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ashfame
ashfame Original post #1
May 31, 2006 at 9:16 PM
1. Can anyone suggest the cheapest processor+mobo combination?
AMD/Intel doesn't matter. Mobo should hav onboard sound card.
2. How much does the cheapest cabinet costs?
3. Cheapest 80gb hdd? (is it available in 5400rpm)
4. How much does a dot-matrix printer costs?
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saketkutta #2
May 31, 2006 at 9:34 PM
why do u want cheapest things?
ashfame
ashfame #3
May 31, 2006 at 9:37 PM
my friends brother has a shop of installing softwares on mobiles.
so he needs a pc for that within 15k including ups & a printer.
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akshayt #4
Jun 1, 2006 at 3:07 PM
amd sempron 2500 + mobo for arnd 5.5k or so

however it will probably perform like crap as well, rather spend 10k more if you want better booting and computer using speeds.
ashfame
ashfame #5
Jun 1, 2006 at 4:54 PM
whts the specs?
does mobo has a sound card?

And pl also see ques. 2,3,4 in the first post.
ashfame
ashfame #6
Jun 4, 2006 at 11:40 AM
pl help guys
samrulez
samrulez #7
Jun 5, 2006 at 4:02 PM
@ashfame: Remember u had posted a thread asking for a pc under 7K..Why don't u use that one?
vignesh
vignesh #8
Jun 5, 2006 at 4:42 PM
Go for an AMD processor...
Sourabh
Sourabh #9
Jun 5, 2006 at 5:17 PM
AMD is a better choice, all motherboards now come with onboard sound. A 64bit sempron with a asus k8v-mx would be ideal and enough for the given needs. Cabinet with SMPS will set you back by a grand or so. 80 gig hdds are now entry entry level, get a 7200rpm hdd. It makes a lot of difference and the price difference is just a few hundreds. Dot matrix printers are costly, Espon or TVS are the main players which cost around 8k.
ashfame
ashfame #10
Jun 5, 2006 at 8:01 PM
samrulez said:
@ashfame: Remember u had posted a thread asking for a pc under 7K..Why don't u use that one?
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that was not having 80gb hdd with printer & a 17" screen.
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akshayt #11
Jun 5, 2006 at 8:21 PM
that motherboard that I was meaning has onboard audio/video
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akshayt #12
Jun 5, 2006 at 8:26 PM
that motherboard that I was meaning has onboard audio/video
samrulez
samrulez #13
Jun 5, 2006 at 8:27 PM
ashfame said:
that was not having 80gb hdd with printer & a 17" screen.
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But u can use the same system any just go for a 80 gig hdd and a cheap 17" CRT monitor
ashfame
ashfame #14
Jun 5, 2006 at 8:35 PM
well i will try that.
thanks guys & will get back on this topic after 12 jun coz before that i don't hav time to assemble this one now. it can wait. gotta handle some new PCs & my papers.
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chota_rod_waala #15
Jun 5, 2006 at 11:00 PM
AMD Sempron 2400+ - Rs 2400
MSI VIA Chipset board - Rs 2200
( MSI is cheaper or try ASUS A7V-400 SE)
(Both have 5.1 onboard sound S3 Unichrome graphics)
(Sis chipset mobos may cost more less)
Seagate 80GB 7200rpm - Rs 2200
LG CD Crive - Rs 625
ANy Floppy - Rs 200
Zebronics Cabinet wid 350W SMPS - Rs 800
ViewSonic/Philips 15" Monitor (try for 14")- Rs 4800
Adcom Black multimedia KB + Optical Mouse Combo Rs 399
Frontech 2.1 Surround system Rs 800


Total - Rs 14300 (ask for Rs 124 discount)
ashfame
ashfame #16
Jun 5, 2006 at 11:04 PM
thanks a lot buddy, i will try that for sure