My config for comp.. good??

barbar · 25th June 2006, 12:24

Hey

Im getting a new comp and after alllot of research, i shortlisted these parts:
(the items are taken from www.newegg.com as i might the getting them from the site itself or atleast at similar prices).

1)Motherboards:
ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe $190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131568
OR
ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131004

Both these products are pretty much the same except for the fact that one has SLI while the other Crossfire. Tats the only thing iv to decide..any views?? Also, i get a $50 discount if i take the second motherboard cuz of the processor iv chosen.

2)Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103533
OR
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice $145
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103531

Iv pretty much decided on the 3800+ but views are welcome..

3)Video card:

Now, the cards iv seen are XFX cards but i dunno how the suport of this company is in india. I know tat the cards are also locally available..but support??

XFX 6800 XTreme $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150130
OR
XFX PV-T73G-UDE3 Geforce 7600GT $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150141

there's a 6800 card of eVGA too.. but again.. support for the company..
Again, there are some Sapphire ati cards like X800Pro and X850XT.. but same question as above..

4)Hard disk:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136003
OR
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140

Only choice to be made here is of the company.. though western digital seems to be the fav on the site.

5)Dvd writer:

Samsung w/ lightscribe w/ 5x DVD-RAM write $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151118
OR
NEC writer $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152058

hows NEC in india?? i was also considering Benq or Lite-on.. any views?

6)Memory:

Heres the thing.. As far as i know, say 1GB RAM here is available for about Rs3500.. tats around 7k for 2GB. I was initially planning on going for 1GB but then i saw these offers by "Corsair" (yup)
CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145486
or
CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) $165
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145579

tats about Rs 1.5k more but then again its corsair.. worth it??

Rest of the things are standard... Any views and suggestions??

barbar · 25th June 2006, 12:46

Also, which power supply will i need for all of this?? i dont think the regular 550w will do.. will it?

rsjaurr · 25th June 2006, 17:00

SLI feature on Mobo only comes into picture when u r going to use two video cards which u r not going to use.So u can buy a non-SLI mobo [for abt 100$] and add that money to processor/memory,something like 3800 dual core for abt $330 on newegg.

barbar · 25th June 2006, 17:58

So ur telling me to take the MVP mobo wit the 3800+?? im gettin ths for $268 on newegg

black12rr · 25th June 2006, 18:11

Are these $ figures equivalent to indian prices.If you are in bangalore why dont you just walk at SP road and find out the prices and brands.
I dont think you get NEC or corsair in bangalore ? , if yes enlighten me .
DVD writer ,just picked up ASUS 1608p3s DVD writer for 2400 rs bill .
About HDD ,i have both seagate(40 g) and WD (80) ..i had a problem with WD ,they just fixed sumthign and returned the same drive

,seems workign now ,touch wood ,but seagate now offers 5 years warranty

on HDDs if i am rit ..that tempting

Keep us updated and post a pic after getting it.

barbar · 25th June 2006, 18:25

Well the price of the stuff above (exculdin wirter n ram ) is Rs 26000..
Hows the writer u got?? its available for lik rs1700 there.. had bought sony n lg ones for my frnz from sp road.. pretty good..
Yeh i don think corsair nec are readily available.. have to look.. ocz is available but tats too expensive..

low_bass_makker · 25th June 2006, 21:14

1)Motherboards:

ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe

2)Processor:

Go for dual core amd x2

3)Video card:

XFX PV-T73G-UDE3 Geforce 7600GT

4)Hard disk:
u can also go for a 2 smaller HDD and connect the in RAID 0 for better performance...

5)Dvd writer:
any one u like.....

6)Memory:
ya it is worth it any yes corsair is avalable in delhi and last time I checked it was for 12k for 1gb

barbar · 25th June 2006, 23:28

the x2 is about $150 more.. is it reallly worth it??

u sure bout the two smaller hdds? but then ill have to get a raid controller also...rite?

low_bass_makker · 25th June 2006, 23:31

the x2 is a dual core processor this will surely get the advantage of the same

the raid controller is inbuilt on the Motherboard.......

sujaylahiri · 26th June 2006, 02:34

Instead of the S939 processor, get the new Socket 940 or AM2 processor.
They have a technology similar to Intel's hyperthreading and they also support DDR2 RAM. You'll get them for about the same price as the S939 processors.
Check out www.ncix.com

satish_appasani · 26th June 2006, 12:15

I would recommend whoever is planning for a new computer to wait until MS releases the system recommendations for Windows vista. A super fast computer today may become a basic system for Vista.

barbar · 26th June 2006, 20:28

Oook wat bout these mos mobo n processor : (AM2)

Motherboard :
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131011
OR
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013

Processor
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Orleans
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103631
OR
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Orleans
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103633

??????

Well i got two more cards (ATI Chip).. :

SAPPHIRE 100116SR Radeon X800XL 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Custra...82E16814102548
OR
SAPPHIRE 100106SR-RD Radeon X850XT 256MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102505

Seeing that some ppl here have cards of this company.. i see no issues with it.. good choice??

black12rr · 26th June 2006, 23:47

@barbar ,the dvd riter is good .
How are you getting these from newegg ,is your friend getting it for you? or are you getting it shipped to india? ,i am curious, i am lusting for a 19 ' tft ,prices for these 19 "s are close to 20 k ,where as in US ,you get it for 12k ..damn.

khanak · 26th June 2006, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I would recommend whoever is planning for a new computer to wait until MS releases the system recommendations for Windows vista. A super fast computer today may become a basic system for Vista.

true...........when is vista releasing anyways

speedzak · 27th June 2006, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by barbar

Oook wat bout these mos mobo n processor : (AM2)

Motherboard :
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131011
OR
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013

Processor
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Orleans
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103631
OR
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Orleans
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103633

??????

This is ok. AM2 is the way forward. And consider non SLI boards with similar other features. SLI is not worth spending that amount of money. And that M2N32 SLI board is hell lotta stuff!

25th June 2006, 12:24	#1
barbar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 3 Times	My config for comp.. good?? Hey Im getting a new comp and after alllot of research, i shortlisted these parts: (the items are taken from www.newegg.com as i might the getting them from the site itself or atleast at similar prices). 1)Motherboards: ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe $190 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131568 OR ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131004 Both these products are pretty much the same except for the fact that one has SLI while the other Crossfire. Tats the only thing iv to decide..any views?? Also, i get a $50 discount if i take the second motherboard cuz of the processor iv chosen. 2)Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103533 OR AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice $145 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103531 Iv pretty much decided on the 3800+ but views are welcome.. 3)Video card: Now, the cards iv seen are XFX cards but i dunno how the suport of this company is in india. I know tat the cards are also locally available..but support?? XFX 6800 XTreme $135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150130 OR XFX PV-T73G-UDE3 Geforce 7600GT $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150141 there's a 6800 card of eVGA too.. but again.. support for the company.. Again, there are some Sapphire ati cards like X800Pro and X850XT.. but same question as above.. 4)Hard disk: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136003 OR Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140 Only choice to be made here is of the company.. though western digital seems to be the fav on the site. 5)Dvd writer: Samsung w/ lightscribe w/ 5x DVD-RAM write $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151118 OR NEC writer $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152058 hows NEC in india?? i was also considering Benq or Lite-on.. any views? 6)Memory: Heres the thing.. As far as i know, say 1GB RAM here is available for about Rs3500.. tats around 7k for 2GB. I was initially planning on going for 1GB but then i saw these offers by "Corsair" (yup) CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145486 or CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) $165 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145579 tats about Rs 1.5k more but then again its corsair.. worth it?? Rest of the things are standard... Any views and suggestions?? Last edited by barbar : 25th June 2006 at 12:25.
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25th June 2006, 12:46	#2
barbar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 3 Times	Also, which power supply will i need for all of this?? i dont think the regular 550w will do.. will it?
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25th June 2006, 17:00	#3
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	SLI feature on Mobo only comes into picture when u r going to use two video cards which u r not going to use.So u can buy a non-SLI mobo [for abt 100$] and add that money to processor/memory,something like 3800 dual core for abt $330 on newegg.
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25th June 2006, 17:58	#4
barbar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 3 Times	So ur telling me to take the MVP mobo wit the 3800+?? im gettin ths for $268 on newegg
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25th June 2006, 18:11	#5
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	Are these $ figures equivalent to indian prices.If you are in bangalore why dont you just walk at SP road and find out the prices and brands. I dont think you get NEC or corsair in bangalore ? , if yes enlighten me . DVD writer ,just picked up ASUS 1608p3s DVD writer for 2400 rs bill . About HDD ,i have both seagate(40 g) and WD (80) ..i had a problem with WD ,they just fixed sumthign and returned the same drive ,seems workign now ,touch wood ,but seagate now offers 5 years warranty on HDDs if i am rit ..that tempting Keep us updated and post a pic after getting it. Last edited by black12rr : 25th June 2006 at 18:13.
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25th June 2006, 18:25	#6
barbar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 3 Times	Well the price of the stuff above (exculdin wirter n ram ) is Rs 26000.. Hows the writer u got?? its available for lik rs1700 there.. had bought sony n lg ones for my frnz from sp road.. pretty good.. Yeh i don think corsair nec are readily available.. have to look.. ocz is available but tats too expensive..
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25th June 2006, 21:14	#7
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	1)Motherboards: ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe 2)Processor: Go for dual core amd x2 3)Video card: XFX PV-T73G-UDE3 Geforce 7600GT 4)Hard disk: u can also go for a 2 smaller HDD and connect the in RAID 0 for better performance... 5)Dvd writer: any one u like..... 6)Memory: ya it is worth it any yes corsair is avalable in delhi and last time I checked it was for 12k for 1gb
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25th June 2006, 23:28	#8
barbar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 3 Times	the x2 is about $150 more.. is it reallly worth it?? u sure bout the two smaller hdds? but then ill have to get a raid controller also...rite?
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25th June 2006, 23:31	#9
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	the x2 is a dual core processor this will surely get the advantage of the same the raid controller is inbuilt on the Motherboard.......
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26th June 2006, 02:34	#10
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Instead of the S939 processor, get the new Socket 940 or AM2 processor. They have a technology similar to Intel's hyperthreading and they also support DDR2 RAM. You'll get them for about the same price as the S939 processors. Check out www.ncix.com
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26th June 2006, 12:15	#11
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I would recommend whoever is planning for a new computer to wait until MS releases the system recommendations for Windows vista. A super fast computer today may become a basic system for Vista.
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26th June 2006, 20:28	#12
barbar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 3 Times	Oook wat bout these mos mobo n processor : (AM2) Motherboard : ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131011 OR ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013 Processor AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Orleans http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103631 OR AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Orleans http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103633 ?????? Well i got two more cards (ATI Chip).. : SAPPHIRE 100116SR Radeon X800XL 512MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Custra...82E16814102548 OR SAPPHIRE 100106SR-RD Radeon X850XT 256MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102505 Seeing that some ppl here have cards of this company.. i see no issues with it.. good choice?? Last edited by aah78 : 27th June 2006 at 21:51.
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26th June 2006, 23:47	#13
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	@barbar ,the dvd riter is good . How are you getting these from newegg ,is your friend getting it for you? or are you getting it shipped to india? ,i am curious, i am lusting for a 19 ' tft ,prices for these 19 "s are close to 20 k ,where as in US ,you get it for 12k ..damn. Last edited by black12rr : 26th June 2006 at 23:49.
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