The Desktop Computer & Configuration Thread

low_bass_makker · 30th January 2007, 23:32

good pics mugen...............and the close up of the mid range.....

boybandreject · 30th January 2007, 23:36

@mugen : Good purchase there. The xbox360 controller for pc is really really good.However the drivers that come with it,are HORRIBLE to say the least.Check out the XBCD drivers from here. They're much much better and configurable.

DCEite · 1st February 2007, 22:10

I am building an AMD based mid range gaming PC. Need your suggestions, is this OK?

AMD X2 3600+
MSI K9NGM2 (socket AM2)
Seagate 250GB SATA II
Dynet 512MB*2 DDR2 667 MHZ
Sparkle 7600GT 256MB DDR2
Samsung SyncMaster 798MB+
LG DVDRW
Altec Lansing ATP3 2.1
Logitech keyboard and mouse
Zebtronics Gaming Cabinet with SMPS
Microtech 600VA UPS
Gaming Pad (suggest please!)

Also when are the DX10 cards coming? I may go for 7600GS instead of GT if they are coming in near future with good price tag.

rajat60 · 1st February 2007, 22:16

1. Intel Centrino 1.86 Ghz
2. 2 GB DDR RAM
3. 60 GB HDD
4. 12 X DVD ROM
5. 14.1 XVGA Dispplay
6. Intel On Board Graphics 915G

that's pretty much about it....

low_bass_makker · 1st February 2007, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

AMD X2 3600+
MSI K9NGM2 (socket AM2)
Seagate 250GB SATA II
Dynet 512MB*2 DDR2 667 MHZ
Sparkle 7600GT 256MB DDR2
Samsung SyncMaster 798MB+
LG DVDRW
Altec Lansing ATP3 2.1
Logitech keyboard and mouse
Zebtronics Gaming Cabinet with SMPS
Microtech 600VA UPS
Gaming Pad (suggest please!)

Also when are the DX10 cards coming? I may go for 7600GS instead of GT if they are coming in near future with good price tag.

I think it is fine ....but can i ask why a amd.....i know later in the Q3 the new amd cpu will come out which will be quite fast and will be more than the C2D.....

the 7600gt is a good card....it is a mainstream card you will be satisfied but it...for the dx10 it will take time to get cheap and the game to be launched....so i think you will be happy with a 7600gt for a year or more....

DCEite · 1st February 2007, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

I think it is fine ....but can i ask why a amd.....i know later in the Q3 the new amd cpu will come out which will be quite fast and will be more than the C2D.....

Hi LBM.

AMD because c2d+mobo combination for similar config costs about 5k more, and i don't find too much of performance advantage to justify 5k. Dont want to wait till Q3 to upgrade!

BTW, can you recommend some good assembler in NP? Other than Empire/SMC international?

low_bass_makker · 1st February 2007, 22:46

I think SMC is good enough....but I would say make a tour of the market before buying......

And i would say you config is good enough.....

Mugen_Power · 1st February 2007, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

I think SMC is good enough....

I bought Cabby and Graphics card from them.

For the gaming i would suggest you to buy Xbox360's Controller for Windows.

DCEite · 2nd February 2007, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

I bought Cabby and Graphics card from them.

For the gaming i would suggest you to buy Xbox360's Controller for Windows.

Mugen, How much does the Xbox360 controller cost?

merve_extreme · 2nd February 2007, 11:05

detice,a core2 will outperform the X2 by quite a margin.if ur getting a X2 atleast get the 4400+.

also dont go for Dynet ram,its pathetic.get Kingston or Transcend atleast,it's just 200-300 Rs more.

Mugen_Power · 2nd February 2007, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

Mugen, How much does the Xbox360 controller cost?

I got mine for 1600.

sadesaath · 3rd February 2007, 15:04

Recently got rid of the desktop (hopefully i would have got rid of the upteen issues) & went for a Sony Vaio laptop VGN-FE38GP.

Core2-Duo @2Ghz
1Gb DDR2 mem
HDD 120Gb
DVD Read/write dual layer
Graphics Geoforce Go7600 with 128Mb
15.4 inch wide screen 1280x800 dual lamp (bright) display
wireless / bluetooth / 1.3m camera (all inbuilt)
Preloaded with XP, awaiting the Vista upgrade CD

WILDTHING · 11th February 2007, 04:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

I am building an AMD based mid range gaming PC. Need your suggestions, is this OK?

AMD X2 3600+
MSI K9NGM2 (socket AM2)
Seagate 250GB SATA II
Dynet 512MB*2 DDR2 667 MHZ
Sparkle 7600GT 256MB DDR2
Samsung SyncMaster 798MB+
LG DVDRW
Altec Lansing ATP3 2.1
Logitech keyboard and mouse
Zebtronics Gaming Cabinet with SMPS
Microtech 600VA UPS
Gaming Pad (suggest please!)

Also when are the DX10 cards coming? I may go for 7600GS instead of GT if they are coming in near future with good price tag.

you got a very good config there but i would suggest not to go for the amd currently but to opt for Core2-Duo ....it is fast and i mean fast....Amd wont be coming out with its new proessors soon and even if they get them out by july-august...they are going to cost you a bomb....
Cheers.

low_bass_makker · 11th February 2007, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by WILDTHING

you got a very good config there but i would suggest not to go for the amd currently but to opt for Core2-Duo ....it is fast and i mean fast....Amd wont be coming out with its new proessors soon and even if they get them out by july-august...they are going to cost you a bomb....
Cheers.

the lowest c2d and the 3600+ performance differnce is not so big if one plans not to overclock.....but the price differnce is very much....

DCEite · 11th February 2007, 15:08

So, initially thinking of AMD X2 3600+, i changed my mind to Inten C2D. Got it done from SMC yesterday.. here it is!!:

Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 Ghz
MSI P965 Neo F
Kingston 512MB*2 DDR2 667Mhz
Hitachi 250GB SATAII
XFX Geforce 7600GS
LG DVDRW from old pc
Altec Lansing ATP3 from old pc
Samsung 798MB+ from old pc
Logitech keyboard+mouse from old pc
Zebtronics Cabinet+Odyssy 450W SMPS
Luminous 600VA UPS

30th January 2007, 23:32	#406
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	good pics mugen...............and the close up of the mid range.....
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30th January 2007, 23:36	#407
boybandreject Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manipal/kuwait Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	@mugen : Good purchase there. The xbox360 controller for pc is really really good.However the drivers that come with it,are HORRIBLE to say the least.Check out the XBCD drivers from here. They're much much better and configurable.
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1st February 2007, 22:10	#408
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,479 Thanked: 2,792 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	I am building an AMD based mid range gaming PC. Need your suggestions, is this OK? AMD X2 3600+ MSI K9NGM2 (socket AM2) Seagate 250GB SATA II Dynet 512MB*2 DDR2 667 MHZ Sparkle 7600GT 256MB DDR2 Samsung SyncMaster 798MB+ LG DVDRW Altec Lansing ATP3 2.1 Logitech keyboard and mouse Zebtronics Gaming Cabinet with SMPS Microtech 600VA UPS Gaming Pad (suggest please!) Also when are the DX10 cards coming? I may go for 7600GS instead of GT if they are coming in near future with good price tag.
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1st February 2007, 22:16	#409
rajat60 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 14 Thanked: 16 Times	Dell Latitute D610 1. Intel Centrino 1.86 Ghz 2. 2 GB DDR RAM 3. 60 GB HDD 4. 12 X DVD ROM 5. 14.1 XVGA Dispplay 6. Intel On Board Graphics 915G that's pretty much about it....
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1st February 2007, 22:46	#412
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	I think SMC is good enough....but I would say make a tour of the market before buying...... And i would say you config is good enough.....
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2nd February 2007, 11:05	#415
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	detice,a core2 will outperform the X2 by quite a margin.if ur getting a X2 atleast get the 4400+. also dont go for Dynet ram,its pathetic.get Kingston or Transcend atleast,it's just 200-300 Rs more.
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3rd February 2007, 15:04	#417
sadesaath Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Recently got rid of the desktop (hopefully i would have got rid of the upteen issues) & went for a Sony Vaio laptop VGN-FE38GP. Core2-Duo @2Ghz 1Gb DDR2 mem HDD 120Gb DVD Read/write dual layer Graphics Geoforce Go7600 with 128Mb 15.4 inch wide screen 1280x800 dual lamp (bright) display wireless / bluetooth / 1.3m camera (all inbuilt) Preloaded with XP, awaiting the Vista upgrade CD
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11th February 2007, 15:08	#420
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,479 Thanked: 2,792 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	So, initially thinking of AMD X2 3600+, i changed my mind to Inten C2D. Got it done from SMC yesterday.. here it is!!: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 Ghz MSI P965 Neo F Kingston 512MB2 DDR2 667Mhz Hitachi 250GB SATAII XFX Geforce 7600GS LG DVDRW from old pc Altec Lansing ATP3 from old pc* Samsung 798MB+ from old pc Logitech keyboard+mouse from old pc Zebtronics Cabinet+Odyssy 450W SMPS Luminous 600VA UPS
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