Budget 21-30k Dev rig + light gaming + pseudo HT

blufox

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Questions

1. What is your budget?
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400$

- What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

* don't have any.

- Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)

*None

- Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.

* CPU - Amd perhaps A10 APU due to budget constraints.
* Motherboard - any compatible motherboard.
* GPU - APU would suffice IMO.
* PSU - A corsair 430 Watt one.
* Do not need a cabinet for now.
* Motherboard should be mAtx.
* decent 500gb+ HDD would work for me.

- Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component

* Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
* HDD - A decent ssd.
* Cabinet - a Lian li mid tower.

- Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

* USA
* Online purchases via Amazon, newegg, best buy etc.

- Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

* Yes, if someone is in US.

- What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

* Light Gaming
* Browsing
* Desktop Processing
* HTPC
* Programming.
* Watching HD movies

- Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.

* Monitor has to be 22" at least with non glossy surface with 1080p resolution.

- If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?

* Strategy - AOE2
* FPS - TF2

- What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage

1. Gaming - 1080p
2. Desktop - 1080p

- Are you looking to overclock?

* maybe

- Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?

* Linux and windows both.

Thanks
 

vivek.krishnan

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Considering that you can avail of rebates, are those going to be factored in?

Secondly, wont it make more sense to go with Intel + adding a GPU later?

I just saw 1080p and did not see the games list! Sorry. An APU is more than enough for your needs!
 
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