the Official Intel Core ix thread for desktops and laptops
Krow
Crowman
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
Well, I am on Mint 8 and what driver issues are you guys are talking about? Previous version worked well with ATI 9.11 drivers. In this version, they don't work, but you can install the ones which are tested by the distro developers. As soon as you install a distro, you get a prompt asking to install video drivers. Does that not work either? Anyway, I would ask G5 to wait it out. Wait for Intel's sub 10k newer line of cards. That will make prices of AMD crash. The Graphics card market is too unstable atm for anyone to buy it. And anyway, what would a non-hardcore-gamer do with a GTS 250/HD4850?
Well, I am on Mint 8 and what driver issues are you guys are talking about? Previous version worked well with ATI 9.11 drivers. In this version, they don't work, but you can install the ones which are tested by the distro developers. As soon as you install a distro, you get a prompt asking to install video drivers. Does that not work either? Anyway, I would ask G5 to wait it out. Wait for Intel's sub 10k newer line of cards. That will make prices of AMD crash. The Graphics card market is too unstable atm for anyone to buy it. And anyway, what would a non-hardcore-gamer do with a GTS 250/HD4850?
Krow
Crowman
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
^Those will come with the 9.12 drivers. But how will it make a difference to non-gamer like you G5? Of course I think you can make do with developer's driver for max a month or two before manufacturer provides drivers, can't you? I don't think the driver thing should be a major issue for non-gamers.
^Those will come with the 9.12 drivers. But how will it make a difference to non-gamer like you G5? Of course I think you can make do with developer's driver for max a month or two before manufacturer provides drivers, can't you? I don't think the driver thing should be a major issue for non-gamers.
Cool G5
Conversation Architect
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
Yea, it won't make much difference for non-gamers like me but having proper driver ensures good performance in applications like screencast recorder, encoders etc.
Yea, it won't make much difference for non-gamers like me but having proper driver ensures good performance in applications like screencast recorder, encoders etc.
Krow
Crowman
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
Hmmm... AFAIK, the developer drivers are good enough for that, or am I wrong?
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
Any luck on playing some 3D full screen games on linux using those dev drivers for ati gpu ?
I think dev drivers are good enough for most 2D related works like taking screen-shots and encoding vids etc. though
Any luck on playing some 3D full screen games on linux using those dev drivers for ati gpu ?
I think dev drivers are good enough for most 2D related works like taking screen-shots and encoding vids etc. though
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ashu888ashu888
Core i7 (nehalem) Owner
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
Hey guys, can u tell me a budget PC (needed only for d/loading stuff) and will be my 2nd PC and my budget is 12K max...(need suggestions only for mobo+proc+RAM) and as i will be using this system for ONLY d/loads, an onboard video support will be a must as i dnt wanna spend on a gpu
How is Atom based Processors (1.6Ghz with 1GB RAM) for d/loading stuff..??? more than enough..??
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@ topgear, krow, desii ....help me out ppl..
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Cheers n e-peace....
Hey guys, can u tell me a budget PC (needed only for d/loading stuff) and will be my 2nd PC and my budget is 12K max...(need suggestions only for mobo+proc+RAM) and as i will be using this system for ONLY d/loads, an onboard video support will be a must as i dnt wanna spend on a gpu
How is Atom based Processors (1.6Ghz with 1GB RAM) for d/loading stuff..??? more than enough..??
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@ topgear, krow, desii ....help me out ppl..
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Cheers n e-peace....
Krow
Crowman
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
12k for proc mobo RAM? Or whole rig?
An atom based rig is ideal for a DL machine.Hey guys, can u tell me a budget PC (needed only for d/loading stuff) and will be my 2nd PC and my budget is 12K max...(need suggestions only for mobo+proc+RAM) and as i will be using this system for ONLY d/loads, an onboard video support will be a must as i dnt wanna spend on a gpu
How is Atom based Processors (1.6Ghz with 1GB RAM) for d/loading stuff..??? more than enough..??
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@ topgear, krow, desii ....help me out ppl..
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Cheers n e-peace....
12k for proc mobo RAM? Or whole rig?
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
AMD Sempron 140 Rs. 1.9K
Asus M2N68-AM + Rs. 2.3K
1GB DDR2 800 MHz Transcend Ram Rs. 1.2K
Zebronics Bijli Cabby with PSU Rs. 1.6K
BenQ 16 inch Monitor Rs. 4.6K
250GB Seagate HDD Rs. 1.9K
Samsung/LG DVD RW Drive Rs. 1.1K
Digital 600VA UPS Rs. 1.6K
Total Rs. 16.2K
Remove the components that you don't require
With this rig you can also play some games
Hey guys, can u tell me a budget PC (needed only for d/loading stuff) and will be my 2nd PC and my budget is 12K max...(need suggestions only for mobo+proc+RAM) and as i will be using this system for ONLY d/loads, an onboard video support will be a must as i dnt wanna spend on a gpu
How is Atom based Processors (1.6Ghz with 1GB RAM) for d/loading stuff..??? more than enough..??
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@ topgear, krow, desii ....help me out ppl..
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Cheers n e-peace....
AMD Sempron 140 Rs. 1.9K
Asus M2N68-AM + Rs. 2.3K
1GB DDR2 800 MHz Transcend Ram Rs. 1.2K
Zebronics Bijli Cabby with PSU Rs. 1.6K
BenQ 16 inch Monitor Rs. 4.6K
250GB Seagate HDD Rs. 1.9K
Samsung/LG DVD RW Drive Rs. 1.1K
Digital 600VA UPS Rs. 1.6K
Total Rs. 16.2K
Remove the components that you don't require
With this rig you can also play some games
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ashu888ashu888
Core i7 (nehalem) Owner
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
@ Krow and topgear thanx aTON! both of u guys,
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@ Krow: yup i need only Proc+Mobo+RAM
@ Topgear: how about INTEL based Atom processor dude..??
(as i already hv a core i7 rig, as in my siggy) so i need this 2nd rig jus for d.loading stuff, say 16-20 hrs of d/loads (hope u got my point)
Say, if i go for the AMD (as u given above) will tat sustain 16 hrs of d/load or will reliability, over heating etc.. be an issue..???
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Note: i already hv a cabinet+VIP smps+160GB SATA HDD, so need jus mobo+proc+RAM
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Cheers n e-peace....
@ Krow and topgear thanx aTON! both of u guys,
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@ Krow: yup i need only Proc+Mobo+RAM
@ Topgear: how about INTEL based Atom processor dude..??
(as i already hv a core i7 rig, as in my siggy) so i need this 2nd rig jus for d.loading stuff, say 16-20 hrs of d/loads (hope u got my point)
Say, if i go for the AMD (as u given above) will tat sustain 16 hrs of d/load or will reliability, over heating etc.. be an issue..???
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Note: i already hv a cabinet+VIP smps+160GB SATA HDD, so need jus mobo+proc+RAM
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Cheers n e-peace....
desiibond
Bond, Desi Bond!
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
@ashu, atom will be good if all you want to do download and browse internet and nothing else. But for desktop we get an entry level processor for as low as 2k.
And I don't think keeping such low power processors like AMD sempron will create any heat.
@ashu, atom will be good if all you want to do download and browse internet and nothing else. But for desktop we get an entry level processor for as low as 2k.
And I don't think keeping such low power processors like AMD sempron will create any heat.
Krow
Crowman
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
As I said earlier, all DL activities are best on an atom based rig. But since you have some components already, take the rest from topgear's suggestion. Just add one small input. There is this cheap but very good SMPS. FSP 350W, which gives 80+ efficiency. Its on lynx website. Get it, its about 1.5k. In the long run you will save more on electricity bills as well. Best get an 80+ PSU.
As I said earlier, all DL activities are best on an atom based rig. But since you have some components already, take the rest from topgear's suggestion. Just add one small input. There is this cheap but very good SMPS. FSP 350W, which gives 80+ efficiency. Its on lynx website. Get it, its about 1.5k. In the long run you will save more on electricity bills as well. Best get an 80+ PSU.
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ashu888ashu888
Core i7 (nehalem) Owner
Re: The Official Core i7 (Intel's nehalem) Thread
@ desii and Krow : thanx a TON for ur suggestions dude..
Yup, all i want to do is jus D/load (tat too heavy d/loads like 18+ hrs)and maybe browse a lil' bit but NO gaming at all..( i hv i7 rig for that)
ok, will look out for Atom based processors as well as like topgear suggested..
@ desii and Krow : thanx a TON for ur suggestions dude..
Yup, all i want to do is jus D/load (tat too heavy d/loads like 18+ hrs)and maybe browse a lil' bit but NO gaming at all..( i hv i7 rig for that)
ok, will look out for Atom based processors as well as like topgear suggested..