My old desktop is almost dead, so I have decided to build a new. So far, desktop was used by kids, music, movies (what else you expect from a P4) and keep back up of my laptop in internal drives.
With new machine I might run some VMs for learnings.
With new machine I might run some VMs for learnings.
- What is your budget?
- 40K. Can extend 45k
- What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- A ancient P4 dead machine
- Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- HDD 500GB *2 and 2TB SATA
- Monitor - Samsung 17" LCD. May replace it soon when get more funds
- Dell Keyboard and Mouse
- Corsair Cabinet - Bought sometime back, still packed
- 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 Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel i5 8400
- Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
- GPU - Do I need that with both? or just with AMD? If yes, any entry level DDR5 is ok.
- PSU - Seasonic. I need to connect 3-4 internal drives and 1-2 external drives. Not sure how much power PSU I need. How about Antec or VIP?
- RAM - Corsair Vengeance or GSkill Ripjaws DDR 4 8GB *2 . Can I go with 1 stick and buy second later when I need it? Should both sticks be from same manufacturer/model to work? Not sure if I plan to buy more 1 yr later if I get same stick.
- 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
- May be RAM, if I got with 8GB now
- Monitor 21" LED
- Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Delhi - Nehru Place
- Open to Online Purchase - No
- Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- Yes, may go with GPU or PSU
- What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Browsing
- Desktop Processing
- Download rig, 24x7 operation
- Watching HD movies
- Running some VMs
- Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- Prefer reputed brands which provide good service
- If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- No time for games. Only kids play these days.
- What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- Desktop - 1440x900
- Are you looking to overclock?
- No
- Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 7 64 bit
- Can I install MS hypervisor?
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