toxicdrift
Herald
building a machine for my nephew, for daily use + downloads + shows n all, given all the details below, quick help is appreciated, as im planning to get done with this over the weekend.
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Q: What is your budget?
25K (can push a bit if needed)
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
just have a mouse g300/ will be buying everything else. lol
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
mouse g300 logitech.
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, but this can be upgraded as the months go and i save up more.
i plan to make this a nas once he leaves (to pursue further studies) so something compact will really help.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
Open to online purchase
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 (light gaming would help) not a huge requirement
Browsing
Desktop Processing (this is required as hes going to code + office / access / run a blog etc)
HTPC (this too is req) watches alot of youtube/movies/tvshows
Download rig, 24x7 operation (not really 24/7 but will be on atleast 10hrs a day)
Watching HD movies (yep hd playback is a must)
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
i have no clue which is good/bad/ please suggest accordingly as id like to buy stuff id get replacement soon of lol
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
FPS & rpg's
Racing - at medium to high settings
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1280x728
Desktop - 1440x900 (higher would be good)
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No (unless it will help the machine/gaming in someway)
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
:hail:
Q: What is your budget?
25K (can push a bit if needed)
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
just have a mouse g300/ will be buying everything else. lol
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
mouse g300 logitech.
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, but this can be upgraded as the months go and i save up more.
i plan to make this a nas once he leaves (to pursue further studies) so something compact will really help.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
Open to online purchase
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 (light gaming would help) not a huge requirement
Browsing
Desktop Processing (this is required as hes going to code + office / access / run a blog etc)
HTPC (this too is req) watches alot of youtube/movies/tvshows
Download rig, 24x7 operation (not really 24/7 but will be on atleast 10hrs a day)
Watching HD movies (yep hd playback is a must)
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
i have no clue which is good/bad/ please suggest accordingly as id like to buy stuff id get replacement soon of lol
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
FPS & rpg's
Racing - at medium to high settings
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1280x728
Desktop - 1440x900 (higher would be good)
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No (unless it will help the machine/gaming in someway)
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 7 64 bit