how much more money

[vysakh]

this is my friends current config

Intel p4 2.0
Intel (original) 845 G/Gl/GE/PE?GV mobo (533Mhz fsb, 512kb L2 cache)
384 MB DDR266 RAM (probably hynix)
seagate 40 GB HDD (5400rpm)
samsung 52X CD ROM
Samsung combo (48-16-48)
altec lansing avs300
logitech optical scroll mouse (red light)
smart office internet kbd 141 keys
HCM 580M max res= 1024 X 768 @ 60 hz
sony floppy drive
lexmark z13 printer (colour only )
dlink 56kbps modem


he wishes the following config
intel p4 3.2 with HT
asrock p4dual 915GL
2 X 512 MB ddr400 ram (a good company)
radeon 9600 pro (suggest brand)
creative soundblaster (7.1) (also suggest speakers)
microsoft kbd and mouse (groovy)
logitech webcam
maxtor 200 GB hdd
a very good floppy drive (very important)
the best dvd writer under 6k
philips 107 E5


if he sells his current system and buy the above posted, how much should he invest

 

[rachitboom2]

Preety cool Config !!!
Well first of all he will not get much for his old system and the new system will cost him arount 27K to 32K, and the old system could be sold for around 10K to 15K !!!

 

[akshayt]

Why not go for amd 64?

does there exist creative sound card 7.1,isn't it audigy 2/4 series

 

[rachitboom2]

Why not go for amd 64?

does there exist creative sound card 7.1,isn't it audigy 2/4 series

Well akshayt is right you could go for AMD 64 3200+ and save 3K to 4K here itself !!!

 

[vysakh]

well, its not for me and he is interested only in pentium
i am sorry. its actually creative 5.1 that he wants

also is 9600pro 256Mb? if not, suggest a good 256MB card, preferably of ATi

 

[Sourabh]

well vysakh, i know very well its ur config rite??

anyways

3.2 ghz u definately meant for a LGA 775 socket but tht mobo is a 478 Pin one

so u cant use that

for a cost effective solution from Intel

go for a 3 Ghz + Gigabye 915 motherboard + 512 Mb RAM + 6600 non GT + Creative Sound Blaster Live 24 bit + a Creative 4.1 or 5.1 solution according to ur needs

 

[vysakh]

he he yes it is mine indeed. i wish to sell this and spend no more than 10k. I want the best config. i am a gamer and i want a dvd writer. can u suggest

 

[KHUBBU]

Dont go for Asrock mobo. This one has both AGP + PCIexpress. You can use only one of them at a time.
Further these are special slots turned into AGI 8x and AGI express slots. They support only select gfx cards.

Here's the compatibilty list for AGI 8x slot:
*www.asrock.com/support/AGI_EXpress/P4Dual-915GL_AGI_Support_List.htm

And it is clearly stated there that ATI 9600 series is not supported by AGI 8x slot.
I also intended to buy a 9600 pro when i bought myZenith PC but bad luck it came with Asrock mobo.


Here's the compatibilty list for AGI Express slot:
*www.asrock.com/support/AGI_EXpress/P4Dual-915GL_AGE_Support_List.htm

Note1. Turbo cache PCI Express x 16 VGA cards are not recommanded to use.

Note2. If you encounter any compatibility issue when installing above ATi X300 series and X700 series graphics cards, please make sure to update the VGA BIOS version according to the VGA BIOS information in the table above.

The AGI express list does not list 6600 gt, so what does that mean. Dont know. u wont get any help, the only way is to take a risk and test it for urself.


Here's the detalied article:
*www.asrock.com/news/P4Dual-915GL.htm

Conclusion:
Asrock Mobos are c***.

Go for gigabyte 915 duo.