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Suggest A PC Config. within Rs.25K

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ajith025 Original post #1
Dec 29, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Hi Friends,

I am looking forward to buy a new pc, mainly for developing database applications, and web development, also need to work on flash.

I would like to have a config. which will be worth 2 - 3 yrs (especially processor & mobo.), so that if i need to upgrade my system for better performance i need to add RAM, graphics card...


i live in Trivandrum, Kerala. My budget is 25k. Is it possible to hav a good system within this ?
topgear
topgear #2
Dec 30, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Intel C2Q 8200 Rs. 10000
MSI P45 Neo F Rs. 6000
Ram 2x 2GB 800Mhz Rs. 2200
Gfx Card 9600GT 256MB DDr3 Rs. 5800

Total Rs. 24000
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sakumar79 #3
Dec 30, 2008 at 8:29 AM
What are included in the budget? UPS? Monitor (do you prefer TFT or is CRT enough)?

Go for AMD X2 Processor (lowest is X2 5000+ I think) with 780G motherboard. Then, add 2GB RAM, 160GB SATA HDD, DVD Writer, and other basics (no need for gfx card unless you are a regular gamer). This will start from around 18k assuming 15" CRT monitor. Add for UPS and LCD monitor if required and then with the remaining get a higher proccy...

Arun
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ajith025 #4
Dec 30, 2008 at 4:24 PM
topgear said:
Intel C2Q 8200 Rs. 10000
MSI P45 Neo F Rs. 6000
Ram 2x 2GB 800Mhz Rs. 2200
Gfx Card 9600GT 256MB DDr3 Rs. 5800

Total Rs. 24000
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sakumar79 said:
What are included in the budget? UPS? Monitor (do you prefer TFT or is CRT enough)?

Go for AMD X2 Processor (lowest is X2 5000+ I think) with 780G motherboard. Then, add 2GB RAM, 160GB SATA HDD, DVD Writer, and other basics (no need for gfx card unless you are a regular gamer). This will start from around 18k assuming 15" CRT monitor. Add for UPS and LCD monitor if required and then with the remaining get a higher proccy...

Arun
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thank u topgear & sakumar79 (Arun)

sorry for an incomplete query.
budget include everything except UPS.
C2Q is too costly for me. :( cant even think of it.

i worked out as u said Arun...

and i made a config like this ... (i prefer Intel proc.)

Processor - C2D E7300 - 5750
Mother Board - GigaByte GAG33DS3R - 4800
RAM - 2* Transcend 2GB - 2250
HDD - Seagate 250GB - 2275
DVD Writer - Sony SATA - 1350
Cabinet with SMPS (Locally available) - 1300
Keyboard&Mouse - 700

all makes a total of Rs. 18425.
i think i can afford an LCD also...

shall i go for C2D E8200 and reduce monitor ?? or is there any cheaper mobo with onboard graphics (i am not a hardcore gamer), so that i could have good proc. with LCD or HDD space... any options left ... ???

any better ideas ... ? please help.
Extreme Gamer
Extreme Gamer #5
Dec 30, 2008 at 5:02 PM
e8200 with 17" monitor & use only 2gb 2*1gb transcend.enough for ur needs
topgear
topgear #6
Dec 30, 2008 at 8:59 PM
C2D e7300 Rs. 5100
2x GB Ram Rs. 1200
Asus P5KPL-CM Rs. 2350
HDD Seagate 500GB Rs. 2800
Samsung DVD Writer Rs. 1100
Zebronics Bijli Cabinet Rs. 1400
KB+Mouse Rs. 700
22inch Widescreen LCD Rs. 10500

Total Rs. 25150
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ajith025 #7
Dec 31, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Thank U Extreme Gamer & topgear

@topgear - thats agood config. i''ll buy one :). but i hav a doubt, 22" LCD at 10.5k ? also 500GB - 2800 ?
topgear
topgear #8
Dec 31, 2008 at 10:06 PM
I have quoted you the price of viewsonic 22inch monitor & seagate 16MB buffer 500GB Hdd - Street price in Kolkata.

If you don't find those try 19inch widescreen LCD & 500GB Hdd.
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ajith025 #9
Feb 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM
is dual core e5200 with 2gb ram enough for programming...movies...dvd rip? and save money or e7300 a far better choice? or think abt e2200 so that i can buy speaker also?
please help

also the available g31 mother board is intel g31pr so no choice just to go with it. i hav askd for asus p5kpl cm... they said will tell in a week.
luxrum
luxrum #10
Feb 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
hi ....
topgear
topgear #13
Feb 11, 2009 at 11:23 AM
ajith025 said:
is dual core e5200 with 2gb ram enough for programming...movies...dvd rip? and save money or e7300 a far better choice? or think abt e2200 so that i can buy speaker also?
please help

also the available g31 mother board is intel g31pr so no choice just to go with it. i hav askd for asus p5kpl cm... they said will tell in a week.
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Dual core e5200 with 2x 1GB ram is enough for programming, seeing movies etc. But for DVD rip ( coverting dvd to other format ) & gaming e7300 will give better performance.

If you have budget prob then get e5200 & OC it. You will get enough performance. BTW, Intel original mobos ( value segment ) doesn't supports OC.

Uou can go with gigabyte g31 s2l if asus board is not available.