[SOLVED] RAM PSU newbie idiot help required

csayantan · 11-08-2009, 01:32 AM

hi

one of my friend want to buy a new C2Q (AMD/Intel) with a mid-range ASUS motherboard / and ATI (mid-range )graphics card (within Rs. 35k INdian) for his mathematical computing and some research work.Can anyone help to guide for a new configuration of machine(with each component spec.)??

regards

Phædrus2401 · 11-08-2009, 02:04 AM

We need a budget to work with.

By the way, "C2Q" means "Core 2 Quad" which is just for Intel's brand.
Intel: Core 2 Quad, Core i5, Core i7
AMD: Phenom X4, Athlon II x4, Phenom II x4

AMD has better bang for the buck, but their CPU's can't match Intel's high-end processors, the Phenom II x4 line falling in with upper-mid-range Core 2 Quads, falling short of Core i5 and i7.

csayantan · 11-08-2009, 12:37 PM

can you say which one you suggest btween core2 quad and core i7?:whats the difference actually?he need a better and upgraded PC.

budget is for whole PC Rs.40,000/-(in Indian currency).

csayantan · 11-09-2009, 08:49 AM

you can make it with $800.

Phædrus2401 · 11-09-2009, 12:17 PM

This might be a good place to start:
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec

The $800 build there would be an excellent starting point. I don't know any Indian retailers, so you'll have to shop around. But you could write down a parts list and see what you can find. Don't buy without checking back in with us to confirm it will be compatible and stable.

But you say it's for mathematical computing? Here's a rough parts "guesstimate":

CPU: Core i5 750
Motherboard: Asus P7P55D LGA1156 motherboard
RAM: 4-8GB DDR3 1333/1600
Graphics: Radeon HD 4350 or 3450
Power supply: Any quality 450W+ unit. Quality brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro, OCZ, Antec
Hard drive: Western Digital 500GB

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csayantan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata,india Posts: 137 OS: win xp + OEL 5.3.x + opensuse 11.1	[SOLVED] RAM PSU newbie idiot help required hi one of my friend want to buy a new C2Q (AMD/Intel) with a mid-range ASUS motherboard / and ATI (mid-range )graphics card (within Rs. 35k INdian) for his mathematical computing and some research work.Can anyone help to guide for a new configuration of machine(with each component spec.)?? regards Last edited by csayantan; 11-08-2009 at 01:34 AM.

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,747 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: RAM PSU newbie idiot help required We need a budget to work with. By the way, "C2Q" means "Core 2 Quad" which is just for Intel's brand. Intel: Core 2 Quad, Core i5, Core i7 AMD: Phenom X4, Athlon II x4, Phenom II x4 AMD has better bang for the buck, but their CPU's can't match Intel's high-end processors, the Phenom II x4 line falling in with upper-mid-range Core 2 Quads, falling short of Core i5 and i7. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

11-08-2009, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
csayantan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata,india Posts: 137 OS: win xp + OEL 5.3.x + opensuse 11.1	Re: RAM PSU newbie idiot help required can you say which one you suggest btween core2 quad and core i7?:whats the difference actually?he need a better and upgraded PC. budget is for whole PC Rs.40,000/-(in Indian currency).

11-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
csayantan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kolkata,india Posts: 137 OS: win xp + OEL 5.3.x + opensuse 11.1	Re: RAM PSU newbie idiot help required you can make it with $800.

11-09-2009, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,747 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: RAM PSU newbie idiot help required This might be a good place to start: Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec The $800 build there would be an excellent starting point. I don't know any Indian retailers, so you'll have to shop around. But you could write down a parts list and see what you can find. Don't buy without checking back in with us to confirm it will be compatible and stable. But you say it's for mathematical computing? Here's a rough parts "guesstimate": CPU: Core i5 750 Motherboard: Asus P7P55D LGA1156 motherboard RAM: 4-8GB DDR3 1333/1600 Graphics: Radeon HD 4350 or 3450 Power supply: Any quality 450W+ unit. Quality brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro, OCZ, Antec Hard drive: Western Digital 500GB __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for. Last edited by Phædrus2401; 11-09-2009 at 12:20 PM.