The Desktop Computer & Configuration Thread

merve_extreme · 23rd May 2007, 13:03

no this is just a Myth.the 7300GT can easily play games at 1024*768.where these cards struggle is pixel shader heavy games like NFS carbon and when AA is turned to 4X or higher.

Most recent games can be played at 1042*768 with AA at 2X,pixel shader at medium and detail set at medium-high.Above 1024*768 they will struggle.remember the 7300GT is different animal compared to the 7300GS or LE,GT it has 128bit memory interface compared to 64 bit for GS,LE.Only difference between 7600 and 7300GT is that the 7300GT has 8 pixel processors and 7600 has 12.7600GS and GT differ only in clock speed.U can easily overclock to make u the difference.

see this review:Galaxy 7300 GT 256MB DDR3

see graphs on this page
Galaxy 7300 GT 256MB DDR3

Galaxy 7300 GT 256MB DDR3

hkanitkar · 24th May 2007, 08:03

got the D965WH mbo along with C2D E6000 - costed 20k
threw another 2 gigs of DDR2553 Mhz - costed 3.2k

Next one comin up would be gfx card - 7950GT or may be even a 8800

sammyboy · 24th May 2007, 09:41

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Originally Posted by revtech

intel core 2 duo t7200
2 gb ram
120 gb HDD
nvidia Geforce 7400

and i also have an external HDD

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

low_bass_makker · 24th May 2007, 10:34

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Originally Posted by hkanitkar

Next one comin up would be gfx card - 7950GT or may be even a 8800

dont go for 7950gt or 7xxx series go for the 8600 gt or 8800 gts 320 mb.......

hkanitkar · 24th May 2007, 23:36

@LBM - how much should 8800GTS 320MB cost ?? my budget is abt 15k max.. [:P]

Edit : just read LBM's reply
.. Darn.. 18k and up would be a little hard on me cos 15k is already stretched budget.. Any other card that fits under 15k ???

low_bass_makker · 24th May 2007, 23:42

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Originally Posted by hkanitkar

@LBM - how much should 8800GTS 320MB cost ?? my budget is abt 15k max.. [:P]

it would be approx 18-22k range will have to checkout for exact prices...

TSEA · 24th May 2007, 23:53

Bought a Laptop last month. Here goes the config:

1. AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 {1.8 GHz (L2 Cache:2 x 512 KB) }
2. Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
3. VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)
4. HARD DRIVES 80GB Hard Drive
5. Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
6. Wireless Networking Cards 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)
7. LCD panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™(glossy)

It costed me $864.91

greenhorn · 25th May 2007, 00:10

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

dont go for 7950gt or 7xxx series go for the 8600 gt or 8800 gts 320 mb.......

the 79xx series have higher FPS at widescreen resolutions than the 8xxx series

low_bass_makker · 25th May 2007, 00:20

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Originally Posted by TSEA

Bought a Laptop last month. Here goes the config:

1. AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 {1.8 GHz (L2 Cache:2 x 512 KB) }
2. Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
3. VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)
4. HARD DRIVES 80GB Hard Drive
5. Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
6. Wireless Networking Cards 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)
7. LCD panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™(glossy)

It costed me $864.91

what is the make sir....and how do you feel the Turion is running...

TSEA · 25th May 2007, 00:30

It's a Dell Inspiron 1501 (that is why I got it in an affordable price). It's running Windows Vista™ Home Basic. Can't say much about the performance. I am not much of a gamer, guess if it runs Linux parallel to Vista (using VMware) with acceptable performance; I will be happy.

black12rr · 25th May 2007, 00:34

@TSEA ..did u buy it in bangalore?

TSEA · 25th May 2007, 00:39

No, bought it in Houston, TX

abhibh · 25th May 2007, 02:07

Thats cheap price wise TSEA. Very nice buy i would say any problem yet with dell ?

TSEA · 25th May 2007, 02:23

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Originally Posted by abhibh

Thats cheap price wise TSEA. Very nice buy i would say any problem yet with dell ?

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

No issues with dell as of now.

nikunj_cal · 27th May 2007, 09:21

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

what is your ambient temperature.....

ya 8800gtx is still on the top with price ranging from 32-35k with 8800gts 640 mb at 26-30k followed by 8800gts 320mb at 20-22k and 8600gts at 16k and 8600gt at 8-9k....

Ambient temperature is around 33 degrees to 35 degrees with 90% + humidity ( if that is laso a factor ) !!

23rd May 2007, 13:03	#496
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	no this is just a Myth.the 7300GT can easily play games at 1024768.where these cards struggle is pixel shader heavy games like NFS carbon and when AA is turned to 4X or higher. Most recent games can be played at 1042768 with AA at 2X,pixel shader at medium and detail set at medium-high.Above 1024768 they will struggle.remember the 7300GT is different animal compared to the 7300GS or LE,GT it has 128bit memory interface compared to 64 bit for GS,LE.Only difference between 7600 and 7300GT is that the 7300GT has 8 pixel processors and 7600 has 12.7600GS and GT differ only in clock speed.U can easily overclock to make u the difference. see this review:Galaxy 7300 GT 256MB DDR3 see graphs on this page Galaxy 7300 GT 256MB DDR3 Galaxy 7300 GT 256MB DDR3 Last edited by merve_extreme : 23rd May 2007 at 13:17.*
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24th May 2007, 08:03	#497
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	got the D965WH mbo along with C2D E6000 - costed 20k threw another 2 gigs of DDR2553 Mhz - costed 3.2k Next one comin up would be gfx card - 7950GT or may be even a 8800
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24th May 2007, 23:36	#500
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	@LBM - how much should 8800GTS 320MB cost ?? my budget is abt 15k max.. [:P] Edit : just read LBM's reply .. Darn.. 18k and up would be a little hard on me cos 15k is already stretched budget.. Any other card that fits under 15k ??? Last edited by hkanitkar : 24th May 2007 at 23:51.
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24th May 2007, 23:53	#502
TSEA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 852 Times	Bought a Laptop last month. Here goes the config: 1. AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 {1.8 GHz (L2 Cache:2 x 512 KB) } 2. Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM 3. VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated) 4. HARD DRIVES 80GB Hard Drive 5. Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability 6. Wireless Networking Cards 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps) 7. LCD panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™(glossy) It costed me $864.91
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25th May 2007, 00:30	#505
TSEA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 852 Times	It's a Dell Inspiron 1501 (that is why I got it in an affordable price). It's running Windows Vista™ Home Basic. Can't say much about the performance. I am not much of a gamer, guess if it runs Linux parallel to Vista (using VMware) with acceptable performance; I will be happy.
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25th May 2007, 00:34	#506
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	@TSEA ..did u buy it in bangalore?
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25th May 2007, 00:39	#507
TSEA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 852 Times	No, bought it in Houston, TX
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25th May 2007, 02:07	#508
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Thats cheap price wise TSEA. Very nice buy i would say any problem yet with dell ?
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