First of all, let me make it clear that I have close to no experience in desktop rigs. I usually travel a lot and hence carry an alienware or an msi with me. Since I'm now looking to settle down, I'd like some advice. Thanks in advance.
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.')
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High end gaming. 4k preferably
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
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3 lakhs. Can extend by 50k max
3. Planning to overclock?
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I don't know really.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
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Windows 7.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
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2TB plus
I have a 1 TB Samsung 840 SSD besides.
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.
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No. I have a 4k TV. If it won't work, please suggest a wall mountable 4k monitor. Exclude this from budget.
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
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I have a bluray writer.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
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This month end, preferably.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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My friend will do it for me.
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
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Chennai. No local purchase. Online from flipkart, Amazon. Please refrain from suggesting ebay unless you know a real good dealer. Can import if required. Do factor in taxes into the budget.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
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The cabinet will be a core part of the living room. So looks are important.
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:
High end gaming. 4k preferably
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
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3 lakhs. Can extend by 50k max
3. Planning to overclock?
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I don't know really.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
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Windows 7.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
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2TB plus
I have a 1 TB Samsung 840 SSD besides.
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.
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No. I have a 4k TV. If it won't work, please suggest a wall mountable 4k monitor. Exclude this from budget.
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
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I have a bluray writer.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
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This month end, preferably.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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My friend will do it for me.
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
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Chennai. No local purchase. Online from flipkart, Amazon. Please refrain from suggesting ebay unless you know a real good dealer. Can import if required. Do factor in taxes into the budget.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
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The cabinet will be a core part of the living room. So looks are important.
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