A PC for my parents within Rs. 20000/-

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Hi guys I am going to purchase a system for my parents. Monitor, Mouse and UPS not needed. I am filling up the questionnaire template:-

1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
A: Basic word processing, web surfing, listening to music etc.

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. 20000/-

4. Planning to overclock?
A: May be.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7 Pro 64-bit

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500 GB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want? If you already have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
A: Dell S1909W; 1366x768; 18.5"

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: Will be done by a assembler.

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: 2nd week of April.

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Won't mind.

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

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Will be assembled @ Kolkata. Local rates from any shop from Chandni (Vedant, Supreme, MD Comp) will be welcome addition.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:
1. AMD CPU preferred.
2. mATX mobo.
3. Mention a mid-tower cabinet with good airflow that comes with a fan or two and provision to add extra fans if necessary. Include a 2.1 speakers and if possible a webcam. I will provide a APC BackUPS RS 500 and a Logitech optical mouse apart from the montior.
 

SlashDK

MV VIP to the MAX
AMD athlon ii x3 440 @ 3.25k
Gigabyte 880GM UD2H @ 4k
Kingston 2 GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 1.2k
WD caviar blue 500GB @ 1.75k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
FSP saga 350w @ 1.4k
LG DVD writer @ 0.9k
Logitech Multimedia Keyboard @ 0.4k
Logitech Webcam @ 0.9k
Total 14.9k

I'm not sure about the speakers but nothing else is required for your parent's needs.
 

Ishu Gupta

Manchester United
Component|Model|Price
CPU|AMD X4 640|4.5k
Motherboard|Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H|3.4k
RAM|Corsair 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz|2.2k
HDD|Seagate 500GB 7200.12|1.7k
Case|CM Elite 310|1.5k
DVD|LG Sata DVD|0.9k
PSU|FSP SagaII 500W|2k
KB/Mouse|Logitech MK100|0.5k
Speaker|Altec Lancing VS2621|1.5k
TOTAL||18.2k
This will last them for ages :D Mod of Cyber's rig.
 
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Thanks Cybertonic & Ishu for quick reply. Combining the two suggestions I get:

Component | Model | Price
CPU|AMD X4 640|4.5k
Motherboard|Gigabyte 880GM UD2H|4k
RAM|Corsair 2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz|2.2k
HDD|Seagate/WD 500GB 7200.12|1.7k
Case|CM Elite 310|1.5k
DVD|LG Sata DVD|0.9k
PSU|FSP SagaII 500W|2k
KB/Mouse|Logitech MK100|0.5k
Speaker|Altec Lancing VS2621|1.5k
Webcam|Logitech Webcam|0.9k
TOTAL ||19.7k

Any modifications on these? What's the price of 2x2GB DDR3 1600MHz? I have found them pretty cheap at online shops.

@ Ishu
Yeah, I really want to build something that should last ages. :D Heck, that CPU-chipset-RAM combo would be much much faster than my 2-year old PC. To hell with Intel... :( No way to to upgrade the CPU without changing the mobo & RAM.

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Also guys I want to purchase a mouse. Please check this thread and reply:
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/hardware-q/137699-help-me-buy-mouse.html
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sparx

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Do you really need 1600 MHz RAM,your parents won't even understand thw performance difference between 1333 & 1600
 
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@ sparx
Not about parents' understanding or need, if the price difference is only 200-300 bucks I think its better to put something speedier. In all probability, this PC would not see any upgrades throughout its life. That's why I want to make it as much top-end as possible within the budget. I am leaning towards the quad-core for this reason only. You never really know how future software or OS upgrade would behave, just in case.
 

sparx

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As you wish, but those frequency difference matters in gaming and high end PC, it will not show even 5% increase in performance in normal pc usage, as far as I know. Thats why I was telling
 
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OK, I think I would take a decision after getting the prices from the shops. In any case, don't want to overshoot the budget as its pretty meaningless. As far as performance of RAM goes I also think you are pretty much right, its only that the prices are very close.
 
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Ishu Gupta

Manchester United
And you don't need SB for word and internet.

EDIT: Posted in your mouse thread.
 
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topgear

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^^ I think that mobos onboard IGP is more than enough to handle HD movies.

@ OP - I have doubts about the availability of FSP psu in local market ( though if you find one don't forget to post ) - so my recommendation for the PSu is Corsair CX400 @ 2.4k and don't forget to buy and add a 120mm fan on that CM Eliue 310 cabby for proper air circulation.
 
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Dont you need a GPU for watching HD movies.
Radeon 5450 @ 2.3k will be more than sufficient.

^^ I think that mobos onboard IGP is more than enough to handle HD movies.

@ OP - I have doubts about the availability of FSP psu in local market ( though if you find one don't forget to post ) - so my recommendation for the PSu is Corsair CX400 @ 2.4k and don't forget to buy and add a 120mm fan on that CM Eliue 310 cabby for proper air circulation.

I also think that IGP is powerful enough to handle HD movies.

@ topgear Does that CM Elite comes with any fans or not?
 

masterkd

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in elite 310 Rear 120 x 25mm fan x 1 / 1200 RPM / 17 dBA is provided!!

buy a front 120 mm fan with that and air circulation will be better!!
 
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