Below 15K pc reqd for downloading/internet surifng

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Hi,
I need a pc which will strictly be used for downloads and internet surfing only.
I don't need a monitor since I intend to use my LCD tv as the monitor.
Please also suggest sites/places from where I can get tips to assemble my pc. I want to do it myself.

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: Downloading, surfing the net.

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: 15K

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A: Windows/Ubuntu

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 200GB

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: 22" LCD tv

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: 3

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A: No, want to do it myself

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: this weekend

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: monitor, speakers

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A: Kolkata, if online yes.

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: The configuration should be stable.

Please suggest!!!

Here goes my suggestion..

Alternate Mobo : Intel DH61WW-B3 @3.5k

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If You are Open to AMD You can get a Quad as well keeping other things same.

AMD Phenom II X4 840 - 5600
Asus M4A78LT-M-LE - 3000

As OP has asked below 15K and the req. are downloading/internet surifng,

AMD Athlon II X2 250 - 2.7K
Asus M4A78LT-M LE - 2.7K (With these the total is 13.7k)

will do the job.. Still the above suggestions are future proof... Its upto OP to decide..

P.S : rest of the components as suggested by d3p5kor...

Tech_Wiz said:
If You are Open to AMD You can get a Quad as well keeping other things same.

AMD Phenom II X4 840 - 5600
Asus M4A78LT-M-LE - 3000

AMD Phenom II X4 840 is priced around 4.8K, not 5.6K. At 5.6K you can get a Phenom II X4 955.

FSP SAGA is not available in Kolkata and currently most of the Online shops are not having it. So replacement is Corsair CX400 @ 2.3K.

For web browsing|Downloading|Multimedia usage|Intel Dual-core sandybridge processor is sufficient.

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I wonder why spend so much on a download rig. :))

As soon as I saw the thread title I remembered P 3 type of things. :grin:

agyaat said:
I wonder why spend so much on a download rig.

As soon as I saw the thread title I remembered P 3 type of things.

There is no use having a P3 rig if it cant keep running at good speeds. ALso I have seen people face quite a few problems with P3 rigs. My cousin cant burn DVD(he can burn CD)

So dont buy a P3 system now

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You cant even if you want to unless you are in Antique shop

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I must thank all of you for your splendid replies. All of them are wonderful and helpful.
I have a hitch in buying non Intel products. Till date I have had 2 desktops, 3 laptops. All of them have been Intel.
The desktops ran on Intel motherboards and processors.
So precisely, I have never even gone close to buying an AMD/ASUS combination.
Could you please give me some confidence on whether I should go for the Intel combo or the AMD/ASUS combo?
Apart from price is there any other significant difference?

Thanks once again.

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AMD is just as much reliable processor as any other Intel.

Asus is much more feature rich and reliable than Intel's (BORING) motherboards.

Also AMD option will give you a very good future upgrade plan for proccy as the same Mobo can accommodate any AMD starting from Sempron to Phenom X6 1100T.

Personally used AMD+Asus Twice & they were great.

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I believe if its just for downloading and surfing old used pc is fine. If you want one let me know its more than sufficient . You can save some later building a gaming rig.

Pm me