Q: What is your budget?
45K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Athlon X2 64 3800+
Motherboard - Asus m2n8vmx
GPU - Geforce 8600GT
RAM - Transcend 2X1GB
Monitor - 19" LCD
SMPS - Zebronics 500W
Speakers - Creative 2.1
Mouse/Keyboard - Logitech bundle
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Speakers
Mouse/Keyboard
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.
Processor - Intel Core i5 2500
Motherboard - MSI H67MA-E35 B3
Memory - 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair (Single 4GB stick since the mobo has only 2 RAM slots)
Hard Disk - 1TB Seagate
Graphics Card - MSI 6950 2GB
Power Supply - Corsair VX550
UPS - APC 600VA
Cabinet - NZXT gamma with 2 CoolerMaster 120 R4 Fans
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
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Bangalore
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
BFBC2/BF3 and other FPS
Strategy - Shogun 2
Racing - NFS, DIRT etc
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No (Probably OC the GPU)
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Please suggest if the above is a good VFM for 45k. Would be looking to pick up a monitor 2-3 months down the line. Also, can the VX550 handle the 6950?
45K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Athlon X2 64 3800+
Motherboard - Asus m2n8vmx
GPU - Geforce 8600GT
RAM - Transcend 2X1GB
Monitor - 19" LCD
SMPS - Zebronics 500W
Speakers - Creative 2.1
Mouse/Keyboard - Logitech bundle
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Speakers
Mouse/Keyboard
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.
Processor - Intel Core i5 2500
Motherboard - MSI H67MA-E35 B3
Memory - 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair (Single 4GB stick since the mobo has only 2 RAM slots)
Hard Disk - 1TB Seagate
Graphics Card - MSI 6950 2GB
Power Supply - Corsair VX550
UPS - APC 600VA
Cabinet - NZXT gamma with 2 CoolerMaster 120 R4 Fans
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
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Bangalore
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
BFBC2/BF3 and other FPS
Strategy - Shogun 2
Racing - NFS, DIRT etc
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No (Probably OC the GPU)
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Please suggest if the above is a good VFM for 45k. Would be looking to pick up a monitor 2-3 months down the line. Also, can the VX550 handle the 6950?