What configuration for Gaming machine. Pls advise !!!

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Hey gamers,

I'm just upgrading from my AMD Athlon 2600+ gaming rig to a new one.
I've decided to put in the following parts. I need suggestions from u experts.

Processor: Intel P4 3.0 Ghz with HT
Motherboard: Not decided--pls suggest
Ram: 1 GB 533 mhz DDR2 (should i get branded or anything is just enuf?)
HDD:80 GB SATA HDD from seagate
DVD writer: Sony 16x (would it do??)
Cabinet: Zebronics antibiotic or Antec Gaming case
Speakers:Altec Lansing MX5021(very expensive at 8.5k, pls suggest cheaper alternative with equivalent quality, it has to be a 2.1)
Graphics card

CI express card, and budget is around 5-10k.
Steering: Logitech momo steering with paddle shifters

I play a lot of racing games like NFS:U2 and NFS most wanted regularly.I also love FPS like call of duty, Half life2,..

Pls suggest, dear friends

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for graphic cards
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13761

for prices and suggestions of all peripherals
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11272

hardware contact list is here
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19005

all config related queries here
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32509

u seem to be new to the forum
just make sure u search before posting ur query

and on a personal note
i suggest,
Stick to AMD

go for an

AMD athlon64 3200+
on a Winfast mobo
and add an graphics card
for ur budget the 6600gt's are the best (any brand)

and for the RAM and the DVD riter are good enough
i suggest try the LiteOn-1693 Dvd riter if available !!!

edit: the mobo i gave doesn't support DDR2
i dont a mobo which supports DDR2!!!

Does AMD mobos support DDR2 ? Looks to me thats waht is the reason of u buying an Intel solution.. I too suggest an AMD !

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When i shifted from intel pentium to an amd athlon 2600+ xp with 512 mb ddr 400mhz and AMD Via 400 mobo, i had real problems...the computer heats up to around 50 degrees C and switches off even with good AC and the cabinet side plate off. I cant waste my money on overheating processors without even overclocking. Everytime, i'm about to finish a stage, the system just switches off(doesn't shut down). It'll run only after cooling down for another half hour. I swear i hated AMD so much after this horrifying experience. Has anyone else faced this problem??

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hey nitrous

agreed tht AMD athlon XP version did have some heating issues withit

but the one i suggested is the AMD athlon64 version which i assure u doesnt have any heating issues with it whatsoever !!!

u want a rig for gaming and u r going for intel thats not a very sensible decision go for AMD.now a dayz Intel P4 has a major heating problem and P4 proc goes beyond 55 degrees.i hav been using AMD from long now and the proc dont go beyond 40-42 degrees.

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Yes, i heard there are heating issues with the HT pentiums.

Guys, since i've already burnt my fingers with AMD,i'm a bit scared even though the regional AMD distributor is a personal friend.

Ok, if i'm deciding to build an AMD rig, what is the best processor+mobo combo.???? My budget for the both is around 12k.

What is the best chipset for an AMD64FX???

PS: IT SHOULD NOT OVERHEAT!! If it overheats, then i'll just hang myself ....i'm so desperate and frustrated.

PLS HELPP!!!!

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well nitrous ur budget is not compatible with the FX range

and for 12k budget

the best combo is the

AMD athlon64 3000+
MSI rs480m2-il

if u r not gonna put a grapix card rite now then get the combo vijay suggested.if u r goin for a external gpu then go for ASUS A8NE mobo with AMD64 3000+ (939),even this combo will come around 12k and this is a better option if u r going to get a external gpu as this mobo dont hav any onboard grapix.

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If i can stretch my budget to 15 or 16, what is the best processor + mobo combo with SLI support and doesn't overheat.....after spending such cash, i dont want my PC to switch off just when i'm about to win a tough race in NFS:MW. This is the main reason i'm investing so much.

I got the Momo logitech Steering wheel with paddle shifters and sequential shift and force feedback too. Paid 5.5k, quite a good deal, isnt it??

Pls advice dear friends, thx in advance.

PS: do u think the nforce4 SLI is the best chipset for athlon 939??

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soory dude the 15k budget is not good enough to get good enough SLI support !!! atleast as of now ...

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BUY any other cabinate + antec/VIP PSU and increase ur CPU+mobo budget.

and what about mouse+K/B?

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The mouse planned is tha Logitech MX518. I got a deal for Rs. 2800. Worth it??

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according to my research on net, COOL

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Thx,ashnik.

Now, i'm having a dilemma on what chipset to decide for the mobo.

I have two options since i'm gonna use 939 socket(heard of any problems with this socket?).

Option A: Nforce4 ultra(Asus A8NE)

Option B: Ati radeon xpress200 (MSI rs480m2-il)

The processor is costing me 7500(Athlon Athlon 3000 (64 bits) (939 pins))

IS this processor called venice??

The Asus A8NE is costing 6900 bucks..

Do u think its kinda cool deal???

Pls suggest better VFM mobos chipset for the above processor.

Thx in advance,my friends

Venice is the core's name.. not exactly the proccy name...

C

Change DVD drive to Lite-On or BenQ.
For Speakers go for Intex.

nitrous said:
Thx,ashnik.

Now, i'm having a dilemma on what chipset to decide for the mobo.

I have two options since i'm gonna use 939 socket(heard of any problems with this socket?).

Option A: Nforce4 ultra(Asus A8NE)

Option B: Ati radeon xpress200 (MSI rs480m2-il)

The processor is costing me 7500(Athlon Athlon 3000 (64 bits) (939 pins))

IS this processor called venice??

The Asus A8NE is costing 6900 bucks..

Do u think its kinda cool deal???

Pls suggest better VFM mobos chipset for the above processor.

Thx in advance,my friends

No, absolutely not, your dealer is ripping you off. A8N-E costs around 5.5-5.6k here in Kolkata and 3000+ Venice is around 6.1k. Your dealer is qouting the old price which was three months ago.

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for mobos
as Anniruddh has suggested me

*www.asus.com.tw/products2.aspx?l1=3&l2=15

and
*www.msi.com.tw/program/support/dow...t.php?kind=1&CHIP=68&NAME=Socket 939 (AMD K8)

i duno wheather they r available in India or not. but a little help....

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Thx for ur superb suggestions,friends.

Today,i went to the dealer and got the following prices:

AMD 3000+ (socket 939) + Asus A8N-E =Rs.11,400
1 GB dynix 400 mhz DDR=4200
Leadtek 128 MB PCIe 6600TD= 5900

I hope this is a fantastic deal and i got the cabinet today. Its a zebronics anti-biotic gaming cabinet.Looks real hot. With 3 LED fans and even cabinet temperature in an LCD display

I got a 400W PSU(smps) . Is it ok??

Thx friends

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em building a gaming system with 7800gt....

the SMPS is a big problem, for a good gfx performance get an smps which give output of atleast 20A on the 12V rail.

for this the only option is to go for antec or coolermaster which cost a lot

go for antec 450W SMPS for your configuration

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Yeah, i'm planning to get a 450 smps from antec.
My friend is the regional ditributor , but still its many times expensive compared to the regular ones available in the market.

I've decided to get the 256 MB leadtek 6600GT with TV out and SLI support

. Costs me over 10k.