Guys,
I had a Dell Vostro 1400 got from the US which has a motherboard failure. A computer service guy whom i know quoted a replacement motherboard at Rs. 9500 but with 3 months warranty only.
Is it worth getting it replaced ?
If not i need to build a new comp (i need a building guide too, wish to build myself).
Q: What is your budget?
25-30K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
None
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA
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.
All parts
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
Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
GPU
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Chennai
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes/No
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Watching HD movies
Browsing
Games like Sims, Civilization and occasional bike/car races.
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Do not want to buy Asus product as I heard the after sales service in India is pathetic
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Strategy - Civilization 4
Racing - Grid at medium to high settings
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Not sure on resolution but would love a big monitor
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
NO
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows XP or
Windows 7 64 bit or
Linux - Mandriva
I had a Dell Vostro 1400 got from the US which has a motherboard failure. A computer service guy whom i know quoted a replacement motherboard at Rs. 9500 but with 3 months warranty only.
Is it worth getting it replaced ?
If not i need to build a new comp (i need a building guide too, wish to build myself).
Q: What is your budget?
25-30K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
None
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
NA
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.
All parts
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
Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months
GPU
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Chennai
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes/No
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Watching HD movies
Browsing
Games like Sims, Civilization and occasional bike/car races.
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Do not want to buy Asus product as I heard the after sales service in India is pathetic
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Strategy - Civilization 4
Racing - Grid at medium to high settings
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Not sure on resolution but would love a big monitor
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
NO
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows XP or
Windows 7 64 bit or
Linux - Mandriva