Q: What is your budget?
Currently around 65K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration
None, using a laptop
Mouse
Speakers
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping
Mouse (USB) & Speakers
Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy?
Components
Description
Price (INR)
Processor Intel I5 2500K 11000
Motherboard ? ?
RAM Gskill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz 4GB X 2 4650
HDD Seagate 1TB 7200.12 2700
GPU MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II (2GB) 15000
Monitor Dell U2311H 14000
Cabinet NZXT Gamma 2200
PSU/SMPS Corsair VX550 4600
Key Board ? ?
CPU Cooler ? ?
ODD LG 22X SATA DVD 850
Q: Is this going to be your final configuration?
Will add an 80GB SSD once prices are viable (I realize this is vague, but its not priority for me at the moment, just want my existing hardware to be compatible\be able to take advantage of one)
May also add a decent DAC\sound card later (very low priority)
Q: Where will you buy this hardware?
Chennai
Open to online purchase w/ TE dealer
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Photo Editing
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike?
I do not want any brand with a bad service record in India. I'm not sure which brands these are, hence the request for comments on my existing selection.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Let's just say I want to be able to play all current games at high\max settings w/ a playable framerate.
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1920x1080 (would prefer a 16:10 monitor, but the U2311H is a very tempting buy.
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
I would like assistance with the following:
Currently around 65K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration
None, using a laptop
Mouse
Speakers
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping
Mouse (USB) & Speakers
Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy?
Processor Intel I5 2500K 11000
Motherboard ? ?
RAM Gskill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz 4GB X 2 4650
HDD Seagate 1TB 7200.12 2700
GPU MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II (2GB) 15000
Monitor Dell U2311H 14000
Cabinet NZXT Gamma 2200
PSU/SMPS Corsair VX550 4600
Key Board ? ?
CPU Cooler ? ?
ODD LG 22X SATA DVD 850
Q: Is this going to be your final configuration?
Will add an 80GB SSD once prices are viable (I realize this is vague, but its not priority for me at the moment, just want my existing hardware to be compatible\be able to take advantage of one)
May also add a decent DAC\sound card later (very low priority)
Q: Where will you buy this hardware?
Chennai
Open to online purchase w/ TE dealer
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Photo Editing
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike?
I do not want any brand with a bad service record in India. I'm not sure which brands these are, hence the request for comments on my existing selection.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Let's just say I want to be able to play all current games at high\max settings w/ a playable framerate.
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1920x1080 (would prefer a 16:10 monitor, but the U2311H is a very tempting buy.
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
I would like assistance with the following:
- Select a motherboard. Should I go for a z68 board or stick with the P range? I'll only be buying this in a few months, so please suggest models that are expected to be available then. I don't want to spend too much on it, but do want good overclockability, USB3 and the new SATA standard.
- Selection of CPU cooler. Need something as quiet as possible as the cabinet will be right next to my bed.
- Comments on my selection of brands\components: If a specific brand has bad A.S.S. in india, known issues with a specific model, etc.
- Is the MSI GPU I selected capable of being unlocked to a 6970? Any alternative recommendations?
- Are there supply issues with the VX550? If so, could you suggest any reliable alternatives for a similar price?