Budget increased to 25k
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: Programming, blogging, casual gaming
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: Can stretch it to 18k
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Not really. May overclock it just to get a feel of it.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.10
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: I have an IDE HDD. If its possible to use it until the prices cool down, I would skip buying it for the time being.
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 a screen with optimum resolution 1368 * 768 and I plan to use that.
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: 5.5
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I did build my p4 system 7 years back. Plan to build this one as well.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within a week.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: HDD ( if possible as I have an IDE HDD)
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
SMPS
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai. Lamington Road.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I have an old P4 system with the following configuration.
P4 (R) 3.0 GHz HT
Intel 865 GBF
1GB DDR RAM
DVD R/W ( although it only reads CDs now)
Seagate IDE HDD
The primary aim is to upgrade the processor and the mother board. The other components I wish to upgrade only if mandated by the upgrade of proc+mobo.
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: Programming, blogging, casual gaming
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: Can stretch it to 18k
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Not really. May overclock it just to get a feel of it.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.10
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: I have an IDE HDD. If its possible to use it until the prices cool down, I would skip buying it for the time being.
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 a screen with optimum resolution 1368 * 768 and I plan to use that.
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: 5.5
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I did build my p4 system 7 years back. Plan to build this one as well.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within a week.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: HDD ( if possible as I have an IDE HDD)
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
SMPS
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai. Lamington Road.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I have an old P4 system with the following configuration.
P4 (R) 3.0 GHz HT
Intel 865 GBF
1GB DDR RAM
DVD R/W ( although it only reads CDs now)
Seagate IDE HDD
The primary aim is to upgrade the processor and the mother board. The other components I wish to upgrade only if mandated by the upgrade of proc+mobo.
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