41-50k CPU for Photoshop & Home entertainment

[ajayd]

Hi
i want to build a New PC.Basic usage is Photoshop,Adobe illustrator,Watching movies,browsing.Most important thing is the PC will be running for almost 17-18 hours every day.

My Budget 40-42k max.
my requirements are 3rd generation i5/i7
Good motherboard(Asus?)
PSU,fans whatever (err..i dont have slightest idea about them )
I am thinking about adding Graphic card later because of budget constraints,so i need onboard graphics.
Also thinking about adding /or replacing HDD with SSD in future.So an option for that.

i already have the following things so exclude them from the budget.
Monitor
mouse
UPS
Speakers

Location: Hyderabad

Thanks in Advance!

 

[ALPHA17]

@ajayd welcome to TE.

Can you please post your requirements in this template --> http://www.techenclave.com/pc-buying-advice/template-what-should-i-buy-73107/p2/#post839513 (and Edit the first thread so). Cheerio!

This is what I suggest --
Intel Core i5 3550 ~12500/-
GIGABYTE-B75M-D3H ~4500/-
Corsair Vengeance 4GB x2 1600MHz ~3200/-
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB ~4500/-
HP (boxed) optical drive ~1000/-
Seasonic S12II 520W ~4400/-
Bit Fenix Outlaw APAC edition ~3800/- (from Bhumika Peripherals in CTC, Secunderabad)
LOGITECH K200 ~450/-

Hope this helps, Cheerio!

 

[ajayd]

Thanks for the Welcome&recommendation Alpha! Don't know how to edit my first post.So i am posting my requirements again according to the Template

Q: What is your budget?
40-42K

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
bought this PC in early 2007,added new monitor,UPS & mouse later.
CPU - Intel C2D 6400 @2.13GHz
Motherboard - Intel DG965RY
GPU - none
RAM - DDR2 3GB(2+1GB)
Monitor - Samsung B2230
SMPS - none
Cabinet - Basic cabinet from Zebronics (Rs.800 or something)
Speakers - Creative 2.1
UPS - APC 1000VA
keyboard - Microsoft
Mouse - Dell

(please mention the rest in above format)


Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor - Samsung B2230
Speakers - Creative 2.1
UPS - APC 1000VA
Mouse - Dell

(please mention the rest in above format)

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.
CPU - 3rd Generation i5/i7
need onboard graphics for now,will add graphic card later.

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 12 months.
I will add a graphic card.
replace HDD with SSD or add SSD along with the existing HDD

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

Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Browsing
Photoshop,adobe illustrator
will be used around 17-18 hours daily
Watching HD movies

Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No idea about this,probably my work don't require overclocking.

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7 64 bit,Windows 8

 

[ajayd]

@ajayd
Intel Core i5 3550 ~12500/-
Bit Fenix Outlaw APAC edition ~3800/-

i am really interested in knowing your opinion about Cooler Master CM 690 II Advance/Corsair Carbide 400R for Cabinet
and i7 3770/3.4 GHz for processor(not sure about this but i am just giving a thought)

 

[ALPHA17]

@ajayd, I had suggested it earlier (post #2 ) but here it is again --

This is what I suggest --
Intel Core i5 3550 ~12500/-
GIGABYTE-B75M-D3H ~4500/-
Corsair Vengeance 4GB x2 1600MHz ~3200/-
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB ~4500/-
HP (boxed) optical drive ~1000/-
Seasonic S12II 520W ~4400/-
Bit Fenix Outlaw APAC edition ~3800/- (from Bhumika Peripherals in CTC, Secunderabad)
LOGITECH K200 ~450/-

Hope this suits your needs, Cheerio!