Affordable Laptops with latest configurations Tweet

Here is a list of affordable laptops with the latest i3 and i5 processors:
OS maybe changed later for user preference...
[prices shown here may increase/decrease according to the market turbulence. This is just for consumers information]
The listed pictures may vary from product. And for additional GPU details please search on your own. This is just the basic information necessary.




1. MSI CR620: 

Processor: intel core i3
RAM: 4GB
HDD: 320 GB
Screen size: 15.6 inch
Weight: 2.48


Price: 28990






2. Acer Aspire 4740:

Processor: intel core i3
RAM: 2 GB
HDD: 320GB
Screen Size: 14.1 inch
weight: 2.20


Price: 29040








3. HP Compaq Presario CQ62-103TU:

Processor: Intel Core i3
RAM: 2GB
HDD: 250GB
Screen Size: 15.6 inch
Weight: 2.50


Price: 30140








4. HP Compaq Presario CQ42-173TU: 

Processor: Intel Core i3
RAM: 3GB
HDD: 320GB
Screen Size: 14.1
Weight: 2.20


Price: 32430








5. HP Compaq Presario CQ62-105TU:

Processor: Intel Core i3
RAM: 3GB
HDD: 320GB
Screen Size: 15.6 inch
weight: 2.5


Price: 34850








6. Dell Inspiron 1564:

Processor: Intel Core i3

RAM: 3GB

HDD: 320GB

Screen Size: 15.6 inch

weight: 2.47

Price: 33890

7. Acer Aspire 5740

Processor: Intel Core i5

RAM: 4GB

HDD: 500GB

Screen Size: 15.6

Weight: 2.88

Price: 36360

8.Lenovo G560

Processor: intel core i3

RAM: 4GB

HDD: 320 GB

Screen size: 15.6 inch

Weight: 2.60

Price: 39020

Hope that helped you KVB....

Awesome looking CPU cabinets Tweet

Some Cabinets that even beats Alienware
Here are a few more such cabinets... Part II


Some of the best looking CPU cabinets for those of who are looking forward to really dress up your rig.


iBall series:


1. iBall Velocity:    - Rs 3350/-

Features:
2 x 12cm Cooling fans for excellent cooling
Top mounted dual USB/HD Audio/eSATA
Multiple air vents and large mesh cover to ensure adequate air flow
Transparent side panel with Red LED Illumination
Strong and Versatile Gaming Chassis
Roomy inner space provides easier system installation
Front vent provides superior ventilation
Massive drive bays provides great capacity
Chassis Type: Mid - Tower
Color: Black / Red with Piano Finish
Motherboard Form Factors: Micro ATX / ATX
3.5 Inch Bays: 2 FDD Bays & 5 HDD Bays
5.25 Inch Bays: 3 ODD Bays
Expansion Slots: 7 Slots
Front USB Ports: 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
Front Audio Ports: HD Audio & AC'97 Audio + MIC
Front eSATA Port: 1 x eSATA Port
Total Fan Space: 1 x 12cm & 1 x 8cm or 12cm (Front), 1 x 8cm or 1 x 12cm (Rear), 2 x 12cm or 2 x 14cm (Side)
Bundled Cooling Fans: 1 x 12cm (Front), 1 x 12cm (Side)
Lights: Red LED near Front and Side Fans
Dimensions: 437(H) x 200(W) x 510(D) mm
Net Weight: 5.68 Kg.
Gross Weight: 6.88 Kg.




2.iBall Thunderbolt:              - Rs 3224/-

Features:

25cm Cooling fan with speed controller for excellent cooling

Top mounted dual USB and Audio ports

Multiple air vents and large mesh cover to ensure adequate air flow

Strong and Versatile Gaming Chassis

Roomy inner space provides easier system installation

Massive drive bays provides great capacity

Blue LED Illumination

Chassis Type: Mid - Tower

Color: Black / Silver with Piano Finish

Motherboard Form Factors: Micro ATX / ATX

3.5 Inch Bays: 2 FDD Bays & 5 HDD Bays

5.25 Inch Bays: 4 ODD Bays

Expansion Slots: 7

Front USB Ports: 2 x USB 2.0 Ports

Front Audio Ports: AC'97 Audio + MIC Ports

Total Fan Space: 1 x 8cm & 1 x 8cm or 12cm (Front), 1 x 8cm or 1 x 12cm (Rear), 1 x 25cm + fan grill (Side)

Bundled Cooling Fans: 1 x 8cm (Front), 1 x 25cm (Side)

Lights: Blue LED near Front and Side Fans

Dimensions: 455(H) x 210(W) x 540(D) mm

Net Weight: 7.2 Kg.

Gross Weight: 8.2 Kg.

3.iBall Bullet:                   

Features: Tool free design for HDD/ODD/FDD mounting
Top mounted dual USB/HD Audio/eSATA
Multiple air vents to ensure adequate air flow
Transparent side panel with Blue LED Illumination
Strong and Versatile Gaming Chassis
Roomy inner space provides easier system installation
Massive drive bays provides great capacity
Chassis Type: Mid - Tower
Color: Black Piano Finish
Motherboard Form Factors: Micro ATX / ATX
3.5 Inch Bays: 2 FDD Bay & 5 HDD Bays
5.25 Inch Bays: 4 ODD Bays
Expansion Slots: 7 Slots
Front USB Ports: 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
Front Audio Ports: HD Audio & AC'97 Audio + MIC
Front eSATA Port: 1 x eSATA Port
Total Fan Space: 1 x 8cm or 1 x 12cm (Front), 1 x 8cm or 1 x 12cm (Rear), 1 x 12cm or 1 x 14cm (Side)
Bundled Cooling Fans: 1 x 12cm (Side)
Lights: Blue LED near Side FAN and Front Panel
Dimensions: 485(H) x 274(W) x 537(D) mm
Net Weight: 7.2 Kg.
Gross Weight: 8.2 Kg.





4.iBall Rider                     - Rs 4085/-

Features:
3 x 12cm Cooling fans for excellent cooling
Tool free design for HDD/ODD/FDD mounting
Multiple air vents and large mesh cover to ensure adequate air flow
Top mounted dual USB/HD Audio/eSATA
Bottom mounted PSU design
Special holes for fixing water cooling system
Strong and Versatile Gaming Chassis
Bottom PSU fan filter with anti-vibration
Transparent side panel with Red LED Illumination
Roomy inner space provides easier system installation
Massive drive bays provides great capacity
Chassis Type: Mid - Tower
Color: Black / Red with Piano Finish
Motherboard Form Factors: Micro ATX / ATX
3.5 Inch Bays: 1 FDD Bay & 5 HDD Bays
5.25 Inch Bays: 5 ODD or 4 ODD+1 FDD
Expansion Slots: 7 Slots
Front USB Ports: 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
Front Audio Ports: HD Audio & AC'97 Audio + MIC
Front eSATA Port: 1 x eSATA Port
Total Fan Space: 1 x 8cm or 1 x 12cm (Front), 1 x 8cm or 1 x 12cm (Rear), 2 x 12cm or 2 x 14cm (Side)
Bundled Cooling Fans: 1 x 12cm (Front), 2 x 12cm (Side)
Lights: Red LED near Front and Side Fans
Dimensions: 462(H) x 200(W) x 545(D) mm
Net Weight: 5.68 Kg.
Gross Weight: 6.88 Kg.

Zebronics

1. Fantasy

Case Dimensions:
180 x 430 x 430 mm (W x D x H)
Motherboard  Configurations:
ATX / Micro ATX
Drive Configuration:
CD-ROM : 4 x 5.25",  HDD : 5 x 3.5",  FDD : 1
Optional system cooling fans:
Side 1 x 80 mm and 1 x 120 mm LED fan, Front 120 mm LED fan,  Optional back 80 mm fan
Expansion slots and ports:
7
Front panel control:
Power switch, Reset switch, Power LED,   HDD LED,  USB x 2,  Mic in and audio out
Materials:
0.5 mm SECC
Side panel:
Transparent
Tool free:
No
Net Weight:
4.5 Kg
Color:
Black/Green
Power Supply:
Optional
Additional Feature:
Custom color exterior design, Green interiors, Transparent side panel Sliding door on front.

2. Antibiotic


 

Case Dimensions:
190 x 480 x 430 mm ( W x D x H)
Motherboard  Configurations:
ATX /Micro ATX
Drive Configuration:
CD-ROM : 4 x 5.25”, HDD : 4 x 3.5”, FDD : 1
Optional system cooling fans:
Side 120 mm and 80 mm LED fan,  optional back 80 mm or 120 mm, optional front 80 mm or 120 mm
Expansion slots and ports:
7
Front panel control:
Power switch, Reset switch, Power LED,
HDD LED,  USB x 2,  Mic in and audio out,
LCD display
Materials:
0.6 mm SECC
Side panel:
Transparent
Tool free:
Yes
Net Weight:
5.8 Kg
Color:
Black/Red
Power Supply:
Optional
Additional Feature:
Attractive front panel design,
 Front LCD display with various functions (Temp sensor, fan control, time alarm etc),
LED illuminated power button, Front grill design for maximum air flow

3. XCLIO 1000: 
Type
Super Tower
Color
Black & Titanium Finish
Case Material
Chassis: 1.0 mm SECC; ABS Plastic
With Power Supply
No (Support up to 220mm long case PSU)
Motherboard Compatibility

Micro ATX, Standard ATX, MP Dual CPU(12'x13')
With Side Panel Window
No
Expansion
5.25" Drive Bays
3 or 6 or 12 (Smart HDD Modular System)
3.5" Drive Bays
0 or 8 or 12 (Smart HDD Modular System)
Expansion Slots
8
Top Panel
Top I/O Port
USB2.0 + Audio + IEEE1394 + E-SATA
Top Smart Panel
Top panel Fan & Side panel Fan smart controller (RPM VR, on/off Switch, RGB LED selection)
Cooling System
Case Chassis - Front
180mm x 3PCS (VR Controller, on/off Switch, RGB LED selection)
Case Chassis - Side
180mm x 3PCS (VR Controller, on/off Switch, RGB LED selection)
Case Chassis - Top
180mm x 2PCS (VR Controller, on/off Switch, RGB LED selection)
Case Chassis - Rear
120mm/140mm x 1PC (Optional)
Physical Spec
Dimensions
590 x 240 x 660mm (DxWxH)

Feature
UNIQUE DESIGN
EXCELLENT COOLING SOLUTION
TOOL-LESS CLIPS & RAILS FOR EASY INSTALLATION
SMART FAN CONTROLLER
SMART HDD MODULAR SYSTEM
2PCS HDD ALUMINUM COOLER
COOLING SYSTEM
TOP FAN > BLOW OUT TYPE
FRONT FAN TOP > TARGETING 5.25" OR 3.5" DEVICES
FRONT FAN MIDDLE > TARGETING 5.25" OR 3.5" DEVICES
FRONT FAN BOTTOM > TARGETING 5.25" OR 3.5" DEVICES
SIDE FAN TOP - TARGETING PSU
SIDE FAN MIDDLE - TARGETING MOTHERBOARD & RAM & CPU
SIDE FAN BOTTOM - TARGETING GRAPHIC VIDEO CARD



4. XCLIO A380

 

Type
Full Tower
Color
Fully BLACK Finish
Case Material
Chassis: 1.0 mm SECC ; Frontpanel: ABS Plastic
With Power Supply
No
Motherboard Compatibility
Micro ATX, Standard ATX, MP Dual CPU(12'x13')
With Side Panel Window
Yes
Expansion
5.25" Drive Bays
5
3.5" Drive Bays(external)
1
3.5" Drive Bays
6
Expansion Slots
7
Top Panel
Top Ports
USB2.0 x 2PCS + Audio & Speaker ports
Cooling System
Case Chassis - Front
250mm x 1PC (with VR fan speed control)
Case Chassis - Side
250mm x 1PC (with VR fan speed control)
Case Chassis - Rear
120mm x 1PC or 80mm x 1PC (Optional)
Physical Spec
Dimensions
570 x 205 x 520mm (DxWxH)

Feature
2PCS ENORMOUS 250 MM FANS (FRONT & SIDE)
VR FAN SPEED CONTROL (FRONT & SIDE)
BLUE LED ILLUMINATION
1.0MM SECC/100% ABS PLASTIC PARTS
EXCELLENT COOLING SOLUTION
TOOL-LESS CLIPS & RAILS FOR EASY INSTALLATION
6 PCS HDD TRAYS
USB 2.0 AND IEEE 1394 FIREWIRE CONNECTORS

5. XCLIO BLACKHAWK

Type
Full Tower

Color
Fully BLACK Finish

Case Material
Chassis: 0.8mm SECC; ABS Plastic

With Power Supply
No (Support up to 220mm long casing PSU)

Motherboard Compatibility
Flex ATX, Micro ATX, ATX & Full ATX (12"x13")

Expansion
5.25" Drive Bays
3 or 6 bays (Smart HDD Modular System)

3.5" Drive Bays
4 or 8 bays (Smart HDD Modular System)

Expansion Slots
7

Top Panel
Top I/O Port
USB2.0 x 4PCS + Audio (AC97+HD Audio) + E-SATA

Top Smart Panel
Top, side & front panel fan smart controller (RPM VR, Fan on/off switch, Blue LED on/off switch)

Side Panel
Side Panel window
Black acrylic window

Cooling System (FAN)
Case Chassis - Front
120mm x 2PCS (Blue LED + transparent frame & double blade)

Case Chassis - Side
250mm x 1PC (Blue LED + transparent frame & double blade)

Case Chassis - Top
180mm x 2PCS (Blue LED + black frame & double blade)

Case Chassis - Rear
120mm x 1PC (optional)

Physical Spec
Dimensions
560 x 210 x 510mm (DxWxH)

Feature

ADVANCED VERSION WITH ADD ON FEATURES
UNIQUE & EMOTIONAL DESIGN
SOLID & VERSATILE CASE CHASSIS (0.8MM SECC)
EXCELLENT COOLING SOLUTION
SMART FAN CONTROLLER
SMART HDD MODULAR SYSTEM
BACKPANEL I/O EASY ACCESS LIGHT (ON/OFF SWITCH)
SUPPORT E-SATA
BLACK TINTED TRANSPARENT ACRYLIC WINDOW SIDEPANEL
HIGH AIRFLOW DOUBLE BLADE TOP & SIDE PANEL FAN
8PCS HDD COOLER INCLUDED
REMOVABLE BACK PANEL PSU SUPPORT BRACKET
DIGITAL THERMOMETER
FOLDABLE FOOTSTAND
COOLING SYSTEM
TOP FAN > BLOW OUT TYPE (500~1500RPM)
FRONT FAN TOP > 3.5" DEVICES (1300~1800RPM)
FRONT FAN BOTTOM > 3.5" DEVICES (1300~1800RPM)
SIDE FAN > PSU & GRAPHIC VIDEO CARD & MOTHERBOARD (400~800RPM)

6. INVADER





Case Dimensions:
210 x 516 x 450 mm (W x D x H)
Motherboard  Configurations:
ATX / Micro ATX etc
Drive Configuration:
CD-ROM : 5 x 5.25",  HDD : 5 x 3.5"
Optional system cooling fans:
2 x 120 mm blue on the top,
1 x 140 mm blue on the front,
2 x 80 mm at side,
1 x 120 mm normal at back
Expansion slots and ports:
7

Front panel control:
Power switch,  Reset switch, Power LED,
HDD LED, Sleep LED, USB x 4 HD audio,  ESATA and SATA port,  Card reader
Materials:
0.8 mm SECC

Side panel:
Unique air intake with blue LED

Tool free:
Yes

Net Weight:
12.5 Kg

Color:
Black

Power Supply:
NA

Additional Feature:
HDD (SCREWLESS, CAGE TYPE)
ODD (SCREWLESS)
PSU : ATX (bottom placement)
VGA : upto 340 mm

Cool Master

Full Tower
1.  HAF 932 AMD

Available Color Red
Dimension (W / H / D) 243 x 560 x 564 mm
9.5 x 22.04 x 22.2 inches
Weight Net Weight: 13.2 kg / 29.1 lbs
Gross Weight: 15.85 kg / 35 lbs
Material SECC, Plastic and Mesh bezel
Motherboards Micro-ATX / ATX / E-ATX
5.25" Drive Bay 6
without the use of exposed 3.5”drive bay)
3.5" Drive Bay 5 Hidden
1 Exposed
(converted from one 5.25” drive bay)
I/O Panel USB 2.0 x 4 , IEEE 1394a x 1 , eSATA x 1 , MIC x 1 , Audio x 1
(supports HD / AC97 audio)
Cooling System Front: 230 x 30 mm red LED fan x 1 / 700 RPM / 19 dBA
Top: 230 x 30 mm red LED fan x 1 / 700 RPM / 19 dBA
(supports 120 mm fan x 3 or 120 mm x 1 + 230 x 30 x 1)
Rear: 140 x 25 mm fan x1 / 1200 RPM / 17 dBA
Expansion Slots 7
Power Supply Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (optional)

2. HAF X 

Color Black

Material Steel + Plastic

Dimension (W / H / D) 230 x 550 x 590 mm / 9.1 x 21.7 x 23.2 inch

Weight Net Weight:14.35 kg / 31.6 lbs ; Gross Weight:16.08 kg / 35.5 lbs

M/B Type M-ATX / ATX / E-ATX / GIGABYTE XL-ATX

5.25" Drive Bay 6 (2 converted SATA HDD drive bay available)

3.5" Drive Bay 5 Hidden

(2 in 1 2.5" and 1.8" SSD drive support)

2.5"/3.5"- SATA HDD Drive Bay 2 (converted from 5.25” drive bays)

I/O Panel USB 3.0 x 2,USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394a x 1, e-SATA x 1, Audio x 1, Mic x 1,

Expansion Slots 9

Cooling System Front:230 x 30 mm red LED fan on/off x 1

Top:200 x 30mm fans x 2 (one optional)

Side:200 x 30mm fan x 1

Rear:140 x 25mm fan x 1

VGA Fan Duct:120 x 25 mm or 120 x 38 mm fan x 1(optional)

VGA Holder:80 x 15 mm fan x 1(optional)

Power Supply Bottom / Standard ATX PS2(optional)

Mid Tower

3. HAF 922  

Top Fan

Available Color Black

Dimension (W / H / D) Main: 253 x 502 x 563 mm / 10.0 x 19.7 x 22.2 inches

Box: 285 x 550 x 605 mm / 11.2 x 21.7 x 23.8 inches

Weight Net Weight: 8.7 / 10.9 kg 

Gross Weight: 19.2 / 24.0 lbs

Material Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel

Motherboards ATX / Micro-ATX

5.25" Drive Bay 5 Exposed (one could convert to 3.5" drive bay)

3.5" Drive Bay 5 Hidden 

1 Exposed (converted from one 5.25" drive bay)

I/O Panel USB 2.0 x 2, MIC x 1, Audio x 1 (supports HD / AC97 Audio), eSATA x 1

Cooling System Front: 200 mm fan x 1 Red LED on / off fan x 1 / 700 RPM / 19 dBA

(can be swap for 120 / 140 mm fan x 1)

Top: 200 mm fan x 1 / 700 RPM / 19 dBA (can be swap to 120 mm fan x 2 )

Rear: 120 mm fan x 1 / 1200 RPM / 17 dBA

Bottom: 120 / 140 mm fan x 1 (optional)

Side: 200 mm fan x 1 (optional)

(can be swap for 120 mm fan x 2)

Expansion Slots 7 + 1

Power Supply ATX PS2 / EPS 12V (optional)

Optional Component Transparent Acrylic Side Panel

Cool Master

Zebronics

iBall

PDF writers available Tweet

PDF has been a novel way of sending high quality text documents in very small files. Very useful for books and other documents.
These are a list of useful PDF writes with which you can create your own PDF files
1. BullZip PDF Printer: Great freeware, user friendly and loaded with features. Contains resolution settings, water marking and merges with other pdf files and password protection.


2. PDF creator: All the above features but no password protection.


3. PrimoPDF: Has drag and drop facility and password enabling but no watermarking.


4. DoPDF: Quick PDF built. Basic software. But lacks features.


HOPE THIS HELPED U DIWA! 


Information has been sited from June edition chip. 

Choosing the right GPU. Tweet

And then there was the day you got your new Graphic card... Maybe a GT series just to wake up the next day to find out that GTS is better than GT.
That sucks.. But its not always the true story. If u make a good choice your graphic card will be useful for years...
These are some simple steps:


1. Most important of all - check for the memory type. Latest GPU comes with DDR5 and GDDR5 memory modules. They are anyday better than DDR3 which come at a cheaper rate. A 512MB DDR5 can outperform a DDR3 1 GB anyday.


2. Factory overclocking: It is a usual gimmick the GPU manufacturers use for selling at a higher price. It is actually useless as it increases the fps only by a few numbers. And you can overclock it yourself using their control centre or bios


3. Nvidia or ATI:  this choice is left to you..its all about loyalty though both are equally matched. Where Nvidia has CUDA technology and physix technology ATI has Eyefinity and higher Direct x support. They also come with GDDR5 module. And most motherboards support crossfire which is useful for upgrading. however Nvidia's same segment graphic cards support gaming in a much better way and are more popular in the gaming industry. It's a battle like Intel and AMD.


4. Cooling: This is a very important aspect while buying your GPU. A better cooling means you dont have to worry much about overclocking. easiest way is to see the size of the heat-sink[ The aluminium plates]. Asus GPU's come with designer heat-sink that channel airflow for maximum cooling and also looks great[usually a F1 car]


5. Feature:Latest LCD screens come with HDMI connectivity. Choosing a graphic card with such features are important to stay with the current market.


6. Guarantee period: very important. 


7. 2 years: We all gotta face it but a typical graphic card is useful only for 2 years. So go for motherboards with ATI crossfire or Nvidia SLI features. For multiple connectivity.

Increasing GPU performance Tweet

These are a few ways of increasing your graphic card performance without upgrading. Useful when your shit-broke and u need to play that special game.

Continue reading For all ATI users!

1. Update drivers...
These is a simple system some of you are unaware of. Your GPU manufacturer creates driver software that connect the GPU processors with your software [ Games and video softwares, etc]
Follow these steps to update:
[For Nvidia]

1. Go to Nvidia home page.

[Link give above]
The company regularly updates driver softwares which unlocks unused stream processors and increase your GPU processing capacity. Very usefull for playing new games. Go to the Download tab in the site.

2. Selecting the driver.

In this page you have to enter the card details like series number and OS type. Easy stuff. you can get the card details from dxdiag [goto run-> dxdiag-> display tab]

3. Downloading:

All you have to do now is just click on the download tab.!!!











4. Installing.
Open the .exe file that you downloaded and run it. It will get updated automatically.

[it is important you choose the right OS or it can lead to system crashes, This procedure must be carried out when you are upgrading your OS also.]


1b. In case you are using an ATI card dont worry, The same can be done...
Click here to find the latest drives for your graphic card.

  
After indentifying your card click ok and go to the download files window where you can select the driver you want. Displayed from the latest first. Explained in this picture..

Download this file and install in your computer and restart. Your Grpahic card should run much better than earlier.

Updating the graphic card driver is important as it improves the hardware compatibility to  windows and thus you can get more juice out of your hardware.

2. Remove anti-aliasing and anisotropic filters. The options are present it the control panel that you get with the driver software. Removing these processes take a load off your graphic card. 

3. Reduce sreen resolution and screen refresh rate. This has to be done if your GPU is really really old. Like a last moment measure. Your screen wont look that pretty as it used to but again it will take a load off your GPU.

4. Before starting the game close all unwanted program, internet connection [nforce drivers are involved] firewalls, etc. This too is done if you have a really sad ass graphic card.

5. Increase RAM allotment to graphic card by entering BIOS or... Read about that here..
Download these programs