hey guys,
I've waited long enough. Finally, its time for upgrade.
Q: What is your budget?
25k-30K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel E4300@1.8GHz
Motherboard - Intel DG965RY
GPU - Powercolor 4870 512MB
RAM - 3GB DDR2
Monitor - Dell S2209W
SMPS - Corsair VX450
Cabinet - CM Elite 330
UPS - APC 1kVA
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
GPU - Powercolor 4870 512MB
Monitor - Dell 2209
SMPS - Corsair VX450
Cabinet - CM Elite 330
UPS - APC 1kVA
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 Core i5 750
Motherboard - any P55/H55/H57 board. ATX, if possible. Suggest brand with EXCELLENT after-sales support (Very Important).
RAM - 2x2GB@1333MHz
CPU Cooler - CM Hyper 212+.
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
will be buying good 2.1 Speakers + TV Tuner card. Soundcard also possible. Buying a new GPU is also possible but not sure.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Bangalore
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Not for CPU/mobo. maybe for RAM and Cooler if its a good deal from a reputable member.
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Any brand which doesnt have good service.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
GTA 4, FarCry 2, WoW, BioShock 2, Max Payne 3, etc. etc.
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1920x1080
Desktop - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes, if required in future.
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows XP 32 bit
Windows 7 64 bit
most confusing component is the mobo. I would prefer a ATX board coz I will buy a TV tuner card. Also, I may buy a soundcard when I upgrade my speakers. Gigabyte ATX boards are very expensive, there's a deal on Biostar TP55 XE in the dealer section. It is ATX and looks very tempting. But not sure on the service. Same with the MSI P55 CD53. Anybody have any idea on availability of H55/H57 boards?
Also, will a ATX board fit in my cabinet? CM Elite 330? I mean, the specs say it is compatible, but when I open it and see, I cant see how a bigger mobo can fit inside it.
I've waited long enough. Finally, its time for upgrade.
Q: What is your budget?
25k-30K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel E4300@1.8GHz
Motherboard - Intel DG965RY
GPU - Powercolor 4870 512MB
RAM - 3GB DDR2
Monitor - Dell S2209W
SMPS - Corsair VX450
Cabinet - CM Elite 330
UPS - APC 1kVA
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
GPU - Powercolor 4870 512MB
Monitor - Dell 2209
SMPS - Corsair VX450
Cabinet - CM Elite 330
UPS - APC 1kVA
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 Core i5 750
Motherboard - any P55/H55/H57 board. ATX, if possible. Suggest brand with EXCELLENT after-sales support (Very Important).
RAM - 2x2GB@1333MHz
CPU Cooler - CM Hyper 212+.
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
will be buying good 2.1 Speakers + TV Tuner card. Soundcard also possible. Buying a new GPU is also possible but not sure.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Bangalore
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Not for CPU/mobo. maybe for RAM and Cooler if its a good deal from a reputable member.
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Any brand which doesnt have good service.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
GTA 4, FarCry 2, WoW, BioShock 2, Max Payne 3, etc. etc.
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1920x1080
Desktop - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes, if required in future.
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows XP 32 bit
Windows 7 64 bit
most confusing component is the mobo. I would prefer a ATX board coz I will buy a TV tuner card. Also, I may buy a soundcard when I upgrade my speakers. Gigabyte ATX boards are very expensive, there's a deal on Biostar TP55 XE in the dealer section. It is ATX and looks very tempting. But not sure on the service. Same with the MSI P55 CD53. Anybody have any idea on availability of H55/H57 boards?
Also, will a ATX board fit in my cabinet? CM Elite 330? I mean, the specs say it is compatible, but when I open it and see, I cant see how a bigger mobo can fit inside it.