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shobhit.twr Original post #1
Nov 8, 2010 at 12:11 AM
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:it will generally be used by my brother in 10th class basically used for office apps,movies,music and entertainment.
2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:yup
3. What is your MAX budget?
A:15 k
4. Planning to overclock?
A:no
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:windows 7(purchased separately )
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:160 gb
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A:15 inch lcd
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:4
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:never built one before first time wanna do it myself .
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:in mid december
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:yes .it would b nice might upgrade later.
12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
A:UPS(can i buy it later?)
13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
A:Kolkata
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:plz suggest how to go about assembling pc first time and precautions to take.:smile:
Ishu Gupta
Nov 8, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Athlon II X2 240 - 2700
Gigabyte GA-MA74GMT-S2 - 2700
Kingston Value 2GB DDR3 1333MHz - 1750
Seagate 7200.12 160GB - 1200
Chassis With PSU - 1800
Samsung 633NW - 4500 or LG 1643C
LG DVD - 900
Local KB & Mouse - 300
TOTAL 15850

For assembling look around youtube for tutorials etc. Be gentle, don't force anything etc.
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Nov 8, 2010 at 1:07 PM
thanks for reply :).BTW can someone suggest good cabinet and PSU for my budget.
Cilus
Cilus #4
Nov 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
At your configuration, you won't be needing any extra PSU to support your system. However if you want a little extra then get an Intex/Zebronics cabinet without their default 450W SMPS and add a 500W/600W local SMPS priced within 1K. The whole package will come under 1.8k.

And regarding display, you can get BenQ 15.6" LED monitor @ 4.3K. Also the supply for the processor Athlon II 240 is very limited now a days. You can get a Athlon II 245 @ 2.45K. I purchased it last Saturday from Kolkata.
ssb1551
ssb1551 #5
Nov 8, 2010 at 2:21 PM
add a 500W/600W local SMPS priced within 1K.

Dunno how many n wat all local brands r there?Coz I inquired at my place abt Zebronic's 600W SMPS.It was for 2.2 or something arnd tht(dun remember the exact cost coz it was almost 2 months bk).And iBall's 600W is for arnd 3k.