The Desktop Computer & Configuration Thread

nikunj_cal · 27th May 2007, 09:24

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Originally Posted by TSEA

Ya it is cheap abhi, was coming initially to somewhere around $1099, got some discount on it.

No issues with dell as of now.

Often seen up heating issues in Dell Laptops , my firends Dell used to become very hot when playing games, any such issue with your Dell ??

revtech · 27th May 2007, 14:23

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

Hey revtech , I have exactly the same config on my Thinkpad, Do you have the Thinkpad T60 by any chance?

no dude

i have the HP dv 6000t

rev

abhibh · 4th June 2007, 21:53

OK OK another gfx card query.

Another friend of mine is thinking to upgrade his gfx to play Test drive unlimited.
He currently has 128 MB Nvidia card. His budget is around 4k. Some one suggested him to get 6600 256 MB Nvidia card and he will be able to play the test drive at ok ok settings.

Now i want to know which card can he get in that budget ???

merve_extreme · 4th June 2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by abhibh

OK OK another gfx card query.

Another friend of mine is thinking to upgrade his gfx to play Test drive unlimited.
He currently has 128 MB Nvidia card. His budget is around 4k. Some one suggested him to get 6600 256 MB Nvidia card and he will be able to play the test drive at ok ok settings.

Now i want to know which card can he get in that budget ???

7300GT around 4.2 to 4.5K.Get the BIG branded one.these are rebranded Galaxy cards,they do make brilliant 7300GT cards.

also if budget can be extended 8500GT at 5.5-5.8K is a good future buy.testdrive unlimited is a very graphics heavy game,also there are not many graphics adjustments to increase performance,because it is not ported properly from console to PC.

abhibh · 4th June 2007, 23:19

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Originally Posted by merve_extreme

7300GT around 4.2 to 4.5K.Get the BIG branded one.these are rebranded Galaxy cards,they do make brilliant 7300GT cards.

also if budget can be extended 8500GT at 5.5-5.8K is a good future buy.testdrive unlimited is a very graphics heavy game,also there are not many graphics adjustments to increase performance,because it is not ported properly from console to PC.

Anything under 4k ? Though i think his budget is 4K money + he will give away the card.

merve_extreme · 5th June 2007, 00:03

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Originally Posted by abhibh

Anything under 4k ? Though i think his budget is 4K money + he will give away the card.

you can get a 7300GS but then Test drive unlimited wont work well.he should get a 7300GT at 4.2K.200-300 Rs is worth it.

jkdas · 18th June 2007, 09:37

which graphic card would you suggest for K8v MX mobo

appuchan · 18th June 2007, 09:51

The only things that havent changed on my Home PC since I bought it 5 years back is its case! Everything was changed later, including motherboard, smps, chip, HDD, DVD drive, monitor and even UPS. I dont use it so much nowadays as my wife and daughter is hooked on to it most of the time. I will have to be content with my laptop mostly.

If I remember correctly, the PC has 250GB + 80GB HDD, Intel Core Duo processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 19' LCD monitor and Vista/RHL running on two partitions.

low_bass_makker · 18th June 2007, 10:29

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Originally Posted by jkdas

which graphic card would you suggest for K8v MX mobo

first thing comes to mind what is your budget???

Amey · 18th June 2007, 10:43

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Originally Posted by jkdas

which graphic card would you suggest for K8v MX mobo

K8V MX is a AGP board IIRC. Unfortunately getting decent AGP cards has become a rarity.You can still get Nvidia Geforce 7 series cards though.Depends on your budget really.

jkdas · 18th June 2007, 10:53

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

first thing comes to mind what is your budget???

max 5k, Its not for high end gaming.

low_bass_makker · 18th June 2007, 12:01

I would suggest to go for 8600GT it is a very good VFM card...it will cost you like 8k and the performance is quite good or you can go for 8500GT but it is not like 8600GT in performance.....and both the card are DX10....

Mugen_Power · 18th June 2007, 12:04

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

I would suggest to go for 8600GT it is a very good VFM card...it will cost you like 8k and the performance is quite good or you can go for 8500GT but it is not like 8600GT in performance.....and both the card are DX10....

Dear LBM,

he has clearly mentioned that max 5k, and not for high end gaming so i dont think he need directx10.

low_bass_makker · 18th June 2007, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

Dear LBM,

he has clearly mentioned that max 5k, and not for high end gaming so i dont think he need directx10.

Vishal Bhai I also recommended him 8500GT , and Also I said for DX10 as it will be future proof also......

reignofchaos · 18th June 2007, 12:15

K8V-MX is an AGP board. 8600/8500GT doesnt exist in AGP. Your best option is to get a DX9 ATI X1600 Pro.

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abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	OK OK another gfx card query. Another friend of mine is thinking to upgrade his gfx to play Test drive unlimited. He currently has 128 MB Nvidia card. His budget is around 4k. Some one suggested him to get 6600 256 MB Nvidia card and he will be able to play the test drive at ok ok settings. Now i want to know which card can he get in that budget ???
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	which graphic card would you suggest for K8v MX mobo
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appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	The only things that havent changed on my Home PC since I bought it 5 years back is its case! Everything was changed later, including motherboard, smps, chip, HDD, DVD drive, monitor and even UPS. I dont use it so much nowadays as my wife and daughter is hooked on to it most of the time. I will have to be content with my laptop mostly. If I remember correctly, the PC has 250GB + 80GB HDD, Intel Core Duo processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 19' LCD monitor and Vista/RHL running on two partitions.
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low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	I would suggest to go for 8600GT it is a very good VFM card...it will cost you like 8k and the performance is quite good or you can go for 8500GT but it is not like 8600GT in performance.....and both the card are DX10....
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18th June 2007, 12:15	#525
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	K8V-MX is an AGP board. 8600/8500GT doesnt exist in AGP. Your best option is to get a DX9 ATI X1600 Pro.
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