Hi
I need your advice to upgrade my PC for Mid End gaming.
1.Q: What is your budget?
a.15K
2.Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
HCL Desktop
a.CPU - Intel Pentium D 925 CPU 3.00GHz
b.Motherboard - Asus P5GC-TVM-SE/S (LGA775 socket)
c.GPU - Onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
d.RAM - Hyundai Electronics 512 MB PC2-5300
e.Monitor - Samsung 2033sw
f.WD 80 GB SATA HDD
g.Creative 4.1 speakers
h.Standard USB Keyboard & mouse
3.Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
a.CPU - Intel Pentium D 925 CPU 3.00GHz (Need advise if this processor is sufficent for Mid end gaming)
b.Motherboard - Asus P5GC-TVM-SE/S
e.Monitor - Samsung 2033sw
f.WD 80 GB SATA HDD, 250 GB IDE
g.Creative 4.1 speakers
h.Standard USB Keyboard & mouse
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 - Need your expert advice if the Intel Pentium D 925 CPU 3.00GHz is sufficent for Mid end gaming or create a bottle neck.
b.RAM - DDR 2 RAM - 2 or 3 GB within budget (board has only 2 slots)
c.GPU - Any good Mid range GPU(The board has one PCI 16x slot)
d.SMPS - Reliable SMPS sufficient for the new GPU
e.DVDRW - Sony SATA DVD-Writer
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.No further upgrade.
6.Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
a.Chennai
7.Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
a.Yes
8.Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
a.Gaming
b.Browsing
c.Desktop Processing
d.Download rig, 24x7 operation
e.Watching HD movies
9.Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None
10.Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
a.Racing - Grid at medium to high settings
11.Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1.Gaming - 1280x728
2.Desktop - 1600x900
12.Q: Are you looking to overclock?
a.No
13.Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
a.Windows 7
I need your advice to upgrade my PC for Mid End gaming.
1.Q: What is your budget?
a.15K
2.Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
HCL Desktop
a.CPU - Intel Pentium D 925 CPU 3.00GHz
b.Motherboard - Asus P5GC-TVM-SE/S (LGA775 socket)
c.GPU - Onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
d.RAM - Hyundai Electronics 512 MB PC2-5300
e.Monitor - Samsung 2033sw
f.WD 80 GB SATA HDD
g.Creative 4.1 speakers
h.Standard USB Keyboard & mouse
3.Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
a.CPU - Intel Pentium D 925 CPU 3.00GHz (Need advise if this processor is sufficent for Mid end gaming)
b.Motherboard - Asus P5GC-TVM-SE/S
e.Monitor - Samsung 2033sw
f.WD 80 GB SATA HDD, 250 GB IDE
g.Creative 4.1 speakers
h.Standard USB Keyboard & mouse
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 - Need your expert advice if the Intel Pentium D 925 CPU 3.00GHz is sufficent for Mid end gaming or create a bottle neck.
b.RAM - DDR 2 RAM - 2 or 3 GB within budget (board has only 2 slots)
c.GPU - Any good Mid range GPU(The board has one PCI 16x slot)
d.SMPS - Reliable SMPS sufficient for the new GPU
e.DVDRW - Sony SATA DVD-Writer
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.No further upgrade.
6.Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
a.Chennai
7.Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
a.Yes
8.Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
a.Gaming
b.Browsing
c.Desktop Processing
d.Download rig, 24x7 operation
e.Watching HD movies
9.Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
None
10.Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
a.Racing - Grid at medium to high settings
11.Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1.Gaming - 1280x728
2.Desktop - 1600x900
12.Q: Are you looking to overclock?
a.No
13.Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
a.Windows 7