Mobo + Proc + RAM ~ 5-6k

1.What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Browsing ONLY ! Maybe watch HD Videos [ I have an XFX 8600 GT 256MB DDR3 ]

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 6k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Haat

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Not required , have a 120 GB.

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: Samsung 17" CRT

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 8

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Me

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within 2 weeks

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: As long as it can successfully run Firefox for a few years.

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: I only need the Processor , Motherboard , RAM [ DDR3 ] .. i have the rest.

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. Will buy from Chandni Chowk

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Please DO NOT exceed the budget , the PC is used by my mother , it is used for about 1/2 hour daily , i would not have upgraded if the previous Pentium 4 Processor was still running.

PC Config:

AMD X2 250 maybe ? What would be a good Cheap motherboard for this and having DDR3 and PCIe ?

Current;y considering

~~AMD Athlon II x3 440 @ 3k~~

AMD Athlon II x2 255 @ 2.7k [ x2 250 or x2 260 . depending on Price ]
Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 @ 2.2k
Corsair Value DDR3 2GB 1333 @ 1k

Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 @ 2.2k
AMD X2 250 @ 2.75k
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT AMD 790 Series @ 0.9k

Total 5.85k

Slightly out of budget....

Edit: Its a typo error, the DDR2 Value Ram from Corsair costs more than 2k, but DDR3 - 1k.

d3p5kor said:
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x3 440|3000
Motherboard |Asus M4A78LT-M LE|2400
RAM |Corsair Value DDR2 2GB 1333|1000
| Total |6400

Slightly out of budget....

I guess he asked for DDR3 RAM.

slashragnarok said:
I guess he asked for DDR3 RAM.

I asked for DDR3 RAM because when i bought this PC 6 years back , i didn;t know wnything and was sold DDR1 RAM , which made it almost impossible for me to upgrade , have 256 MB RAM. So wouldn;t it be advisable to buy DDR3 at this point ?

Yes. Buy the latest stuff you can afford.

The AMD Athlon II x3 440 looks much better , i can exceed my buget for about 0.5k more for that ... can it be paierd with the Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2 @ 2.2k ?

The mobo I suggested has a AM3 socket so it should support the procy you mentioned.

By the way if you're only running Firefox and Windows Media Player you won't notice any difference between the two proccys.

WHich Intel Processor is the i3 440 comparable to ? Cannot find on Google

I once came across a site which lets you compare two entities , any thing , GPU vs GPU , Processor vs Processor , any idea which site ?

Also , is it ~3k ?

Found it, its *www.anandtech.com/ , although it is not loading right now

If all you need is browsing and some movie/video watching, then why going for Win 7? Better install Ubuntu or whatever flavor of Linux you prefer.

go with d athlon tricore suggested above...enough for your need.

Any Intel will be way out of your budget. Stick with AMD. If you want to lower your budget further, I could even suggest you a Sempron, but guess it's best to stick with multi core these days. So go for X2, no need for X3

Cool Buddy said:
Any Intel will be way out of your budget. Stick with AMD. If you want to lower your budget further, I could even suggest you a Sempron, but guess it's best to stick with multi core these days. So go for X2, no need for X3

Really , AnandTech - Bench - CPU , the difference is really very little , and i can save upto Rs 500 [ if difference is less than RS 500 than i will chose X3 , otherwise X2].

I can run FIFA 12 on AMD Athlon II X2 255 [ 8600 GT 256 MB DDR3 ] at medium settings , 1280 x 1024 , right ?

Do you need to game on that system? If not then let the onboard graphics do its duty. And go for X2 instead of X3. Rather get 4gb RAM if possible, Firefox just loves RAM. :))

Skud said:
Do you need to game on that system? If not then let the onboard graphics do its duty. And go for X2 instead of X3. Rather get 4gb RAM if possible, Firefox just loves RAM.

I already have the 8600 GT 256MB DDR3. ANd RAM, i will get 4 GB additionally later , 2GB is enough.

I am almost locked in on X2 255 , will go CHandni tomorrow to inquire, possibly buy

M

d3p5kor said:
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II x3 440|3000
Motherboard | Asus M4A78LT-M LE |2400
RAM |Corsair Value DDR3 2GB 1333|1000
| Total |6400

Slightly out of budget....

Edit: Its a typo error, the DDR2 Value Ram from Corsair costs more than 2k, but DDR3 - 1k.

Is that motherboard can support 1600 MHz ram like Corsair CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Vengeance ??

Bought it

A bill of RS 6000 was made , including 4%.

Unfortunately , i forgot i had a IDE DVD DRive , i couldn;t install Windows

Precious XP Installation is starting , but the giving a BSOD

Will get a SATA DVD Drive tomorrow from friend and install WIndows and all drivers.

Congrats buddy.

congrats. the board have ACC option? & DDR3 ram is dirt cheap. beats the DDR2 record of 2009.

Sam said:
congrats. the board have ACC option? & DDR3 ram is dirt cheap. beats the DDR2 record of 2009.

I am sorry , ACC i am not sure what that means

Yes i was quite surprised at the price. Even cheaper RAM was available , 2 GB DDR3 1333 , Logix , Rs 700

RAM prices have fallen so much, I think for anyone looking to add more RAM, this is the right time. I don't remember if 2GB DDRII ever went below 1000.
Nice purchase, which shop?

This shop called Computer Gallery , HCL written in front, diagonally opposite of Supreme.

Prices of RAM and HDD are at their all time low. Hope, CPU & GPU will follow suit soon.

700 bucks for 2Gb DDR3 :shock:

a yr ago it was double that price.

external HDD price is also coming down and i am getting one soon :grin: