Looking to build a cheap basic rig for an acquaintance. It is gonna be his first rig. Have to keep it simple and cheap! 
1) Q: What is your budget?
Looking at the cheapest possible build. Has to be reliable though!
2) 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.
Not decided on any particular component. Preference to reliable components followed by cheaper components.
3) Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future?
Final Configuration. No upgrades planned.
4) Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
5) Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware?
Internet Surfing, MS Office Suite, Winamp for mp3s and occasional DVDRips on VLC Media Player! No Gaming, No Overclocking!
6) Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No specific brand preference. Please suggest both Intel and AMD based rigs (if possible) though. :ashamed:
7) Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32/64 bit

1) Q: What is your budget?
Looking at the cheapest possible build. Has to be reliable though!
2) 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.
Not decided on any particular component. Preference to reliable components followed by cheaper components.

3) Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future?
Final Configuration. No upgrades planned.
4) Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
5) Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware?
Internet Surfing, MS Office Suite, Winamp for mp3s and occasional DVDRips on VLC Media Player! No Gaming, No Overclocking!

6) Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No specific brand preference. Please suggest both Intel and AMD based rigs (if possible) though. :ashamed:
7) Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 32/64 bit