Budget 0-20k Desktop PC for Mixed Use

newprouser

newprouser

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  1. What is your budget?
    • 10-20K

  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • CPU - Intel E7200
    • Motherboard - Intel DG-35-EC
    • GPU - Onboard GPU
    • RAM - Transcend 2X1GB 800 Mhz, 1X2GB 800 Mhz
    • Monitor - HCL 17"
    • PSU - Corsair VS350
    • HDD - Seagate 1X1TB 7200.12 (OS) , 1X2TB STD2000DM001 (DATA)
    • ODD - LG DVD Writer 18x

  3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • Monitor - HCL 17"
    • PSU - Corsair VS350
    • HDD - Seagate 1X1TB 7200.12 (OS)
    • ODD - LG DVD Writer 18x

  4. 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 i3 4150 / Core i5 4440
    • Motherboard - GA-H81M-S / GA-H97M-D3H
    • GPU - On Processor
    • PSU - (only if existing one cannot support the new rig)
    • RAM - 1X4GB Transcend 1333 RAM
    • HDD - Western Digital RED 2 TB {Not included in the budget}

  5. 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
    • Yes, will upgrade the following within 1 year
    • RAM - 1X4GB Transcend 1333 RAM
    • 2x" Monitor

  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
  7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • No

  8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Browsing {with like 50 tabs , multiple browsers open at a time}
    • Software Development {Visual Studio, Eclipse etc , not for professional use}
    • Virtual box VM's for trying out new softwares, testing apps
    • Download rig, 24x7 operation
    • Watching HD movies

  9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • Prefer Intel CPU's

  10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • Occasionally Play NFS Most Wanted

  11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Desktop - 1280x720 is what my current monitor supports. May upgrade monitor later to support 1920 x 1080. Also on upgrade will use both the monitors if possible.

  12. Are you looking to overclock?
    • No
  13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 7 64 bit
    • Linux - Ubuntu - Latest
    • Windows 8.1 x64
    • Mac OS 10.X

  14. Additional Notes : Currently confused mainly whether to go for i3 or i5.
 
If you are going to use above mentioned setup for "Download rig, 24x7 operation" then you should concern about power or wattage of CPU. I don't think i3 or i5 is a wise choice for downloading.
 
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