mysticsasuke
Beginner
Questions
Q: What is your budget?
5-6k
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 1.60GHz
Motherboard - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
GPU - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 256MB memory(i think?).. otherwise GMA 3100
RAM - Dont know, but its 1 GB
Monitor - ViewSonic VA1716w SERIES
SMPS - dont know.
Internal HDD - Seagate ST3160215AS (6RA3JS7J)
(please mention the rest in above format)
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 1.60GHz
Motherboard - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
GPU - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 256MB memory(i think?).. otherwise GMA 3100
Monitor - ViewSonic VA1716w SERIES
SMPS - dont know.
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 Q9750
Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
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 - 1 year
1) SMPS
2) Graphics Card
3) Mobo
4) Processor
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Bangalore; at SP Road
Open to online purchase(FlipKart)
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Desktop Processing
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies
Dual OS
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
-----none-----
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
FIFA 12/13
Any other game which will work on the computer
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1280x728
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
Linux - Ubuntu 12.10
Finally, i want to upgrade only the HDD and RAM right now. Other stuff, i will do so later. Please suggest viable options. After upgrading, what games will I be able to play? My computer has become really really slow right now. Will the upgrading help? Also i have read online that some RAMs cannot be used with particular MotherBoards/Processors. Can i buy a graphic card with the same Mobo? Will that work?
Q: What is your budget?
5-6k
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 1.60GHz
Motherboard - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
GPU - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 256MB memory(i think?).. otherwise GMA 3100
RAM - Dont know, but its 1 GB
Monitor - ViewSonic VA1716w SERIES
SMPS - dont know.
Internal HDD - Seagate ST3160215AS (6RA3JS7J)
(please mention the rest in above format)
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 1.60GHz
Motherboard - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
GPU - Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 256MB memory(i think?).. otherwise GMA 3100
Monitor - ViewSonic VA1716w SERIES
SMPS - dont know.
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 Q9750
Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
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 - 1 year
1) SMPS
2) Graphics Card
3) Mobo
4) Processor
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Bangalore; at SP Road
Open to online purchase(FlipKart)
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming
Browsing
Desktop Processing
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies
Dual OS
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
-----none-----
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
FIFA 12/13
Any other game which will work on the computer
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1280x728
Desktop - 1440x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
Yes
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
Linux - Ubuntu 12.10
Finally, i want to upgrade only the HDD and RAM right now. Other stuff, i will do so later. Please suggest viable options. After upgrading, what games will I be able to play? My computer has become really really slow right now. Will the upgrading help? Also i have read online that some RAMs cannot be used with particular MotherBoards/Processors. Can i buy a graphic card with the same Mobo? Will that work?