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<blockquote data-quote="thetoxicmind" data-source="post: 1305902" data-attributes="member: 11829"><p>So I've finally decided to go ahead with a long-pending upgrade and need your valuable inputs in this regard. I'm looking to buy the hardware components this Saturday and give my desktop PC a much needed boost! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>A few years back, I had created a similar thread with specific criteria, resulting in the desktop rig I currently use. It has served me well, but I'm afraid it's time to move on to better things... :cool2:</p><p></p><p>Without further ado...</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Q: What is your budget?</strong></p><p></p><p> 15K for now</p><p></p><p><strong> 2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)</strong></p><p></p><p> 1. CPU - AMD X2 3600 (1.9Ghz) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p> 2. Motherboard - MSI K9AGM2-L</p><p></p><p> 3. GPU - Sapphire ATI HD5670</p><p></p><p> 4. RAM - Kingston 1GB DDR2.667 + 2GB DDR2.800</p><p></p><p> 5. Monitor - Dell E228WFP (1680X1050)</p><p></p><p> 6. SMPS - CM EP460</p><p></p><p> 7. HDD - Seagate 250GB SATA</p><p></p><p> 8. ODD - LG DVD-ReWriter</p><p></p><p> 9. Speakers - Creative M2600</p><p></p><p> 10. Case - Zebby Bijli v1.0</p><p></p><p> 11. Logitech KB + Mouse</p><p></p><p> <strong> 3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)</strong></p><p></p><p> 1. GPU - Sapphire ATI HD5670</p><p></p><p> 2. Monitor - Dell E228WFP</p><p></p><p> 3. SMPS - CM EP460</p><p></p><p> 4. HDD - Seagate 250GB SATA</p><p></p><p> 5. ODD - LG DVD-ReWriter</p><p></p><p> 6. Speakers - Creative M2600</p><p></p><p><strong> 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.</strong></p><p></p><p> 1. CPU - AMD (Equivalent to Corei5-520 or better!)</p><p></p><p> 2. Motherboard - Mobo with USB3.0, decent OB-GFX, single PCI-E 2.X slot, well laid out, nothing too fancy (MSI, Gigabyte are most preferred, but open to other good brands)</p><p></p><p> 3. RAM - 4GB DDR3 1033Mhz and above</p><p></p><p> 4. Case - Good quality, well-ventilated, "dust-filters", smart design, in black.</p><p></p><p>(Decent warranty on all the above)</p><p></p><p><strong> 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</strong></p><p></p><p>Yes</p><p></p><p> <strong>6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)</strong></p><p></p><p> 1. Chennai (Ritchie Street)</p><p></p><p> 2. Open to online purchase - No</p><p></p><p> <strong> 7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market</strong></p><p></p><p> No</p><p></p><p><strong> 8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware</strong></p><p></p><p> 1. Work (nothing too intensive)</p><p></p><p> 2. Browsing</p><p></p><p> 3. Desktop Processing</p><p></p><p> 4. Movies</p><p></p><p> 5. Download rig</p><p></p><p> 6. Watching HD movies</p><p></p><p> 7. Gaming (nothing too intensive)</p><p></p><p> 8. Run VMWare maybe?</p><p></p><p><strong> 9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.</strong></p><p></p><p> Yes, but I'll reason them out with your recommendations. The market in Chennai doesn't offer a whole of options either. </p><p></p><p> <strong> 10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?</strong></p><p></p><p>Not so intensive ones at 1680X1050 (High), others are Med / lesser res.</p><p></p><p> <strong> 11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage</strong></p><p></p><p> 1680X1050, for the most part.</p><p></p><p> <strong> 12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?</strong></p><p></p><p>Nope.</p><p></p><p> <strong> 13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?</strong></p><p></p><p> 1. Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (Primary)</p><p></p><p> 2. Windows XP</p><p></p><p>I hope I've been descriptive with my requirements. Let's consider 15K as the budget to work with and tweak <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> that based on the inputs.</p><p></p><p>Some really knowledgeable peeps here and I look forward to seeing them in action. :hap2:</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading.</p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>T.T.M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thetoxicmind, post: 1305902, member: 11829"] So I've finally decided to go ahead with a long-pending upgrade and need your valuable inputs in this regard. I'm looking to buy the hardware components this Saturday and give my desktop PC a much needed boost! :) A few years back, I had created a similar thread with specific criteria, resulting in the desktop rig I currently use. It has served me well, but I'm afraid it's time to move on to better things... :cool2: Without further ado... [b]1. Q: What is your budget?[/B] 15K for now [B] 2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)[/B] 1. CPU - AMD X2 3600 (1.9Ghz) :( 2. Motherboard - MSI K9AGM2-L 3. GPU - Sapphire ATI HD5670 4. RAM - Kingston 1GB DDR2.667 + 2GB DDR2.800 5. Monitor - Dell E228WFP (1680X1050) 6. SMPS - CM EP460 7. HDD - Seagate 250GB SATA 8. ODD - LG DVD-ReWriter 9. Speakers - Creative M2600 10. Case - Zebby Bijli v1.0 11. Logitech KB + Mouse [B] 3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)[/B] 1. GPU - Sapphire ATI HD5670 2. Monitor - Dell E228WFP 3. SMPS - CM EP460 4. HDD - Seagate 250GB SATA 5. ODD - LG DVD-ReWriter 6. Speakers - Creative M2600 [B] 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.[/B] 1. CPU - AMD (Equivalent to Corei5-520 or better!) 2. Motherboard - Mobo with USB3.0, decent OB-GFX, single PCI-E 2.X slot, well laid out, nothing too fancy (MSI, Gigabyte are most preferred, but open to other good brands) 3. RAM - 4GB DDR3 1033Mhz and above 4. Case - Good quality, well-ventilated, "dust-filters", smart design, in black. (Decent warranty on all the above) [B] 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[/B] Yes [B]6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)[/B] 1. Chennai (Ritchie Street) 2. Open to online purchase - No [B] 7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market[/B] No [B] 8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware[/B] 1. Work (nothing too intensive) 2. Browsing 3. Desktop Processing 4. Movies 5. Download rig 6. Watching HD movies 7. Gaming (nothing too intensive) 8. Run VMWare maybe? [B] 9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.[/B] Yes, but I'll reason them out with your recommendations. The market in Chennai doesn't offer a whole of options either. [B] 10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?[/B] Not so intensive ones at 1680X1050 (High), others are Med / lesser res. [B] 11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage[/B] 1680X1050, for the most part. [B] 12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?[/B] Nope. [B] 13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?[/B] 1. Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (Primary) 2. Windows XP I hope I've been descriptive with my requirements. Let's consider 15K as the budget to work with and tweak :P that based on the inputs. Some really knowledgeable peeps here and I look forward to seeing them in action. :hap2: Thanks for reading. Cheers, T.T.M [/QUOTE]
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