Hi all, I need suggestions for a new PC in the budget of around 20-25K, for home with intermediate usage. This is for my own personal build. I had posted a thread about this earlier, which can be found here :
http://www.techenclave.com/pc-buying-advice/new-build-advice-needed-new-129929/
The configuration had been finalized here, but I could not buy the PC because of several reasons.
Firstly, I was not able to find the appropriate components that were suggested here, like Corsair CX 430 V2 PSU, boxed Intel DH67CL-B3 motherboard, desired cabinet, etc. So, it set me back.
I also had queries and doubts about other stuff like RAM, and HDD, which I wanted to ask from lionking, a member of this forum living in Indore, but have not been able to meet him. Sometimes, he got busy, sometimes myself, and it kept getting postponed. All complicated.
Also, it was finalized that I would go for Intel motherboard, but lionking suggested to go for Asus motherboard, as they came with extra features like surge protection, crash free BIOS, etc. His suggestion made point, as my earlier PC had been fried up due to unknown problem. So, it was back to square one for me, because, now I had to find an appropriate Asus motherboard.
I had earlier tried to post here about my queries, but I did not get proper response, since the thread had got old. So, I was hesitant to post again. I was hesitant now also, and was in a fix as to how to go about this, but I decided to post as a new thread, which makes sense.
Also, with the coming of i3-3220, the configuration will change a bit too. Therefore, starting a new thread. Thanks to the great help in other of my threads, most of the things have been finalized, so I only need a help with a few components.
Here is the template :
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Covering components individually with notes :
CPU : i3-3220
I think it will be quite sufficient for my needs?
Motherboard : Open to suggestions. According to lionking, Asus motherboards have got good ASS here in Indore. So, please suggest Asus motherboards too. Are they good and reliable?
Please suggest Intel and Gigabyte motherboards too, so I have options available, in case suggested ones are not available.
RAM : Corsair value select DDR3 4 GB. What frequency to go for?
HDD : Seagate 500GB / WD Blue 500 GB
I would like to go for WD Blue, but the need of "partition alignment", because of advanced format, creates doubt in my mind. Win XP requires it.
PSU : Corsair CX 430 V2 , OR, Cooler Master GX 450W
I am still confused between two, as lionking says that ASS of Corsair is not good in Indore.
Cabinet : Cooler Master eLite 370 was suggested to me in the old thread, but that is not available here in Indore. Quite strange. Which one to go for then?
The shop suggested eLite 343, but that is a mini-tower, and also does not have USB 3.0 support.
Bitfenix Merc Alpha, and NZXT suggested in old thread, were also not available
. I will ask again though.
I will also require a cabinet with USB 3.0 support, as many ports as possible.
DVD-RW : Which one to go for?
Keyboard/Mouse : Logitech MK100/200 were suggested in different thread. That will hold good here too, or anything better can be suggested? I use the computer a lot, so please suggest something sturdy and for long run.
Headphone/Mic : Please suggest.
Wifi Router : I need it to run my Android phone. Nothing too heavy usage. Home area is 1500 Sq ft. Need a router which has feature to clone MAC of PC, since my ISP binds IP with MAC to authorize.
I had tried Belkin N150 from my cousin, but found its signal weak.
Thanks
http://www.techenclave.com/pc-buying-advice/new-build-advice-needed-new-129929/
The configuration had been finalized here, but I could not buy the PC because of several reasons.
Firstly, I was not able to find the appropriate components that were suggested here, like Corsair CX 430 V2 PSU, boxed Intel DH67CL-B3 motherboard, desired cabinet, etc. So, it set me back.
I also had queries and doubts about other stuff like RAM, and HDD, which I wanted to ask from lionking, a member of this forum living in Indore, but have not been able to meet him. Sometimes, he got busy, sometimes myself, and it kept getting postponed. All complicated.
Also, it was finalized that I would go for Intel motherboard, but lionking suggested to go for Asus motherboard, as they came with extra features like surge protection, crash free BIOS, etc. His suggestion made point, as my earlier PC had been fried up due to unknown problem. So, it was back to square one for me, because, now I had to find an appropriate Asus motherboard.
I had earlier tried to post here about my queries, but I did not get proper response, since the thread had got old. So, I was hesitant to post again. I was hesitant now also, and was in a fix as to how to go about this, but I decided to post as a new thread, which makes sense.
Also, with the coming of i3-3220, the configuration will change a bit too. Therefore, starting a new thread. Thanks to the great help in other of my threads, most of the things have been finalized, so I only need a help with a few components.
Here is the template :
- Q: What is your budget?
- 20-25K. Can put in some extras for good configuration, but budget is tight.
- Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- CPU - Intel P-IV (condition unknown)
- Motherboard - Intel D915GAV (fried)
- GPU - None
- RAM - Simmtronics 512 MB DDR * 2
- Monitor - LG
- PSU - UMAX (fried)
- HDD - Seagate 160 GB SATA-I
- Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- Monitor - LG
- HDD - Seagate 160 GB SATA-I (will be used as secondary HDD)
- 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.
- CPU - Intel i3-3220
- Motherboard - Any compatible motherboard
- RAM - Corsair Value Select DDR3 4GB
- HDD - Seagate 500 GB, or, WD Blue 500 GB
- PSU - Corsair CX 430 V2, or, Cooler Master GX 450W
- Cabinet - To be decided.
- DVD-RW - Need advice
- Keyboard/Mouse - Logitech combo. MK100/MK200. Anything better?
- Mic/Headphone combo - Please suggest
- Wifi Router - Please suggest if possible
- 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
- Final
- Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Indore
- Open to online purchase
- Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- No
- Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Browsing
- Desktop Processing
- Watching movies/videos - HD movies too
- Video Conversion
- DVD Ripping
- CD Ripping
- Programming on Visual Studio
- Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- Open to suggestions
- Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- Won't be gaming, atleast nothing resource hungry, or requiring a GPU.
- Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- None
- Q: Are you looking to overclock?
- No
- Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows XP
- Maybe Windows 7
- Maybe Linux
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Covering components individually with notes :
CPU : i3-3220
I think it will be quite sufficient for my needs?
Motherboard : Open to suggestions. According to lionking, Asus motherboards have got good ASS here in Indore. So, please suggest Asus motherboards too. Are they good and reliable?
Please suggest Intel and Gigabyte motherboards too, so I have options available, in case suggested ones are not available.
RAM : Corsair value select DDR3 4 GB. What frequency to go for?
HDD : Seagate 500GB / WD Blue 500 GB
I would like to go for WD Blue, but the need of "partition alignment", because of advanced format, creates doubt in my mind. Win XP requires it.
PSU : Corsair CX 430 V2 , OR, Cooler Master GX 450W
I am still confused between two, as lionking says that ASS of Corsair is not good in Indore.
Cabinet : Cooler Master eLite 370 was suggested to me in the old thread, but that is not available here in Indore. Quite strange. Which one to go for then?
The shop suggested eLite 343, but that is a mini-tower, and also does not have USB 3.0 support.
Bitfenix Merc Alpha, and NZXT suggested in old thread, were also not available
. I will ask again though.I will also require a cabinet with USB 3.0 support, as many ports as possible.
DVD-RW : Which one to go for?
Keyboard/Mouse : Logitech MK100/200 were suggested in different thread. That will hold good here too, or anything better can be suggested? I use the computer a lot, so please suggest something sturdy and for long run.
Headphone/Mic : Please suggest.
Wifi Router : I need it to run my Android phone. Nothing too heavy usage. Home area is 1500 Sq ft. Need a router which has feature to clone MAC of PC, since my ISP binds IP with MAC to authorize.
I had tried Belkin N150 from my cousin, but found its signal weak.
Thanks
,Besides he can order it from FK or Elsewhere.
... thanks 