First off, this is for my friend. Budget, max 40K. Here is the list.
(Additional) priority list:
1. Future proof (2-3 yrs)
2. Gaming capable
3. Good screen
4. Already have a good sound system, can skip that.
5. Gaming grade keyboard and mouse NOT necessary
6. No Intel build, AMD preferred.
7. Upgradability to dual GPU in the future would be good, though not necessary
Looking forward to your suggestions, thanks.
Q: What is your budget?
40K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
(Since it's my friend's PC, I'm not exactly sure. I'll try to get it right, will edit when I have more details.)
CPU - Intel, 3 GHz, supports hyperthreading but is single core
Motherboard - Asus
GPU - Nvidia 7100
RAM - Transcend 2GB
Monitor - Samsung Sync Master CRT
SMPS - Zebronics 450W
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Optical Disk Drive - LG, IDE connection
Sound Card - Creative (not sure about model)
Speakers
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.
CPU - AMD, not Intel (for more bang for the buck)
Motherboard - any compatible motherboard (preferably supporting dual GPU config in the future, upto 12GB RAM expandable, RAM freq 1333 MHz)
GPU - Should last for the coming 5 years. Will game a lot, but not necessarily in the highest settings or FPS. Just looking for a good IQ-FPS balance.
Monitor - Should be at least 22 inch, full HD. Mainly for gaming and multimedia.
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
Might upgrade to following in 2 years:
- 1 more GPU
- More RAM
- More HDD
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Hyderabad, City. No 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.
Want to go for an AMD processor build because it's relatively cheaper.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
FPS - Crysis, Bioshock 2 at high - highest settings
3PS - Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed series at high - highest settings
Racing - Grid, Burnout Paradise at high - highest settings
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1600x900, 1920x1080
Desktop - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32bit/64bit
(Additional) priority list:
1. Future proof (2-3 yrs)
2. Gaming capable
3. Good screen
4. Already have a good sound system, can skip that.
5. Gaming grade keyboard and mouse NOT necessary
6. No Intel build, AMD preferred.
7. Upgradability to dual GPU in the future would be good, though not necessary
Looking forward to your suggestions, thanks.