Hey all
Upgrading my old HTPC
Q: What is your budget?
10K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel E6300
Motherboard - Asus P5LD2 VM-SE
GPU - ATI 6670 (new)
RAM - Transcend 2X1GB DDR2
Monitor - Sony 40" LCD (not going to upgrade
)
SMPS - Corsair CX430V2 (new)
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
GPU - ATI 6670
Monitor - Sony 40" LCD
SMPS - Corsair CX430V2
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 Pentium Processor G630
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Motherboard
RAM - G.Skill NT DDR3 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) PC RAM
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
NIL
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Preferably online purchase (ready to spend 100-300 extra to save hassles) - Flipkart
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
HTPC
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Known brands with good A.S.S
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
NIL
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
My only doubt is whether the Intel G630 is good enough for this purpose or should I go for Core i3? The motherboard seems solid and I like it.
Upgrading my old HTPC
Q: What is your budget?
10K
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
CPU - Intel E6300
Motherboard - Asus P5LD2 VM-SE
GPU - ATI 6670 (new)
RAM - Transcend 2X1GB DDR2
Monitor - Sony 40" LCD (not going to upgrade

SMPS - Corsair CX430V2 (new)
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
GPU - ATI 6670
Monitor - Sony 40" LCD
SMPS - Corsair CX430V2
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 Pentium Processor G630
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Motherboard
RAM - G.Skill NT DDR3 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) PC RAM
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
NIL
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Preferably online purchase (ready to spend 100-300 extra to save hassles) - Flipkart
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
Yes
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
HTPC
Watching HD movies
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Known brands with good A.S.S
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
NIL
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1920x1080
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit
My only doubt is whether the Intel G630 is good enough for this purpose or should I go for Core i3? The motherboard seems solid and I like it.