21-30k Basic PC Configuration help (No Monitor or Peripherals) under 22K

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Basically I'm looking to build Simple Desktop (CPU only) that will allow me to browse the net, watch stuff online and to online classes etc.. (No gaming)
  1. What is your budget?
    • 22K -The less the better but I can go up to 25K
  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • None
  3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • Monitor
    • Keyboard
    • Mouse
  4. 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.
    • No shortlist yet
  5. 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
    • GPU ( something like a 1660Ti ) if the above budget allows for this , Else not required
  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
    • Bangalore
    • Open to online purchase
  7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • Yes
  8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Browsing
    • Desktop Processing
    • Online education
  9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • None
  10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • No
  11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. 1920X1080
  12. Are you looking to overclock?
    • Not really
  13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 10 64 bit
Please pour in your suggestions. Thanks
 
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i3BEH ~18k
Any 250 gb SATA ssd ~ 2.5k
Crucial 8 gb ram ~ 2.2k

Total ~ 22.7k

You can also go for much faster Kingston A2000 250 gb NVMe ssd for ~3.3k and 2x8 gb Crucial ram for 4.4k

Total ~ 25.7k
 
nac said:
~25k
i3 10100
Asus H410M E
8GB DDR4 2666mhz
Kingston A2000 250GB
MWE 450 Bronze V2
Generic Cabinet
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i3 10100 cpu power is almost same as i3 8109U cpu power in single core. In multi core it's double as it's 4 core vs 2 core. However, iGPU power of i3 10100 is only half of i3 8109U.
So it depends what is more important? CPU or GPU power?

With conventional desktop you get upgrade path while NUC there is none but it's much much smaller form factor. Another choice to be made.
 
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@PoBoy : Thank man.
@Parv: Actually I do not need this system for gaming...so the i3 10100 is more attractive to me for the purpose of this build :). Thank you for the detailed explanation. Much appreciated.
 
Parv said:
So it depends what is more important? CPU or GPU power?
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For your intended uses, I don't think any modern iGPU will struggle to deliver. I'd suggest go for more CPU capabilities as you can add on a discrete GPU later if needed.

With conventional desktop you get upgrade path while NUC there is none but it's much much smaller form factor. Another choice to be made.
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If SFF is not a consideration, go with a modular build for ease of upgrades.
 
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calvin1719 said:
For your intended uses, I don't think any modern iGPU will struggle to deliver. I'd suggest go for more CPU capabilities as you can add on a discrete GPU later if needed.



If SFF is not a consideration, go with a modular build for ease of upgrades.
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I think you are referring to OP. I'm not OP.

I have another thread regarding similar PC but I'm specifically looking at SFF.
 
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