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Wanna upgrade PC

19 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/wanna-upgrade-pc.126129/

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amit.n Original post #1
Apr 26, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Hi guys
Wanted some help about upgradation of my pc.

My current outdated configuration is :

Processor : intel P4 CPU 2.4GHz
motherboard : ASUS P4GE-MX
RAM : 768MB DDR
SMPS : 250W
HDD : 80GB IDE HDDs
gfx card : Nvidia FX5500 256MB AGP
Samsung DVD writer
Cabinet

Among this I just want to change Processor ,motherboard,RAM,SMPS,HDD,Cabinet. This PC will be used for Programming not Gaming and will have Database like MSSql ,Oracle. My budget is around 17k-20k.

According to market i roughly made some configuration.I want some suggestion or better configuration within budget.

And where i can get them in mumbai (if anybody tells the any prefered distributor address it will be grateful).

My rough onfiguration :
Processor :AMD athlon2 X4 630
Motherboard :Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2h
RAM :2*2 GB
HD :250-500 gb
SMPS :VIP400W
Cabinet :Zebronics anitboitic

Thank you.
coderunknown
Apr 27, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Hi guys
Wanted some help about upgradation of my pc.

My current outdated configuration is :

Processor : intel P4 CPU 2.4GHz
motherboard : ASUS P4GE-MX
RAM : 768MB DDR
SMPS : 250W
HDD : 80GB IDE HDDs
gfx card : Nvidia FX5500 256MB AGP
Samsung DVD writer
Cabinet

Among this I just want to change Processor ,motherboard,RAM,SMPS,HDD,Cabinet. This PC will be used for Programming not Gaming and will have Database like MSSql ,Oracle. My budget is around 17k-20k.

According to market i roughly made some configuration.I want some suggestion or better configuration within budget.

And where i can get them in mumbai (if anybody tells the any prefered distributor address it will be grateful).

My rough onfiguration :
Processor :AMD athlon2 X4 630
Motherboard :Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2h
RAM :2*2 GB
HD :250-500 gb
SMPS :VIP400W
Cabinet :Zebronics anitboitic

Thank you.

Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630 or X4 620.
Motherboard: Biostar TA785G3 HD
Ram: Transcend 2 X 2Gb DDR3-1333Mhz
Hard Disk: Western Digital 500Gb Blue
PSU: FSP Saga II 400W
Cabinet: Cooler Master Elite 310 or 360. not much use going for Zebronics stuff.

total: ~21k. buying this u'll be futureproof. buying your way, u'll get multiple craps. your choice buddy.
Piyush
Piyush #3
Apr 27, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Hi guys
Wanted some help about upgradation of my pc.

My current outdated configuration is :

Processor : intel P4 CPU 2.4GHz
motherboard : ASUS P4GE-MX
RAM : 768MB DDR
SMPS : 250W
HDD : 80GB IDE HDDs
gfx card : Nvidia FX5500 256MB AGP
Samsung DVD writer
Cabinet

Among this I just want to change Processor ,motherboard,RAM,SMPS,HDD,Cabinet. This PC will be used for Programming not Gaming and will have Database like MSSql ,Oracle. My budget is around 17k-20k.

According to market i roughly made some configuration.I want some suggestion or better configuration within budget.

And where i can get them in mumbai (if anybody tells the any prefered distributor address it will be grateful).

My rough onfiguration :
Processor :AMD athlon2 X4 630
Motherboard :Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2h
RAM :2*2 GB
HD :250-500 gb
SMPS :VIP400W
Cabinet :Zebronics anitboitic

Thank you.
u still have better config than mine:lol::lol::lol:
anyways
go for sam's suggestion
he's not bluffing man
u'll get problems with 250Wsmps
coderunknown
Apr 27, 2010 at 4:45 PM
u'll get problems with 250Wsmps

thats why i suggested his a better PSU. even though VIP rates the PSU at 400W & 80% efficiency, its nothing but a CM Extreme Power Bomb that won't go up. so a 400W PSU won't give more than 300W typically. add to it, 1yr of regular usage, the power will come down to 270-280W. & add more HDD & some stuffs to it, and PC's power will cross PSU's output capability. and than things will start fail from one end.
Piyush
Piyush #5
Apr 27, 2010 at 5:15 PM
^^absolutely
hey
u saw those series other than classic one of NZXT
man!!they r cool
coderunknown
Apr 27, 2010 at 5:22 PM
^^absolutely
hey
u saw those series other than classic one of NZXT
man!!they r cool

really really cool. i specially liked the Beta EVO & M59. rest of the series are damn costly. however for performance users, NZXT got a mid cost cabby. NZXT PanzerBox. complete steel cabby.
Piyush
Piyush #7
Apr 27, 2010 at 9:18 PM
really really cool. i specially liked the Beta EVO & M59. rest of the series are damn costly. however for performance users, NZXT got a mid cost cabby. NZXT PanzerBox. complete steel cabby.
panzerbox?
didnt see that
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amit.n #9
Apr 28, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630 or X4 620.
Motherboard: Biostar TA785G3 HD
Ram: Transcend 2 X 2Gb DDR3-1333Mhz
Hard Disk: Western Digital 500Gb Blue
PSU: FSP Saga II 400W
Cabinet: Cooler Master Elite 310 or 360. not much use going for Zebronics stuff.

total: ~21k. buying this u'll be futureproof. buying your way, u'll get multiple craps. your choice buddy.

Thank you, Sam.shab.
May be i m asking too much. If u dont mind can u plz specify approx prices of componenets you specified.I will be helpful while buying stuff.
coderunknown
Apr 28, 2010 at 1:41 AM
Thank you, Sam.shab.
May be i m asking too much. If u dont mind can u plz specify approx prices of componenets you specified.I will be helpful while buying stuff.

Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 630: 4.9k or X4 620: 4.6k
Motherboard: Biostar TA785G3 HD: 4.3k
Ram: Transcend 2 X 2Gb DDR3-1333Mhz: 4.5-6k (varies from region to region)
Hard Disk: Western Digital 500Gb Blue: 2.2-2.3k
PSU: FSP Saga II 400W: 2-2.3k
Cabinet: Cooler Master Elite 310: 1.6k (not the transparent side panel one) or Elite 360: 2.1k. or may go for NZXT Gamma @ 2.1k
Piyush
Piyush #11
Apr 28, 2010 at 5:15 PM
madad karo
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71700&page=270
coderunknown
Apr 28, 2010 at 11:24 PM
sorry bro
but got mad today:oops:
everything was fine till morning

no problem, but u were like the odd advertisement showing up on all threads. hope problem finally solved. M59 is coolest cabby i seen till date that also under 4k. bad news is that it sells here for 3.7-3.8k whereas in NewEgg/USA it sells for same price as gamma.
Piyush
Piyush #15
Apr 29, 2010 at 1:34 PM
^^WTF?
at the same price!!
JEALOUS I AM

and yeah
the problem is solved 99%
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amit.n #16
Apr 30, 2010 at 3:10 PM
can u suggest me,
which should i choose
if there is choice between AMD athlon 2 X3 and athlon 2 X4. (I know the diff between X3(triple) and X4(quad) had read about it on wikipedia).
But don't know about their performance and reviews.

Also i saw your replys on some thread, u suggested on some thread to go for AMD X3.

Can u tell me best buy-performer processor with respect to AMD -mobo combination.(9k-10k range).
I want to fix my decision with full filled search and enquiry before buying.
I hope u don't mind.
coderunknown
Apr 30, 2010 at 7:10 PM
can u suggest me,
which should i choose
if there is choice between AMD athlon 2 X3 and athlon 2 X4. (I know the diff between X3(triple) and X4(quad) had read about it on wikipedia).
But don't know about their performance and reviews.

Also i saw your replys on some thread, u suggested on some thread to go for AMD X3.

Can u tell me best buy-performer processor with respect to AMD -mobo combination.(9k-10k range).
I want to fix my decision with full filled search and enquiry before buying.
I hope u don't mind.

X3 if u going game on the PC & u short on budget. X4 is better at multitasking. however X3 is a hybrid. 3 cores. good at games. good at multitasking. can unlock to X4, if lucky.

X3 435 + Biostar TA785G3 HD (its 128Mb sideport really helpful): 4+4.3k. if going for X4, get the X4 630.
Piyush
Piyush #18
Apr 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM
can u suggest me,
which should i choose
if there is choice between AMD athlon 2 X3 and athlon 2 X4. (I know the diff between X3(triple) and X4(quad) had read about it on wikipedia).
But don't know about their performance and reviews.

Also i saw your replys on some thread, u suggested on some thread to go for AMD X3.

Can u tell me best buy-performer processor with respect to AMD -mobo combination.(9k-10k range).
I want to fix my decision with full filled search and enquiry before buying.
I hope u don't mind.
u can easily get 4 cores+785g based mobo within 10k
get the mobo the sam suggested
for proccy go for x4 630
if cant possible within 10 k
then go for x4 620
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amit.n #19
May 1, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Thank you both ,
Sam.Shab and Piyush,you guys help me a lot.

Suddenly there is problem with samsung CRT monitor (syncmaster 793MB).
Display problem has arised its has become reddish.Even by color mgmt it is not giving proper display.

to repair Should i refer to samsung customer care OR any local crt display repair.