1.Q: What is your budget?
10K (can stretch to 12K if it is worth)
2.Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz, Asus Mobo, 2 GB DDRII RAM - It’s an old PC – what really matters is what hardware I’m planning to keep. Please see next question.
3.Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor – ViewSonic 22†1680x1050
2. SMPS – FSP SAGA II 400W
3. Cabinet - CM Elite 310
4. Hard disks – Seagate 1 TB 7200.11, WD 500 GB AAKS Blue
5. Sony DVD Writer
6. Existing Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, UPS etc – remaining stuff
4.Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
1. CPU – AMD preferred (for VFM)
2. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
3. GPU – Please suggest a suitable one
4. 4 GB DDR3 RAM
5. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
No upgrades planned
6.Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Trivandrum – would prefer a local purchase.
Not open to online purchase (unless I get a really fabulous deal).
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Light Gaming
2. Browsing
3. Watching HD movies
9.Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Nothing in particular. I prefer brands which have good service and the longest warranty period.
10.Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
System should be able to play the newer games at acceptable frame rates. Planning to do light gaming only . I have no idea about the current games.
11.Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Whatever is suitable on my monitor (max 1680 x 1050)
12.Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
13.Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32/64 bit
10K (can stretch to 12K if it is worth)
2.Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Pentium D 2.8 Ghz, Asus Mobo, 2 GB DDRII RAM - It’s an old PC – what really matters is what hardware I’m planning to keep. Please see next question.
3.Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor – ViewSonic 22†1680x1050
2. SMPS – FSP SAGA II 400W
3. Cabinet - CM Elite 310
4. Hard disks – Seagate 1 TB 7200.11, WD 500 GB AAKS Blue
5. Sony DVD Writer
6. Existing Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, UPS etc – remaining stuff
4.Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
1. CPU – AMD preferred (for VFM)
2. Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
3. GPU – Please suggest a suitable one
4. 4 GB DDR3 RAM
5. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
No upgrades planned
6.Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Trivandrum – would prefer a local purchase.
Not open to online purchase (unless I get a really fabulous deal).
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Light Gaming
2. Browsing
3. Watching HD movies
9.Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Nothing in particular. I prefer brands which have good service and the longest warranty period.
10.Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
System should be able to play the newer games at acceptable frame rates. Planning to do light gaming only . I have no idea about the current games.
11.Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Whatever is suitable on my monitor (max 1680 x 1050)
12.Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
13.Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32/64 bit