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want to buy Smps & Graphix card ?

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clmlbx
clmlbx Original post #1
Aug 19, 2009 at 9:38 PM
help me to buy Smps & Graphix card ?

budget for both = 5-7k max

smps I guess 500w will be ok .

well how much power will I need for this config...

core2duo 4300 (1.8ghz @ 800mhz)
kingston 2 gb ddr2 (single chip) will buy 1 more (same as I have)
160gb sata2 seagate Hard-disk
Intext tv tuner card without fm
Lg pata dvd writer
one extra fan
+ graphix card that I will buy
mouse keyboard
Motherboard :Intel d946gzis

currentlu using samsung sync master 753dfx,
best resloution 1280 x 1024

well I have 7-8 years cabinet so thought so any good buy with cabinet ..(with very good air flow) currennt procy idle temp is 45 degree celc.
my Mb has 24 pin connector but I have attached my old smps(20 pin),currently I am using very old cabby

Graphics card :- I will be using all 3d, 2d softwares like maya,3d max,photoshop, and much more means lott of use of it. . so what all u recommend.

I asked about graphic card before too but finally I am purchasing now (hope so).
Krow
Krow #2
Aug 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Try Seasonic 380W or Corsair CX400W or Tagan TG-500W @ ~3.2k

For GFX youmay have a look at ATI HD 4670 512MB or nVidia 9500GT. Both should suit your budget although I doubt if either will be enough to satisfy your Maya needs. Minimum get 9600GT 512MB GDDR3 @ 5k and the best possible GFX card for you would be Palit GTS250 512MB @ 7.3k although that will be way out of budget.
clmlbx
clmlbx #3
Aug 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
firstly will 380w enough for my config + gfx

what is minimum I Need (380,400 or 500)

9600gt will not enough for 3d ?

and how is this

cooler master RS500-PCARA3 Extreme Power + 500W ( cheaper then others even in 390 & 460w models )
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and how are those zebronics and all that come with 400w smps + cabinet
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and how are those zebronics and all that come with 400w smps + cabinet
N
nmenon #4
Aug 20, 2009 at 12:32 AM
You'll certainly need a 450 W SMPS minimum 500W will be a better bet. The 9600GT with 512MB DDR3 or Palit's 9800GT 512MB DDR3 card should do for the 3D work it costs Rs. 5700 in Kerala. The SMPS may cost around Rs. 2000.
clmlbx
clmlbx #5
Aug 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM
what about zebronics cabinet + smps(400W) = 1600-1700 ?
H
Aug 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM
CX400 and HD4670 would be the only combination that would fit your budget. Do not go for Zebby. They are crap!
clmlbx
clmlbx #7
Aug 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
well I am really in budget so want to know If I buy that zebronics 400W smps with cab. will I wrk properley as for last 6-7 years am using local smps and working fine. that will cost me just 1600-1700 so I can spen other for better Graphix card. Just want to know that zebronics 1 will be sufficient for me (my config+graphix card) and it has normal good performance.

what will be the difference between zebronics and corsair 1
saqib_khan
Aug 21, 2009 at 6:04 PM
They both are much different. Corsair comes with 5 years warranty. You should go for minimum 450 W SMPS. If you go for Corsair VX 450 (available for 4k), then its the best. And for graphic card, I recommend you 4670 and nothing else. These both will cost you around 8k.
clmlbx
clmlbx #9
Aug 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM
I was looking towards gts 250..........so was thinking of little comprobmising with smps.

actual 500W output (not that local 1 that comes with caby) PSU from zebronics with price of RS 1900.

so wht u guys say pls reply ...urgently neded
clmlbx
clmlbx #10
Aug 21, 2009 at 11:37 PM
How is 9800gt+ (1Gb ddr3) ?
clmlbx
clmlbx #11
Aug 21, 2009 at 11:52 PM
9800gt or gts 250 both will get into my MB(Intel D946gzis )

and into my old 17 inch crt
saqib_khan
Aug 22, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Instead of gts 250 , I recommend 9800 GT, as it is more VFM. For now you can go for Zebronics Pro 500 W also. Go ahead , its a good combination.
clmlbx
clmlbx #13
Aug 22, 2009 at 4:59 AM
^^ little scan on nvidia site shows My score after gts 250 will be 8300 and after 9800gt it shows 8100 . My current is ust 600.


But I want to confirm will 9800gt+ (1Gb ddr3) satisfy my Needs for all 3D apps. hardware acceleration (for transcoding video & Image precessing) and Hd output . currently willl connect vga to normal 17 inch flat crt but in future will buy LCD.
saqib_khan
Aug 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM
^^ Yes, it will satisfy your needs. One more thing, buy the 1 GB version and not the 512 MB version.
VarDOS
VarDOS #15
Aug 22, 2009 at 11:50 AM
offtopic:

the title for the post is insutiable, It seems u are askin question to others, whether they want 2 buy GFX and SMPS
clmlbx
clmlbx #16
Aug 22, 2009 at 9:11 PM
he he

changed the title
clmlbx
clmlbx #17
Aug 23, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Sapphire Hd 4850 Rs :7,392.00

is this price quoted correctly
saqib_khan
Aug 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
^^ Should be 200-300 bucks less IMO .
clmlbx
clmlbx #19
Aug 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I mean

sapphire Hd 4850
gts 250
9800 gtx

all they come in same category performance wise ..right ?

and gtx series goes better then gts250 ...right ? like gtx260
A
Aman31 #20
Aug 23, 2009 at 1:57 PM
gpu ati HD4850
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bippukt #21
Aug 23, 2009 at 6:25 PM
I mean

sapphire Hd 4850
gts 250
9800 gtx

all they come in same category performance wise ..right ?

and gtx series goes better then gts250 ...right ? like gtx260

GTS 250 = 9800 GTX+ with better optimization

GTX > GTS :)
clmlbx
clmlbx #22
Aug 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
When I have to spend 7-8 k atleast so will wait for dx11 cards (8-10 september)
anyway which 1 will be better in this

9800gtx+ 1Gb or Gts250 512Mb

Hd 4850 can be compared to Gts 250 ..right?
Hd 4870 can be compared to Gtx 260...right?

as Ati cards are cheaper then Nvidia.
H
Aug 28, 2009 at 10:38 AM
One advice, you are thinking of compromising on the PSU.... BIG mistake! You can always compromise on other parts never on a PSU. I think if you are looking at GTS 250 and HD 4850 then i guess CX400 or VX450W wont be a problem! So fix the PSU and then fix the GPU.