About Rs.60K, but can be increased to a maximum amount of Rs.70k.
Q: When do you plan to purchase the build?
In a week or two (June).
Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
*Completely new build.
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
None
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 - Intel Core i5 or i7 (is that even possible in this budget?)
Monitor - 22" or 24" inch
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
No, this will be final configuration and I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon (2 years). Edit: Actually, I'm probably going to get another monitor (same make and size) soon, so looking for something that can support dual monitors.
Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Nehru Place, Delhi.
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware?
Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Not really, but for CPU I'd prefer an Intel processor.
Cabinet: Not exactly a brand dislike but overall preference - Hell NO to an eye-blinding-neon-lights-in-your-face case.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
GTA VI
COD
Bad Company 2
Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage?
Higher the better.
Desktop - 1920 x 1200
Gaming - 1280 x 728
Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No, never done it before and most likely *I* will mess things up.
Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7
Windows XP
Also going through OSx86Project guides (Hackintosh), will see if its supported.