It's the time to change my PC...

[dare_dexter]

Guys, need your suggestion! I want to change my PC, but can't figure out some decisions. They are as follows:
1. Which type of PC is more convenient for a middle-class family(taking all aspects in mind)- a branded, or an assembled one?
2. What is the fastest, yet affordable processor now in the shop?
3. What is the latest and most speedy RAM type in the market( For your info, I never compromise on RAM!)?

Please help me out quickly! Thank you.

[theraven]

sigh
1) branded/assembled has nuthin to do with family class
its more individual
some prefer branded .. most preferred assembled
2)&3) just give us ur budget we'll help u out ... cuz these answers will vary with budget .

[dare_dexter]

I'll pay a max. of Rs.38,000 for a P4 PC with a comb drive... is that enough for you, huh?

[theraven]

enuff for me ?
whats that supposed to mean ?
listen dude ... this is for u
and im tryin to help u out ... so watch it
p4 3ghz w HT : 8850
intel 865gbf : 4850
512 md ddr 400 ram : 1900
80 gb hdd : 2850
logitech multimedia kbd + optical mouse : 1100
radeon 9600 pro : 8500
atx cabinet with 400w PSU : 1500 ( zebronics lava )
liteon combo : 1700
17" monitor : 5550

TOTAL : 36800

i gave u p4 prices since u asked for it
id recommend an amd 64 3000 : 8600
coupled with Asus ViA Chipset ( Athlon 64 ) K8V-X : 5650
still under 38000 which should be enuff for u !

[dare_dexter]

Hey, that's cool! Yours suggestion will surely help, because u have shown other option than P4(an AMD 64) which is being talked about. But as I don't know, is it worth spending money after an AMD? I mean, is it theoritically newer and better, but practically...??
Please comment on this!

And sorry for anything that hurt u, buddy!

[ice]

Most of my friends feel AMD is better, i dont really have any openion about it, but its cheaper than a pentium, and gives u equal/better performance.

Hp and Compaq do have some pcs in the 36K range. U could call up any of their showrooms, tell them ur budget is bout 35K and they would show u waht they have.


if ur goin for an assembled pc,
then the config Raven suggested is really nice




@ Raven,
dude, where can i get 512mb ddr400 ram for rs,1900 ?
I was plannin to increase my ram to a GB

[cooljeba]

amd me
and go for assembled rather than branded as they charge more

..:: peace ::..
Jeba

[blade_runner]

Originally Posted by dare_dexter

Hey, that's cool! Yours suggestion will surely help, because u have shown other option than P4(an AMD 64) which is being talked about. But as I don't know, is it worth spending money after an AMD? I mean, is it theoritically newer and better, but practically...??
Please comment on this!

And sorry for anything that hurt u, buddy!

Get a AMD 64 based rig and u will never regret buying one. Its worth ur money dude, theoritically and practically.

[imgame]

first of all assembled one gives ur great performance compared to branded one .....moreover if can get much better configuration for for an assembled one copmared to branded for the same price ..

and second go for AMD 64 ....but i will suggest u to get a better motherboard to get best out of it !

[imgame]

Originally Posted by theraven

enuff for me ?
whats that supposed to mean ?
listen dude ... this is for u
and im tryin to help u out ... so watch it
p4 3ghz w HT : 8850
intel 865gbf : 4850
512 md ddr 400 ram : 1900
80 gb hdd : 2850
logitech multimedia kbd + optical mouse : 1100
radeon 9600 pro : 8500
atx cabinet with 400w PSU : 1500 ( zebronics lava )
liteon combo : 1700
17" monitor : 5550

TOTAL : 36800
!

are u sure about RAM prices i got my 256 MB RAM for 2000k /- three weeks ago ...!!!![/u]

[imgame]

more over i will suggest everything whatever the raven suggested but right now i m not very sure u should go for 9600 pro ......u haven't mentioned ur need ...this is required only if u need to play games ...!!! ........

[blade_runner]

LoL raven the 512Mb DDR400 will cost arnd 3.7k for hynix and 4.5 for kingston.

[theraven]

O GOD
i cant believe i made that mistake
IM SOOO SORRY GUYS
i dunno what happened
i definitely meant 256 mb ram
i really apologise dunno what i was thinking !!

[drgrudge]

Originally Posted by dare_dexter

3. What is the latest and most speedy RAM type in the market( For your info, I never compromise on RAM!)?

i think we can get a 4 gb ram ddr it costs rs4500 in chennai.

[IG]

drgrudge: where in chennai will u get 4 gb ddr for 4500??????

[imgame]

i think we can get a 4 gb ram ddr it costs rs4500 in chennai.

Dude which shop tell me .........????????? even if anybody come to chennai and get that RAM ....he will get them cheap .....listen guys 4Gb RAM in Rs 4500 .....u won't get a better option !

[technovice]

Yep! Both thumbs up for an assembled PC.
But Beware the assembly jholers!!