need a config under RS 20K

[Skyh3ck]

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: Home Use, Ms Office, Movies, Music... games like POP and old gmes

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/- but can strech to Rs 20500

4. Planning to overclock?
A: Never

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

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 250 GB or More

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: 19 " or 20"

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

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: This Week

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A: May be a graphic card or better HDD in Future

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

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

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: Budget is tight

 

[d6bmg]

AMD Athlon II x4 635 @4K
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P (rev. 3.1) @2.8K
G-skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT @0.7K
Asus DVD Writer @ 1K
Zebronics Bijli @1.2K
FSP Saga II 500W @2.3K
Logitech MK200 @0.7K
Logitech Z313 @1.7K
Acer P206HQ @5.2K

Total 19.6K

HDD: Seagate 250GB 7200.12 @3.4K

You may sacrifice speakers to get HDD.

Or change processor with AMD Athlon II X2 250 @2.75K

 

[Skyh3ck]

thnks but budget is only 20000 and your config is 30000

 

[MegaMind]

Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Athlon II X2 250|2750
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P (rev. 3.1)|2800
RAM |G-skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT|750
HDD |Seagate 250GB 7200.12|3400
DVD Writer |Sony 22X Sata Black DVD|950
PSU |FSP Saga II 400W|1900
Case |Zebronics Bijli(w/o psu)|1200
Monitor |Acer P206HQ|5150
Keyboard & Mouse |Logitech MK100|500
Speakers |Altec Lansing BXR1221|1000
Total ||20400

 

[d6bmg]

thnks but budget is only 20000 and your config is 30000

Stupid mistake.. It should be 19, instead of 29. Sorry for the typo. Post edited.

 

[Skyh3ck]

Thanks


I will be at Lamington Road in next 2 hours....

Is there any i3 or Llano based system possible if budget is 21000 and will above config will be able to play games at low setting.... The old games like POP SoT, Tom raider, Fry cry etc

 

[coderunknown]

^^ new games too will run fine provided you turn all settings to min. ask piyush. he has same chipset but faster processor.

 

[$$Lionking$$]

@Megamind - Sweet config!!

Do you think he shud upgrade to Athlon II X3 450(~3500/-) and downgrade to CM250 PSU(~1000/-)??

 

[Skyh3ck]

LCD @ 5150 and LED @ 5550 - Acer
Mobo and proccy combo - 5850
250 GB Sata @ 3900
Asus DVD @ 1000

 

[MegaMind]

@Megamind - Sweet config!!

Do you think he shud upgrade to Athlon II X3 450(~3500/-) and downgrade to CM250 PSU(~1000/-)??

Athlon II X3 450 - If OP can extend...
CM250 PSU - No.. FSP Saga II 400W would be a better choice..

 

[Skyh3ck]

Antec Design Cabby
Silverstone 500W
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H
AMD Athlon X4 620 2.60
Gkills 4GB 2X2GB
WD HDD 320GB
Sony DVD RW

@ 13500/-

How is this config

 

[d6bmg]

^^ Looks good. So, you bought these?

 

[coderunknown]

Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H

AM2/AM2+ board. avoid. will require DDR2.

WD HDD 320GB

for how much? better get a 500Gb if you find it cheap.

 

[Skyh3ck]

Antec Design Cabby
Silverstone 500W
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H
AMD Athlon X4 620 2.60
Gkills 4GB 2X2GB
WD HDD 320GB
Sony DVD RW

@ 13500/-

How is this config

This config is by prime and its a total CPU.....

I boughht system suggested by MegaMind and d6dmg. Both suggested almost same config...

However I got 250 GB HD at 4K... To keep in mind the budget got a cheap Cabinet with 3 80 mm side fan....

 

[d6bmg]

To keep in mind the budget got a cheap Cabinet with 3 80 mm side fan....

What is the exact model no. of that cabinet?? I can't find anywhere..

 

[Skyh3ck]

It is @ 1250 with 400 w crappy PSU or @ 800 without PSU, it is with glossy paint and one 120 mm fan can be added on rear...

It is a brand called Fuel..... The build quality is bery bad... But look is good.... it is in one of the shop just opp the police station.... You need to check few shop there as I don't remember the shop name.......

 

[coderunknown]

However I got 250 GB HD at 4K.

OMG. only a couple of weeks ago a 500Gb HDD cost ~4k, now 250Gb

 

[d6bmg]

OMG. only a couple of weeks ago a 500Gb HDD cost ~4k, now 250Gb

I didn't expect this question from you. I'm also wondering where will it go after 2-3 months from now.