samuelgomes
Broken In
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Home/office use applications like outlook/MS office, Email, Internet, Movies, Songs, Photo editing using Picasa/other user friendly software, family tree software/encarta encyclopedia etc.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Not for proc+mobo+SSD combo as getting it thru employee discount
Proc - i7 2600K
Mobo - DZ68DB
SSD - intel 320 series 160 GB Solid State Drive
Edit - realized that i can get only i7 2600 + SSD also so suggestions for better mobo in range of 6.5-7.5K will also do.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20K (open to increase to 25K) this is excluding the above components mentioned (Proc_mobo+SSD)
4. Planning to overclock?
A: From what I have read on wiki - No. But then read on some IT h/w websites that overclocking processors can run longer as after 2-3 years, overclocking helps in delaying upgrade and hence kind of future-proof. So from that perspective Yes.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 Home
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Have two 1TB (one USB2 and another USB3) Seagate go-flex external drives. Can I live with it, or should have one internal HDD along with SSD; and use external USB drives as external storage only.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: Have Dell ST2420L 24-inch monitor already
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A:Would rate more than 6.5 or 7. Have worked in a hardware technical support call center for over 2 years. But that was 7 years back…and have moved on from that field. Still can understand a lot of components and read through to get more knowledge.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:will build this one self. Have not done earlier ever but as mentioned above, have knowledge. Upgraded my laptop memory and installed it self 3 months back.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: within next one month
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes, definitely
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:Will not install any Graphics or Audio card now. Will use DZ68DB and i7 2600K’s in-build GPU as well as in-built audio/LAN capabilities. But if something good and cheap, may install a graphics/audio card as I keep using the system in months to come.
Do not need quotation including keyboard as well. Have a Logitech wireless keyboard combo already
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
yes through ebay or online sites.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
Will need USB 3.0 support (not sure if need to install anything separate with the mobo i am looking at) and wireless card.
Need specific inputs on cabinet/power supply/cooler for proc (if reqd) + RAM + USB 3.0 support + Wireless card + DVD writer. please do suggest if anything basic, i'm missing.
Since I might not do OC immediate, cabinet/power supply can be without cooler for proc but if not a major price diff, might as well go righaway.
A: Home/office use applications like outlook/MS office, Email, Internet, Movies, Songs, Photo editing using Picasa/other user friendly software, family tree software/encarta encyclopedia etc.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Not for proc+mobo+SSD combo as getting it thru employee discount
Proc - i7 2600K
Mobo - DZ68DB
SSD - intel 320 series 160 GB Solid State Drive
Edit - realized that i can get only i7 2600 + SSD also so suggestions for better mobo in range of 6.5-7.5K will also do.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20K (open to increase to 25K) this is excluding the above components mentioned (Proc_mobo+SSD)
4. Planning to overclock?
A: From what I have read on wiki - No. But then read on some IT h/w websites that overclocking processors can run longer as after 2-3 years, overclocking helps in delaying upgrade and hence kind of future-proof. So from that perspective Yes.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 Home
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Have two 1TB (one USB2 and another USB3) Seagate go-flex external drives. Can I live with it, or should have one internal HDD along with SSD; and use external USB drives as external storage only.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: Have Dell ST2420L 24-inch monitor already
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A:Would rate more than 6.5 or 7. Have worked in a hardware technical support call center for over 2 years. But that was 7 years back…and have moved on from that field. Still can understand a lot of components and read through to get more knowledge.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:will build this one self. Have not done earlier ever but as mentioned above, have knowledge. Upgraded my laptop memory and installed it self 3 months back.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: within next one month
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes, definitely
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:Will not install any Graphics or Audio card now. Will use DZ68DB and i7 2600K’s in-build GPU as well as in-built audio/LAN capabilities. But if something good and cheap, may install a graphics/audio card as I keep using the system in months to come.
Do not need quotation including keyboard as well. Have a Logitech wireless keyboard combo already
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
yes through ebay or online sites.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
Will need USB 3.0 support (not sure if need to install anything separate with the mobo i am looking at) and wireless card.
Need specific inputs on cabinet/power supply/cooler for proc (if reqd) + RAM + USB 3.0 support + Wireless card + DVD writer. please do suggest if anything basic, i'm missing.
Since I might not do OC immediate, cabinet/power supply can be without cooler for proc but if not a major price diff, might as well go righaway.
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