Basic gaming/multipurpose PC

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Hi Everyone,

My friend needs a PC for Home use and casual sessions of FIFA series. FIFA 12 must run good on this PC.

Please suggest a good configuration. Will be buying very very soon. Just need help on optimal config.
Q: What is your budget?
He is on a tight budget - 20k -25k. Not much, I know but usage is pretty basic, except for FIFA 12 ;-)

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
He has a PC too old to be of use. He will discard or donate the whole PC.

Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
None. Buliding from scratch.

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.
Any Intel/AMD based confid that fits the bill. No config decided yet.

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
Upgrades will be few and far in between I expect.

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

Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Gaming (Casual, FIFA series, and may be some shooting and racing games occasionally)
Browsing
Watching HD movies

Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No such thing. But will expect good service on parts of course.

Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Casual, FIFA series, and may be some shooting and racing games occasionally. FIFA 12 must run well at med settings at least.

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Gaming - 1600x900
Desktop - 1600x900
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit or XP.
 
Components Description Price (INR)

Processor AMD Athlon II x3 445 3400

Motherboard Asus M5A78L-M LX 2750

RAM GSkill 4GB DDRIII 1333MHz 1100

HDD Seagate 500GB 7200.12 1950

GPU MSI R6570-MD1GD3 LP 3700

Monitor Dell IN2020M 5900

Cabinet CM Elite 310 1600

PSU Gigabyte Superb 460 or FSP SAGAII 400w 1950

Key Board Logitech SET - Optical Blk Mouse+ MMKB 650

Mouse NA -

ODD Samsung 22X SATA DVD 950

Speakers Altec Lansing 2.1 BXR1121 950

Total 25000

THis should make a good config for him to for a general purpose casual gaming rig.

The HD5670 512MB GDDR5 ~ 4k is a better GPU but availability might be an issue.

If Intel then go for the SB processors. Intel PDC G620 ~ 3.4k + Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2-B3 ~ 3.3k
 
Thanks a lot Dark Angel! Its pushing the budget to the limit :)

Also, any alternate suggestions for GPU and Monitor along the same price range in case availability is an issue. I have a Samsung B2030 and satisfied. Is that a good alternate or there is something better?
 
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