PC Buying Guide - July 2011

tkin · Jun 10, 2011

d3p5kor said:
From the above link : " The Onza Tournament Edition retails at a MRP of Rs 3,499 " - In this case MS X-Box 360 Wireless controller cost 1k lesser & performs better.

Onza tournament is 2.5k in kolkata, normal is 2k, but I agree, x360 controller does the job just fine, onza has greater warranty though(1yr vs 90 days for x360).

d3p · Jun 10, 2011

tkin said:
Onza tournament is 2.5k in kolkata, normal is 2k, but I agree, x360 controller does the job just fine, onza has greater warranty though(1yr vs 90 days for x360).

X-Box 360 controller also has 1 year warranty.

Refer this: Warranty details

same over here also. *answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080709173131AAZEqHP

tkin · Jun 10, 2011

d3p5kor said:
X-Box 360 controller also has 1 year warranty.

Refer this: Warranty details

same over here also. XBOX 360 controller warranty? - Yahoo! Answers

No man, X360 controller for X360(sounds weird right?), has one year warranty, X360 controller for Windows(comes in a red box, clearly says X360 controller for windows on packaging) has 90 days express warranty, give me 5 mins, I'll show you the warranty details.

Update: Found it: Warranty Information | Microsoft Hardware
Scroll to the bottom section(hardware warranty, click on english, open with word/wordpad), x360 controller for windows comes with 90 days express warranty, look at ebay items, they clearly mention 90 days express warranty.

d3p · Jun 10, 2011

I have a X=Box wireless controller which was purchased almost 14months back. After refering the bill, i found it was having one year warranty, but no more left for me. & yes its for Windows.

OMG, i'm surprised after checking the warranty period details provided by you.

BTW still the MS X-Box 360 Controller is a good option, due to the build quality.

tkin · Jun 10, 2011

d3p5kor said:
I have a X=Box wireless controller which was purchased almost 14months back. After refering the bill, i found it was having one year warranty, but no more left for me. & yes its for Windows.

Please take a look at the link I posted above, it clearly says 90 days express warranty.

I believe it used to have 1 yr warranty, until ms separated the product line, the windows version has 90 days warranty.

d3p · Jun 10, 2011

tkin said:
Please take a look at the link I posted above, it clearly says 90 days express warranty.

I believe it used to have 1 yr warranty, until ms separated the product line, the windows version has 90 days warranty.

edited above.

tkin · Jun 10, 2011

d3p5kor said:
edited above.

Yes, microsoft is robbing us blind, 90 days warranty? My toaster has more warranty than this, piece of junk, price is cheap I admit, but 90 days? WTF??

d3p · Jun 10, 2011

Anyone here using Logitech Rumble Pad 2 wireless. Possible to post some reviews about it.

Cost is almost same as MS-X-Box 360 wireless controller.

nilgtx260 · Jun 10, 2011

I heard Logitech Rumble Pad 2 is good to buy

tkin · Jun 10, 2011

What about compatibility? Some GFW titles afaik requires x360 controller, or xlive.dll hack.

nilgtx260 · Jun 10, 2011

yeah, GFW titles need 360 controller but hacking is always there

aditya_v · Jun 11, 2011

The specs maintained are excellent, I was wondering if you guys could should suggest a AMD GFX alternative in the optional section.

I find that amd's low power states are excellent

and due to torrents, my gfx card would be at low power for 80% of time.

It does make me ask, has anyone done a torrent only config? a low power cpu + beefy hdd can serve as an excellent torrent box + home server

tkin · Jun 11, 2011

aditya_v said:
The specs maintained are excellent, I was wondering if you guys could should suggest a AMD GFX alternative in the optional section.

I find that amd's low power states are excellent and due to torrents, my gfx card would be at low power for 80% of time.

It does make me ask, has anyone done a torrent only config? a low power cpu + beefy hdd can serve as an excellent torrent box + home server

Torrent only? I'd say add a fusion barebone, give 4TB internal hdd, one or two odd and maybe a mini cabinet.

Sarath · Jun 11, 2011

d3p5kor said:
Anyone here using Logitech Rumble Pad 2 wireless. Possible to post some reviews about it.

Cost is almost same as MS-X-Box 360 wireless controller.

My friend has the wired version of this. He was happy and it is doing well even now. Played Grid, NFS etc

Worked on my PS3 too.

Wireless= lag. Are you sure its imperceptible.

tkin · Jun 11, 2011

Sarath said:
My friend has the wired version of this. He was happy and it is doing well even now. Played Grid, NFS etc

Worked on my PS3 too.

Wireless= lag. Are you sure its imperceptible.

I just bought the wired version, haven't used it yet. Will post a small review after doing so, but from looks, build quality is excellent.

Sarath · Jun 11, 2011

You got a 360 controller right? I heard it has more support than any other game pad. Way to go microsoft.

Give us a review after a month of usage. Use pic from now though. No one like dust.

Jaskanwar Singh · Jun 11, 2011

guys some things you suggest to cut down cost to 130k ?

Sub 130k (Ultra High End Gaming)

Piyush · Jun 11, 2011

80 GB SSD instead of 120 GB
and may be CM Storm Scout

and that cyclosa + abyssus bundle

Skud · Jun 11, 2011

Another option comes for the cabinet: the CM Storm Enforcer @ 5750. SMC is shipping free on this:-

Cooler Master Enforcer chassis -- Free Shipping

Just like the HAF 912 adv if you have more than 2 HDDs and a GFX card over 270mm length look elsewhere.

Cilus · Jun 11, 2011

1. Suggest a 80 GB SSD instead of 120GB as Piyush pointed out.
2. Use a Mouse within 2K like CM Storm.
3. Mouse pad is ok but you can reduce it by providing the Dragon Age II Edition of Razer Goliathus @ 900 bucks
4. If Possible try to keep the cabinet price within 7K

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