My query is divided in two parts. Truly hope you read through.
Part 1: I'll answer the standard set of questions:
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: Coding,Compiling: Using IDE's,Compilers,Running Linux,Occasional Virtual Machines. Movies,Music. Games such as GTA V,NFS. Target to dual boot Win 8 / Linux.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 50k , stretch to max 55.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows/Linux.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 1TB.
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: No. At the moment have a Dell 22" 2240L. But support for a possible higher res monitor in the future is preferred.
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: Monitor.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: 1 month max.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Haven't built but I want to try and assemble it myself.
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: Mumbai. Yes.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Part 2.
I've done some crude research myself and I'm presenting component wise choices/questions below. Please do bear with me. Keep in mind the thought process was to make a future proof computer. I'm no expert,and if any of my choices sound noobish, I truly,truly apologize.
Processor : prefer Intel i7. Is k series/overclocking worth buying? Suggest proc with/without OC options.
Motherboard: Compatible mobo,especially if considering OC option. For mobo,I was considering MSI,Gigabyte or Asus.
RAM : Single/Dual Channel? Require 8GB.
GPU : Nvidia GTX 6xx series and above. Which company?
HDD : Seagate 1TB 7700 RPM. Do you think SSHD's are worth it?
PSU: Corsair 650 W. Would it be enough?
Optical Disk Drive: ?
Cabinet: ?
Cooling solutions: Do you recommend it ?
Thank you for reading my query.
Edit:
I've been reading about SLI and has anybody used it? I was thinking on the lines that after 3-4 years I can add another Graphic Card to give the PC a shot in the arm. How does SLI compare to lets say,upgrade to a newer Graphic Card. Has anyone used SLI?
Part 1: I'll answer the standard set of questions:
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: Coding,Compiling: Using IDE's,Compilers,Running Linux,Occasional Virtual Machines. Movies,Music. Games such as GTA V,NFS. Target to dual boot Win 8 / Linux.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 50k , stretch to max 55.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows/Linux.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 1TB.
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: No. At the moment have a Dell 22" 2240L. But support for a possible higher res monitor in the future is preferred.
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: Monitor.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: 1 month max.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Haven't built but I want to try and assemble it myself.
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: Mumbai. Yes.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Part 2.
I've done some crude research myself and I'm presenting component wise choices/questions below. Please do bear with me. Keep in mind the thought process was to make a future proof computer. I'm no expert,and if any of my choices sound noobish, I truly,truly apologize.
Processor : prefer Intel i7. Is k series/overclocking worth buying? Suggest proc with/without OC options.
Motherboard: Compatible mobo,especially if considering OC option. For mobo,I was considering MSI,Gigabyte or Asus.
RAM : Single/Dual Channel? Require 8GB.
GPU : Nvidia GTX 6xx series and above. Which company?
HDD : Seagate 1TB 7700 RPM. Do you think SSHD's are worth it?
PSU: Corsair 650 W. Would it be enough?
Optical Disk Drive: ?
Cabinet: ?
Cooling solutions: Do you recommend it ?
Thank you for reading my query.
Edit:
I've been reading about SLI and has anybody used it? I was thinking on the lines that after 3-4 years I can add another Graphic Card to give the PC a shot in the arm. How does SLI compare to lets say,upgrade to a newer Graphic Card. Has anyone used SLI?
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