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reqd. upgrade suggetion

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/reqd-upgrade-suggetion.91595/

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karta222 Original post #1
Jun 27, 2008 at 11:15 PM
i am planning to upgrade my pc ( p4 1.76ghz) with core to duo processor.

main use surfing/chatting/basic office work /listening music . NO GAMING!!!!!!!


i want intel processor +mobo + 160gb hd + 1 gb ddr2 ram 800mhz + cabinet with suitable power supply in the budget of 10000 (+ - 1000 ) rs.:smile:

----- pl suggest me sugest model no. with price in mumbai.
------- pl. give me name of reliable vendor/shops on lamington road
--------what is overclocking? i have heard that E2160 procr can be perform upto 2.6ghz ?*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/images/icons/icon5.gif

pl.guide me . Do vendor assamble , load o/s ? what are the charges?:rolleyes:
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pimpom #2
Jun 28, 2008 at 3:30 PM
If you're not going to do any gaming or video editing, AMD X2 processors are still more cost-effective than Intel C2D procys. And an E2160 is NOT Core 2 Duo. It is an 'ordinary' dual core, and is easily outperformed by an AMD processor in the same price class.

For example, an AMD X2 4000+ or 4400+ is faster than an E2160 in most applications, and costs much less than the cheapest Core 2 Duo, the E4300.

Even the 4000+ is more than fast enough for your intended use. Pair it with a motherboard based on a good chipset with reasonable onboard graphics, e.g., a Gigabyte GA-M68SM-S2, and you have an adequate mobo-CPU pair for slightly more than the cost of the cheapest C2D processor alone.
Choto Cheeta
Choto Cheeta #3
Jun 30, 2008 at 1:14 AM
this post may help :)

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=559529