New low power rig : 20k

gbharani

Disciple
Q: What is your budget?
20K

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
Dell Vostro 1400 (Running Core2Duo T5470 @1.67Ghz. 2GB RAM, Windows Vista) - How much should I put this up for ?
Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
None. Wish to sell the laptop and get a desktop.
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
Final config

Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Chennai
Open to online purchase
Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No
Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

Browsing
Desktop Processing (Need to run Photoshop/Lightroom)
HTPC if possible
Download rig, 24x7 operation
Watching HD movies

Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
Nop.
Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
NA

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Desktop - 1440x900

Q: Are you looking to overclock?
No

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Windows 7
Wish to have a low power 24/7 rig connected to Router and access within the home network. I have an office laptop and wife would use this for chatting/facebook. Would need access from a android mobiles/ipad (getting one soon).
 
Why not another laptop?

Flipkart.com: Lenovo Essential G Series G570-(59-301881): Computer - Rs.21,233

This lenovo has a B940 sandy bridge based Pentium processor. Can handle HD videos with ease.

Also the power consumption is pretty low and is about ~25-35w in typical usage and ~10w-15w when downloading etc...

You can get a cheap backpack separately -> Flipkart.com: Dell Sports Backpack: Bags

P.S: The current Intel HD IGP is powerful enough for HD videos whereas the IGP in your laptop will struggle. Thus the suggestion to upgrade to a better laptop.
 
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