hi everyone
i have been a casual gamer on my ps3 for a long time and have been using my laptop for computing needs. but when finally when my ps3 died, i thought of it as a good opportunity to set up a gaming rig. so i guess i am in need of good advice for the same.
so here goes the details in the prescribed format
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 70k - 80k ( wouldn't mind saving money though )
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
none.. it is going to be a brand new rig
3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA
4. 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.
1. CPU - intel i5 2500k ( preferably, but can also go for amd based setup )
2. Motherboard - asus p67 pro or ga p67 ud4
3. GPU - his hd 6950 2gb ( plan to add another card within 6 months to a year )
4. monitor - dell u2311
5. smps - seasonic s12-d 850w ( for future cf setup )
haven't decided on other components..
5. 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
1. Yes, will upgrade the following within 12 months
2. add another vga card for a cf setup ( if i can do the next upgrade
)
3. upgrade to u2711 for 2560X1440 gaming ( may take a year or more.. and is it advisable to buy future proof components for the same )
6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. delhi
2. Open to online purchase
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. Don't mind
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming
2. Browsing
3. Desktop Processing
4. HTPC
5. Download rig, 24x7 operation
6. Watching HD movies
9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. none...
10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. FPS - Crysis, BFBC 2, Metro
2. RPG - Oblivion, Mass Effect, Dragon Age
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1920X1080
2. Desktop - 1920X1080
12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. Yes
13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit
so i guess i have put down all my requirements and i am eagerly waiting for your suggestions...
thanks
:hap2:
i have been a casual gamer on my ps3 for a long time and have been using my laptop for computing needs. but when finally when my ps3 died, i thought of it as a good opportunity to set up a gaming rig. so i guess i am in need of good advice for the same.
so here goes the details in the prescribed format
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 70k - 80k ( wouldn't mind saving money though )
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
none.. it is going to be a brand new rig
3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA
4. 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.
1. CPU - intel i5 2500k ( preferably, but can also go for amd based setup )
2. Motherboard - asus p67 pro or ga p67 ud4
3. GPU - his hd 6950 2gb ( plan to add another card within 6 months to a year )
4. monitor - dell u2311
5. smps - seasonic s12-d 850w ( for future cf setup )
haven't decided on other components..
5. 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
1. Yes, will upgrade the following within 12 months
2. add another vga card for a cf setup ( if i can do the next upgrade
)3. upgrade to u2711 for 2560X1440 gaming ( may take a year or more.. and is it advisable to buy future proof components for the same )
6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. delhi
2. Open to online purchase
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. Don't mind
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming
2. Browsing
3. Desktop Processing
4. HTPC
5. Download rig, 24x7 operation
6. Watching HD movies
9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. none...
10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. FPS - Crysis, BFBC 2, Metro
2. RPG - Oblivion, Mass Effect, Dragon Age
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 1920X1080
2. Desktop - 1920X1080
12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. Yes
13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 64 bit
so i guess i have put down all my requirements and i am eagerly waiting for your suggestions...
thanks
:hap2:
