Check my config

[direct_2d]

How's this for a new PC:

Intel PIV 3.4 GHz 800Mhz FSB
Intel D915GAV Mobo
19" CRT (Samsung)
2*512 MB RAM Hynix
Logitech Kyb+Mouse
Samsung CRDW
Samsung DVD drive
Creative 2.1 Speakers
Nvidia Geforce FX 6600 (XFX)

[Chirag]

U shld go Lite-on DVD writer or Pioneer DVD writer

If u have money go for Altec Lansing speakers

expext for these ur rig is good

[Ringwraith]

depends on ur requirements....isnt it? the config u have shud work well for video encoding/animations/archiving, but if u plan to game, u shud get a different config....like getting a lower rated amd64 (3200+) and use the extra money on a 6600GT.

[cvvikram]

Try to change u r speaker if possible to altec 5.1.....i suggest to go for AMD 64bit Config ......... 8) 8) 8)

[geek]

Do consider a socket 939 amd 64 based rig.......it beats an intel system anyday.

RAM - Try getting transcend or kingnston brand

Optical Drives : avoid samsung, go for sony or liteon

Speakers : creative is good but altec lansing are better

enjoy

[Keith Sebastian]

How much does this cost?

Intel PIV 3.4 GHz 800Mhz FSB
Intel D915GAV Mobo

Substitute it with a cheaper AMD64 option and get a 6600GT instead of 6600 Vanilla.

You'll end up with a better gaming rig, that runs cooler than your original config.

Speakers - If Creative insist on Inspire 2500 (2.1). Else, get ATP3 from AL.

Cheers,
Keith

[mohit]

If you want intel change the mobo and go for a Asus mobo. and as u r buying a graphics card , dont go for a mobo with onboard video. Mobos without onboard vga give greater perfomance and asus is d best.

Also make sure u buy the new intel procc with 64 bit support as well as 2 MB L2 Cache memories.

And as already said go for a 6600 gt if in ur budget. or go for cheaper n better (gaming) AMD and get a 6600gt.

[direct_2d]

All the above + 80GB HDD
Total = abt 58k
How much does the 6600GT cost?

[Ringwraith]

6600GT prices are around 9.5k - 12.5k right now...

[akshayt]

160gb seagate sata ncq for 4150 if yours supports that is

also,intel is better than amd in almost /every thing except gaming
take a 3.2ghz over amd 3500 winchester if 64bit is no issuse

but for gaming = amd

[rohanbee]

Good system.........
If possible make these changes when and whenever possible
get a 6600gt much much better preformance
get a dvd rw drive
increase ram to atleast 1 gb and preferably any other brand than hynix
maybe a wireless keyboard and mouse eventually

but then again this is just my opinion and at the end of the day be happy with what you got...........otherwise theres no end to what you could have bought and ppl lilke us telling u what you should have bought,
cheers

[akshayt]

hynix d43 has timings 3 4 4 8 for mine

consider corsair value select iif supported
or transcend if supported

[dOm1naTOr]

Never think of Samsung products. They are hell of the worst. Even local products are better.
Go for AMD 3200+ or 3500+. It si sure to deliver nd will satisfy U.

[rohanbee]

heheh you seem to have burnt deep by some samsung dealer...........happened to me too...
but
whats your story.

[Seby_saiyan]

Go for an Alienware instead DUDE........!

[rohanbee]

well yes mr.seby he woould go in for alienware or three of the above pc's......?!!

[supersaiyan]

i can't seem to understand. why ppl r still opting for pentium when it comes to gaming.

[KHUBBU]

Its like "Hamara Bajaj" for most ppl.

[rohanbee]

yes thats true khubbu, its the comfort level. All said and done it is still a brand that has had strong presence over the years. I still rely on it. Over night you cannot build and brand and you cannot forget/ demolish it. It takes time and bad mistakes if the latter half has to be achieved. Overall intel is still a leader in this segment and will be unless things start to go horribly wrong. They know their market and how to move it to their advantage. Take the example of maruti, everyone said their days were numbered when the likes of hyundai, honda, daewoo came into the market. Yes, their market shares have dipped but that has just made them stronger and at the end of the day they still are the market leaders. This fact fact just gets asserted when they come up with a clear winner once in a while like the SWIFT. they had alse a lot of croppers like the wagoon r, baleno etc. Same is the case with the pentium/intel there will be disasters but they will come back and give us a jewel once in a while.
When they stop doing that the customer will eventuvally realise it and look for better options namely amd, cyrix etc.