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Anand_Tux
Anand_Tux Original post #1
Feb 26, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Hi, I am planning to buy a new desktop. I really need some useful help from you guys.

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: For everyday use like movies, music a little bit of programing & I am not going to play games often.

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

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 35k but want it to be 2-3k lower.

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Yes, definitely.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 Home Premium, Fedora.

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB with a 7200 RPM.

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: I want a 20 inch monitor with good resolution & good screen.

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: I will give myself 5.

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Built a desktop 2-3 years ago but like to build it myself.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Probably in April.

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes, definitely.

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 have speakers creative 2.1

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: New Delhi, I am open to buy from cities that are nearer to Delhi like Noida or Gurgaon.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I would like an AMD rig because I have heard that they offer good value for money.
Piyush
Piyush #2
Feb 26, 2011 at 6:58 PM
can u fill the questionnaire?
it will help u and all of us

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this template i'm talkin about
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/128247-pc-build-questionnaire-template.html
M
Mar 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM
AMD Athlon X3 440 @ 3.3k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @ 4.3k
Corsair VS2GB1333D3 2x2GB DDR3 @ 2.2k
WD 1TB Green@ 2.85k
MSI HD 5670 1GB @ 5.2k
NZXT Gamma @ 2k
FSP SAGA II 400W @ 1.7k
Benq G2220HD @ 7.3k
Logitech M/KB @ .75k
LG 22x SATA DVD RW @ .9k


Total = 30.5k


If you dont need a graphics card then simply ignore it. But it is highly recommended to use a graphics card to boost the total performance of the system even you are not into gaming.
omega44-xt
Mar 4, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Processor : AMD Phenom II X4 955 : 6750
Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H : 4100
RAM : Transcend 1x4GB DDR3 1333 MHz : 2100
Monitor : Samsung B2030N(20") : 6450
GPU : Sapphire HD 5670 1GB GDDR5 : 5100
PSU : FSP Saga II 500W : 2500
Cabinet : Zebronics Breeze : 1300
Hard Disk : Seagate Barracuda 1TB : 2700
Mouse : Logitech M100(USB) : 410
Keyboard : Logitech KB-104(PS2) : 280
Total : Rs 31690
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My PC config : Intel core i3 2.93 Ghz, 2GB DDR3 1333Mhz, Intel DH55TC, XFX Radeon 5670 1 GB GDDR5, LG DVD writer, SAMSUNG 17" LCD (4:3).
J
Joker #5
Mar 4, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Item | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II X6 1055T|7500
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4100
RAM |2*2GB Kingston or Corsair 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM|2200
Hard disk |1TB Seagate 7200.12|2700
Graphic card |MSI/Sapphire HD 5670|4800
Monitor |BenQ G2200HD|7200
Cabinet |CM Elite 310|1400
PSU |Corsair CX400|2500
Keyboard + Mouse |Logitech combo|450
| Total |33000

u can also go for Athlon II X4 640 - 4600 or Phenom II X4 955 - 6700 depending upon ur budget.
M
Mar 4, 2011 at 6:22 PM
But his needs are just music, films n programming...
So why suggesting killer configs...?
But the OP can go for the above configs since they will fit in his budget.
Piyush
Piyush #7
Mar 4, 2011 at 6:25 PM
if it fits in his budget then its fine
its future proof and can play games at decent settings to
vickybat
Mar 4, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Item | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II X6 1055T|7500
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4100
RAM |2*2GB Kingston or Corsair 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM|2200
Hard disk |1TB Seagate 7200.12|2700
Graphic card |MSI/Sapphire HD 5670|4800
Monitor |BenQ G2200HD|7200
Cabinet |CM Elite 310|1400
PSU |Corsair CX400|2500
Keyboard + Mouse |Logitech combo|450
| Total |33000

Op can go for this config. Its perfectly balanced according to op's requirements. Just add a good ups like an apc 600va @ 1.6k and the build is complete.

If op can spend 3k more, then core i5 2400 + intel h67bg will be a much better option over the amd.
omega44-xt
Mar 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Op can go for this config. Its perfectly balanced according to op's requirements. Just add a good ups like an apc 600va @ 1.6k and the build is complete.

If op can spend 3k more, then core i5 2400 + intel h67bg will be a much better option over the amd.

^^ But a 500W power supply is recommended if he wants to upgrade graphics after a year by using CrossfireX

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My PC config : Intel core i3 2.93 Ghz, 2GB DDR3 1333Mhz, Intel DH55TC, XFX Radeon 5670 1 GB GDDR5, LG DVD writer, SAMSUNG 17" LCD (4:3).
saswat23
saswat23 #10
Mar 5, 2011 at 7:18 AM
^^ But a 500W power supply is recommended if he wants to upgrade graphics after a year by using CrossfireX

Corsair CX400 will be more than enough for him.
Anand_Tux
Anand_Tux #11
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Thanks for all the reply guys.
Anand_Tux
Anand_Tux #13
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Item | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II X6 1055T|7500
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4100
RAM |2*2GB Kingston or Corsair 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM|2200
Hard disk |1TB Seagate 7200.12|2700
Graphic card |MSI/Sapphire HD 5670|4800
Monitor |BenQ G2200HD|7200
Cabinet |CM Elite 310|1400
PSU |Corsair CX400|2500
Keyboard + Mouse |Logitech combo|450
| Total |33000

u can also go for Athlon II X4 640 - 4600 or Phenom II X4 955 - 6700 depending upon ur budget.

That's a great configuration for this price, thanks a lot I will buy this one.
MegaMind
MegaMind #15
Mar 15, 2011 at 12:15 AM
^^ But a 500W power supply is recommended if he wants to upgrade graphics after a year by using CrossfireX

Dude even with a good 500W PSU, crossfire is not at all recommended
lordirecto
Mar 15, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Dude even with a good 500W PSU, crossfire is not at all recommended

Lastly, I heard the gain in performance of a SLI/CrossfireX setup is around 40-50%. So multi GPU setups do help, imo.
MegaMind
MegaMind #17
Mar 15, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Lastly, I heard the gain in performance of a SLI/CrossfireX setup is around 40-50%. So multi GPU setups do help, imo.

I was mentioning the PSU...
Ya i know there will be good improvement in crossfire/sli...
But it is not recommended to crossfire/sli on a 500w PSU....
masterkd
masterkd #18
Mar 15, 2011 at 2:50 AM
currently sli/xfire gives 60-85% scaling and sometimes 2x!!
masterkd
masterkd #20
Mar 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM
I said sometimes 2x..on an average its 60-85%!!
actually xfire gives better scaling than sli!!
Cilus
Cilus #22
Mar 15, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Xfire gives better scaling than SLI is only true for two way multi GPU setup. If you are going for more than 3, like 3 Way or 4 way SLI/Xfire setup, SLI has better scaling.
lordirecto
Mar 15, 2011 at 7:18 PM
I said sometimes 2x..on an average its 60-85%!!
actually xfire gives better scaling than sli!!

Hmmm 60 - 85 seems acceptable. But 2x will be a beast.

its true sometimes. but mostly 80% above!!

I see.

Xfire gives better scaling than SLI is only true for two way multi GPU setup. If you are going for more than 3, like 3 Way or 4 way SLI/Xfire setup, SLI has better scaling.

So how much scaling will my N560 GTX Ti give if I add another similar card?
skeletor
skeletor #24
Mar 15, 2011 at 7:44 PM
This thread isn't about SLI and Crossfire. :) Let us stick to the topic only.
omega44-xt
Mar 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM
New topic on the thread !!!
Why most of u suggest to hav 2x2GB DDR3 RAM rather than a 1x4GB DDR3 RAM ? Acc. to me 1x4GB will save RAM slots and will help to maximize the RAM to its highest limits !! :?:
Pls reply :smile:
lordirecto
Mar 15, 2011 at 8:34 PM
This thread isn't about SLI and Crossfire. :) Let us stick to the topic only.

Dude, I am clarifying a doubt that will also help OP in case he looks at SLI/CFX as an option.

---------- Post added at 08:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:33 PM ----------

New topic on the thread !!!
Why most of u suggest to hav 2x2GB DDR3 RAM rather than a 1x4GB DDR3 RAM ? Acc. to me 1x4GB will save RAM slots and will help to maximize the RAM to its highest limits !! :?:
Pls reply :smile:

I have 4GB x 2 sticks for my desktop. 2GB x 1 + 1GB x 1 on my laptop.
Jaskanwar Singh
Mar 15, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Xfire gives better scaling than SLI is only true for two way multi GPU setup. If you are going for more than 3, like 3 Way or 4 way SLI/Xfire setup, SLI has better scaling.

wrong cilus. just a recent example -
Triple-GPU Scaling: AMD CrossFire Vs. Nvidia SLI : Is Multi-GPU The Game Changer?
and this is 6950 vs 570.