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question about smps

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Symbianlover Original post #1
Aug 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM
I am plannig to by a core i3 desktop whoes cofig is given bellow-
processor-core i3-530(2.93 GHz)
mboard-MSI P55M-GD45
RAM-3GB(2+1) DDR3 1333MHZ STRONTIUM
GRAPHICS CARD-SAPPHIRE ATI RADEONE HD5570 HDD-1TB WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR GREEN MONITOR-BENQ LED V2200 ECO PC CASE-ZEBRONICS ANTIBIOTIC.MY QUESTION IS WHAT SMPS CAN I USE FOR THIS CONFIG.PLZ GIVE ME THE PRODUCT INFORMATIO AND PRICE OF SMPS.IS VIP 400W GOLD CAN USE FOR THIS?THANKS IN ADVANCE.
R
Aug 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Yes! you can use VIP 400W Gold with this configuration!

CABINET: Zebronics Antibiotic (Rs. 2,100)
SMPS: VIP 400W Gold (Rs.850)
ajai5777
Aug 5, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Go for HD 5670.For PSU go for FSP Saga II 400W ,Gigabyte 460W or corsair CX 400W.
SlashDK
SlashDK #4
Aug 5, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Why are you going for 3 GB RAM? Just fill this so we can suggest you a better config -



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)
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2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
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3. What is your MAX budget?
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4. Planning to overclock?
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5. Which OS are you planning to use?
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6. How much hard drive space is needed?
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7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
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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)
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9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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10. When are you planning to buy the system?
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11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
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12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
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13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
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14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
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topgear
topgear #5
Aug 6, 2010 at 6:27 AM
@ Symbianlover - get NZXT Gamma cabinet @ 2k along with corsair CX 400W/Gigabyte Superb 460W and add Sapphire HD 5670 512MB as the gfx card and don't forget to fill up the above form.
Cool Buddy
Aug 6, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Don't go for WD Green as your primary HDD as it is 5400RPM HDD which will make hard disk intensive tasks slow (Like booting up, copying large files, game & software loading etc.)
Also, don't go for the VIP PSU, better get FSP/gigabyte/corsair
S
Aug 6, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Thanks dude for ur replay.I think a new config for my budget.
My config is-
p-core 2 Quad Q8300(2.5Ghz)
mobo-Msi P45-c51,
ram-2+2 GB DDR3 1333 MHZ Kingston,
gpu-Sapphire Radeon HD5750 1GB,
HDD-Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB,
Monitor-Samsung 2233SW 22" LCD,
SPEAKER-ALTEC LANSING VS2421,
PC CASE-ZEBRONIC ANTIBIOTIC,
PSU-CORSAIR CX400W.
Is it better than 1st time?
Plz replay becoz I want to buy pc soon.
asingh
asingh #8
Aug 6, 2010 at 2:23 PM
^^
Where/how will you purchase. You open for online purchase. Why a LGA 775 quad..?
Cool Buddy
Aug 6, 2010 at 5:36 PM
can you mention your budget and your primary requirement please. I think 400W is not enough for 5750. Do mention your budget for a complete & unbiased suggestion
coderunknown
Aug 6, 2010 at 10:31 PM
^^ it is enough. a good 400W PSU can support even a HD5770.
topgear
topgear #11
Aug 7, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Yep, I'm counting on corsair CX400W as the best 400W out there in the market :p
coderunknown
Aug 7, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Yep, I'm counting on corsair CX400W as the best 400W out there in the market :p

its the best, Corsair. & with 5yrs warranty, its best PSU out there at that pricing.
topgear
topgear #13
Aug 8, 2010 at 5:36 AM
it has 3 years Warranty ie Corsair's Guarantee :p

*www.corsair.com/_images/products/3year_warranty_with_80plus.jpg

Welcome to Corsair :: CX Power Supplies
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rajan1311 #14
Aug 8, 2010 at 9:27 AM
how much is the CX400?
Why an LGA 775? Get a cheaper motherboard dude, these dont have much resale value now....and i guess your not going to be using all those features too.
coderunknown
Aug 8, 2010 at 1:17 PM
it has 3 years Warranty ie Corsair's Guarantee :p

*www.corsair.com/_images/products/3year_warranty_with_80plus.jpg

Welcome to Corsair :: CX Power Supplies

but i heard it is 5yrs :???: so is it like that the VX series got 5yrs & CX one got 3yrs?
topgear
topgear #16
Aug 9, 2010 at 6:14 AM
how much is the CX400?
Why an LGA 775? Get a cheaper motherboard dude, these dont have much resale value now....and i guess your not going to be using all those features too.

cx400 should be 2.8-3k.

and yes going with a core 13/i5 ore even an am3 based rig will be more good.

but i heard it is 5yrs :???: so is it like that the VX series got 5yrs & CX one got 3yrs?

here's corsair's warranty policy :

AX Professional Series™ Gold (models AX1200, AX850, and AX750) have a 7 year warranty

HX Professional Series (models HX450, HX650, HX750 and HX850) have a 7 year warranty

HX Series (Models HX520W, HX620, and HX1000) have a 5 year warranty

TX and VX Enthusiast Series™ (Models TX650, TX750, TX850, TX950, VX450, and VX550) have a 5 year warranty

GS Gaming Series™ (Model 600G) have a 3 year warranty

CX and Builder Series (Models CX400 and CX430) have a 3 year warranty