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: I surf the web 75% time. 25% I run Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine (Virtualbox) to do some programming.
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: 15K
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 x64 [home edition]
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500Gb
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: No Monitor, only CPU req. Have 15 Inch 1024x786 CRT (I plan to replace it with an 21 inch LED monitor in 6 months, but no budget now.)
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: 3
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: No. Assembler built last time.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Next Week ( 16-April-2011)
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Partly Yes. In future I want to upgrade Processor [RAM/HDD goes without saying]
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: DVD Drive, Monitor, Keyboard ,Mouse ,UPS , Printer , Speakers, Graphics Card.
Have old one of all the above in good condition.
DVD Drive : Sony ARU 190A (unable to get exact model due to having flashed lite-on firmware
now shown as ATAPI DVD A DH20A3P ATA Device)
NEEDS to work on new CPU (of course open to spending 1K on a drive if other benefits are to be had).
I am fine with On-Board graphics on any decent mother board. (Or Processor in case of Core i3
)
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary [Lots actually]
A:
I plan to use this computer for Years to come may be the next 6 years.
History of PC's:
P3 from 2001-2007 (Unbelievable I know. Also the dealer just cheated me by selling a P3 just after P4 was out. I try to be more careful now)
Athlon X2 - M2N MX SE Motherboard from 2007-Present.
[Win 7 x64 on 2GB
]
Actually this PC is sufficient for my needs (more RAM would have helped of course).
Would love 4GB RAM, preferably in a config so that if I decide to add more ram, i need not throw away existing modules!!
Currently my PC has 1+1GB, thus I decided to not invest on more RAM. At the cost of 2GB, my PC will get only 1 GB more... effectively doubles the price (am a firm believer in waste not, want not.)
Processor Upgradability:
I have decided this time that I will upgrade processor in maybe 3 years time. Would love if that was possible.
Hint: My MoBo is Socket AM2, I think I can get dirt cheap processors today (AM2+ type) that fit in and give a jump.
But unfortunately, this PC needs to be replaced due to other reasons (pass me down to others ) Thus was looking for AM3+ MoBo that might be available.
Of course my above comments might seem to be AMD biased, but I am open to Intel too.
A: I surf the web 75% time. 25% I run Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine (Virtualbox) to do some programming.
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: 15K
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 x64 [home edition]
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500Gb
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: No Monitor, only CPU req. Have 15 Inch 1024x786 CRT (I plan to replace it with an 21 inch LED monitor in 6 months, but no budget now.)
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: 3
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: No. Assembler built last time.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Next Week ( 16-April-2011)
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Partly Yes. In future I want to upgrade Processor [RAM/HDD goes without saying]
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: DVD Drive, Monitor, Keyboard ,Mouse ,UPS , Printer , Speakers, Graphics Card.
Have old one of all the above in good condition.
DVD Drive : Sony ARU 190A (unable to get exact model due to having flashed lite-on firmware
now shown as ATAPI DVD A DH20A3P ATA Device)NEEDS to work on new CPU (of course open to spending 1K on a drive if other benefits are to be had).
I am fine with On-Board graphics on any decent mother board. (Or Processor in case of Core i3
)13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary [Lots actually]
A:
I plan to use this computer for Years to come
may be the next 6 years.History of PC's:
P3 from 2001-2007 (Unbelievable I know. Also the dealer just cheated me by selling a P3 just after P4 was out. I try to be more careful now)
Athlon X2 - M2N MX SE Motherboard from 2007-Present.
[Win 7 x64 on 2GB
]Actually this PC is sufficient for my needs (more RAM would have helped of course).
Would love 4GB RAM, preferably in a config so that if I decide to add more ram, i need not throw away existing modules!!
Currently my PC has 1+1GB, thus I decided to not invest on more RAM. At the cost of 2GB, my PC will get only 1 GB more... effectively doubles the price
(am a firm believer in waste not, want not.)Processor Upgradability:
I have decided this time that I will upgrade processor in maybe 3 years time. Would love if that was possible.
Hint: My MoBo is Socket AM2, I think I can get dirt cheap processors today (AM2+ type) that fit in and give a jump.
But unfortunately, this PC needs to be replaced due to other reasons (pass me down to others
) Thus was looking for AM3+ MoBo that might be available.Of course my above comments might seem to be AMD biased, but I am open to Intel too.
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