harry_houdini
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Hi guys , you helped me a lot in choosing my PC , so need your help in helping out a friend to choose his PC because he has asked for it . ALPHA17 , Jakob , cyberwarfare
Also sorry for the big note below the template but trying to explain it properly .
The main preference in on getting a very good processor . There will be no overclocking , he was thinking of an i7 3770 and a cheap motherboard but I feel a bit uncomfortable on compromising on motherboard , but you guys give your opinion on that , one request is if possible , give two suggestions , one with an i5 and one with an i7 . It is difficult to convince him to buy an SMPS and a decent cabinet , he feels the cheaper ones - 1.5 k ( max ) should be spent on both . But I know thats a disaster , please suggest a decent cabinet and the cheapest Corsair or equivalent PSU that will do that job , if all fits the 25k marks , would be very nice , if difficult , then 30k . But I dont want him to overspend on getting something he does not need or wont use that much . I am not sure if a Z77 is needed here but again need your opinion .
And dont worry , this thread wont be long as mine :angel: .
Thanks and cheers
Also sorry for the big note below the template but trying to explain it properly .
- Q: What is your budget?
- 25k , max 30k but in 25k would be sweet
- Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- CPU - 3rd gen intel quad
- Motherboard - anything except asus and intel ( his requirement )
- GPU - NA
- RAM - 4-6gb Ram
- Monitor - NA
- SMPS - cheapest and sturdiest , it is difficult to convince him to go for a good smps , he is asking for a generic one available with cabinet . So the cheapest Corsair will do which can do the job .
- Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- Only CPU components , rest all are there .
- Q: 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 - Intel 3rd gen quad I series
- Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
- Q: 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
a. More ram is needed - Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Lamington Road
- Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- No
- Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Browsing
- HD movies viewing and downloading updates etc
- Basic software use , Rarely photoshop
- Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- No intel or asus motherboard
- Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- NA , no games at all
- Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- Gaming - 1600*900
- Q: Are you looking to overclock?
- No
- Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 7 64 bit , Windows 8
- Linux - Mandriva
The main preference in on getting a very good processor . There will be no overclocking , he was thinking of an i7 3770 and a cheap motherboard but I feel a bit uncomfortable on compromising on motherboard , but you guys give your opinion on that , one request is if possible , give two suggestions , one with an i5 and one with an i7 . It is difficult to convince him to buy an SMPS and a decent cabinet , he feels the cheaper ones - 1.5 k ( max ) should be spent on both . But I know thats a disaster , please suggest a decent cabinet and the cheapest Corsair or equivalent PSU that will do that job , if all fits the 25k marks , would be very nice , if difficult , then 30k . But I dont want him to overspend on getting something he does not need or wont use that much . I am not sure if a Z77 is needed here but again need your opinion .
And dont worry , this thread wont be long as mine :angel: .
Thanks and cheers