20k Suggestion for Sys Required!

[abracadabra]

Hi, Back here for suggestion for a PC for my Sis! Nothing too intensive and high end. The rest is mentioned in the questionnaire.

1. Q: What is your budget?

20K

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

None

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)

1.Monitor: LG

2.Keyboard+Mouse: Microsoft Combo

3.Speaker - Altec Lansing ATP3

4. Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.

Suggest please. Nothing particular



5. Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component

Yes, will upgrade the following within 6 months

1. GPU

2.RAM



6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

1. Pune

2. Open to online purchase

7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

No

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

1. Gaming

2. Browsing

3. Desktop Processing

4. HTPC

5. Watching HD movies

9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.

None

10. Q: Are you looking to overclock?

No

13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?

Windows 7

 

[pegasus]

The integrated graphics is good enough for watching HD movies iirc- hopefully you will be adding a good graphics card later that should take care of your gaming requirements.

Choose a good PSU now depending on the card you may get later and the power/connector requirements then.

Also, looking at most of the tasks you require to do, core i3 should be a good choice, especially in terms of power consumption.

Intel core i3 530/540 - 5K approx

ASUS P7H55-M LX - 4K approx ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

(6x sideways SATA ports that won't get blocked by big gfx cards, DVI out for those who will use LCD monitor, ...)

2GB DDR3 1333MHz - 1.7K approx for Kingston, 2K? approx for Corsair

1TB Seagate 7200.12 - 2.8K approx

DVD Writer - 1K approx

Corsair CX400 - 2.5K-2.7K approx / VX450W - 3.5K-3.7K approx

CM Elite 310 - 1.6K approx / NZXT Gamma - 2.1K approx / CM Elite 430 - 2.8K approx

Total - 19.6K approx

 

[Neo-N]

Why don't u check the TE PC Buying Guide Nov 2010 by DarkAngel......??

It has the solution for ur query.

 

[ALPHA17]

The integrated graphics is good enough for watching HD movies iirc- hopefully you will be adding a good graphics card later that should take care of your gaming requirements.
Choose a good PSU now depending on the card you may get later and the power/connector requirements then.
Also, looking at most of the tasks you require to do, core i3 should be a good choice, especially in terms of power consumption.
Intel core i3 530/540 - 5K approx
ASUS P7H55-M LX - 4K approx ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
(6x sideways SATA ports that won't get blocked by big gfx cards, DVI out for those who will use LCD monitor, ...)
2GB DDR3 1333MHz - 1.7K approx for Kingston, 2K? approx for Corsair
1TB Seagate 7200.12 - 2.8K approx
DVD Writer - 1K approx
Corsair CX400 - 2.5K-2.7K approx / VX450W - 3.5K-3.7K approx
CM Elite 310 - 1.6K approx / NZXT Gamma - 2.1K approx / CM Elite 430 - 2.8K approx
Total - 19.6K approx

+ 1 to rig apart from that only one minor input do not look at the Cooler Master Elite 310 or 430, the NZXT supports more fans, has a better airflow in cabinet

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

my suggestion -

AMD Athlon II x4 640 @ 5.2k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @ 4.5k
G.Skill 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.3k
WD 500GB Blue @ 1.8k
LG 22X SATA DVD @ 0.9k
Corsair VX450W @ 3.7k
CM Elite 310 @ 1.5k

Total - 19.9k

640 is a good all rounder with great multitasking support and best vfm at that price. moreover Corsair VX450W will give you enough power to add any mid range card in future.