getzafar21
Right off the assembly line
1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: I'm a Integration developer by profession so I'll be primarily doing development of Advanced Java (and related technologies). This require me to be able to smoothly run Java IDE (Eclipse) + IBM runtimes + Database server + Database Client + couple of XML editors + couple of Java tools + MS Office (Outlook/Word/Visio/Excel/Powerpoint). In worst case (i.e. very often) all of them will be running in parallel.
When I'll not be doing all these parallely, I'll be using photoshop kind of softwares for editing and managing photos from my DSLR. I'll also be editing/rendering HD videos. And I'll also be creating stop-motion videos.
I'll * NOT * be using this desktop for gaming. But, in future if I get time for it, the mobo and processor should be cordial to the Graphics Card.
So, please don't suggest the graphics card for now, just some finely performing processor to handle my requirements. I guess, a processor with integrated Graphics Card should be sufficient for me. Based on my limited knowledge I've shortlisted Intel Core i5 3570k for myself. Am still very open for other better suggestions and discussions about it.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 55k. (+5k if really necessary).
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Yes. Although, I haven't done that ever but would like to go for it as soon as I start feeling limited by the proc speed. As of now, the proc should be able to provide the required speed without OC.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7 + Ubuntu
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 500 GB + 120/128 GB SSD
6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: Yes, minimum 21" with good resolution suitable for HD photo/video editing.
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: I'll be building this PC from scratch. So list them all for me.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: I'm in no hurry. But would like to buy as soon as I'm able to finalize. If decided, I can buy it within 2 days.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Built a desktop almost 10 years back. Have preliminary knowledge from DIY videos and websites. Would like to do it myself unless there is some critical recommendation about not doing so.
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: I'm from Bangalore. Can do search/research at SP road. Open to online buying. Just want a good deal.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Few specific requirements:
a. I'll be using a single monitor right now. What does it take to use more than one monitor in future? Do I have to consider something specific in processor or the motherboard or do I need a graphics card?
b. I'm looking for a proper reasoning for deciding about the size/speed of RAM. How significant is it in evaluating the performance of PC? In offices, I always hear those managers/architects demanding a PC with higher RAM (4 GB+) for their developers as if that is the only criteria of deciding the performance of a developer's PC. Surprisingly, no one talks about the Processor speed, ever.
All the experts and seniors of the forum, kindly be very patient with my queries. I'll be asking lots of WHYs and WHY-NOTs for your suggestions. Not because I'll be doubting your abilities, but rather because I believe that collectively you all are going to help me build.
As I already said that I'm in no hurry for this PC, I'll keep looking for answers until I get sufficient reasoning (references would do) to make decisions. At the same time, I don't like to keep procrastinating so please help me decide soon.
Ans: I'm a Integration developer by profession so I'll be primarily doing development of Advanced Java (and related technologies). This require me to be able to smoothly run Java IDE (Eclipse) + IBM runtimes + Database server + Database Client + couple of XML editors + couple of Java tools + MS Office (Outlook/Word/Visio/Excel/Powerpoint). In worst case (i.e. very often) all of them will be running in parallel.
When I'll not be doing all these parallely, I'll be using photoshop kind of softwares for editing and managing photos from my DSLR. I'll also be editing/rendering HD videos. And I'll also be creating stop-motion videos.
I'll * NOT * be using this desktop for gaming. But, in future if I get time for it, the mobo and processor should be cordial to the Graphics Card.
So, please don't suggest the graphics card for now, just some finely performing processor to handle my requirements. I guess, a processor with integrated Graphics Card should be sufficient for me. Based on my limited knowledge I've shortlisted Intel Core i5 3570k for myself. Am still very open for other better suggestions and discussions about it.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 55k. (+5k if really necessary).
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: Yes. Although, I haven't done that ever but would like to go for it as soon as I start feeling limited by the proc speed. As of now, the proc should be able to provide the required speed without OC.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7 + Ubuntu
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 500 GB + 120/128 GB SSD
6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans: Yes, minimum 21" with good resolution suitable for HD photo/video editing.
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: I'll be building this PC from scratch. So list them all for me.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: I'm in no hurry. But would like to buy as soon as I'm able to finalize. If decided, I can buy it within 2 days.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Built a desktop almost 10 years back. Have preliminary knowledge from DIY videos and websites. Would like to do it myself unless there is some critical recommendation about not doing so.
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: I'm from Bangalore. Can do search/research at SP road. Open to online buying. Just want a good deal.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Few specific requirements:
a. I'll be using a single monitor right now. What does it take to use more than one monitor in future? Do I have to consider something specific in processor or the motherboard or do I need a graphics card?
b. I'm looking for a proper reasoning for deciding about the size/speed of RAM. How significant is it in evaluating the performance of PC? In offices, I always hear those managers/architects demanding a PC with higher RAM (4 GB+) for their developers as if that is the only criteria of deciding the performance of a developer's PC. Surprisingly, no one talks about the Processor speed, ever.
All the experts and seniors of the forum, kindly be very patient with my queries. I'll be asking lots of WHYs and WHY-NOTs for your suggestions. Not because I'll be doubting your abilities, but rather because I believe that collectively you all are going to help me build.
As I already said that I'm in no hurry for this PC, I'll keep looking for answers until I get sufficient reasoning (references would do) to make decisions. At the same time, I don't like to keep procrastinating so please help me decide soon.