Hello,
I am planning to buy a PC this week, I am based in Bangalore. I need it primarily for entertainment - Gaming on max settings, Movies etc. Details below:
1.Q: What is your budget?
a. ~50K
2.Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Have old Intel and AMD PCs.
b.Motherboard - Intel, MSI
c.GPU - Onboard, not sure.
e.Monitor - LG L1952S
f.SMPS - NOt sure
3.Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
a. Monitor - Samsung 32" LCD TV which runs at 1920x1080
b. Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, DVD Writer
c. Seagate 1 TB 7200 rpm HDD
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.
a. CPU - Intel i2500K
b. Motherboard - First preference was GA-Z68XP-UD3R but it doesnt seem to be available in Bangalore SP Road. Next best alternative looks like ASUS P8Z68V Gen 3. I am primarily looking for a durable Z68 mobo with Gen 3 and Crossfire support
c. GPU - Sapphire 6950 2 GB. Again this seems to be unavailable to maybe I'll go for XFX 6950
2 GB, any other suggestions are welcome. Planning to delay this purchase by a month or so. Will be running using the onboard graphics till then.
d. RAM - GSkill Ripjaw 4 GB
e. PSU - Corsair 650 W
f. Case - Cooler Master Elite 335
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
a. I may add another GPU card if needed, but dont want to do that in the immediate future.
6.Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
a. Bangalore, through local shop or SP Road.
b.Open to online purchase: Does not seem to be safe.
7.Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
a. No.
8.Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
a.Gaming
b.Browsing
c.Desktop Processing
d.Movies HD
9.Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike?
Intel looks to be the way to go, AMD doesnt seem in the same league. For other components, would want to prefer a seller with good service and support.
10.Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
a. Max settings in Battle Field 3, Dirt 3 and other new games. Have a lot to catch up
11.Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1.Gaming - 1280x1080
12.Q: Are you looking to overclock?
a.Yes, if the need arises
13.Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
a.Windows 7
Please provide your suggestions and recommendations on these. I will be purchasing this week so would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks,
Rahul
I am planning to buy a PC this week, I am based in Bangalore. I need it primarily for entertainment - Gaming on max settings, Movies etc. Details below:
1.Q: What is your budget?
a. ~50K
2.Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Have old Intel and AMD PCs.
b.Motherboard - Intel, MSI
c.GPU - Onboard, not sure.
e.Monitor - LG L1952S
f.SMPS - NOt sure
3.Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
a. Monitor - Samsung 32" LCD TV which runs at 1920x1080
b. Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, DVD Writer
c. Seagate 1 TB 7200 rpm HDD
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.
a. CPU - Intel i2500K
b. Motherboard - First preference was GA-Z68XP-UD3R but it doesnt seem to be available in Bangalore SP Road. Next best alternative looks like ASUS P8Z68V Gen 3. I am primarily looking for a durable Z68 mobo with Gen 3 and Crossfire support
c. GPU - Sapphire 6950 2 GB. Again this seems to be unavailable to maybe I'll go for XFX 6950
2 GB, any other suggestions are welcome. Planning to delay this purchase by a month or so. Will be running using the onboard graphics till then.
d. RAM - GSkill Ripjaw 4 GB
e. PSU - Corsair 650 W
f. Case - Cooler Master Elite 335
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
a. I may add another GPU card if needed, but dont want to do that in the immediate future.
6.Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
a. Bangalore, through local shop or SP Road.
b.Open to online purchase: Does not seem to be safe.
7.Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
a. No.
8.Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
a.Gaming
b.Browsing
c.Desktop Processing
d.Movies HD
9.Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike?
Intel looks to be the way to go, AMD doesnt seem in the same league. For other components, would want to prefer a seller with good service and support.
10.Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
a. Max settings in Battle Field 3, Dirt 3 and other new games. Have a lot to catch up

11.Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1.Gaming - 1280x1080
12.Q: Are you looking to overclock?
a.Yes, if the need arises
13.Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
a.Windows 7
Please provide your suggestions and recommendations on these. I will be purchasing this week so would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks,
Rahul