PC Buying Guide - March 2011

[vickybat]

A blueray drive can be added down the line when blue ray discs become cheap and mainstream. The same happened with DVD. Its now available at CD prices.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

@ashray
did you find a review of that monitor. if yes then do post here. i am looking but no sucess.
but newegg and amazon opinions seem very good. whats its price in india?

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@cilus
ok so i am making physx.

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@cilus
but mobos are a bit problem. the cheapest p67 here - the intel dp67bg has 2 pcie slots for crossfire or sli. if i put a physx card it will limit future sli or crossfire. the one with 3 is atleat asus p8p67 pro for 11.5k.

 

[vikrammomaya]

Hello everyone.. i'm new to TDF and this is the first thread i have subscribed to.. hope to share my hardware knowledge with everyone.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

^^warm welcome to TDF.

 

[vikrammomaya]

Thanks Jas...

btw for starters.. Nvidia GTX 550 ti releasing on 15th march for around 10k,,

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti to launch on March 15 - VR-Zone.com

may be useful in April 2011 guide...

 

[Aashrey99]

Hey Jas, there are no reviews from reputed sites on the ML238H model. But there are reviews for the MS238H model. They both use the same display so that should give you a good idea of the ML238H's performance. The main problem with the MS238H is its odd stand. The ML238H fixed that problem

Reviews(MS238H, ignore the stand problems, ML238H has a proper stand)

CNET: Asus MS238H Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
HOTHARDWARE: *alatest.com/redirect/pro-reviews/34123460/-1/
PC PERSPECTIVE: Review for ASUS MS238H - pcper.com

Hope this helps. Also check the ASUS website for the physical differences between the stand of the two.
Again I repeat, there is NO DIFFERENCE IN THE DISPLAY OF THE TWO MONITORS!!!!!

 

[Aashrey99]

Indian price is of ML238H is 12.5k as quoted by ITDEPOT.

 

[aby geek]

^^ isnt that ms238h the designo series 23 incher?

and jas got prices from bitfang :

zebronics invader 7260

zeb xclio a830 9103

zeb xclio x777 16390

Welcome to BitFang

and go check the saphire offer right now

 

[topgear]

Sub 60k (Mid range gaming)

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500k|11000
Motherboard |Intel DP67BG|8500
CPU Cooler |CM Hyper N520|2000
RAM |G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL|2500
Graphic Card |Asus GTX 560 Ti Direct Cu II|14000
HDD |Seagate ITB 7200.12|2600
DVD Writer |LG/Samsung 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair VX450|3500
Case |CM Elite 430|2200
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|7300
Mouse+Keyboard |Razer Cyclosa Gaming Bundle|2000
UPS |Numeric 800VA|2500
Speakers |Altec Lansing BXR1221|1000
| Total |60000

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

TP i will add that now. but we need to mention both 6950 and 560 due to impressive 6950 cfx performance.

aashery i will look at it soon.

aby geek thanks for prices.

vikram yeah..

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TP is Altec Lansing BXR1221 better than Logitech Z313? both are 1k afaik.

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adding 40k and 60k.

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actually the 3k head i mentioned was siberia V2. but V2 is 6-7k. my mistake. so i am fixed with 3 options -
Alienware TactX Headset
Steel Series Siberia full-size Headset (White)
Razer Orca Gaming Headphone


your opinions after seeing reviews?

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orca seems good if someone likes it colour . i like it though

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@TP
where did you find that numeric price? looks too sweat.

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updated the front.

 

[ankushkool]

even for Sub 40k PC u dont suggest we go for i5?? i wanted a i5 below 40k :\

 

[Piyush]

@jassy
Ocra is good....seeing it first time
anyways Siberia is also an all time favorite

 

[lordirecto]

Around 6 months ago, a college mate of mine bought a 1 TB HDD for 1900. So I would like to know when the HDD prices will drop. Does any one have any clue?

 

[Piyush]

^^1tb for 1900?
r u sure?
bcoz 6 months ago those prices were of 500gb not 1TB

 

[ankushkool]

even for Sub 40k PC u dont suggest we go for i5?? i wanted a i5 below 40k :\

 

[aby geek]

yeah jas numeric 1000va was 3600 in np on 1st feb but was unavbl.
mikrotek ikva was the same.

 

[samaresh7]

Can i play small games like IGI1,2 EA cricket ..etc in the 20k configuration?Or suggest me a cheapest GPU?

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

even for Sub 40k PC u dont suggest we go for i5?? i wanted a i5 below 40k :\

actually ankush i added a good cpu + gpu combo which is needed for gaming. you cant expect me to put a i5 2400 + 5670 in that rig as its for mid range gaming.

but yes i will mention budget sandybridges as people want them.

BTW i remember once TP mentioned a 35k snb rig.

@jassy
Ocra is good....seeing it first time
anyways Siberia is also an all time favorite

so your vote to siberia?

yeah jas numeric 1000va was 3600 in np on 1st feb but was unavbl.
mikrotek ikva was the same.

thanks for another update aby geek. nice price. those APC are very overpriced imo.

Can i play small games like IGI1,2 EA cricket ..etc in the 20k configuration?Or suggest me a cheapest GPU?

yes you can.

 

[Piyush]

@jassy
ab tune mujhe dharmsankat me fasa diya
OCRA and Siberia both are looking good

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

baba its orca not ocra.
par tension na le. mein ek aur mention karta hun. kya pata voh tujhe dharamsankat se bahar nikal de. check its reviews - logitech g330.