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If u had 25-30K what config would u buy?

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Anindya
Anindya Original post #1
Jun 12, 2007 at 5:08 PM
I have allotted Rs.25-30K. I am going to upgrade the cabinet only. So i need the following within that limit. That limit is the highest and it will be good if it is less than that. It doesnt matter whether its Intel or AMD i just want the best..... Just tell me what u would buy within that range.
I need...
CPU -
Motherboard -
RAM -
HDD -
Grafics card(if needed) -
UPS -
Cabinet with smps -

Thanks.
cynosure
Jun 12, 2007 at 5:25 PM
^^ I went to nehru place today and I am listing the cheapest prices.
AMD 64X2 5600+ + Asus AMD 690G mobo = 12950 (R.R. systems)
1GB kingston 667MHz = Rs. 1740 (Cost to Cost Computer)
320GB seagate sata2 HDD = 3740 ( " )
XFX 8600GT = 8400 (SMC International) [The board has onboard gfx card]
500VA APC = 2125 ( " )
Cabinet = I dont know :D
Tech.Masti
Jun 12, 2007 at 5:39 PM
Is this config enough for average gaming?
cynosure
Jun 12, 2007 at 5:49 PM
^^ Everything except the RAM is good enough for average gaming.
I plan for 4GB RAM and 8800GTS 640MB(hope I get it) for good gaming experiance.
xbonez
xbonez #5
Jun 12, 2007 at 5:57 PM
^^the guy asked for avg gaming. the ram is adequate though 2gb would have been nice (4 gb is unnecessary.)
cynosure
Jun 12, 2007 at 6:18 PM
^^ I told him what I plan to buy:D.
For avg. gaming 2gb is enough. Agreed
caje143
caje143 #7
Jun 12, 2007 at 6:50 PM
Well for me that is not at all enough.. with that cash i will end up with a Motherboard, Graphich Card, Rams, Monitor.... No Harddisk... keyboard...mouse...

My current System is already Worth 48,000 Rs. man...

:D
Anindya
Anindya #8
Jun 12, 2007 at 11:50 PM
Plz guys help me in choosing the best config in this budget. Plz post ur configs.
Pathik
Pathik #9
Jun 13, 2007 at 12:24 AM
y r u suggesting the 690g chipset if he has to go 4 a 8600gt anyway??
Anindya
Anindya #10
Jun 13, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Guys i have decided on this config.
Processor - E6320 - 7850
M/B - Asus P5BVM - 7350(what about P5N SLI, can i go for it which is better?)
RAM - Transcend DDR2 1GB 800mhz - 2600
Hdd - Seagate 160GB SATA2 - 2350
XFX 7600GT 256MB - 7400
UPS - Microtek 600va - 1800
Cabinet with SMPS - 1500 - 1700(any good one)

Total - 29250.(prices taken from theitwares.com)

Plz comment guys I am waiting I really need it. Its urgent.......
K
kooabs03 #11
Jun 13, 2007 at 9:49 AM
Anindya said:
Guys i have decided on this config.
Processor - E6320 - 7850
M/B - Asus P5BVM - 7350(what about P5N SLI, can i go for it which is better?)
RAM - Transcend DDR2 1GB 800mhz - 2600
Hdd - Seagate 160GB SATA2 - 2350
XFX 7600GT 256MB - 7400
UPS - Microtek 600va - 1800
Cabinet with SMPS - 1500 - 1700(any good one)

Total - 29250.(prices taken from theitwares.com)

Plz comment guys I am waiting I really need it. Its urgent.......
instead get a XFX 8600GT for 8K. make sure ur HDD is 7200.10 ver.

cynosure said:
^^ I went to nehru place today and I am listing the cheapest prices.
AMD 64X2 5600+ + Asus AMD 690G mobo = 12950 (R.R. systems)
1GB kingston 667MHz = Rs. 1740 (Cost to Cost Computer)
320GB seagate sata2 HDD = 3740 ( " )
XFX 8600GT = 8400 (SMC International) [The board has onboard gfx card]
500VA APC = 2125 ( " )
Cabinet = I dont know :D
r u sure its 5600+ ? bcoz on itwares it is for 10,200/- and ASUS mobo costs ~5100/-
cynosure
cynosure #12
Jun 13, 2007 at 11:14 AM
^^ Yes, the guy confirmed it by calling someone. He noted the model number of proc. and mobo on a paper. I dont think there might be any glitch involved, but who knows??:D
Although I am suprised because SMC international quoted the prices of 5600+ and asus mobo as 9200 and 4400 respectively.
5000+ costs 7000 bucks at SMC.

@anindya: If you have a computer market nearby then you should go and confirm the prices yourself. Like in my case the AMD X2 5600+ costs around 9200 but on itwares the price is 10200. A huge difference of 1K.
xsreality
xsreality #13
Jun 13, 2007 at 1:39 PM
yes, i think u shud confirm the prices from ur vendor or any market in ur city rather than on itwares.com or any other site unless u plan to get it ordered from the net..

@anindya... ur config is good.. but some suggestions..

why not go for an AMD pair, the money saved can be invested in 2GB RAM and XFX 8600GT.. if u want to stick to INTEL then P5N-E SLI is a better mobo..
sabret00the
Jun 13, 2007 at 2:09 PM
Go for:
CPU - E4300
Motherboard - no idea
RAM - 1GB
HDD - watever but insist on Seagate
Grafics card(if needed) - look at onboard option
UPS - APC shud be the best
Cabinet with smps - Zebronics anything cabby with Platinum 500W is a good budget option...working without any problems for more than 1 year...
Pathik
Pathik #15
Jun 13, 2007 at 6:39 PM
Seagate Sata 2 250 GB 3100
@anindya make it

Creative SBS 370 2.1 Spkrs 1200
Transcend DDR 2 1 GB 667 Mhz 1725
XFX 8600GT 256MB 8000
Asus P5B DLX-11100
E4300 - 4900
30025/-
Choto Cheeta
Jun 13, 2007 at 6:49 PM
Anindya yaar, How much is the need for the GRFX card for u ?? as if u dont need a card, config will change drastically :)

See, with AMD 690G or Nvidia 6150 or Intel GMA x3000 (G965) vista will run cool, and u will be able to play most of the games in Low settingss for sure... !!!

So, please state do u really need a Card ??
saggygenius
Jun 14, 2007 at 11:13 AM
here wat i think should be your choice,

Intel E4400 ( a new processor from C2D series which beats E6300 in overclocking) runs @ 2.0 Ghz costs 6000Rs,

motherboard- go for ASUS P5N E Sli 7000Rs,

RAM- 1*2GB DDR2667Mhz (kingston) costs 3800Rs,

HDD 160*2 GB HDD seagate(RAID 0,1) 5000Rs,

cabinet with SMPS(peace with 500watt PSU)2800Rs,

XFX 8500GT 5500Rs,

UPS VIP around 2K.

Total:- 32.5K approx

mind u man this will be an awesome config for you,
(the 8500GT performance is between 7600Gs & GT)