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troubleshooter Original post #1
Dec 16, 2006 at 6:45 PM
Hi

I need a comp for my office. I have decided to base it on pentium D processor.

Please help me in deciding the components. It should have onboard graphics, sound, LAN. I want to keep the cost to around 20k. It should be upgradeable in the future. Please give me the details of each component viz. model number, price and from where should I purchase it in Mumbai.
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #2
Dec 16, 2006 at 7:01 PM
*www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=71280&cat_id=556
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abhipal #3
Dec 16, 2006 at 7:13 PM
Go for Intel Board if you want onboard graphic card

Mother Board : INTEL DG965RY (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 )- Rs6600
RAM : KINGSTON DDR2 256 MB - Rs1700
Monitor : SAMSUNG 15" 591S - Rs3700
CD Writer : 52x SAMSUNG - Rs900
Keyboard & Mouse : Logitech - around Rs750
Sound Card : Onboard
Lan Card : Onboard
HDD : 80 GB SATA (SGT\SAMSUNG) - Rs2100
Speaker : Around Rs 450
shantanu
shantanu #4
Dec 16, 2006 at 7:22 PM
go for AMD

cpu :Amd athlon 64 3000+
mobo:asus k8v-vm
ram :512 ddr 400mhz
dvd-rw:sony
monitor:15" samsung/LG
PSU:400 watt local vendor with cabinet
HDD:80 gb sata samsung
normal keyboard mouse

this config will be around 16000/- add a UPS 2000 more

this is a upgradable pc and you can install more ram and gfx card anytime
i think will work.. and also wait for others to post here look what they say
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #5
Dec 16, 2006 at 7:24 PM
Monitor-->PHILIPS 17" 107 Rs4300
Combo Drive-->LG Rs1100
Speakers-->CREATIVE SBS 370 Rs1100
Graphic Card-->128 MB NVIDIA GF FX 5200 Rs1900
Hard Disk-->80 GB (7200 RPM) Rs1950
Motherboard-->INTEL D965RY Rs6600
Processor-->E6300 (2MB L2 cache 1.87Ghz 1066MHz FSB 65nm) Rs8300
Total-->17,400Rs

Some more things needed.
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abhipal #6
Dec 16, 2006 at 7:36 PM
Dont go for Philips monitor go for Samsang monitor. Its display is good.
For Optical drive if CD ROM/Writer go for Samsang If DVD Writer go for Sony.
You won't need Graphic card as INTEL D965RY have Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 which can even run VISTA.
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harmik #7
Dec 16, 2006 at 9:16 PM
Tech Geek said:
Monitor-->PHILIPS 17" 107 Rs4300
Combo Drive-->LG Rs1100
Speakers-->CREATIVE SBS 370 Rs1100
Graphic Card-->128 MB NVIDIA GF FX 5200 Rs1900
Hard Disk-->80 GB (7200 RPM) Rs1950
Motherboard-->INTEL D965RY Rs6600
Processor-->E6300 (2MB L2 cache 1.87Ghz 1066MHz FSB 65nm) Rs8300
Total-->17,400Rs

Some more things needed.
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dude total comes out to be Rs25250.
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #8
Dec 16, 2006 at 9:28 PM
Just see my signature........My config is something that can help you in deciding.
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #9
Dec 17, 2006 at 12:14 PM
harmik said:
dude total comes out to be Rs25250.
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5K extra wouldn't matter when you are getting a good PC.
He does not need to upgrade for abt. 2-3 yrs
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #10
Dec 17, 2006 at 12:17 PM
Its his personal choice whether he wants to spend 5K more or not........He may be on shoe string budget........
Tech Geek
Tech Geek #11
Dec 17, 2006 at 12:20 PM
Ya, even i thought of that. But still he does not have to replace that for 2-3 yrs.:D ;)
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troubleshooter #12
Dec 17, 2006 at 5:54 PM
Tech Geek said:
5K extra wouldn't matter when you are getting a good PC.
He does not need to upgrade for abt. 2-3 yrs
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5k extra dont matter, but the config should be such that i should not be compelled to upgrade for say 2 - 3 yrs
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #13
Dec 17, 2006 at 5:56 PM
So ur budget is now 25K.....In total
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troubleshooter #14
Dec 17, 2006 at 6:02 PM
abhipal said:
Go for Intel Board if you want onboard graphic card

Mother Board : INTEL DG965RY (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 )- Rs6600
RAM : KINGSTON DDR2 256 MB - Rs1700
Monitor : SAMSUNG 15" 591S - Rs3700
CD Writer : 52x SAMSUNG - Rs900
Keyboard & Mouse : Logitech - around Rs750
Sound Card : Onboard
Lan Card : Onboard
HDD : 80 GB SATA (SGT\SAMSUNG) - Rs2100
Speaker : Around Rs 450
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Following changes required

speaker not required, Ram 512MB DDR2 , HDD either 120GB/160GB Seagate/Hitachi, Combo drive from Sony instead of a plain cd writer. what would the final cost come to and can u give me the shop name & contact number from where you inquired about the same.

In the future i may be using my system to use Corel Draw Auto CAD
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #15
Dec 17, 2006 at 6:21 PM
Which Pentium D are u planning to buy? Which model number?
shantanu
shantanu #16
Dec 17, 2006 at 8:17 PM
GO FOR A Ati chipsET board like D102 will give you more performance
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #17
Dec 17, 2006 at 8:44 PM
shantanu_webmaster said:
GO FOR A Ati chipsET board like D102 will give you more performance
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Thats really true..............
shantanu
shantanu #18
Dec 17, 2006 at 8:50 PM
at least go for 512 mb ram as 256 makes no pint at this time
codename_romeo
codename_romeo #19
Dec 18, 2006 at 4:21 PM
shantanu_webmaster said:
at least go for 512 mb ram as 256 makes no pint at this time
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Thats 100% true......512 mb is a bare minimum now a days.
shantanu
shantanu #20
Dec 18, 2006 at 5:01 PM
and go for A SONY OR HP DVD RW