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somi96 Original post #1
Oct 29, 2011 at 6:49 PM
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: productivity + moderate gaming (as i have a ps3)

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 30k

4. Planning to overclock?
A: no

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: windows 7 ultimate ( i already have it )

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500gb - 1tb

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: 21.5 " 1920*1080 (company AOC)

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A: 7.5

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I'll try it now.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: in the next 6 months :p (sorry cuz i'm not cnfrm dat i'll top in my class)

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yeah, really atleast 1.5 yrs

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: mouse, keyboard, monitor, speaker

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Lucknow . I'm unable 2 buy from other city/state

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: ummmm... nothing
rajatGod512
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM
AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 5.6k
Gigabyte 880-GN-USB3 @ 4.8k
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1)@1.35k
Seagate 500 GB 7200.12 SATA @ 3.6k
NZXT Gamma Cabinet @ 2.3k
LG 22X DVD R/W @ 0.9k
Corsair GS 600 @4k
Sapphire HD 6790 1GB @ 8k
Total = 30.55k
Piyush
Piyush #3
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM
AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 6.3k<--edited
Gigabyte 880-GN-USB3 @ 4.8k
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1)@1.35k
Seagate 500 GB 7200.12 SATA @ 1.7k<--corrected
NZXT Gamma Cabinet/CM Elite 430 @ 2.3k/2.5k<--edited
LG 22X DVD R/W @ 0.9k
Corsair GS 600 @4k
Sapphire HD 6850 1GB @ 9k<--edited
Total = 30.4k

Edited and corrected (the price of HDD)
vaibhav23
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM
+1 for rajat's config
piyush the price of HDD is correct
guru_urug
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:42 PM
if you have an old hdd hold onto that. Prices are soaring coz of a flood in thailand. Wait till prices drop.
d6bmg
d6bmg #6
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Seagate 500 GB 7200.12 SATA @ 1.7k<--corrected

Actually its 2.7K today.
Piyush
Piyush #7
Oct 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM
500gb is for 1.7k
1TB is for 2.7k
isnt this correct? :confused:
vaibhav23
Oct 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM
nope.
HDD prices have risen due to Thailand flood's
vaibhav23
vaibhav23 #10
Oct 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM
In Asansol,
500GB-3k
1TB-3.6k
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Tarun #11
Oct 31, 2011 at 12:05 AM
OMG the HDD prices are going up like petrol prices !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
vaibhav23
vaibhav23 #13
Oct 31, 2011 at 6:14 AM
the dealer told not to buy now as prices can come down.And if the prices even come up he will give me at this level only.Lets see
d6bmg
d6bmg #14
Oct 31, 2011 at 8:01 PM
^^ Then either you are lucky or that dealer is sacrificing some part of his profit for you. ;)
vaibhav23
vaibhav23 #15
Oct 31, 2011 at 9:52 PM
He would never sacrifice his profit for me.This is sure.