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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: Home/office use applications like outlook/MS office, Email, Internet, Movies, Songs, Photo editing using Picasa/other user friendly software, family tree software/encarta encyclopedia etc.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: I have most of the components already bought. So need to utilize them.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20K (may go upto 25K) this is excluding the components i already have that i would mention in subsequent question
4. Planning to overclock?
A: From what I have read on wiki - No. But then read on some IT h/w websites that overclocking processors can run longer as after 2-3 years, overclocking helps in delaying upgrade and hence kind of future-proof. So from that perspective Yes.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7/8
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Have purchase Intel 240GB 520 Series SSD. Also have two 1TB (one USB2 and another USB3) Seagate go-flex external drives.
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: Have Dell ST2420L 24-inch monitor already
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:Would rate more than 6.5 or 7. Have worked in a hardware technical support call center for over 2 years. But that was 7 years back…and have moved on from that field. Still can understand a lot of components and read through to get more knowledge. May use an assembler to finish the connections.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:will try to build this one self or take help of an assembler. Have not done earlier ever but as mentioned above, have knowledge. Upgraded my laptop memory and installed it self 3 months back.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: within next fortnight
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes, definitely
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Have i7 3770K, 240GB 520 Series SSD, Asus 24X DVD Writer, Wireless KB/Mouse, Belkin USB WiFi Adapter, Dell Monitor
Will not install any Graphics or Audio card now. Will use i7’s in-build GPU as well as in-built audio/LAN capabilities. But if something good and cheap, may install a graphics/audio card as I use the system in months to come.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
yes through ebay or online sites.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
Will need USB 3.0 support (not sure if need to install anything separate with the mobo i am looking at) and wireless card.
Need specific inputs on Mobo+cabinet/power supply/cooler for proc (if reqd) + RAM. please do suggest if anything basic, i'm missing.
Since I might not do OC immediate, cabinet/power supply can be without cooler for proc but if not a major price diff, might as well go rightaway.
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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: Home/office use applications like outlook/MS office, Email, Internet, Movies, Songs, Photo editing using Picasa/other user friendly software, family tree software/encarta encyclopedia etc.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A: I have most of the components already bought. So need to utilize them.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 20K (may go upto 25K) this is excluding the components i already have that i would mention in subsequent question
4. Planning to overclock?
A: From what I have read on wiki - No. But then read on some IT h/w websites that overclocking processors can run longer as after 2-3 years, overclocking helps in delaying upgrade and hence kind of future-proof. So from that perspective Yes.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows 7/8
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Have purchase Intel 240GB 520 Series SSD. Also have two 1TB (one USB2 and another USB3) Seagate go-flex external drives.
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: Have Dell ST2420L 24-inch monitor already
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:Would rate more than 6.5 or 7. Have worked in a hardware technical support call center for over 2 years. But that was 7 years back…and have moved on from that field. Still can understand a lot of components and read through to get more knowledge. May use an assembler to finish the connections.
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:will try to build this one self or take help of an assembler. Have not done earlier ever but as mentioned above, have knowledge. Upgraded my laptop memory and installed it self 3 months back.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: within next fortnight
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: yes, definitely
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: Have i7 3770K, 240GB 520 Series SSD, Asus 24X DVD Writer, Wireless KB/Mouse, Belkin USB WiFi Adapter, Dell Monitor
Will not install any Graphics or Audio card now. Will use i7’s in-build GPU as well as in-built audio/LAN capabilities. But if something good and cheap, may install a graphics/audio card as I use the system in months to come.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Bangalore
yes through ebay or online sites.
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
Will need USB 3.0 support (not sure if need to install anything separate with the mobo i am looking at) and wireless card.
Need specific inputs on Mobo+cabinet/power supply/cooler for proc (if reqd) + RAM. please do suggest if anything basic, i'm missing.
Since I might not do OC immediate, cabinet/power supply can be without cooler for proc but if not a major price diff, might as well go rightaway.
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