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: Solely Gaming, at a maximum resolution of 1366x768 or 1440x900 with AA and AF turned off.
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: Rs 22,000
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows XP SP3
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500 GB max.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: Resolution - 1366x768 or 1440x900. Screen size - 18.5” or 19” max.
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: 9
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Yes, have built many systems.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within the next 10 days.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Not exactly, but should go atleast 3 years without upgrades.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Yes. I do not require a DVD writer or External Speakers.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. Yes, if service under warranty is not an issue.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Don’t want to spend on a good PSU. Motherboard must have Gigabit LAN.
I have shortlisted some components which are as follows, please advise.
CPU – AMD Athlon II X2 250 or equivalent
GPU – HD5670 512MB
RAM – 2GB DDR3 (Transcend, Kingston, Corsair)
A: Solely Gaming, at a maximum resolution of 1366x768 or 1440x900 with AA and AF turned off.
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: Rs 22,000
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows XP SP3
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500 GB max.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: Resolution - 1366x768 or 1440x900. Screen size - 18.5” or 19” max.
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: 9
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Yes, have built many systems.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within the next 10 days.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Not exactly, but should go atleast 3 years without upgrades.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Yes. I do not require a DVD writer or External Speakers.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata. Yes, if service under warranty is not an issue.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Don’t want to spend on a good PSU. Motherboard must have Gigabit LAN.
I have shortlisted some components which are as follows, please advise.
CPU – AMD Athlon II X2 250 or equivalent
GPU – HD5670 512MB
RAM – 2GB DDR3 (Transcend, Kingston, Corsair)
