Need a new mobo and processor-suggestions

[ninadb]

Hi

recently my old (2004) pc config stopped working.
Config
Intel D845gvsr+p4-2.4 processor
2 hdds of 40g both Samsung. 1 of them very old(2003)
samsung cd-r+dvd combo drive
256mb RAM
LG 14 inch CRT monitor
Now the display is not coming up and its a mobo problem as per the local tech.
Monitor is workin as I checked it w/o connecting it to pc and powering it.

I need to build a new pc which includes
Casing/tower
Processor + mobo
RAM preferably 1gb
cd-r+dvd-r
2 hdds 80g SATA

My listing
Amd Athlon X2+M2MX Asus Mobo=10000 as per the dealer
casing and other components excluding the CD/dvd combo= 10500 as per dealer

He is buying back my old config at Rs.2000/- So net cost will be 18500/- for above combo

Questions
1. Is the above price ok.
2. Suggestions regarding good processor and mobo
3. Good suggestions for other peripherals

Usage will be as a home user and to some extent programming on linux an windows

Thanks
Ninad

[assasin]

For 10k what X2 will u get,3600+ or 3800+.Its a good config anyway.But if u can spend more cash get a C2D.Its better get urself a single 160/250GB hdd instead of 2 80gigs.

[Pathik]

wats ur max budget... If it s arnd 16k for proc+mobo get a c2d

[premsharma]

he is saying 10,000 for Amd X2 & some Asus mobo which his dealer has offered him.

I wonder, how can it be both X2 & Mobo in 10,000. As far my knowledge, X2 3800+ itself will be 10,000 or more.

[ninadb]

Hi

If I get the following C2D-E6300@1.86ghz.
What other combinations can you suggest
and
what will be the total cost

ASus/alternative Mobo
1gb RAM
DVD writer
Cabinet+SMPS
SATA HDD (pref 2nos)

I guess the above config is linux compatible

Also is it possible to run old games (Quake2, superbike other dos games)
on the above config.

Thanks
Ninad

[caleb]

Originally Posted by ninadb

Hi

If I get the following C2D-E6300@1.86ghz.
What other combinations can you suggest
and
what will be the total cost

ASus/alternative Mobo
1gb RAM
DVD writer
Cabinet+SMPS
SATA HDD (pref 2nos)

I guess the above config is linux compatible

Also is it possible to run old games (Quake2, superbike other dos games)
on the above config.

Thanks
Ninad

Below is the price list of in Mumbai
Mobo: Asus P5N-E SLI = Rs.8000/-
Proc: C2D-E6300 = Rs.8500/-
RAM: Transcend 1GB 533Mhz = Rs.5000/-
DVD: Lite-on / Sony LG Dual Layer Writer (whatever u fancy) = Rs.2100/-
SATA HDD:
Samsung Barracuda 250GB = Rs.3850/-
Samsung Barracuda 160GB = Rs.3300/-
Samsung Barracuda 120GB = Rs.2850/-
Samsung Barracuda 80GB = Rs.2500/-
Cabinet+SMPS: You can get a decent one for around Rs.2500/- without compromising too much. But I always consider it a compromise when someone does not spend atleast 1600/- for SMPS alone coz that's what a decent SMPS like Powersafe or the likes will cost.

This config is much more than good enough for Linux and as far as gaming is concerned you can not only play "old games (Quake2, superbike other dos games)" but you will also be able to paly most of the latest games released so far at low to medium settings.

[assasin]

Originally Posted by premsharma

he is saying 10,000 for Amd X2 & some Asus mobo which his dealer has offered him.

I wonder, how can it be both X2 & Mobo in 10,000. As far my knowledge, X2 3800+ itself will be 10,000 or more.

He'll get a X2 3600+ & Asus/MSI mobo for bout 10k.
X2 3800+ will cost bout 1-1.5k more.

[ninadb]

Hi

Does the 1.86ghz frequency for c2d and the 2.2ghz freq for the Athlon X2
make a huge difference
I have almost decided on c2d e6300 and yet to decide on a mobo

Thanks
Ninad

Originally Posted by ninadb

Hi

Does the 1.86ghz frequency for c2d and the 2.2ghz freq for the Athlon X2
make a huge difference
I have almost decided on c2d e6300 and yet to decide on a mobo

Thanks
Ninad

Core 2 Duo is faster than Athlon X2. C2D It is selling very good in market.

[ninadb]

Hi

How about the D965RY motherboard with the above c2d processor
How is the performance of the Intel D965RY compared to the ASUS P5N-E SLI

I need to decide on a mobo as i have decide on the E6300 c2d as the processor


Thanks
Ninad

Originally Posted by ninadb

Hi

How about the D965RY motherboard with the above c2d processor
How is the performance of the Intel D965RY compared to the ASUS P5N-E SLI

I need to decide on a mobo as i have decide on the E6300 c2d as the processor


Thanks
Ninad

How much are you willing to spend for motherboard?.

[ninadb]

Hi

I am ready to spend upto 16500/- for mobo and processor total

[casanova]

Go for a Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or E6300 and a P965 chipset. P965 promises quad core support as well. (but who wud use a quad core with a mobo not specially built for it. funny)

[assasin]

u can go for MSI P965 Neo platinum.Its a very good mobo.

[caleb]

Originally Posted by ninadb

Hi

I am ready to spend upto 16500/- for mobo and processor total

This is a good combo for Rs.16500/-
Mobo: Asus P5N-E SLI = Rs.8000/-
Proc: C2D-E6300 = Rs.8500/-

[s18000rpm]

you can consider this mobo too-
ASUS P5B V - cost ~8.5k (based on G965 series, but Overclockable.