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: Home Use, Run VirtualBox for linux (development environment), Very little gaming
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes.
First preference is Intel i5 2400 or 2500
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 25K + 5K odd for Win 7 Home Premium
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 Home Premium
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Not needed, have a 500GB SATA
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: Already have 22" Viewsonic, 1680x1050
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: 5
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: July
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: Will retain the following,
- Monitor
- Keyboard & Mouse
- Hard Drives
- Speakers
- DVD Writer
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Preference is Intel Sandy bridge i5 2400 or i5 2500 based system with on board graphics.
- Need atl east 8GB RAM (for running VMware).
- Things to be included in 25K - CPU, Mobo, PSU, RAM, cabinet
A: Home Use, Run VirtualBox for linux (development environment), Very little gaming
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Yes.
First preference is Intel i5 2400 or 2500
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 25K + 5K odd for Win 7 Home Premium
4. Planning to overclock?
A: No
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 Home Premium
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Not needed, have a 500GB SATA
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: Already have 22" Viewsonic, 1680x1050
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: 5
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: July
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: Will retain the following,
- Monitor
- Keyboard & Mouse
- Hard Drives
- Speakers
- DVD Writer
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Preference is Intel Sandy bridge i5 2400 or i5 2500 based system with on board graphics.
- Need atl east 8GB RAM (for running VMware).
- Things to be included in 25K - CPU, Mobo, PSU, RAM, cabinet