Most basic config possible for least cost.

[guru_urug]

1. What is the purpose of the computer?
A:The config is for my maid's son. He wants the best PC possible in least cost.
He will use for Basic functionality, internet,office functionality,basic games, movies,songs

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:13-15k MAX

4. Planning to overclock?
A:No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Win 7

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: Atleast 320GB. But I guess 500GB/1TB is more vfm

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:15-17" 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:Yes, but lost touch with current market

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

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: Wud love to but, budget restriction

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

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: The system must be stable, no overheating issues, the PC is "NOT" for me.
Im hoping a cheap AMD athlon x2 maybe? 2GB ram? 500GB hdd?

 

[Piyush]

AMD Athlon II X2 255 @ 2.6K
Asus M4A78LT-M LE @ 2.6K
G.Skill F3-10666CL9S-2GBNQ 2 GB 1333 MHz @ 1.1K
Seagate 500 GB HDD @ 1.7K
LG SATA 22X DVD R/W @ 0.8K
FSP SAGA II 350W @ 1.5K
Zebronics Bijli @ 1K
BEnQ 15.6" LED Display @ 4.1K
TVS Champ Keyboard @ 0.4K
Zebronics Optical MOuse @ 0.2K
Microteck 600VA UPS @ 1.2K
basic speaker @ 0.5K

the config is modified form of CILUS's suggestion in other thread

 

[guru_urug]

Thts above the mentioned budget.

How abt a procy+mobo combo? tht wud save on cash rite?
Also a basic cabinet wud do. and for the PSU I was thinking of VIP since its cheaper.

 

[thetechfreak]

Well, you can easily use you're current monitor.

Proccy+mobo would also require RAM.
Chose a cabinet of your choice but dont compromise much on a PSU. Get the one mentioned by Piyush. Its lot better than VIP.

If you want proccy+mobo+RAM+PSU then-

AMD Athlon II X4 635 (2.9 GHz, 2 MB
L2 CAche) @ 4K

Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H @ 4K

Corsair XMS3 1600 MHz DDR3 2 GB
single stick @ 1.2K
and a FSP Saga II 350w @Rs.1.5 k

 

[Piyush]

Thts above the mentioned budget.

How abt a procy+mobo combo? tht wud save on cash rite?
Also a basic cabinet wud do. and for the PSU I was thinking of VIP since its cheaper.

do you require all the parts which i mentioned or do you have some of them already?

 

[guru_urug]

I have mentioned in the first post that this config is not for me. I want config from scratch.

 

[shayem]

Well then config suggested by Piyush is very good. Go for it. But I wan to add, for KB+M get Logitech or Microsoft combo @600. Multimedia KB which Champ is not with better mouse than Zebronics..

 

[saswat23]

If the config suggested by Piyus is above your budget then you can go with the PSU bundled with Zeb. Bijli for now and later upgrade to SAGA-II 350W.
IMO this Zeb. PSU can handle you rig easily as there are no power hungry devices.