Questions
Q: What is your budget?
15K (only mobo+cpu+ 8gb ddr ram) to 30k(same+cabinet).Budget depends whether i go for amd or intel
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel E6750
Motherboard - Asrock g41 with
GPU - 8800gt(now using onboard)
RAM - 6 gb ddr 2 kingston and transcend
Monitor - samsung 710n
SMPS - Corsair VX550
Cabinet::Antec superlanboy
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Everything except cabinet,cpu ,mobo and ram.Not planning to upgrade gpu now
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::i5 2500 or amd based system
,Mobo::gigabyte any model costing ard4-6k(amd/intel)
Ram::8gb(corsair or gskill if i go for intel
Cabinet::Nzxt tempest evo or coolermaster 690 advanced or cooler master mid cabinet haf 922
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
Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
Now this is the main stuff.If i upgrade it would be like cpu nothing else.Amd is going to release bulldozera architecture but its base on am3+ socket which i guess no mobo is available.Else i am ready to settle for phenom right now and upgrade cpu later as i find not worth investing 10k for a cpu as i am sure once bulldozer is out same i5 will start costing 6-7k
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes(For intel i5 or i3 cpu and ram in warranty)
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Desktop Processing
HTPC
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies..All in one.Plus basic encoding ,decoding and image editing .
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Do not want to buy Asus product as I know the after sales service in India is pathetic
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Present day games not hi-fi settings just upto enjoyable level
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
I am on samsung 710n boss
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes.Not more than 30-40% on air.But If i invest 10k for a cpu wont mind spending another 2k on after market cooler.
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Most importantly i dont want to make major upgrades in next 3-5 years or i will remain loyal to stuff i buy except cpu .Mobo will remain same as i am not into hardcore oc.Also ram will remain same.
Q: What is your budget?
15K (only mobo+cpu+ 8gb ddr ram) to 30k(same+cabinet).Budget depends whether i go for amd or intel
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel E6750
Motherboard - Asrock g41 with
GPU - 8800gt(now using onboard)
RAM - 6 gb ddr 2 kingston and transcend
Monitor - samsung 710n
SMPS - Corsair VX550
Cabinet::Antec superlanboy
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Everything except cabinet,cpu ,mobo and ram.Not planning to upgrade gpu now
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::i5 2500 or amd based system
,Mobo::gigabyte any model costing ard4-6k(amd/intel)
Ram::8gb(corsair or gskill if i go for intel
Cabinet::Nzxt tempest evo or coolermaster 690 advanced or cooler master mid cabinet haf 922
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
Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
Now this is the main stuff.If i upgrade it would be like cpu nothing else.Amd is going to release bulldozera architecture but its base on am3+ socket which i guess no mobo is available.Else i am ready to settle for phenom right now and upgrade cpu later as i find not worth investing 10k for a cpu as i am sure once bulldozer is out same i5 will start costing 6-7k
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes(For intel i5 or i3 cpu and ram in warranty)
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Desktop Processing
HTPC
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies..All in one.Plus basic encoding ,decoding and image editing .
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Do not want to buy Asus product as I know the after sales service in India is pathetic
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Present day games not hi-fi settings just upto enjoyable level
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
I am on samsung 710n boss
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes.Not more than 30-40% on air.But If i invest 10k for a cpu wont mind spending another 2k on after market cooler.
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
Most importantly i dont want to make major upgrades in next 3-5 years or i will remain loyal to stuff i buy except cpu .Mobo will remain same as i am not into hardcore oc.Also ram will remain same.
