I want to get suggestions for building a CPU (mobo, processor, ram, hdd, cabinet, power supply).. here are some details as per the template
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 20 - 25K
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Mostly dead outdated (socket 478 P4 1.7ghz , sd ram etc etc
)
3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor - Samsung Syncmaster 753s (17'' CRT monitor)
2. Keyboard - Logitech some version
3. Mouse - Logitech MX 518
4. DVD RW - SONY IDE based model
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 - here's where i need suggestions
2. Motherboard - here's where i need suggestions
3. GPU - not buying GPU now.. will buy later
4. RAM - here's where i need suggestions
5. Cabinet - here's where i need suggestions
6. HDD - here's where i need suggestions
7. Power Supply - hopefully the one that comes with cabinet should do.. will buy a better one when i get a GPU
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 6 - 12 months the RAM, SMPS, GPU, Monitor, other peripherals like speakers, etc.
6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. Mumbai
2. Open to online purchase
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. No
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming - occassionally
2. Browsing - daily
3. Desktop Processing - Excel and Word documents most of the time
5. Download rig, 24x7 operation - occasionally only .. when new stuff i like gets shared on torrents .. i barely download stuff these days
6. Watching HD movies - almost every weekend and sometimes on weekdays too
9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None as yet.. but please advise against certain brands if their service is not good in mumbai or india
10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. FPS - Counter Strike everyday for 2hrs
2. Racing and strategy - occassionally .. will play on low - medium settings.. dont need a monster rig
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 800 x 600 .. lower the res better the aim 
2. Desktop - 1280 x 800
12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. No. prefer to use stock speeds .. not an enthusiast
13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows XP, Vista, 7 64 bit
2. Ubuntu at times.. just for the kicks
To summarise.. I am looking to make a new CPU.. including proccy, mobo, cabinet, ram, hdds for 20 - 25K.
Will be upgrading to a LCD monitor later on and will buy GPU and SMPS then.. currently hoping the stock SMPS with the cabinet will do the job.
The rig will be used for general surfing, occasional gaming at medium to low settings, watching HD movies and Tv series, working on excel spreadsheets and word docs almost everyday and for downloading 24hrs on certain weekdays only.. not all 7 days.
I would like to make it future proof..so that i dont need to change proccy mobo every year, could always keep adding more ram and hdds. A good Proccy- Mobo combo probably ddr3 based is what i would like to get your suggestions on.
1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 20 - 25K
2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Mostly dead outdated (socket 478 P4 1.7ghz , sd ram etc etc
)3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
1. Monitor - Samsung Syncmaster 753s (17'' CRT monitor)
2. Keyboard - Logitech some version
3. Mouse - Logitech MX 518
4. DVD RW - SONY IDE based model
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 - here's where i need suggestions
2. Motherboard - here's where i need suggestions
3. GPU - not buying GPU now.. will buy later
4. RAM - here's where i need suggestions
5. Cabinet - here's where i need suggestions
6. HDD - here's where i need suggestions
7. Power Supply - hopefully the one that comes with cabinet should do.. will buy a better one when i get a GPU
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 6 - 12 months the RAM, SMPS, GPU, Monitor, other peripherals like speakers, etc.
6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. Mumbai
2. Open to online purchase
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
1. No
8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
1. Gaming - occassionally
2. Browsing - daily
3. Desktop Processing - Excel and Word documents most of the time
5. Download rig, 24x7 operation - occasionally only .. when new stuff i like gets shared on torrents
.. i barely download stuff these days6. Watching HD movies - almost every weekend and sometimes on weekdays too
9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None as yet.. but please advise against certain brands if their service is not good in mumbai or india
10. Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
1. FPS - Counter Strike everyday for 2hrs
2. Racing and strategy - occassionally .. will play on low - medium settings.. dont need a monster rig
11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. Gaming - 800 x 600
.. lower the res better the aim 2. Desktop - 1280 x 800
12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
1. No. prefer to use stock speeds .. not an enthusiast
13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows XP, Vista, 7 64 bit
2. Ubuntu at times.. just for the kicks
To summarise.. I am looking to make a new CPU.. including proccy, mobo, cabinet, ram, hdds for 20 - 25K.
Will be upgrading to a LCD monitor later on and will buy GPU and SMPS then.. currently hoping the stock SMPS with the cabinet will do the job.
The rig will be used for general surfing, occasional gaming at medium to low settings, watching HD movies and Tv series, working on excel spreadsheets and word docs almost everyday and for downloading 24hrs on certain weekdays only.. not all 7 days.
I would like to make it future proof..so that i dont need to change proccy mobo every year, could always keep adding more ram and hdds. A good Proccy- Mobo combo probably ddr3 based is what i would like to get your suggestions on.
