Archit3ct

Right off the assembly line
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, Running max 4 Virtual hosts from base OS using Hyper-V or VMware applications, File Server.

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: 55k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7 Ultimate x64

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1 TB (Good read and write speeds)

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: LCD 24" with Resolution 1920x1080

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: 6

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Yes

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1 week

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: LCD Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse only

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Planning to get 8 GB RAM (4GB x 2),
- Discrete Graphics Card,
- Alternate Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo (Logitech MK520... since it has unifying receiver),
- APC UPS with good Battery Backup,
- 2.1 Speakers
- Wireless Card / Wireless USB adapter for setting up ad-hoc network
- Preferably Asus Motherboards, since having good experience with it currently, open to other alternatives, if better options are available.
- External TV Tuner Card with PIP feature and FM Radio included (Gadmei brand)
 

Cilus

laborare est orare

Processor:Intel Core i5 2500k @10.5K
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 @9.5K
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL @ 2.6K
Graphic Card: MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC@ 16K
HDD Seagate 500GB 7200.12 @ 1.9K
DVD Writer: LG 22X SATA DVD @ 0.9K
PSU: Corsair GS600 @ 4K
Case: CM Elite 430 @ 2.5K
Mouse Pad: Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega S - Speed/Control @ 0.5K
UPS: APC 800VA @ 2.8K
Speakers: Altec Lansing VS2621 @ 1.6K


Total 53.8K
 
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Archit3ct

Right off the assembly line

Processor:Intel Core i5 2500k @10.5K
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 @9.5K
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL @ 2.6K
Graphic Card: MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC@ 16K
HDD Seagate 500GB 7200.12 @ 1.9K
DVD Writer: LG 22X SATA DVD @ 0.9K
PSU: Corsair GS600 @ 4K
Case: CM Elite 430 @ 2.5K
Mouse Pad: Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega S - Speed/Control @ 0.5K
UPS: APC 800VA @ 2.8K
Speakers: Altec Lansing VS2621 @ 1.6K


Total 53.8K

Please also guide me on Point 14, also If I select Asus P8Z68-V Motherboard, will that make any performance difference

Thanks
 

d3p

PowerHouse
If you are not planning to overclock then...

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i5 2500|10000
Motherboard |Intel DH67VR-B3|4500
RAM |Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB * 2|4000
Graphic Card |MSI R6950 Twin Frozer III|16000
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair TX750 V2|6000
Case |Lian Li Lancool K58W|4300
UPS |APC 1.1KVA|4300
Speakers |Altec Lancing VS4621|3200
| Total |55000
 

shayem

In the zone
Hyper-V or VMware applications uses more core/thread and RAM. If using those application is main job for your rig then get below config else go with Cilus suggestion.

Component | Make | Price Processor |Intel Core i7-2600K|15500
Motherboard |MSI Z68A-GD55 (B3)|9500
RAM |Gskill F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 4GB * 2|3400
Graphic Card |MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition|9500
HDD |Seagate 1TB 7200.12|2700
DVD Writer |LG 22X SATA DVD|900
PSU |Corsair TX750 V2|6000
Case |CM elite 430|2600
UPS |APC 1.1KVA|4300
| Total |54400
 

shayem

In the zone
MD computer have this MB. Their website is selling it @9800. and available @9500 locally AFAIK.
 
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Archit3ct

Right off the assembly line
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Planning to get 8 GB RAM (4GB x 2),
- Discrete Graphics Card,
- Alternate Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo (Logitech MK520... since it has unifying receiver),
- APC UPS with good Battery Backup,
- 2.1 Speakers
- Wireless Card / Wireless USB adapter for setting up ad-hoc network
- Preferably Asus Motherboards, since having good experience with it currently, open to other alternatives, if better options are available.
- External TV Tuner Card with PIP feature and FM Radio included (Gadmei brand)

Can someone suggest on above, or provide their opinions if any ??

Thanks
 
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