My old Acer 4770 laptop has assisted me very well. But it contains only 945GM integrated graphics 
which is useless for gaming. I am thinking to buy a new CPU for some Gaming and work purpose.
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: Gaming and Programming.
Visual Studio and Eclipse so need some RAM.
Games: Supreme Commander, Starcraft II, Crysis II, Dirt 3, NFS Shift. Only at medium setting. I would play at 720p or at max 1600x1200.
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: 22-25k
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Maybe. But have not done earlier.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 and Linux.
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: At least 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: I have a Samsung 20' LCD Screen with 1600x1200 resoltion.
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.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: By an assembler.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: This week.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: I would update processor and GPU after 1-1.5 year.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Screen, Speaker, Keyboard, Mouse. I just need a Computing Dabba. And a good UPS.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I have asked MD Computers about prices. I am getting i3 2100 + H61 Mobo combo for Rs. 8150 + vat. The price for 955 BE was about 6000. I have seen various benchmarks like Anandtech and it seems that i3 2100 has an edge over 955 BE. Also I have heard that H61 mobo would support Ivy Bridge update. Should I take i3 or 955 BE?
My current choice for procy and GPU is
i3 2100 + h61 Mobo @ 8150 + vat
HD Raedon 6770 @ 6700 + vat
Any better ideas are wholeheartedly welcomed!
Note: i) I have heard that AMD cards are not that well supported on Linux. Still my first priority is performance on Windows and Gaming. Anyway I use only command line on Linux [Arch Linux].
ii) I would be using my lappy. So the above budget is almost fixed. I cannot increase it.
which is useless for gaming. I am thinking to buy a new CPU for some Gaming and work purpose.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: Gaming and Programming.
Visual Studio and Eclipse so need some RAM.
Games: Supreme Commander, Starcraft II, Crysis II, Dirt 3, NFS Shift. Only at medium setting. I would play at 720p or at max 1600x1200.
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: 22-25k
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Maybe. But have not done earlier.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 and Linux.
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: At least 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: I have a Samsung 20' LCD Screen with 1600x1200 resoltion.
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.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: By an assembler.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: This week.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: I would update processor and GPU after 1-1.5 year.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Screen, Speaker, Keyboard, Mouse. I just need a Computing Dabba. And a good UPS.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: I have asked MD Computers about prices. I am getting i3 2100 + H61 Mobo combo for Rs. 8150 + vat. The price for 955 BE was about 6000. I have seen various benchmarks like Anandtech and it seems that i3 2100 has an edge over 955 BE. Also I have heard that H61 mobo would support Ivy Bridge update. Should I take i3 or 955 BE?
My current choice for procy and GPU is
i3 2100 + h61 Mobo @ 8150 + vat
HD Raedon 6770 @ 6700 + vat
Any better ideas are wholeheartedly welcomed!
Note: i) I have heard that AMD cards are not that well supported on Linux. Still my first priority is performance on Windows and Gaming. Anyway I use only command line on Linux [Arch Linux]
. ii) I would be using my lappy. So the above budget is almost fixed. I cannot increase it.
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