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sachin.gosavi Original post #1
Nov 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM
I am looking forward to upgrade my existing desktop.

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: Internet Surfing, HD movies, occasional gaming, programming

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: Rs. 25000

4. Planning to overclock?
A: yes

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: windows 7 ultimate

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: I already have the HDD

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: Full HD 21" 1920 x 1080 , 60 Hz

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: Yes

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 1 Month

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Surely

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

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Pune. Open to purchase online from realible stores

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
My present configuration is as follows:
Pentium 4 3.0 GHz dual core
Intel 865GSA mainboard,
80 GB HDD,
512 MB DDR ram
15" CRT monitor.

Following is the combination I am looking for and very confused.
Intel i3 2100 + intel DH67BL
AMD Phenom II X4 955/965BE + Asus M5A88M or GIGAbyte 880 GM - USB 3 AM3 +

May consider to upgrade graphics card in future.

Also please suggest me good dealer from Pune or good online shops.

Regards,
Sachin
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Nov 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM
this are some of the online sites, just compare the prices b4 u buy.

smcinternational.in, theitwares.com, theitdepot.com, deltapage.com

happy buying dude...!!!
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Nov 23, 2011 at 10:52 PM
No suggestion from anyone?

Common people. Help me out.


Sachin
d6bmg
d6bmg #4
Nov 24, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE|5800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 3.1)|4800
RAM |G-skill F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT(4Gx1)|1350
PSU |FSP Saga II 500W|2300
Case |NZXT GAMMA|2000
Monitor |Benq G2220HD|6950
UPS |Intex 1KVA|1800
Speakers |Logitech Z313|1625
| Total |26625

I think you don't need graphics card not as you have mentioned that you will upgrade it later.
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Nov 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM
@ d6bmg: Thanks for the suggestion.

Is this Gigabyte Board AM3+ ready?

I checked the Gigabyte website, this mainboard is listed in AM3 as well as AM3+ sockets.

Just wanted to know whether price mentioned by you is for AM3 or AM3+ board.

Also I donot like the shape of the NZXT GAMMA. Can you please suggest any other cabinets in the same range.

Regards,
Sachin
mithun_mrg
Nov 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM
^^ yes revision 3.1 is AM3+ revision 1.1 is AM3 verify that before u purchase also AM3+ socket will be black
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Nov 24, 2011 at 8:13 PM
^^ yes revision 3.1 is AM3+ revision 1.1 is AM3 verify that before u purchase also AM3+ socket will be black

Thanks for the clarification Mithun_mrg.

Please let me know about the cabinet I can look at other than NZXT GAMMA in the same price range.

Also looking for some good dealer in Pune. I know DCC at deccan but there reputation is not so good.

Regards,
Sachin
d6bmg
d6bmg #8
Nov 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM
^^ Then you should look at the cabinets made by desi comoanies like frontech, intex, zeb, iball etc. Go to a shop, see the cabinets, tell them that your max budget for cabinet is around 2K.
mithun_mrg
Nov 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM
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