desktop at Maximum 25K

[TheHumanBot]

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A: Office work. word and access stuff. photoshop premier aftereffects similar softwares basic 3d practicing virtual pc should work flawlessly LOL
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:idk.
3. What is your MAX budget?
A: 25K
4. Planning to overclock?
A:No.
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: XP
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 160gb or any suites
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: 1024x786 17" LCD
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: 7
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: I will be doing assembling.
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Next Week Monday
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: no.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A: No AMD.
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Vapi, Gujarat
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Nothing

Main things i expect is 2GB or more ram. atleast 17" LCD. i am not sure about the budget if this req. will fit but its the Maximum i can manage.

Thanks.

 

[Cilus]

I think you are not going for AMD then. But getting a Intel config @ 25K budget neither give you optimum solution nor it is value for money. So I strongly suggest you to go for an AMD quad core. Suggesting both for you:

AMD Athlon II x4 635 @ 4.5k
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE @ 2.6K
G.Skill 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 1.5k
Seagate 500GB 7200.12 @ 1.7k
LG 22X SATA DVD @ 0.9k
FSP saga II 350W @ 1.5k
Normal Frontech/Iball cabinet without PSU: 0.7K
Benq G922HDL 18.5" @ 5.7k
Keyboard n Mouse @ 0.6K
Altec Lansing VS2621 @ 1.6k

Total - 21.3K. Add an APC 650W UPS @ 2.6K

Intel Option -

Intel Pentium Dual Core E5500 @ 3k
Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo @ 2.6k

 

[vickybat]

@ TheHumanBot

You can go for core i3 540 + h55 chipset board.


Intel Core i3 540 @ 5k
MSI H55M-E33 @ 4.5k

This will be equivalent to the amd rig and will have less TDP. Check for some cheap h55 boards around 3.5k to lower the budget.

 

[Jaskanwar Singh]

^^he is working on premier after effects and you are suggesting him i3 vickybat!! 635 is much better in those.
go for cilus's config.

 

[vickybat]

@ JASKANWAR

Jas he has denied using any amd components so suggested him intel.

@TheHumanBot

Increase your budget and go for an i5 750 for about 8.5k and you will breeze through premier after effects . But don't forget to add a gpu as its mandatory for i5 750.

 

[skeletor]

AMD Athlon II X4 635 @ 4.4k [4 core processor]
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @ 4.4k [has good integrated graphics]
2GB Kingston/Gskill 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM @ 1.5k
500GB WD Caviar Blue @ 1.7k
LG DVD Writer @ 0.9k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
FSP Saga II 350w PSU @ 1.5k [very important]
Logitech Keyboard + Mouse combo @ 0.5k
Altec Lansing VS2621 @ 1.5k
Dell S1909W 18.5" monitor @ 6.5k
APC 600VA UPS @ 2k

Total - 26.3k.

A better overall performer than any Intel configuration possible in your budget. If you need Intel strictly, then go with vickybat's suggestion. Go with a local cabinet to save more money.

 

[TheHumanBot]

Sorry guys i was out for 2 days anyway.

vickybat i liked your config but can you pls update it
with new suggestion ico and as you said i5 and you didnt mentioned mobo for i5.
now will be replying regularly.

Sorry guys i was out for 2 days anyway.

vickybat i liked your config but can you pls update it
with new suggestion ico and as you said i5 and you didnt mentioned mobo for i5.
now will be replying regularly.

 

[skeletor]

^^ Intel Core i5 is not possible in your budget. Only Core i3-530/540 are possible which are slightly better than Athlon II X4 635 in games IF you use a discrete graphics but they lag behind in rendering, video editing etc. because they are only dual core. The AMD configuration also has better integrated graphics.

If you want to consider Core i5, then increase your budget atleast by 11k. 3.5k for the Core i5-760 processor, 2k for a better P55 motherboard, 1k for a better PSU and the other 5k for a decent discrete graphics (recommended).

 

[vickybat]

@ TheHumanBot

Okay but i suggest to up your budget to include an i5 750 because it also needs a GPU as there's no on chip graphics solution for i5 7 series. Only the i3 and i5 6series have graphics solutions . But never go for i5 6 series.

For your config let me try for a 750 config. So here it goes:

Intel core i5 750 @ 8.5k
MSI H55M-E33 @ 4.5k
MSI N240GT-MD1G @ 5k
Benq G922HDL 18.5" @ 5.7k
Zebronics Bizli @ 1k
FSP Saga II 400w PSU @ 1.8k
G.Skill 2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 1.5k
Seagate 500GB 7200.12 @ 1.7k
LG 22X SATA DVD @ 0.9k
Apc 550va @ 1.5k
keyboard + mouse @ 0.5k

Total = 30.8k

Now this is a more balanced rig for your requirements. Tell me your feedback

 

[Joker]

^^ speakers, keyboard mouse, better motherboard and UPS needed.

Intel Core i5-750 @ 8500
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 @ 6400
2GB DDR3 1333mhz RAM @ 1500
500GB WD Blue or Seagate 7200.12 hard disk @ 1800
Sapphire or MSI HD 5670 @ 5300 is better than gt240.
BenQ G922HDL 18.5 inch monitor @ 5800
Corsair CX400 PSU @ 2700
DVD Writer 22x @ 900
CM Elite 310 @ 1500
APC 600VA UPS @ 2000
keyboard + mouse @ 500
Altec Lansing VS2621 @ 1500k

total 38400

fully optimized machine is important. you will have to increase the budget if u want to go Core i5-750.

 

[vickybat]

@ joker

The h55 chipset based board will handle the i5 750 fine and op has no intentions of overclocking. I had suggested him a ups( apc 550va) in case you didn't see that is.

The gt240 is mentioned because of its cuda support and op might need it in premier after effects (he's not into gaming i suppose). Check this

Therefore amd cards are a big no in this department. The speakers can be purchased later as the system gets the priority first.
And Yes i had forgotten to add a keyboard and mouse so .5k can be added to my spec which takes the total to 30.8k.

 

[TheHumanBot]

i am going to cut down graphic card and speakers
don't need graphic card and speakers.
GFX onboard is enough. lol all i play is Captain Claw and sometime CS Steam.
rendering will be occasionally so its not IMP at all.

sorry guys you all have to update ur posts everytime i reply.

 

[Reaper_vivek]

Nice config vicky..
And the gt240 is very good in gaming too..my neighbour plays on a 19" monitor at the highest setting and resolution..he has played MOH and Black ops and gets good fps..
Though the op is not into gaming but the above card will help a lot when he changes his mind.

In that case u would have 2 choices..
1. Go with the i3 and h55
2. Go with the amd rig as u will be getting a complete package at that price..

 

[vickybat]

i am going to cut down graphic card and speakers
don't need graphic card and speakers.
GFX onboard is enough. lol all i play is Captain Claw and sometime CS Steam.
rendering will be occasionally so its not IMP at all.

sorry guys you all have to update ur posts everytime i reply.

Keviv219 is right.

You cannot go with onboard graphics with i5 750 because there isn't any.A discrete card is compulsary with i5 750 or else where will you plug your monitor!

If onboard for now then the amd rig ico suggested is balanced and is a complete package.Even cilus's config is good if you are on a tight budget. If you stick with intel within your budget then forget i5 750 and stick with i3 540 but it won't help you with the apps you would be working on.

My suggestion is increase your budget to atleast 30k and go with the i5 config i suggested or else stick with amd cause thats the best at your current budget.

 

[skeletor]

i am going to cut down graphic card and speakers
don't need graphic card and speakers.
GFX onboard is enough. lol all i play is Captain Claw and sometime CS Steam.
rendering will be occasionally so its not IMP at all.

sorry guys you all have to update ur posts everytime i reply.

and you will have to make yourself very clear everytime you reply. What is your updated budget??

Updated configuration @ under 30k - RAM made 4GB and processor changed

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T @ 8.3k [6 core processor...blows away every Core i3 and better than Core i5-750 for your purpose]
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @ 4.4k [has good integrated graphics]
2*2GB Kingston/Gskill 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM @ 3k
500GB WD Caviar Blue @ 1.7k
LG DVD Writer @ 0.9k
Cooler Master Elite 310 @ 1.5k
FSP Saga II 500w PSU @ 2.1k [very important]
Logitech Keyboard + Mouse combo @ 0.5k
Dell S1909W 18.5" monitor @ 6.5k
APC 600VA UPS @ 2k

Total 30k.

 

[vickybat]

^^
That board is not at all optimised to house a 125 watt cpu as it has a 4+1 phase power design. Phenom 2 x6's need an 8+1 phase design to run optimally or the consequences can be severe ( see sorcerer's post). The motherboard has a chance of getting blown.

The integrated graphics won't do the op any good as he'll be using aftereffects. Nvidia gpu's fare better here. Therefore x6's are away from his budget but are great for his type of work.

 

[skeletor]

^^
That board is not at all optimised to house a 125 watt cpu as it has a 4+1 phase power design. Phenom 2 x6's need an 8+1 phase design to run optimally or the consequences can be severe ( see sorcerer's post). The motherboard has a chance of getting blown.

1055T is 95w.

The OP has said that he won't be going for a discrete GPU and I've suggested accordingly.

 

[vickybat]

As far as i know its 125 watts. Check this and this.

Is there a 95 watt variant? Its not listed even in amd's site.

 

[skeletor]

As far as i know its 125 watts. Check this and this.

Is there a 95 watt variant? Its not listed even in amd's site.

There is and you can easily know through Googling.

 

[Cilus]

Newly released Phenom II 1055T processors are 95W TDP as per my knowledge.