The Desktop Computer & Configuration Thread

abhibh · 26th December 2006, 15:39

Oh sorry its 2.8 HT lol

Nikhilb2008 · 26th December 2006, 15:42

then it is crap...... no use buying a Pentium 4 machine now....waste of money.

abhibh · 26th December 2006, 15:54

How about pentium D or Core 2 Duo ? which one is good. D is 64 bit right ?

Nikhilb2008 · 26th December 2006, 16:26

yes.... but that is also crap.

The onmly processor to go for now is the Core 2 Duo. If you want AMD, then X2.

But I still suggest Intel Core 2 Duo.

low_bass_makker · 26th December 2006, 17:35

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Originally Posted by nikhilb2008

The onmly processor to go for now is the Core 2 Duo. If you want AMD, then X2.

check your usage...like gaming or encoding or just web surfing....compare the processor cost with there performance before buying one.....like amd x2 3600+ comes for 5-6k and the core 2 duo 6300 comes for 9.5k but the performance is increased approx 15 - 20 %.......

Mugen_Power · 28th December 2006, 01:46

I have a little confusion.

I am planning to get Hitachi Deskstar 2x250Gb Sata2 Hdd, But Installer told me that Sata2 is not supported with Asus P5LD2-VM-SE.

Is that true ? Link to Asus.

Mugen.

low_bass_makker · 28th December 2006, 10:13

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

I have a little confusion.

I am planning to get Hitachi Deskstar 2x250Gb Sata2 Hdd, But Installer told me that Sata2 is not supported with Asus P5LD2-VM-SE.

Is that true ? Link to Asus.

Mugen.

It will work who says it will not work.....

Mugen_Power · 28th December 2006, 10:15

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

It will work who says it will not work.....

Hitachi Dealer In Ahmedabad Told So..

Should I have to conform the order ?

low_bass_makker · 28th December 2006, 11:37

sure sir without thinking twice......

abhibh · 28th December 2006, 12:28

Purchased the Core 2 Duo 6300 for 26K including the stuff below:

1. Intel Original board + Core Duo 6300
2. 17" LG LCD
3. Combo Drive
4. Multimedia Keyboard + USB Mouse
5. JBL 2.1
6. 80 GB SATA
7. 512 MB RAM
8. Computer Table
9. i-Ball Headphones
10. Dust Covers including printer
11. Printer lexmark (paid only rs 500 for this)
12. CD pack (free)
13. 100 Games CD pack (free)
14. Plus some smal other gifts..

Is 26K for the above justified price ?

abhibh · 28th December 2006, 12:29

Another query. Need to buy a laptop budged 45 - 60K. Must have 60 GB hdd. Duo Core and 15" atleast. Please suggest which is good. f graphics card is included then its gr8.

iraghava · 28th December 2006, 17:26

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Originally Posted by abhibh

Another query. Need to buy a laptop budged 45 - 60K. Must have 60 GB hdd. Duo Core and 15" atleast. Please suggest which is good. f graphics card is included then its gr8.

Check out the Dell Inspiron 6400 at www.dell.co.in Here you can configure it to your custom configuration & there are some great offers running on this model right now so you would be able to bag a good deal at about 50-55k!!

abhibh · 28th December 2006, 18:05

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Check out the Dell Inspiron 6400 at www.dell.co.in Here you can configure it to your custom configuration & there are some great offers running on this model right now so you would be able to bag a good deal at about 50-55k!!

But i have heard dell service is bad and you have buy online is it true ?

iraghava · 28th December 2006, 18:36

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Originally Posted by abhibh

But i have heard dell service is bad and you have buy online is it true ?

You have to buy online or over the phone yes. But the service is exemplary & for any fault an engineer reaches your location anywhere in Asia-Pacific (yes you read that right, even in a remote part of the country!!) within the next 24-48 hours with the needed parts after a diagnosis is done by the call centre over the phone. I've had experience of owning a Dell for 3 years & have been really happy with their service!

Nikhilb2008 · 28th December 2006, 21:04

My uncle bought a complete system fro, the US including a 19" LCD. He forgot to switch the power supple to 220v(there is a small switch on the PSU) and the PSU blw up.

He called the DELL technician and even though he hadnt bought the comp in India, the Dell guy was there the next day in Mysore and fixed the comp.

I was really impressed with this.

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abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,769 Thanked: 39 Times	How about pentium D or Core 2 Duo ? which one is good. D is 64 bit right ?
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,152 Times	yes.... but that is also crap. The onmly processor to go for now is the Core 2 Duo. If you want AMD, then X2. But I still suggest Intel Core 2 Duo.
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Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 18 Times	I have a little confusion. I am planning to get Hitachi Deskstar 2x250Gb Sata2 Hdd, But Installer told me that Sata2 is not supported with Asus P5LD2-VM-SE. Is that true ? Link to Asus. Mugen.
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low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	sure sir without thinking twice...... Last edited by low_bass_makker : 28th December 2006 at 11:38.
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28th December 2006, 12:28	#355
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,769 Thanked: 39 Times	Purchased the Core 2 Duo 6300 for 26K including the stuff below: 1. Intel Original board + Core Duo 6300 2. 17" LG LCD 3. Combo Drive 4. Multimedia Keyboard + USB Mouse 5. JBL 2.1 6. 80 GB SATA 7. 512 MB RAM 8. Computer Table 9. i-Ball Headphones 10. Dust Covers including printer 11. Printer lexmark (paid only rs 500 for this) 12. CD pack (free) 13. 100 Games CD pack (free) 14. Plus some smal other gifts.. Is 26K for the above justified price ?
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28th December 2006, 12:29	#356
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,769 Thanked: 39 Times	Another query. Need to buy a laptop budged 45 - 60K. Must have 60 GB hdd. Duo Core and 15" atleast. Please suggest which is good. f graphics card is included then its gr8.
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28th December 2006, 21:04	#360
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,152 Times	My uncle bought a complete system fro, the US including a 19" LCD. He forgot to switch the power supple to 220v(there is a small switch on the PSU) and the PSU blw up. He called the DELL technician and even though he hadnt bought the comp in India, the Dell guy was there the next day in Mysore and fixed the comp. I was really impressed with this.
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