Before I get into the regular questions, I am not looking for the regular rig suggestions, but more of a selective upgrade. I am a heavy upgrader but invariably there are some parts of my system which are neglected for years. These are - case, cooling, I/O devices, etc. and this is what I am looking to upgrade.
Q: What is your budget?
Looking for the best value, max Rs. 10k.
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
I would want this upgrade to last, so I am not going to mention my current rig but typically the kind of rig the case/cooling will enclose.
CPU - High end 125W/130W CPU O/ced to a stable OC. (e.g. Core i7 970)
GPU - Mid range ~150W GPU, never OCed. (e.g. Radeon HD 6870)
Storage - 1xSSD, 4xHDD
RAM - 4 slots full
Others - Sound card, PCIe RAID controller, AJA Kona.
ATX motherboard
CPU is cooled by Thermalright Ultima 90.
My current case is a heavily modded Gigabyte GZ-X2. The case must be compact, under 460mm height. The PC is always in an AC room, so no need to go overboard with cooling.
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
I am keeping all hardware, throwing away my case and all cooling fans, keyboard and mouse, mouse pad, and all other misc items.
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.
So this is what I am looking to buy: 1) Case, 2) Cooling fans for the case, 3) Mouse + Keyboard, 4) Mousepad (small size), 5) X360 style gamepad (tried Logitech Chillstream and Microsoft, bored of both), 6) Some multi reader - card/USB etc., 7) Anything else that you think will help me.
My only requirements are - 1) Case must be under 460mm height. While priority is on performance, I give importance to a sleek and simple looking case. 2) Mouse and keyboard must both be wireless, preferably mouse being laser, 3) 90/92mm fan for the CPU cooler.
I am completely open to all suggestions. A case I like very much is Bitfenix Shinobi - but not sure if I can get that in India. Realistically, looking at something like CM 430 Elite, which is readily available in Kolkata.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Preferably Kolkata, but
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Sure, if in good condition
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Film post production
Gaming, audio/visual consumption
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
100% brand agnostic.
I think the rest is irrelevant, so I have left them out.
Also looking for suggestions for any miscellaneous items which may help my productivity / comfort!
Another thing, I am satisfied with my setup, and am in no hurry. If waiting a while will get me a better case release in India, I will.
Thanks a lot!
Q: What is your budget?
Looking for the best value, max Rs. 10k.
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
I would want this upgrade to last, so I am not going to mention my current rig but typically the kind of rig the case/cooling will enclose.
CPU - High end 125W/130W CPU O/ced to a stable OC. (e.g. Core i7 970)
GPU - Mid range ~150W GPU, never OCed. (e.g. Radeon HD 6870)
Storage - 1xSSD, 4xHDD
RAM - 4 slots full
Others - Sound card, PCIe RAID controller, AJA Kona.
ATX motherboard
CPU is cooled by Thermalright Ultima 90.
My current case is a heavily modded Gigabyte GZ-X2. The case must be compact, under 460mm height. The PC is always in an AC room, so no need to go overboard with cooling.
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
I am keeping all hardware, throwing away my case and all cooling fans, keyboard and mouse, mouse pad, and all other misc items.
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.
So this is what I am looking to buy: 1) Case, 2) Cooling fans for the case, 3) Mouse + Keyboard, 4) Mousepad (small size), 5) X360 style gamepad (tried Logitech Chillstream and Microsoft, bored of both), 6) Some multi reader - card/USB etc., 7) Anything else that you think will help me.
My only requirements are - 1) Case must be under 460mm height. While priority is on performance, I give importance to a sleek and simple looking case. 2) Mouse and keyboard must both be wireless, preferably mouse being laser, 3) 90/92mm fan for the CPU cooler.
I am completely open to all suggestions. A case I like very much is Bitfenix Shinobi - but not sure if I can get that in India. Realistically, looking at something like CM 430 Elite, which is readily available in Kolkata.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Preferably Kolkata, but
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Sure, if in good condition
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Film post production
Gaming, audio/visual consumption
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
100% brand agnostic.
I think the rest is irrelevant, so I have left them out.
Also looking for suggestions for any miscellaneous items which may help my productivity / comfort!
Another thing, I am satisfied with my setup, and am in no hurry. If waiting a while will get me a better case release in India, I will.
Thanks a lot!
