PC configuration between 15 to 20k

[kisorgovinda]

Can anybody suggest me a PC configuration at price between 15 to 20k? The PC should be compatible with Windows 98SE.

[rskbug]

amd 3000+ venice & mobo asus A8NVM : 8400rs ( onboard 6100 not bad for occasional gaming@low settings )

ram : 512mb 1900rs ( atleast hynix.. think transcend costs more...)
atx : 800rs (with 350watt smps more than enough)

mouse /kbd : 800rs logitech combo
ups : intex 600va platinum 1500rs,
monitor : samsung 15" 4000rs
optical : dvd cd combo lg/lite on : 1400rs
sata : 80gb sgt/western digital 2400rs (not sure)

TOTAL : 20,400rs

[cyrux]

The above mobo , i dont think its compatible with win 98...infact most of the mobos now a days arent...so guess you have to go with something thats old

[TechGuru#1]

Installing Win 98SE in a SATA HDD would b 1 Big problem!

[kalpik]

Windows 98 wont work properly on any new PC. Probably you will have to buy a second hand PC for that. Why do you want to run windows 98 on it, any specific reason?

[janitha]

Originally Posted by kalpik

Windows 98 wont work properly on any new PC. Probably you will have to buy a second hand PC for that. Why do you want to run windows 98 on it, any specific reason?

Seemingly, it is obvious. He has to add another Rs.3500/- to the budget. IMO also, if he is particular about 98, it will be better and cheaper to go for a second hand PC.

[kisorgovinda]

Originally Posted by kalpik

Windows 98 wont work properly on any new PC. Probably you will have to buy a second hand PC for that. Why do you want to run windows 98 on it, any specific reason?

I do some sort of programming in Fortran and GW Basic both of which work on DOS. I heard that the DOS under XP doesnot allow those compiler to run. Is it true?

[kisorgovinda]

Originally Posted by rskbug

amd 3000+ venice & mobo asus A8NVM : 8400rs ( onboard 6100 not bad for occasional gaming@low settings )

ram : 512mb 1900rs ( atleast hynix.. think transcend costs more...)
atx : 800rs (with 350watt smps more than enough)

mouse /kbd : 800rs logitech combo
ups : intex 600va platinum 1500rs,
monitor : samsung 15" 4000rs
optical : dvd cd combo lg/lite on : 1400rs
sata : 80gb sgt/western digital 2400rs (not sure)

TOTAL : 20,400rs

Does amd processor support 8086/8088 assembly language? Hope it should not.

[Geforce]

AMD Athlon64 is fully x86 architecture compatible not sure 'bout 8088.

You could always run your programs in a virtual machine loaded with a DOS os in windows xp. It emulates an old hardware so shouldn't be a problem.

You can even load win 98 easily on a virtual machine, and it will run FORTRAN and GW basic fine. I dont think you would be using assembly code in these languages, are you ? I yes then also i think it should work.