Fill this up mate..
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/128247-pc-build-questionnaire-template.html
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:Gaming, Frequent net usage(~15hrs), vlsi design, dvd decrypting/trans-coding
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: 40k
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Definitely
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win7 Ultimate 64-bit
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 1TB (single drive), no SSD’s
7. What resolution will the screen run at & what’s the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: 1600x900(I already have a monitor) But will also use Samsung HD TV as secondary display for gaming and movies.
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: 5
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Two systems two years ago.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: In 2 weeks’ time
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Sound cards, TV tuners
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Chennai, TN. Not willing to purchase from shops in other cities.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Need two displays: 1.VGA (for Monitor) 2.HDMI (HD TV)
Will be buying a dGPU after 2 months so I will require an iGPU. So I'm planning to go for a Z68 board preferably ASUS P8Z68V-PRO with Intel i5 2500k.
I don't think its a good idea to use this machine as a Download machine. It consumes a lot more power than either a laptop (90W max) or a netbook/nettop(50W ?)
My PC eats up 600W on load. Similar config. I use it to DL when I am playing a game or surfing net. But never explicitly just for the DL to run.
After you fill in that ^^ questionnaire you will get better ideas.
PSU from corsair is lot better than PSUs from cooler master because of full load issues.
Intel Core i5 2400 @ 9.3K
Intl DH67BL-B3 @ 5.2K (from deltapage.com)
Gskill DDR3-1333 (PC3 10666) F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT 4 GB @ 1.5K
Seagate 500 GB 7200.12 @ 1.8K
Corsair GS600W 80+ PSU @ 3.8K
NZXT Gamma Cabinet @ 2K
LG 22X SATA DVD R/W @ 0.8K
MSI R6870 Hawk @ 11.35K
APC 1.1 KVA UPS @ 4.3K
Total 39.05K
Thanks for pointing it out, actually it should be put under the Qustion 12 instead of at end. Here is my suggestion then:
Core i5 2500K @ 10.8K
Asus Maximus IV Z68 GENE-Z Motherboard @ 12.5K
Gskill Ripjaws 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB X 1 F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL @ 1.75
Cooler Master Hyper 212+ CPU Cooler @ 1.8K
Seagate 500 GB 7200.12 @ 1.8K
SeaSonic SS-750JS 750W 80 PLUS PSU @ 5.4K (from theitwares.com)
NZXT Gamma Cabinet @ 2K
LG 22X SATA DVD R/W @ 0.8K
APC 1.1 KVA UPS @ 4.3K
Total 41.15K
Please give me a suggestion to keep power levels down and how good is the mobo-performance wise...?
, about the Asus Maximus IV Z68 GENE-Z, it does not have VGA, BT and is uATX. In what way is it better than P8Z68V-PRO overlooking the ROG feats..?