New Rig. Budget: 50k

[kalpik]

Hey guys! Im buying a new rig for myself. So i needed some suggestions from you guys. This is what i have in mind so far:

CPU: Intel C2Q 6600 (how much more is the 6700?)
Mobo: Im confused on this one. Should i go for Intel's P35 chipset or Nvidia's 680 Chipset? Also which brand is good?
RAM: DDR2 800 MHz 2GB
GFX Card: 8600 GT 256MB DDR3 (how much more are the 8800's?)
HDD: 500GB
DVD Writer: Lite-ON
SMPS: Cooler Master 650W
LCD: 19" Viewsonic/Samsung/LG
UPS: APC
K/B, Mouse: The usual..
Cabinet: Im open to suggestions

So i'd really appreciate if you guys can comment on this config. I'd also appreciate if you guys can give some approximate prices.

Thanks

[anand1]

http://www.theitwares.com/processors/processors.htm
go for this site and you will have the prices of all the computer parts in Indian market. But must look that these prices are not actual but round about you can approximate your price after going though it.

[kalpik]

Thanks I checked that site before posting here.

[Choto Cheeta]

but may be u have missed this Basic Guide Purchase a New System

[The_Devil_Himself]

c2q is 10,700 at SMC.

Go for x38 based mobos(forget p35 and 680)

8800gt's are ~14-16k,8600gt's are ~5-6k

HDD's---get 2x250gbs instead of 1x500gb for obvious reasons.

DVD-writer--get the sata ones(not ide)

[kalpik]

Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

but may be u have missed this Basic Guide Purchase a New System

Thanks! Will just check it out

Originally Posted by The_Devil_Himself

c2q is 10,700 at SMC.

Go for x38 based mobos(forget p35 and 680)

8800gt's are ~14-16k,8600gt's are ~5-6k

HDD's---get 2x250gbs instead of 1x500gb for obvious reasons.

DVD-writer--get the sata ones(not ide)

What are the good option in X38 chipset boards?

[Kniwor]

From the looks of it, you dont intend to spend time gaming, but if you do, you must consider a better gfx.

[nvidia]

Go for the 8800GT.
Super value for money.

[kalpik]

Originally Posted by Kniwor

From the looks of it, you dont intend to spend time gaming, but if you do, you must consider a better gfx.

Yeah.. Im not much of a gamer. But if something better fits in my budget, i wont mind it The thing im MOST concerned about right now is the motherboard.

[SunnyChahal]

Originally Posted by kalpik

What are the good option in X38 chipset boards?

Abit IX38 Quad GT.get it from SMC for 11 K but they will sugg u P35 or 680i based mobos only.
and yes if u want to SLI ur gpus later then get a 680i based one only.
good luck.

[kalpik]

^^ Thanks! Is the board stable enough? Im not very sure of Abit. MSI/ASUS would have been more comfortable! So is Abit comparable to ASUS/MSI?

[nvidia]

^^If you are not a gamer then 8600GT will be good enough.

[kayos]

Originally Posted by kalpik

Yeah.. Im not much of a gamer. But if something better fits in my budget, i wont mind it The thing im MOST concerned about right now is the motherboard.

u can have asus p5n32 sli.. its a very good board...u can read in articles abt it .. havent tried myself...and dont abt its features.. but i have seen ppl being excited to buy it ..

and as for ur dvd rom .. u shudnt go for lite on ..
there is a thread in hardware troubleshoot where almost everyone has complained abt the noise it is making ...
read it before u go out .. some of them had to re buy some other drive..
better option will be sony AD7190-A.. shud give it a look

[kalpik]

^^ That board is Nvidia chipset based.. Im leaning more towards the P35 or X38 chipset.

[SunnyChahal]

Originally Posted by kalpik

^^ Thanks! Is the board stable enough? Im not very sure of Abit. MSI/ASUS would have been more comfortable! So is Abit comparable to ASUS/MSI?

mann,i had nearly bought that abit mobo!!
but i bought ASUS P5N32 E SLI coz it was SLI ready and abit one was not.i had to use my cards in SLI, otherwise i had been using that mobo only.
didnt u see the features of Abit IX38 Quad GT??
ok see here- http://www.afterdawn.com/hardware/pr...it_ix38_quadgt

for more info ask the_devil_himself

[kalpik]

Hmm.. I dont need SLI.. But im getting mixed reviews on the Abit board
Also, how much would it cost?

[The_Devil_Himself]

^^Abit IX38 Quad GT should cost around 11k-12k.

Anyways as far as company goes abit equals asus\msi if not better.abit p35 based mobo won the best budget award last year iirc.But since x38 chipset is pretty new and only a few mobos have come out so you better check out some reviews.


http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/moth...=IX38%20QuadGT

http://www.overclock3d.net/news.php?..._motherboard/1

[kalpik]

Hmm.. Thanks! Ok now one more thing.. Are there any specific models/revisions/brands etc i need to look out for? Like i've been told to get a G0 revision Q6600.. And i also heard there are some problems with some revisions of the Nvidia 8600GT.

[praka123]

may be u shud rethink about ur dvdwriter option-choose either asus or samsung octoedge.

[kalpik]

^^ Samsung i HATE Heh.. will look out for ASUS

[kalpik]

Originally Posted by praka123

may be u shud rethink about ur dvdwriter option-choose either asus or samsung octoedge.

I take my words back.. Heard good things about Samsung SH-S203 So the DVD Writer is finalized

[The_Devil_Himself]

Originally Posted by kalpik

Hmm.. Thanks! Ok now one more thing.. Are there any specific models/revisions/brands etc i need to look out for? Like i've been told to get a G0 revision Q6600.. And i also heard there are some problems with some revisions of the Nvidia 8600GT.

yep, get the G0 stepping q6600.b3 stepping q6600 runs hotter(about 10c!!) than G0stepping one.this is a makesure point before you buy.
The G0 stepping Quads Product Id's end in SLACR and the B3 ones end in SL9UM.

One Advice kalpik, get 8800gt instead of 8600gt if budget permits.8800gt is more value for money.

Yea xfx 8600gt's(one which ends udf7) have severe heating problems.Better stay away from xfx 8600gt's.

[kalpik]

^^ Thanks a LOT man! These were the things i was looking for Anyone else have some advice like this?

[zyberboy]

Asus EN 8600gt is a good card , i hav one, temp less than 50 in idle,but price will be 1.5k more than xfx