PC Peripherals New setup within 2-3 days!

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sultanofswing

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Hello all,

New desktop config required. Mostly parents grandparetns will use. Internet, DL, odd movie watching. Mom plays a few games but nothing an onboard solution won't take care of...

I'm posting requirements as per suggested format:

1. Q: What is your budget?
1. 25k (at max 1-2 k more)

2. Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
NONE

3. Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
N.A

4. 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.
Entire Set up

5. 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 Setup.

6. Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
1. Pune
2. Open to online purchase
7. Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
No

8. Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

2. Browsing
3. Desktop Processing

5. Download rig,
6. Watching (not necessarily HD) movies

9. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
1. no pref. Budget matters. Since parents will be using, and I'm away from home, don't want ASS probs...

11. Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
No preference

12. Q: Are you looking to overclock?
NO

13. Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
1. Windows 7 / Vista (open to <ahem> copies provided by local salesfellows)
 
Proccy- Intel Dual Core E5300 -3.3k

M/B- Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L -2.4k

Ram- Corsair CM2X2048-6400 2GB -2.2k

GPU-Sapphire HD 4670 512MB DDR-III [HDMI] -4.3k

HDD- WDC 500GB SATA 3.5" -2.5k

Cabinet-CM Elite 334-2.1k

PSU- Corsair CMPSU-400CX -3k

Optical Drive- any DVDRW- 1.1k

Monitor-Benq 20" G2020HD LCD -6.7k

Speakers - Altec Lansing BXR1221 -1.1k

K/B & Mouse- Logitech Combo- 0.7k

Total 29.4k

4.4k more than your budget but it's worth it.

if you do not want the G-Card then it's 25.1k Total
 
the rig suggested by naveen58 is good..if u dont want to game then get a 9400gt..will be good for decoding HD movies.

chk the rig below
 
Intel E5200 - 3.3k
Gigabyte G31-S2L - 2.3k
2gb kingston - 1.2k
1TB WD HDD - 4.3k
sony/samsung DVD writer - 1.1k
zebronics pro power 360w - 1.5k
CM elite/zebby bijli - 1.7k/1.1k
samsung 2033 20'' - 7.4k
logitech combo kb mouse - 1k
Creative Inspire 2.1 M2600 - 1.8k

total comes around 26k
 
thanks for lighning quick replies.. could u also suggest an alternative AMD rig? also pls keep the following in mind

Lowest end HD graphics just to keep the monitor running at optimum...

i've not been keeping myself updated about latest developments (am at least a year behind i think) so could you also specify if the RAM is ddr2 or 3? Also, a 500 Gb or a 320gb HDD would MORE than suffice. no need for 1TB.

thanks.. and keep 'em coming :)
 
thanks for lighning quick replies.. could u also suggest an alternative AMD rig? also pls keep the following in mind

Lowest end HD graphics just to keep the monitor running at optimum...
i've not been keeping myself updated about latest developments (am at least a year behind i think) so could you also specify if the RAM is ddr2 or 3? Also, a 500 Gb or a 320gb HDD would MORE than suffice. no need for 1TB.

thanks.. and keep 'em coming :)
 
AMD Athlon II 240 - ~3k

Biostar T785 - ~3.2 .

Rest seems fine to me . The HD4200 can scale 1080p and even Blue ray :)
 
AMD Athlon II 240 - ~3k
Biostar T785 - ~3.2 .

Rest seems fine to me . The HD4200 can scale 1080p and even Blue ray :)
 
bump!!!

any new suggestions??

If i go for CHEAPEST quad core (either intel or AMD) i read X4 620 hovers around 5.5k range? with a low end asus mobo... what else would i be compromising on?? Also, how much would the cheapest wireless mouse/kb cost?
 
the config that i've suggested you is the best IMO as you won't be using the PC.

as it's for your parents that's why they don't require a Quad Core.

remove the G.Card & it's 25.1k Total.

you can overclock that E5300 later on when you'll be using it.
 
@ naveen58

thanks... I've already sent a copy of ur config to dad, but just, for curiosity's sake, i would like a X4 620 based config, so that it remains QUITE future proof. If it seems viable, i would definitely go for it. Will it come within 30k?
 
CPU AMD Athlon II 2.6 Ghz. 620 X4 - Rs.5,150

MB 4AMD Biostar ATI 790 Chipset TA790GXB A2+ - Rs.4,400

Monitor BenQ G 2020 HD 20 inch DVI n HDCP - Rs.6,350

Memory DDR II Transcend 800 mhz 2 Gb - Rs.1,700

HDD WD SATA 500gb 32 MB Cache - Rs.2,550

SMPS Zebronics 500W Real Power Pro Rs.2,750

UPS Zebronics 600 VA - Rs.1,250

Cabinet Zebronics Bijli w/o SMPS - Rs.1,150.00

KB Mouse Combo Logitech USB Black - Rs.700

DVD Writer Samsung SATA Black 22X - Rs.1,000

Speaker 2.1 Altec Lansing 1121 - RS 1050

Total after 4 % tax would be almost 30k.

motherboard not sure of which is good.. within 5k can get a decent 1 i guess in asus or GB too

cheapest would be Asus Chipset M2 AMX - 2500
 
Proccy- AMD AthlonII 240 - 3.1k
M/B- Biostar 785GE - 3.4k (good IGP for HD videos and for light gaming)
Ram- Transcend 2GB 800MHz DDRII - 1.6-1.7k (DDRII RAM rates have gone up lately and you wont be able to find a 2GB stick for less than this price)
HDD- WD 500GB SATA 3.5" -2.5k
Monitor- Dell E1910 - 6.5k
Cabinet-Zebby Bijili with SMPS - 1.7k
Optical Drive- any DVDRW- 1.1k
Speakers - Altec Lansing BXR1221 -1.1k
K/B & Mouse- Logitech Combo- 0.7k
Total - 21-22k :)
Save the rest of the amount and invest on something else. No need to spend more for your needs. Even regular HD movies wont be problem because of the good IGP(HD4200). This setup can handle your needs with ease.:hap2: Just one correction if needed. AFAIK the biostar A.S.S is not too great. So consider the Gigabyte MA78GM-US2H/Asus M3A78-EM. Both should cost around 4.5k.
 
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