Need budget pc @25-30k

[Jripper]

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')

Ans:- Basic usage:- MS office, a lot of movies,loads of web surfing+downloading,music. No gaming at all. maybe angry birds or similar games at the most An HTPC in other words


2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.

Ans: Budget is actually 25-30k(if absolutely necessary). Ideally it will be 28k. Please try to suggest within 28k.

3. Planning to overclock?

Ans:- Never.since the person is not a tech geek at all.

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?

Ans: Windows 7. windows 8 when it comes out.

5. How much hard drive space is needed?

Ans: 500 gb

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.

Ans: Yes a monitor is needed. 19 inch will be fine.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?

Ans: Speakers

8. When are you planning to buy the system?

Ans: Within a few days

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?

Ans: Will do it myself

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?

Ans: Kolkata. Will buy locally. Not open to online purchase.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?

Ans: This pc will have to run for 4-5 years atleast. The person's dad is very reluctant to upgrade. Usage will remain same(i.e., watching movies+ web surfing). So with that in mind please suggest a PC which can handle the tasks mentioned for a good 5 years or so.

I suggested this config:-

Proccy:- Pentium g620....................3.5k
Mobo:- gigabyte ga-h61m-d2h.........3.5k
RAM:- corsair 4 gb ram.................1.2k
HDD:- seagate 500gb...................4k
PSU:- corsair cx 430 v2................2.3k
Monitor:- dell in2030m......................6.5k
UPS:- apc back ups rs 600...........2k
DVD drive:-lite-on/asus dvd drive.......1k
KB+Mouse:-logitech mk200................0.6k
Cabinet:- coolermaster elite 310......1.8k
Total:- 26.4k

Now I have a few nagging doubts with this config:-
1.) Is the processor good enough or should I suggest an i3? This won't be upgraded in about 4 years and the g620 is at the bottom of the line processor. The usage is not demanding but still it will not be good if the processor becomes sluggish after an year.

2.) Is there any other h61 based reliable motherboard apart from this one in the 3.5k range? I have had bad experience with gigabyte mobos in the past(lan chip stopped working on 3 mobos). I know about the ASUS P8H61-M LX,but kinda hesitant to buy asus because of rashi peripherals(though I heard they have improved now.) Any other options?

3.) Should I ask him to opt for a cheaper cabinet to get a better processor?

4.) The HD2000 is enough for movies right? 1080p? No gaming at all. just movies/videos.


Any other rigs? Please suggest. Thanks

 

[the_conqueror]

The rig you've suggested is fine IMO. Go for it. I don't think he'll ever need core i3 2100 for watching HD content, pentium g620 is more than enough. Change the HDD to WD Caviar blue 500 GB. Seagate offers just 1 year warranty .

 

[Jripper]

Hmm.. how about a few years down the line? My main concern is because this will not be upgraded in a long long time. I would hate it if after an year they feel everything is too slow and then round up on me :\
And what about the motherboard? Any other suggestions apart from gigabyte and asus?

 

[Cilus]

Then get i3 2100.

 

[Jripper]

Okay i3 it is then.
Any suggestions for a different mobo(apart from gigabyte and asus) at 3.5k?

 

[RiGOD]

Asus P8H61-M LX can do the job for you. Check out Flipkart for H61 based ASRock motherboards.

 

[Jripper]

ANy budget h61 boards from msi? I found one but it was 7k or something

 

[RiGOD]

MSI H61M-P21 (B3).

 

[Cilus]

Better get the Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H which has foru Ram slots priced at 3.15K in Flipkart.

 

[Jripper]

Hmm yes that seems to be the best option.

I was asking for options since I have had gigabyte motherboards in the pas whose lan chips died.

 

[funskar]

Better to buy asrock one wid usb 3.0 for 3.2k
ASRock H61M Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com

 

[Cilus]

^^ Nice find funskar. A 3.2K board with USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gbps...it is a steal.

 

[Jripper]

Bought the machine today fromm m.d.computers


i3 2120,gigabyte-ga-h61m-d2h, 4 gb ram,wd 500gb caviar blue, corsair cx 430 v2, dell in 2030m, asus dvd drive,logitech mk 200 and cm elite 310.

costed 26.8k


I wish the cabby were a better one though and a bit bummed that the mobo doesn't have sata 6gbps or usb 3 but i guess it'll have to do.
BTW one question.

Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com

Does this motherboard have any issues with the sata ports like some other h61 boards without the b3 revision?