Recent content by Gautham

So sorry for the late reply. There has been a change of plans, and I won't be going to the US any time soon. So this changes things, haha ^_^''

Thanks Zloyd and Raul, I'll talk to my friend about it. But after checking out Sandy Bridge benchmarks, I'm inclined to go for the i5. So here's a thought. He said he'd spend 5K more, which is 45K. So I took the 41K setup from the buying guide and modified it as follows: Components Description...

Hm, 20k more is not an option. Maybe 5K, max. If I go for an i7 Sandy Bridge setup, what config do you guys recommend? btw, is i5 very different from i7? And is there any chance I can squeeze in an LED backlit screen (and is it really worth the price?) There's also the issue of the graphics...

@Alpha: Sorry about that, fixed it :) @DarkAngel: Will look into it DA, thanks :) What about the rest of the machine?

I'll be moving to the US soon, and I want to get myself the best laptop I can get for 1 Lakh rupees (or ~ $2222). I'll be coming back in 2 years, so I'd like good service and warranty in India too. Suggestions?

First off, this is for my friend. Budget, max 40K. Here is the list. (Additional) priority list: 1. Future proof (2-3 yrs) 2. Gaming capable 3. Good screen 4. Already have a good sound system, can skip that. 5. Gaming grade keyboard and mouse NOT necessary 6. No Intel build, AMD...

Not necessarily. Just because a keyboard is PS/2 doesn't mean it has NKRO unless it is specified explicitly. I read that in the Overclock.net thread on mechanical keyboards. And I don't reckon it's mentioned on the TVS Gold. Also, is it much different from the old version (TVS 104)? I have it...

@mutant: Thanks man :)

Nice thread :D I was looking through the market forum to put an estimate on selling my rig when I found this thread.. Anyway, I want to sell a very old CPU (without any other accessories) - Date of purchase: 2005 - Source of purchase: Local - Warranty remaining: None - Condition: Working...

Ah, just the thread I was looking for! I want to get a PC for 25K to 30K. I'm willing to go for the "General Purpose Home Machine + Casual Gamer (Budget 28k)" config specified here. But I'm not sure about the availability or cost in CTC. If someone could check it for me, I'd be very grateful...

Nice guide, mate :) I'm looking to buy a "General Purpose Home Machine + Casual Gamer (Budget 28k)" machine with a budget of up to 30K. I like the config, but I'm wondering about the availability in Hyderabad market. If anyone's going to CTC (Chenoy Trade Center, Secunderabad), could you...

Thanks man, I'll consult with my friend. Though, I don't think all these are available, but I'll check it out. PS: 3-core processor? O_O

Hey fellow TE members! There's a good friend of mine who's looking to buy a new computer and I thought I'd help him out. We went to CTC (Hyderabad) and got 2 quotations. Before he goes for the buy, I thought I'd post here to avoid the mistake I made with my PC. 40-42K None, this is a new...

Re: The Graphic Card Advisor So, I'm doing this for a little friend of mine. He's not really familiar with technical stuff and just wants to play games properly (Prototype, to quote an example). I couldn't get to his place so I couldn't check out his PC myself, but I got the details as best as...

Thanks to the OP and all the contributors. I'm in the same boat, rdst_1, and this topic helps a lot. God speed to you!