CPU/Mobo Need advice on high performace rig

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Hi Seniors,

I am on the look out for a new rig.....
My requirements are:

It should be capable of running atleast 3 vmware instance at a time.
It should be able to run solaris 10 with oracle on it. and also compatible with redhat linux.. i am not much bothered about windows........ i need to study solaris, linux and oracle with the help of this rig....

I am not that much interested in gaming...........

So for this requirements i know atleast 4gb of ram( please suggest a good brand ) and 320gb is needed....apart from that can you suggest a good configuration including a good psu and cabinet......... I am really confused with the cpu/mobo combination........My primary requirement is performace and stability........i am ready to shell out upto 40k on the rig excluding monitor..........
thnx in advance
bibin:)
 
If you can wait, get the 45nm quads. Not sure when they are going to be in the market.

Right now -

CPU- Q6600 11k

Mobo - P35 or X38 based mobo 9k-13k

Ram - I use 2x2gb patriots, they are pretty good. You can also try OCZ 5-4-4-15 ones available through Frys. If you dont want much of any hassle, get EPP ram. You wont have to bother about setting things manually in the bios. - 5k-7k

ALso get a ram cooler - 2-2.5k

Video - 8500 should be more than good enough for your needs - No idea regd price.

PSU - Get the Corsair 620watt - 7k

Cabby - Get CM690 - 4.2k

HDD- around 3.4k I think

I think you can choose Mobo and ram to fit your budget. If you need to cut a bit more, go for Abit's IP35-E or IP35 if you can get one.

My use is pretty similar to yours except the Solaris and Oracle part.
 
C2D E6550 - 6.7k

Abit IP35E - 5.4k

Transcend 2GB (2GB x 2) 800Mhz - 3.5k

Seagate HDD 320GB 16Mb buffer - 3.5k

DVD RW - 1.5k

Zebronics Antibiotics - 2k

CM xtreme Power 600W - 3.5k

7300GT 256MB DDR2 - 2.5k

Viewsoncis 19" 9k

Ultima90I 2.2k

40k

Overclock the e6550 to 3Ghz.. No hassles.. even at 24/7 it wont create probs.
 
As I understand it, your requirement is a functional powerful machine.
My suggestion is pretty much the same as above except for a few minor differences.

CPU: Q6600 11k (immediate, or 45nm proccys, if you wish to wait)
Mobo: The hot stuff right now Abit IP 35 E (~6k) or Abit IP35 Pro(~10k, has 2 lan ports, Raid, on the fly OCing)
RAM: Depending on whether you want to OC or not, take your pick either 4 x 1 GB (ranging from 4k - 7k) or 2 x 2GB as suggested above (~6-7k)
PSU and cabby : I have the Antec Sonata III, (~8k) comes with a 500W very good PSU, 620W IMO is overcapacity. If you prefer the Corsair line, the 450w (~4k) will serve your purpose too, buy any cabby you like, the CM 690 (~5k) CM 330(~2.5k) CM 534 centurion (~4k)
Video: Any simple one will serve your purpose 7100-8600 (2.5k - 6k depending on your taste)
HDD: Do you want to RAID? (if yes then the IP35E is not for you) 320 GB - max 3.5K WD, seagate, hitachi, samsung take your pick
Overclocking: if yes, how much? if not much then you need nothing more, if heavy OCing, get yourself an After mkt cooler (~3k) - and the Antec spot cool ( 1.2k) to blow air over your memory sticks.
Finally: like no food preparation is complete without salt, add KB, mouse and Optical drive to suit your taste.

These are MAx prices
 
aslugani said:
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CM xtreme Power 600W - 3.5k
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Ultima90I 2.2k

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IMO just as one would reject a P4 out of hand right now, the CM extreme series deserves the same fate, Overrated, inefficient PSU's - the CM600 Extreme is really 520W and and an efficiency of ~70% compared to 80+ of the Antecs and Corsairs suggested.

Won't the Ultima need a Fan too? or is that included in the cost?
 
hi all...............
thanks for your valuable suggestions..........
and regarding raid : i need it, so the mobo should Abit IP35 Pro isn't?

and i am not that much bothered about ocing because i need a rock solid system ( i am not that much interested in gaming ).............

btw i can wait upto feb last for 45nm proccys............
i think antec Sonata III is the cabby of right choice at this point...... thnk u TheIndian :) ( but have doubts regarding the powersupply.......... will it be sufficient for my needs?

please suggest

regs
bibin
 
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