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)
It'll be primarily a development machine (on Linux most of the time) but I'll also doing some work on Photoshop, Blender and some light gaming (on Windows rarely)
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
Yes, I am
3. What is your MAX budget?
22K excluding monitor.
4. Planning to overclock?
No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
Linux (Fedora 13, Arch Linux) and Windows 7
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
1 TB for data. I already have a 250 gig drive for the OS and software.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen?
1920x1080 23 inches; Samsung P2370MS
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)
8
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
I have, but I'll leave this to an assembler.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
In a week from now.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
Yep. So I want USB3 support in the mobo, not as add-on card.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
I won't need a graphics card asap. I'll get one down the line when I get some more dough.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
Chennai and I think I can find all I want here
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
None
My current plan:
Cooler Master Chassis Elite 33X w/ 400W eXtreme PSU 03450
AMD Phenom II X2 - 550: 3.1 GHz, AM3, 7MB cache 04350
Gigabyte MA785GMT-USB3 AMD 785G 05850
Transcend DDR3-1333 2GB 02600
SEAGATE 1TB SATA 7200rpm HDD 03300
Wipro 600 VA UPS 01575
Keyboard and Mouse - any decent brand with USB 01000
TOTAL 22125
Source for prices: *www.deltapage.com
Please suggest any better specification if possible. Also, will I be able to enable the hidden cores (if any) on this processor? Or is it supported only in the Black Edition?
It'll be primarily a development machine (on Linux most of the time) but I'll also doing some work on Photoshop, Blender and some light gaming (on Windows rarely)
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
Yes, I am
3. What is your MAX budget?
22K excluding monitor.
4. Planning to overclock?
No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
Linux (Fedora 13, Arch Linux) and Windows 7
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
1 TB for data. I already have a 250 gig drive for the OS and software.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen?
1920x1080 23 inches; Samsung P2370MS
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)
8
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
I have, but I'll leave this to an assembler.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
In a week from now.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
Yep. So I want USB3 support in the mobo, not as add-on card.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
I won't need a graphics card asap. I'll get one down the line when I get some more dough.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
Chennai and I think I can find all I want here
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
None
My current plan:
Cooler Master Chassis Elite 33X w/ 400W eXtreme PSU 03450
AMD Phenom II X2 - 550: 3.1 GHz, AM3, 7MB cache 04350
Gigabyte MA785GMT-USB3 AMD 785G 05850
Transcend DDR3-1333 2GB 02600
SEAGATE 1TB SATA 7200rpm HDD 03300
Wipro 600 VA UPS 01575
Keyboard and Mouse - any decent brand with USB 01000
TOTAL 22125
Source for prices: *www.deltapage.com
Please suggest any better specification if possible. Also, will I be able to enable the hidden cores (if any) on this processor? Or is it supported only in the Black Edition?