1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Casual gaming (should be able to run high-end games like Crysis 2 etc.), everyday use.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Sure.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 42-43k.
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Not yet.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7, Linux.
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500GB should suffice.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 1920x1080, 22" LCD
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10?
A: 5.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I plan to buy this from SMC International, Nehru Place, and get it assembled by them as well.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Latest by next week.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: If the configuration can play games at a decent rate for the next 2-3 years, I'll be happy.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Not really, the standard stuff.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Indirapuram, but like I said I'd be buying & getting it assembled at SMC, Nehru Place.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Here's what I configured at SMC' website:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 (Black Edition) 5,800.00
Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 4,750.00
Gskill Ripjaws 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB X 1 1,900.00
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 600W 3,450.00
Cooler Master Elite 430 NormalRC-430K-KKN3 2,475.00
Seagate 500 GB SATA Desktop 3.5" Internal HDD 2,050.00
Benq G2220 22" LCD Monitor 7,200.00
MSI N460GTX Cyclone 1GD5/OC 10,230.00 / Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 - 1GB Toxic Edition 10,800.00
APC UPS 600VA 1,800.00
With N460GTX: 39,655
With HD 6850: 40,225
I read at a forum that the overclocked N460GTX performed better than the HD 6850 Toxic Edition. SMC's website doesn't stock any FSP PSU's so I chose the CM one... would 600W be enough for this card?
A: Casual gaming (should be able to run high-end games like Crysis 2 etc.), everyday use.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: Sure.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 42-43k.
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Not yet.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7, Linux.
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500GB should suffice.
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 1920x1080, 22" LCD
8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10?
A: 5.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I plan to buy this from SMC International, Nehru Place, and get it assembled by them as well.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Latest by next week.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: If the configuration can play games at a decent rate for the next 2-3 years, I'll be happy.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Not really, the standard stuff.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Indirapuram, but like I said I'd be buying & getting it assembled at SMC, Nehru Place.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Here's what I configured at SMC' website:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 (Black Edition) 5,800.00
Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 4,750.00
Gskill Ripjaws 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB X 1 1,900.00
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 600W 3,450.00
Cooler Master Elite 430 NormalRC-430K-KKN3 2,475.00
Seagate 500 GB SATA Desktop 3.5" Internal HDD 2,050.00
Benq G2220 22" LCD Monitor 7,200.00
MSI N460GTX Cyclone 1GD5/OC 10,230.00 / Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 - 1GB Toxic Edition 10,800.00
APC UPS 600VA 1,800.00
With N460GTX: 39,655
With HD 6850: 40,225
I read at a forum that the overclocked N460GTX performed better than the HD 6850 Toxic Edition. SMC's website doesn't stock any FSP PSU's so I chose the CM one... would 600W be enough for this card?
