thyultimate
Broken In
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: I love Shogun II, HOI-3, Civilization 5, AC and such games. Mostly RPG's and grand strategy though. Major browsing, 70 or so tabs all the time. Virtual machines are also important, I like running linux inside my windows 7/8 rig to fool around with (I also dual boot). I also have measly java, C or python code to compile once in a while, and will eventually need to run the Android emulator as well.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: Around 50k. Yes, can increase by about 5-6k if necessary. This extra 5-6k is reserved for a good mechanical keyboard since I type so much, however, for a balanced config, I will sacrifice it.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: The hell out of it. Please do not suggest Intel unless it's a K processor.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7/8 (primary for gaming) and a distro of linux, bsd or whatever catches my fancy.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: I have a 60GB SSD Corsair Force. I also have 2x 500GB HDD, one of which is failing. While I would like an extra HDD, this is not a priority.
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: I have ordered a 300$ Catleap 1440p 27" IPS display from Taiwan (ebay). I pray it works well
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: I have a Phenom XII 550BE processor, an XFX HD5770, and 6GB of "1x 2GB transcend, and 1x corsair 4GB RAM". I do not plan on reusing the RAM. I need better timings for overclocking. The GPU and CPU, you tell me. (Background: My motherboard died. I also need a new PSU.) I also have speakers, an okay keyboard, and a good mouse.
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: When the monitor arrives, so solely depends on Mumbai customs, it's on its way from Taiwan currently.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Many many times, will do it myself again.
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: Pune. From where ever I get the cheapest parts is fine. Open to travelling to Mumbai for em as well.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: I kinda have my heart set on the HD7850, and I think I will CFX if time requires me to. Other than that, I was wondering if I should keep my Phenom x2 (won't unlock, i tried) and just get a new motherboard and wait for Piledriver. But that is only 10% better :/
Other than that please keep in mind I want the NZXT Phantom 410 case, an Asus rt13u router and the CM Hyper Evo (should be included in total budget). I am open to better coolers/cases/routers if budget permits. I should mention here, I live alone in a 2BHK, so LAN gaming parties are common. So in case of entirely new parts, I can buy a cheap mobo later, and use the phenom+5770 for LAN.
Side note: I asked suggestions for my dad's rig previously. It worked out fine, if anyone wants pictures or benchmarks, feel free to ask. Thanks for all the help the previous time guys!
Ans: I love Shogun II, HOI-3, Civilization 5, AC and such games. Mostly RPG's and grand strategy though. Major browsing, 70 or so tabs all the time. Virtual machines are also important, I like running linux inside my windows 7/8 rig to fool around with (I also dual boot). I also have measly java, C or python code to compile once in a while, and will eventually need to run the Android emulator as well.
2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: Around 50k. Yes, can increase by about 5-6k if necessary. This extra 5-6k is reserved for a good mechanical keyboard since I type so much, however, for a balanced config, I will sacrifice it.
3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: The hell out of it. Please do not suggest Intel unless it's a K processor.
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 7/8 (primary for gaming) and a distro of linux, bsd or whatever catches my fancy.
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: I have a 60GB SSD Corsair Force. I also have 2x 500GB HDD, one of which is failing. While I would like an extra HDD, this is not a priority.
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: I have ordered a 300$ Catleap 1440p 27" IPS display from Taiwan (ebay). I pray it works well
7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: I have a Phenom XII 550BE processor, an XFX HD5770, and 6GB of "1x 2GB transcend, and 1x corsair 4GB RAM". I do not plan on reusing the RAM. I need better timings for overclocking. The GPU and CPU, you tell me.
(Background: My motherboard died. I also need a new PSU.) I also have speakers, an okay keyboard, and a good mouse. 8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: When the monitor arrives, so solely depends on Mumbai customs, it's on its way from Taiwan currently.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Many many times, will do it myself again.
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: Pune. From where ever I get the cheapest parts is fine. Open to travelling to Mumbai for em as well.
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: I kinda have my heart set on the HD7850, and I think I will CFX if time requires me to. Other than that, I was wondering if I should keep my Phenom x2 (won't unlock, i tried
) and just get a new motherboard and wait for Piledriver. But that is only 10% better :/Other than that please keep in mind I want the NZXT Phantom 410 case, an Asus rt13u router and the CM Hyper Evo (should be included in total budget). I am open to better coolers/cases/routers if budget permits. I should mention here, I live alone in a 2BHK, so LAN gaming parties are common. So in case of entirely new parts, I can buy a cheap mobo later, and use the phenom+5770 for LAN.
Side note: I asked suggestions for my dad's rig previously. It worked out fine, if anyone wants pictures or benchmarks, feel free to ask. Thanks for all the help the previous time guys!
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