happy20b]

1) 80$ price tag is in USA and it is.
2) It will support only AM3 phenom II processors and won't support Phenom II x4 920, 940 or any other am2+ processors. This is the reason why I am saying to wait for am3.
3) no. 770G comes without onboard GPU.

I will get it from US only .. my cousin is coming next week

I will get phenom II x2 550
gigabyte MA770T-UD3P

i found this review in newegg.com regarding gigabyte MA770T-UD3P

I have an AMD Phenom II X2 550, which is not quite the right CPU, but using the Qflash feature to update the BIOS was a cinch, and everything works fine

Please tell me can i go with transcend ddr3 ram with this config ( planing to buy localy, in bangalore) ? and ati hd4670 ?


Please guys is this comination ok ??

 

[desiibond]

If you are on a strict budget, go for transcend DDR3 and HD4670. but do remember than you can't do much of overclocking of RAM. Anyways, since X2 550 is Black Edition, you can rely on increasing multiplier.

btw, see if you can get any combo deal on these two at newegg. popularbhaskar have lot of knowledge about the newegg deals.

Like this one:
*secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.208078

# CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1600C9DHX
# AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor Model HDZ550WFGIBOX
price for combo is $194.

As per the deal, you will be getting the kit for 9k rupees approx. and if you buy CPU in usa and ram in India, even if it is Transcend RAM, the price will be more than 9k.

 

[happy20b]

If you are on a strict budget, go for transcend DDR3 and HD4670. but do remember than you can't do much of overclocking of RAM. Anyways, since X2 550 is Black Edition, you can rely on increasing multiplier.

btw, see if you can get any combo deal on these two at newegg. popularbhaskar have lot of knowledge about the newegg deals.

Like this one:
*secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.208078

# CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1600C9DHX
# AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor Model HDZ550WFGIBOX
price for combo is $194.

As per the deal, you will be getting the kit for 9k rupees approx. and if you buy CPU in usa and ram in India, even if it is Transcend RAM, the price will be more than 9k.

Thanks for the link .. but problem is that if we he orders online then it will take aroun 7 to 10 days which he cant wait for and he has to buy direct from shop..

i want to go with this MOBO
GA-MA78GM-US2H
it has got nice features like bultin graphics hdmi/dvi etc i know it doesnt support AM3 but can i go with AMD AM2 proc+ GA-MA78GM-US2H + 4gb ddr2 800MHZ

*www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2995

I dont want to do any OC with proc/ram

so if i go with above option is it ok ?

 

[desiibond]

that's the same board that I have. It certainly rocks in stability etc, thanks to the superb ultra durable design. But it's a bit weak in sound when compared to S2HP which comes with Dolby Live.

 

[desiibond]

and forget about built in graphics, you won't be using it anyways since you are getting HD4670

 

[desiibond]

if are more into internet surfing etc, look for ASUS M4N78-EM. Comes with Expressgate which will be pretty useful feature for quick internet surfing.