The Personal Computer Thread

[Tron05]

Thanks aryan, i was just confused coz there is one or two more threads related to computers

Well i have two queries,

1. I have 1gb ddr2 ram in my pc, and i am planning to put one more 2gb ddr2.

the question here is will it be ok if i put higher frequency 2gb ddr2 ram with the existing one. I mean there should be no compatibility issue right.

Also if you guys can share prices and the correct ram for my pc,

These days compatibility issues are very minimal. u can definitely put a higher frequency RAM with the current RAM, but it will run at the frequency of the slower RAM.

A 2GB corsair RAM costs about Rs1650

2. I am also planning to install a graphic card. as i dont have any knowledge on these, help me with the same...

Also in current recession time i will not be able to purchase super expensive graphic cards

waiting for replies

U need to find out the type of slot u have for grahics.
i think it wil be a PCI-E slot. u can get a ATI 4670 chipset based card for about Rs5000

[pranay]

These days compatibility issues are very minimal. u can definitely put a higher frequency RAM with the current RAM, but it will run at the frequency of the slower RAM.

This might be true theoretically, but practically you can never say. This was not the issue when I did the same thing. I had asked my 1 Gb RAM to be replaced with a 2 GB one. Transcend was the brand that I asked them to put. Since I was not present at the time of replacing at the computer service center, I casually took the PC home. To find out at boot, the computer did not recognise the RAM chips at all.
Later I found out that the repair person had used the 800 Mhz chip. My motherboard (old) was compatible till 667 Mhz chips. Swapped it with the lesser frequency RAMs and they worked.

[Shadowfax]

I had previously Transcend 800 Mhz and I had put it on Intel D945G which supports only up to 667 Mhz. In BIOS and it only recognized the 667 Mhz. I ran this config for 2 months with no problems at all. (Then I upgraded to Asus P5Q Pro and G.skill 4Gb= 2x2)
@andy: what is ur budget for gfx card ??

[andy.rebels]

@vroom: my budget is till 4 k. but i also crave for playing good quality games like POP series.....

hey guys so wht ram my 945 motherboard will support.

[nightwing]

@vroom: my budget is till 4 k. but i also crave for playing good quality games like POP series.....

hey guys so wht ram my 945 motherboard will support.

945 Chipset motherboards support DDR2 as far as I know. But the speed of the RAM depends on what model of the motherboard you have.I am guessing it's 667mhz. You can get a 2GB stick for around 1600/-. Try to get Kingston or some other reputed brand if your budget allows you.
Get a Ati HD 4670. Will cost around 4500-5000/-.

I wouldn't suggest putting two RAMs of different speeds in your system.

[andy.rebels]

Thanks nightwing , will inquire about this one also.

[rohitmundra]

I'm planning to buy a laptop but confused between the Core 2 Duo processor 2.0(T5800) and AMD turion 2.0(both HP)
What is the basic difference between these two? and which one is better for future

[no1lives4ever]

I'm planning to buy a laptop but confused between the Core 2 Duo processor 2.0(T5800) and AMD turion 2.0(both HP)
What is the basic difference between these two? and which one is better for future

My suggestion would be to stick with the core 2 duo processor.. In general the newer intel laptop cpus + chipsets give better power performance than AMD also overall speed of the core 2 duo should also be better..

[TomSawyer]

I'm planning to buy a laptop but confused between the Core 2 Duo processor 2.0(T5800) and AMD turion 2.0(both HP)
What is the basic difference between these two? and which one is better for future

AMD any time for me.
Few things I'd consider about a Proc+Chipset combo:
Heating issues.
Driver availability for Linux

If you intend to run Linux the latest specs in the market are overkill.
If Windo$ gaming, go for the latest config. These latest laptops are what enterprise work stations were 2 yrs ago!

and which one is better for future

If gaming, the games get progressively HW hungry. The HW becomes obsolete even before you purchase it! As for regular home/enterprise use, it should be good enough for atleast 5 years.

Read: Games = graphics intensive CAD/CAM/CAE, 3D animation, Video edits. Sound processing? its a different ballgame.

I assembled a PC 3 years ago. It's an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ socket 939 proc. Still going great. am not abreast with latest tech. know-how a bit rusty here.

[Shadowfax]

Thanks nightwing , will inquire about this one also.

U should get the Palit 4670. There is Sapphire also. Check availability in ur area, otherwise u can also buy online from TheITWares - Buy Computer Hardware , PC Components , Laptop Computers - One Stop for all Gizmos!!

[nightwing]

I'm planning to buy a laptop but confused between the Core 2 Duo processor 2.0(T5800) and AMD turion 2.0(both HP)
What is the basic difference between these two? and which one is better for future

Even though I am a hardcore AMD-Ati fan but in the case of mobile computing nothing beats Intel. Sure you will get the AMD variant a lot cheaper than the Intel one but the brute force of Core 2 Duo cannot be matched to the Turion X2. Also Intel has better battery life.
Get the Intel one if your budget allows you.Else AMD wont disappoint either.
Another thing that is the deciding factor is the graphic chipset. Look for a HD3200 or anything above.

[shadez]

guys... how good is it to buy this:
HP Pavilion a6710in Desktop PC



Indicative PriceRs. 30,990Taxes & levies extra


Specifications

Accessories, supplies & services
Processor, operating system and memory Operating system installed
Genuine

[nightwing]

guys... how good is it to buy this:
HP Pavilion a6710in Desktop PC



Indicative PriceRs. 30,990Taxes & levies extra


Specifications

Accessories, supplies & services
Processor, operating system and memory Operating system installed
Genuine

Here's a config in the same price that would be double as fast as the one you posted.
Processor: Intel E8400 ~9k
Motherboard: Gigabyte G31-S2L ~2.4k
RAM :Transcend 2x2gb ddr2 800 ~2k
Hard Drive: Seagate sata II 7200.12 500gb ~3k
Graphic Card: Sapphire HD4850 - ~9.5k
PSU: Corsair VX450 - ~4k
Total:29900/- and you still have leftover for a decent cabinet and a sound card.

P.S.: DDR2 is better than the others.

[rohitmundra]

My suggestion would be to stick with the core 2 duo processor.. In general the newer intel laptop cpus + chipsets give better power performance than AMD also overall speed of the core 2 duo should also be better..

AMD any time for me.
Few things I'd consider about a Proc+Chipset combo:
Heating issues.
Driver availability for Linux

If you intend to run Linux the latest specs in the market are overkill.
If Windo$ gaming, go for the latest config. These latest laptops are what enterprise work stations were 2 yrs ago!

Even though I am a hardcore AMD-Ati fan but in the case of mobile computing nothing beats Intel. Sure you will get the AMD variant a lot cheaper than the Intel one but the brute force of Core 2 Duo cannot be matched to the Turion X2. Also Intel has better battery life.
Get the Intel one if your budget allows you.Else AMD wont disappoint either.
Another thing that is the deciding factor is the graphic chipset. Look for a HD3200 or anything above.

Thanks a lot for your suggestion guys!!I know C@D are in the favorite list of consumers but lately I heard lot of appreciation of AMD too but wasn't able to compare with C2D.
Surely, Gaming is also one of my priority and along with AMD I'm getting a 512mb graphic card(NVIDIA 9200M)
Is it good enough? or C2D processor with intel graphics media accelerator X3100
@tom sawyer: No bro, No linux for me, either XP or vista

[nightwing]

Thanks a lot for your suggestion guys!!I know C@D are in the favorite list of consumers but lately I heard lot of appreciation of AMD too but wasn't able to compare with C2D.
Surely, Gaming is also one of my priority and along with AMD I'm getting a 512mb graphic card(NVIDIA 9200M)
Is it good enough? or C2D processor with intel graphics media accelerator X3100
@tom sawyer: No bro, No linux for me, either XP or vista

Yes AMDs are good. But their superiority is limited to desktop processors.On the mobile front Intel is still the biggie.
And the first option is a lot better for you. An AMD coupled with a 9200M will perform better in games/HD movies/graphic design than the Intel with that lousy chipset.