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Another PC for Office work as cheap as possible

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/another-pc-for-office-work-as-cheap-as-possible.212623/

lutenic
lutenic Original post #1
Oct 24, 2024 at 12:13 PM
I have had an office built long time back in 2015 via thread: *geek.digit.in/community/threads/pc-for-office-work-around-15-18k.195199/
I could not update the thread that time, but I remember PC was built successfully that time.

Now I need another cheap system built. Need for only for:
1. Generate bills using the Billing software (online + desktop app)
2. PDF
3. Excel and Word

No multimedia requirement, no coding, no other work

But needs to be strictly Windows system and not any Linux based builts.
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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: Explained above, no personal leisure work.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: 15K (18K max) even cheaper would be welcomed.

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: No

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Win 10 (i have it)

5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans: 500GB is more than enough. entry level 128GB SSD would do too!

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: Not needed, Have 21" Acer Monitor.

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: I have Mouse, Keyboard, Wifi dongle

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Coming 5-10 days

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Yes, i will do it.

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: Noida - Nehru Place is ideal, But open to Online shopping if its cheaper.

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: Are there are any cheaper All-in-one system available or NUC units which can be plugged into monitor and used right away
lutenic
lutenic #2
Nov 9, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Bumping in.
Please suggest some build
nac
nac #3
Nov 9, 2024 at 11:13 AM
These should come under 18k

Ryzen 3200G
Asus Prime A520M-K
Kingston Fury 8GB DDR4 3200MHz
WD Green 256GB NVME
Cooler Master MWE 450 V2
Generic Case of your choice
lutenic
lutenic #4
Dec 10, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Purchased:

1. Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega Graphics - Rs 5500/-

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2. Kingston Fury 8GB DDR4 3200MHz - 1380/-
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3. Asus Prime A520M-K - Rs 4200/-
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4. Zebronics Flexi Slim Chassis with integrated PSU - Rs 1900/-
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5. TP-LINK WiFi Dongle 300 Mbps Mini Wireless Network USB Wi-Fi Adapter - Rs 599/-
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6. Portronics Bluetooth Keyboard + Mouse set - Rs 799/-
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Total Spent: INR 14378/-

Already had:
1. Acer EK220Q 21.5 Inch (54.61 cm) Full HD (1920x1080) Pixels VA Panel LCD Monitor with LED Back Light - Rs 5198/-
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2. Ant Esports 690 Neo Sata 2.5" 512GB Internal SSD - Rs 2749/- Bought back in 2021 now retails for between INR 2000-2100/-
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Did a crude test, working fine:
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Vyom
Vyom #5
Dec 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Integrated PSU! :hammer:
lutenic
lutenic #6
Dec 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Integrated PSU! :hammer:
This is not for home and heavy use. Never gonna be upgraded to dedicated GPU or any further upgrade in specs.
Vyom
Vyom #7
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
It doesn't matter. You should never compromise on PSU. Cause it risks damaging every other component of PC. Hope you have invested in good UPS instead.
lutenic
lutenic #8
Dec 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It doesn't matter. You should never compromise on PSU. Cause it risks damaging every other component of PC. Hope you have invested in good UPS instead.
Dedicated PSU was overkill for this use ase.

I purchased a Zebronics UPS after a month or two to save system from any electricity fluctuations:
ZEBRONICS U735 600VA/360W Microcontroller Based UPS: *amazon.in/dp/B0CLP4YYFS

Added another 8GB RAM stick afterwards too as 8GB did not feel smooth even for the billing use:
Kingston Fury 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM Fury Beast Black (KF426C16BB/8) - *amazon.in/dp/B097K42SCN