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Hi guys,
I plan to purchase a new desktop for personal use. I will be using it primarily to watch movies, run multiple applications (pdf, excel, statistical packages like spss, eviews etc) simultaneosly, and some casual gaming like fifa, nfs, call of duty etc. I am not a hardcore gamer but would like to keep options open for future. I plan to use it for a long time, so need it to be future proof. Further, I am an absolute novice at hardware knowledge, so kindly enlighten me on such aspects; but I would prefer an intel processor. Do drop in with your suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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: watch movies, play music, run multiple applications (pdf, excel, statistical packages like spss, eviews etc) simultaneosly, high speed file transfer and some casual gaming like fifa, nfs, call of duty.
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, can stretch a bit if absolutely necessary.
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Clueless about it.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: At least 1 TB.
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: would prefer an HD LED backlit monitor (at least 17'). Have no idea about the resolution required, please advice.
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: 1.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: It has to be done by an assembler.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within the next 1 month, may be even within the next 2 weeks.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes, but would be open to adding/changing components when required.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: I wouldn't be needing speakers, have a 2.1 intex IT2000.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai, would be buying from Lamington road.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: If graphics card is a necessity but beyond my mentioned budget, then I can add it later. Would definitely keep options open for it.
I plan to purchase a new desktop for personal use. I will be using it primarily to watch movies, run multiple applications (pdf, excel, statistical packages like spss, eviews etc) simultaneosly, and some casual gaming like fifa, nfs, call of duty etc. I am not a hardcore gamer but would like to keep options open for future. I plan to use it for a long time, so need it to be future proof. Further, I am an absolute novice at hardware knowledge, so kindly enlighten me on such aspects; but I would prefer an intel processor. Do drop in with your suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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: watch movies, play music, run multiple applications (pdf, excel, statistical packages like spss, eviews etc) simultaneosly, high speed file transfer and some casual gaming like fifa, nfs, call of duty.
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, can stretch a bit if absolutely necessary.
4. Planning to overclock?
A: Clueless about it.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: At least 1 TB.
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: would prefer an HD LED backlit monitor (at least 17'). Have no idea about the resolution required, please advice.
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: 1.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: It has to be done by an assembler.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within the next 1 month, may be even within the next 2 weeks.
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Yes, but would be open to adding/changing components when required.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: I wouldn't be needing speakers, have a 2.1 intex IT2000.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Mumbai, would be buying from Lamington road.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: If graphics card is a necessity but beyond my mentioned budget, then I can add it later. Would definitely keep options open for it.
I've more or less finalized this config. But the guy at the concerned shop told that I don't need a dedicated GPU in this config, as the MOBO has an inbuilt graphics of 1GB. I have very little idea about it, so guys please enlighten me. Also kindly point out anything that I've missed out in the above config. I can go for a dedicated GPU later, or suggest me somthing good that comes below 5k and can get me through games like FIFA, PES, NFS and COD etc.
