mayanks_098
world is evil
Hi. Want to upgrade my dying pc within 20k. So lets start with the template:
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: HD movies/ Some gaming (when I get time, it should be able to run all the games, not much of a hardcore gamer now a days, but still would like to have an option when i get time from work)
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: yes! Ofcourse, why not!
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20k (a couple more if its really worth it)
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Wont be necessary
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 premium or XP
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Have a crashed 1TB WD HDD. But since RMA will take time, ill need a HDD as well.
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: I have the one which came in with my HCL pc 5 years ago. Its a 19" LCD with res of 1440x900 if i am not wrong.
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: 4 (not up-to-date)
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Will get it assembled
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: ASAP (cant live without a pc)
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes. For that reason, I am looking to stick to my Intel C2D E6300 for now. Hence looking for a Intel mobo with 775 socket. I will upgrade proccy and mobo when i have more money. But for now, I just need that thing to power up.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Monitor (will definitely upgrade later), Kb, mouse, RAM (I have 5 gb 667 MHz DDR2 ram, but since DDR3 are going so cheap and DDR2 might be incompatible, I might go for DDR3), cabinet (HCL one), DVD writer (ASUS).
So I guess I need 775 mobo, gfx card, hdd, a GOOD PSU (imp), RAM (will be good if i can save and use my DDR2s, no old 775 proccy's available with DDR2 slots?), a UPS (if possible), speakers
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Delhi/NCR. No. Has to be from Delhi as I need it working ASAP.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
here, I will explain. My PC just died on me (again) and I need to upgrade this 5 year old friend.
Budget is ~20k.
I have a Sapphire 8400GS (looking to upgrade it), monitor, cabinet, 5 gb of DDR2 ram.
I was thinking of saving money on RAM and mobo as they can be added later. So I want to go with a stop-gap kinda mobo with a decent gfx card (which wont need upgrade). So any decent combination would do as mobo can and will be upgraded later (after say 8-10 months). For now, I think my E6300 will do.
Ill need a good PSU this time. No compromise this time. A CM or Corsair or any other new good brand.
UPS (1 kva) would be good as I only have a 600 va one right now and even that is not working properly.
So HDD, RAM, and UPS are 3 things which I have with me but will have to buy since they are either very cheap or need replacement.
I am looking at ATI 6770.
Mind you, i dont have time for gaming these days but still would like to buy a decent card which can play new games. I do not need an absolute performer. An older generation's better performer at a less priuce would do then a new generation's costlier one)
Many thanks for reading.
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: HD movies/ Some gaming (when I get time, it should be able to run all the games, not much of a hardcore gamer now a days, but still would like to have an option when i get time from work)
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: yes! Ofcourse, why not!
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20k (a couple more if its really worth it)
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Wont be necessary
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 premium or XP
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Have a crashed 1TB WD HDD. But since RMA will take time, ill need a HDD as well.
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: I have the one which came in with my HCL pc 5 years ago. Its a 19" LCD with res of 1440x900 if i am not wrong.
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: 4 (not up-to-date)
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Will get it assembled
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: ASAP (cant live without a pc)
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes. For that reason, I am looking to stick to my Intel C2D E6300 for now. Hence looking for a Intel mobo with 775 socket. I will upgrade proccy and mobo when i have more money. But for now, I just need that thing to power up.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Monitor (will definitely upgrade later), Kb, mouse, RAM (I have 5 gb 667 MHz DDR2 ram, but since DDR3 are going so cheap and DDR2 might be incompatible, I might go for DDR3), cabinet (HCL one), DVD writer (ASUS).
So I guess I need 775 mobo, gfx card, hdd, a GOOD PSU (imp), RAM (will be good if i can save and use my DDR2s, no old 775 proccy's available with DDR2 slots?), a UPS (if possible), speakers
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Delhi/NCR. No. Has to be from Delhi as I need it working ASAP.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
here, I will explain. My PC just died on me (again) and I need to upgrade this 5 year old friend.
Budget is ~20k.
I have a Sapphire 8400GS (looking to upgrade it), monitor, cabinet, 5 gb of DDR2 ram.
I was thinking of saving money on RAM and mobo as they can be added later. So I want to go with a stop-gap kinda mobo with a decent gfx card (which wont need upgrade). So any decent combination would do as mobo can and will be upgraded later (after say 8-10 months). For now, I think my E6300 will do.
Ill need a good PSU this time. No compromise this time. A CM or Corsair or any other new good brand.
UPS (1 kva) would be good as I only have a 600 va one right now and even that is not working properly.
So HDD, RAM, and UPS are 3 things which I have with me but will have to buy since they are either very cheap or need replacement.
I am looking at ATI 6770.
Mind you, i dont have time for gaming these days but still would like to buy a decent card which can play new games. I do not need an absolute performer. An older generation's better performer at a less priuce would do then a new generation's costlier one)
Many thanks for reading.
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