Thread: Looking to buy new PC

My 4 years old Zenit with window XP giving me headache.
It slower with 256MB RAM etc

Now looking for..
Window 7 premium
2GB plus DDr/Ram
Hard disk 250GB
Grafic CArd 1GB ?
Media type ports/hub
19 TFT monitor

Budget around 40k

My old PC also cost me 41K with 19TFT, thats in 2006

any idea/suggestions would help
i am usually into making video clips (hobby, Community/non commercial)
hence the above requirement

Some suggestions:

• You should look to get a good mo-bo and quad-core CPU. Look out for AMD series for good bargains. Intel CPUs are a shade better for video processing but that difference is apparent to a very professional video master only.
• Memory is cheap. Try to go for the most memory - opt for minimum 4 GB.
• HDD is also cheap. Know that difference between 250GB HDD and 1 TB HDD is not 4 times.
• Your 19" TFT should be re-usable - so no need to buy another one. That alone knocks off about 9K.
• If you use the PC to make video clips, etc., there is no need to buy a high-end/powerful GFX card. Even 1 GB memory card is not required. A card costing Rs. 4K should work for you.
• Media ports: USB ports are sufficient in most cases. If budget permits, look for IEEE/1394 port also.

Originally Posted by JoeGoaUk

My 4 years old Zenit with window XP giving me headache.
It slower with 256MB RAM etc

Now looking for..
Window 7 premium
2GB plus DDr/Ram
Hard disk 250GB
Grafic CArd 1GB ?
Media type ports/hub
19 TFT monitor

Budget around 40k

My old PC also cost me 41K with 19TFT, thats in 2006

any idea/suggestions would help
i am usually into making video clips (hobby, Community/non commercial)
hence the above requirement

Hey I got this gaming rig or gaming PC for 39k
AMD Phenom X4 quad Core 925 2.8ghz
Gigabyte Ma78lmt mobo
500gb hd
3gb DDR3 ram
DVD+-RW
Iball cabinet with SMPS
Ati radeon hd 5670 with HDMI,DVI,Svideo output
20"samsung full hd monitor
no legal windows(saved 6k whew!)
2.1 creative speakers
normal keyboard/mouse

ports on mobo-9 usb,one vga,one rj45 etc

AMD PhenomII X4 945(3.0GHz, 4 cores,8MB Cache) 6950
Motherboard - MSI 785GM E51 - Rs 4300
RAM - 4GB(2*2GB) G. Skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT DDR3 - 5200
HDD - Seagate 1TB 7200.12 - 3225
Cabinet - NZXT Gamma - 2100
PSU/SMPS - FSP Saga II 350W - Rs1500
Graphics - Sapphire ATI 5770 1GB DDR5 - Rs9800
Total approx Rs 34k

You can use this with your existing monitor or get a 22" LCD for Rs7500. Fits your needs and budget nicely.

Hi guys

thank you so much for your advice
I am really impressed.
This forum sounds really good and helpful

Guys, I think my 19TFP has some problem too
My PC also has start up problem and it never starts with one go.
I blame my Monitor for this
Because it goes blank givng messages like
'Freq. out of range..set it to bla bla bla' when this happen
it will not work unless I switch power off not from my PC but from my
UPS Powercom and I had this problem almost since begining
My monitor already st to the max freq yet it will not work.
Sometime it will not light up but attempting to light up but light/display never comes on it own unless I feedle with the monitor buttons
This is all too much


So I guess My monitor has a problem too.
PC and monitor was from ZENITH brand (will never go for it again)

So guys, should I go for Branded or assembled
I am based in Goa and not very familiar with the dealers/agents etc

thanks again

Just go with a good dealer and do a assembled PC and if will be future proof rather than branded...

@JoeGoaUk
Please give the correct details of your Zenith PC
with model number, to check in web detailed specifications.
If 19tft monitor is 4 years old, may need replacement. or the video card can be upgraded.
Have you checked the Resale value for your present PC?
Do you have OS CD XP Home or Pro? to upgrade to Windows 7 will cost another Rs 6000/= or so.
I feel, you should go for a Brand name Desktop computer rather than
try the assembled one from dealer.
( Brand name computer's: With free service guarantee for at least a year. )


See Post No 2 again for suggestions./.

Thanks guys

Model was Zenith 33M-T System
Intel P4 3.06 intel 915 originalmb
256MB ddr
TV Card with remote contrl (Never Used)
Legal MCE software
OS XP Media Centre

Moniter model Z19W

addl DDR 256 ram Umex 400mhz

I did not know that old PCs have any resale value

Originally Posted by JoeGoaUk

Thanks guys

Model was Zenith 33M-T System
Intel P4 3.06 intel 915 originalmb
256MB ddr
TV Card with remote contrl (Never Used)
Legal MCE software
OS XP Media Centre

Moniter model Z19W

addl DDR 256 ram Umex 400mhz

I did not know that old PCs have any resale value

You hardly would get 2k for this
use it somewhere else instead if its in working condition

You will save 30% money if you opt for a assembled pc with 3yrs damage cover

Problem reported for the TFT monitor.Z19W(4 years old)Zenith desktop 33M-Tsystem ?

1.
Now planning to buy branded/assembled Desktop
with windows 7 premium ( approx cost OS Rs 6000 to Rs 7000/=)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...e-premium.aspx
2.
see this link for a new Zenith Desktop. about Rs 22000/= ( says Free DOS?) and other models.
Zenith 401N Desktop With Core 2 Duo Processor CyberIndian Tech

The details of your present model Zenith 33M-no data available in Google search.
to check for video/ graphic card details.
Monitor model: What is the company's name ?

Originally Posted by rajan1311

AMD PhenomII X4 945(3.0GHz, 4 cores,8MB Cache) 6950
Motherboard - MSI 785GM E51 - Rs 4300
RAM - 4GB(2*2GB) G. Skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT DDR3 - 5200
HDD - Seagate 1TB 7200.12 - 3225
Cabinet - NZXT Gamma - 2100
PSU/SMPS - FSP Saga II 350W - Rs1500
Graphics - Sapphire ATI 5770 1GB DDR5 - Rs9800
Total approx Rs 34k

You can use this with your existing monitor or get a 22" LCD for Rs7500. Fits your needs and budget nicely.

hry are the prices with tax or without??

Thanks Rajan

Sounds tempting
I must start looking around now
the assembled one
with damage/after sale cover

Thanks again.

@Strider : yep, inclusive of tax and some bargaining skills

I never bought Computer from online sources
Trying to opt for one this time.
How the after sale service/warranty etc works when I am
in Goa? Are they good at it?

pl suggest some reputed sources/links etc

thanks for your help

If you are planning to buy online, best to go with DELL.

Thanks

but high brand like this may not fit into my stated budget.

have a look at this mate:

http://www.indiabroadband.net/deskto...are-shops.html (Online PC hardware shops)

I got these 2 quotes - Assembled

I
Intel i3, original m/b
4 gb ram
500 gb HDD
DVD writer with speaker
Nvidia IGb graphic
USB keyboard/mouse
I -bal cabinet with SMPS
UPS 600Va
I year warranty
OS Window 7 prem.
Rs. 44K

II (on pre-printed sheet)
Intel Home Etertianment
Intel C2D 7500cpu, 41RQ m/b
4 gb Ram 800FSB
320 HDD
20xDVD writer sata, 450 watts smsp with casing
Int. card reader with USB slots
512mb Nvedia
UPS numeric
22" TFT
1.3 MP webcam
5.2 soround speaker, wireless desk set/
Vista Home Premium
Antivirus 1 year
I year warranty
Rs.47,900

or

AMD Home Entertianment
Intel phenon 9550/690 chipset m/b
3gb ddr 2 800FSB ram
250 HDD
512mb nvedia
20xDVD light scribe 450 smps
Int. card reader with USB slots
512mb Nvedia
TV tuner card with remot control
UPS numeric
22" TFT
1.3 MP webcam
5.2 soround speaker, wireless desk set/
Vista Home Premium
Antivirus 1 year
I year warranty
Rs.47,900

None of these configs look impressive for the 45-50 k you are shelling out.. and mention the names of NVDIA cards, and individual prices..

Intel i3, original m/b-5300+3700 10,000/-
4 gb ram(if DDr 1333) (transcend) 4700/-
500 gb HDD(Seagate) 1900/-
DVD writer with speaker (if 2.1) 1100+2200(3300)
Nvidia IGb graphic(mention it) (sub 5000 range i think)
USB keyboard/mouse 1000
I -bal cabinet with SMPS 2000(max)
UPS 600Va (APC) 1875
I year warranty
OS Window 7 prem. xxx

Now that comes to 28k, Add Warranty(1500), and Windows(6500) (i suggest get CD from friends) u gain 14 k.. any way this config is bad..i used this just to show you the price difference.. if you want a better configuration just reply or use the one rajan suggested.

Thanks

that price comparisin will help me a lot.

pl suggest more choice of config/prices

thanks for your help


note: no mention of name Nvedia on quote

This configuration is for a tight 50 k budget.

AMD Phenom2 x4 955(BE) 7950
ASUS M4A78STD-V-EVO 5900
DDR3 4GB(0CZ 1333) 5200
UPS 1550
Monitor (22" Samsung) 8150
Sata 1 TB 3100
XFX 5670 6650
Cabinet(CM 690) 3800
CM Real Power Pro 460W 3600
DVD Drive 1100
Creative Inpsire 2.1 2100
KeyBoard 400
Mouse 500

This comes to a sharp 50,000.. you do a little bargaining a might get it cheaper.. I have included OCZ RAM, a nice cabinet and a good SMPS for future upgrade. Don't overlook a a good cabinet.You can also choose 5770 which is good or NVDiA GTX 460(768 MB) which comes at 10700. But just for video editing they are not required. Infact you can also go down and get a GT250( but i wud refrain from doing that if i were you)

Thanks

What's Creative inspire 2.1 ?
XFX 5670 ?
CM REal Power Pro? (i guess they are speakers)

Sorry, I am not very expert in this despite owing 3 pcs for 11 years

Thanks

Originally Posted by JoeGoaUk

What's Creative inspire 2.1 ?
XFX 5670 ?
CM REal Power Pro?

Creative 2.1 is 2 speaker +1 woofer sound system.

XFX is a graphics card manufacturer, XFX 5670 is ATI radeon 5670 manufactured by them.

CM real power pro is a Cooler master SMPS that gives 460 W of power.This will useful when you upgrade your system later.