suggest me a configuration for a BUDGET OF Rs 18k.

[Alive_Hunter]

suggest me a configuration for a BUDGET OF Rs 18k. (NOT MORE THAN THIS)

REQUIREMENT : only to browse INTERNET and Play Movies and downloads.

should i go for AMD or INTEL? which one is more reliable.

i already have a set of speakers.
and require the following :
CPU, MOBO, HDD, DVD ROM, RAM, Keyboard, Mouse, MONITOR. CAbinet with PSU.


1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Watching movie and internet browsing internet.

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM / sellers? If not- why?
A: YES

3. What is your MAX budget?
A: Rs 18000/-

4. Planning to overclock?
A: NO

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: anything

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 250Gb min

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: LCD 17" min


8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
A:9

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: Done before many times.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: in 15 days

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: nothing as such ... since mine is a very basic configuration

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: -

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: chennai

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: -


Regards,
AH

[Jaskanwar Singh]

http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-c...ml#post1453610
remove ups and speakers from 20k rig. you will have a 18k rig.

[d6bmg]

OR you can just buy a net-book, which is in the range of 18-20K.

[sukesh1090]

^^ better to go with desktop than netbook,as it facilitates future upgrades.

[debugger]

buddy, i suggest you to wait for a month until Amd launches its bulldozer.
Coz right now Intel has high hand both in terms of performance, speed.
There are speculations that prices may come down after launching The Bulldozer. So you'll be able to build a decent build.
If bulldozer is a hit then you can have latest one at good price or if its fail then Intel is always there!

If you really want to build right now then you can choose dead end phenom cores from amd, though they are very good in your price range.
Or Intel i3 cpu, they are very good for gaming. They are even faster then amd phenom quads because they are old techology.
Go for latest intel and then upgrade to Ivy Bridge in future

[Tech_Wiz]

Considering OP's Requirement nly to browse INTERNET and Play Movies and downloads.

It really doesnt make any sense to wait for BD. Even a Phenom is a overkill for this.

Go with Jas's Suggestion. And get any Athlon X2 or X3 and you will be fine.

[Alive_Hunter]

whtt are the options for INTEL CPU FOR 18K BUDGET??

any options to go for intel CPU within 18K budget???

[guru_urug]

I suggest u go with 880g based chipset to allow flexibilty wrt future upgrades to bulldozer. For your needs this config will last u years, if u just do small periodic upgrades.


AMD Athlon II x3 440 3200/-
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H 4000/-
4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Transcend 1200/-
Seagate 500GB 7200.12 1900/-
LG 22X SATA DVD 900/-
FSP Saga II 500W 2000/-
Zebronics Bijli 1000/-
Dell 17"WideScreen LCD Monitor (E1709W) 4500/-
Logitech MK100 500/-

total=19.2k

If u must reduce ur cost then skimp on the processor and get a Athlon II x2 250 for 2.7k
Then total becomes 18.7k

Further u can reduce the ram to 2GB DDR3 1333 @ 0.6k
Then total is further reduced to 18.1k

This wont affect ur config since ur needs are basic computing. But still this rig has potential to become a powerhouse by just upgrading the ram,procy and adding a gpu(if needed later)

[debugger]

if you wanna go intel then
i3 2100 + H61 Motherboard around Rs.9000
4gb Kingston DDR3 @ Rs1300
500gb Seagate Harddrive @Rs.1800
Corsair CX430 PSU @ Rs.2200
Ati Radeon 5670 @ Rs. 4000

total : 18300
buy cabinet if you can spare 1000 extra

[Tech_Wiz]

Within 18k forget about intel.

[d6bmg]

whtt are the options for INTEL CPU FOR 18K BUDGET??

any options to go for intel CPU within 18K budget???

Forget Intel at that price what you have quoted.