Buying cpu from abroad

chesss · 12-06-2006, 07:23 AM

I have almost decided to wait and buy conroe E6400 when it comes out in July. And from what I have read I would have wait for a long time for conroe in India.

SO tell me ppl, is it feasable to buy the cpu from abroad (usa) , then buy a compatible mobo, psu, ram locally and assemble everything at home.

Or could there be problem regarding voltage / connections or anything else.

Thanks!

MysticHalo · 12-06-2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chesss

SO tell me ppl, is it feasable to buy the cpu from abroad (usa) , then buy a compatible mobo, psu, ram locally and assemble everything at home.

I wonder how the compatible mobo will be available here if the proccy wouldnt be

Better get Proccy+Mobo both from abroad.

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Or could there be problem regarding voltage / connections or anything else.

Thanks!

Not unless u choose the correct products.

cyrux · 12-06-2006, 09:47 AM

Thats beacause motherboards supporting conroe are already out . I guess intel 975 chipset supports conroe

chesss · 12-06-2006, 12:23 PM

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Not unless u choose the correct products.

Cool. So what all should be checked (voltage/connector etc) before buying to ensure a correct match?

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Thats beacause motherboards supporting conroe are already out . I guess intel 975 chipset supports conroe

Yup conroe is 'unofficially' supported by a very few mobos.
And from what I have read , they aren't too expensive (4k) .

Conroe looks like such a dream : low power(65W), awesome speed, virtualization, and cheap. Heres a great link link for those interested in knowing more.

samrulez · 12-06-2006, 01:54 PM

I feel u should get the mobo and processor both from USA.......
and just check how much power does it consume...
And I think a Antec True Power 2.0 550 watt SMPS will be
enough..but to be on the safe side get the mobo+processor+SMPS(if it uses some different kind of SMPS)

chesss · 13-06-2006, 04:31 AM

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but to be on the safe side get the mobo+processor+SMPS(if it uses some different kind of SMPS)

That would be too much to carry

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As for different kind of SMPS, I would love to know exactly how psus requirement can be different. Anybody with technical knowledge?

samrulez · 13-06-2006, 07:23 AM

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That would be too much to carry

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As for different kind of SMPS, I would love to know exactly how psus requirement can be different. Anybody with technical knowledge?

It should have 550 watt with a good amp rating across each output....
+3.3V,+5v,+12v -5v,+5VSB......

Make sure u have atleast a rating of 20 amps across +12V...