Stretched budget for the AMD config.. good enough ?

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AMD_logic

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Hello all,

A new thread for a final decision as the old thread had too much of back & forth discussions.!
pls let me know if I can go ahead.

Phenom II x4 955be
Asus/Gigabyte
Corsair Vengeance 4GB
Corsair GS600 PSU
6850

Thanks for all the replies. I would be building this rig tonight !
 
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AMD_logic

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Thanks ! Going right away to get the components ..
Planning on a 19 / 20" monitor.. any good suggestions ? (within 8k)
Brand no bar.. but i believe Benq is rocking the season ! ;) open to samsung as well..
 
vickybat

vickybat

I am the night...I am...
@AMD_logic

No, don't even think about a 19/20inch monitor. 22inch fullhd monitor is the best deal for you.

Go for dell st2220l or benq g2220hdl. Both are led fullhd 22inch monitors around 8k.
 
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AMD_logic

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Wont a 22" inch monitor look too big when at a distance of ~ 1 feet ?
Something like viewing a cinema screen from the 1st row ?!

Also, I hear ppl saying the real life quality of pictures is lesser in LED's than LCD's.. so bit of a confusion whether to go for a LCD or LED ?

Edit: I believe the only diff. bt. the Benq g2220HD & Benq g2220HDL is LCD vs LED right ?
I'm not that interested in a power saving device.. so can I opt for the LCD version ?

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Just a last minute question. I'm opting for a single stick 4GB vengeance module cuz my original choice of corsair 2GB xms3 isn't available..
Is this a good move ?
i.e.., opting for a single 4GB vengeance over a 2 x 2 GB xms3 ? Both @ 1333 Mhz..

(Is dual - channel that much noticeable)
 
saswat23

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There is no such issuea with LEDs. LEDs are better than LCDs be it Power Saving or be it picture quality.
Corsair vengeance 4GB is a good choice. You can go for 2*4GB DDR3 Vengeance model to run then in dual channel. They will cost around 3.5k only.
 
max_snyper

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Maximum Effort!!!!!!
look for yourself which 22inch monitor you want...these days monitors have more or less but almost same features,actually it has to do with the DPI of the monitor monitors with lesser dpi will suffer when watching images...Images will look stretched and mostly faded.
Look for monitor with higher DPI (dots per inch).....it will not be mentioned in any specification but you will notice when u watch same image on multiple monitors of same size.
The LED's ones have just changed backlighting scheme from CFL to LED...Picture looks more brighter and sharper now..look for those.
 
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AMD_logic

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Thanks again to all digitians who had confirmed my config..! have obtained all the components except the mainboard that would reach me on Monday..

@ vickybat / anybody who can guide me..

Is the benq g2220hd different from the benq g2220hdl ?
 
vickybat

vickybat

I am the night...I am...
^^ Well both benq g222hd and g222hdl share the same panel technology i.e TN (Twisted Nematic) and are similar in all aspects except that the hd has ccfl (cold cathode fluorescent lamp) back lighting and the hdl has led back lighting.

I would recommend the g222hdl as you'll get a bit better contrast ratio due to the led back lighting. Games will look a tad better as well.:smile:
 
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AMD_logic

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Okay. maybe i'm the one who's confused..
Is there a Benq g2220hd & g2220hdl / Benq g222hd & g222hdl ?
Are there 2 variants.. g222 & g2220 ? googling didn't help !

Also, been reading that TN panel technology is 'cheap' & doesn't offer much quality.. (the screen getting dark when sitting at a bit lower height in front of the monitor)
What other panel technologies can I look out for ?

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On the other hand, I just got hold of my PII x4 955be and before even unboxing it, I'm surprised to see some brown dirt on the chip from outside of the box.. Here is the pic.. (notice the browns on the top - near the serial no's.)


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Does this symbolize an "old stock" / could the dirt be on the plastic casing instead / is this normal with AMD ?

Once unboxed, I might not be able to return it . pls help !
 
saswat23

saswat23

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The models for 22inch have a coding like '2222' or 2220 or 22xx. BenQ has G2220HD and BenQG2222HDL.
vickybat has most probably made a typo there.

How come dust can enter the plastic covering of the proccy!!
IMO you should exchange it for a new one.

BTW watch it carefully again. The dust might be of the plastic cover of the proccy.
 
Tenida

Tenida

Gadget Freak
^^Just clean the plastic cover with colings...if dust removed.....proccy is in good condition otherwise not.
 
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AMD_logic

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Maybe the plastic cover had the dirt on it before cpu was put in..?
Is it possible for a cpu metal casing to get 'rusted' ?

Edit: I tried cleaning the plastic casing from the outside but it won't go.. n I cant try cleaning it from the inside without unboxing !!

Wonder if the dealer would exchange it as it has already been billed :( Are there chances for the dealer to consider this as an RMA & give me a re-conditioned / used CPU..?
This has happened to me with a brand new 250 GB seagate where-in the dealer gave me a re-conditioned HDD in return for a new one !

@ sukesh.. I believe this is a C3 stepping as the import label on the box says "June 2011"... how else to check.. ?
 
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sukesh1090

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check if the serial ends with 'ibox' or 'mbox'.there are total three types of 955,check out here,
Compare AMD Processors for Desktops: AMD Phenomâ„¢, AMD Athlonâ„¢ FX, AMD Athlonâ„¢ X2 Dual-Core, AMD Athlonâ„¢, and AMD Sempronâ„¢ Processor
check the difference in top serials.
and go to your dealer ask him if he can exchange,if he refuses then open it clean and check it.
 
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