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Bringing home a new Dhanteras gift...HELP!!!

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deba_2k_1 Original post #1
Oct 10, 2009 at 9:43 PM
I m planning to buy a new machine this Dhanteras in Kolkata.. so guys plzz help me in this.. I'll jot down my specification:-

1) Budget 12K ... WITHOUT MONITOR, UPS, MOUSE-KEYBOARD, SOUND BOX, & DVD ROM
2) Quote the prices of each of the hardware as well (preferably Kolkata prices)
3) I would prefer a graphics integrated MB.. but dont hesitate to name a few graphics cards that comes within the budget.
4) Make it fast !!!!!

Happy Diwali and Dhanteras in advance !!!
CATALU/\/A
CATALU/\/A #2
Oct 11, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Processor : Athlon II X2 250 3GHz @ 4.1k
MOBO : Biostar TA785GE 128M @ 4.1k (Good Mobo with onboard graphics)
Ram : Transcend 2x2GB DDR2 Dual Channel 800Mhz @ 2.5k
HDD - 500Gb Western Digital Caviar Blue sata2 @ 2.5k

Total approx :: approx 13.5k

Am i missing something......
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Tech_Wiz #3
Oct 11, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Cabinet and PSU I guess
Krow
Krow #4
Oct 12, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Replace proccy with Athlon II X2 240 @ 3.2k (save some more money at almost no loss in performance) Rest is same. This is the minimum you should buy. About the cabby and PSU, although I dont like to recommend this, but get any cabby with a good stock PSU. That's all I can recommend for your budget.
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Tech_Wiz #5
Oct 12, 2009 at 5:51 PM
well he doesnt have anything Hungry listed so Cheapos will be Ok. I spend like 6.5 K for Cabi + Psu lol