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soumya.b Original post #1
Oct 20, 2011 at 11:46 PM
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: Cyber cafe

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
A:

3. What is your MAX budget?
A:15K

4. Planning to overclock?
A: No

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

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A: 500GB

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: 15''; 1024X768

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:5

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
A:

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A: Within 1-2 days

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:

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: It should be Intel
T
Oct 21, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz Rs.3.5K
Asus P5G41T-M-LX3 @ 2.45K
Corsair 2GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 0.7K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.9K
Zebronics Bijli Cabinet with 450W SMPS @ 1.5K
Basic Keyboard and Mouse @ 0.3K
LG 22X DVD Writer SATA @ 0.9K
Acer 15W60PS 15.6" LCD (1366X768) @ 3.6K

=14.8K

Update:This is worth for Browsing + Roadrash and thats it.
root.king
Oct 21, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz Rs.3.5K
Asus P5G41T-M-LX3 @ 2.45K
Corsair 2GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 0.7K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.9K
Zebronics Bijli Cabinet with 450W SMPS @ 1.5K
Basic Keyboard and Mouse @ 0.3K
LG 22X DVD Writer SATA @ 0.9K
Acer 15W60PS 15.6" LCD (1366X768) @ 3.6K

=14.8K

Update:This is worth for Browsing + Roadrash and thats it.

superb,
in this config nfsmw will be run.
saswat23
Oct 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM
How about this:
* AMD Athlon-II X3-440 @ 3k
* AM3/AM3+ Motherboard @ 2.5k
* Corsair 2GB DDR3 @ 0.7k
* WDC Blue 500GB @ 1.9K
* Zeb. BIJLI + 450W PSU @ 1.4K
* DELL IN1930 HD LED @ 5k
* Zeb./Frontech/Intex KB @ 0.3k
* Normal Headphone @ 0.2k
Total ---- 15k
T
Oct 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM
At that Budget AMD is lot better but he wants Intel :$
Cilus
Cilus #6
Oct 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz Rs.3.5K
Asus P5G41T-M-LX3 @ 2.45K
Corsair 2GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 0.7K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.9K
Zebronics Bijli Cabinet with 450W SMPS @ 1.5K
Basic Keyboard and Mouse @ 0.3K
LG 22X DVD Writer SATA @ 0.9K
Acer 15W60PS 15.6" LCD (1366X768) @ 3.6K

=14.8K

Update:This is worth for Browsing + Roadrash and thats it.

My config, given in other thread is hyjacked I guess.:grin:
T
Oct 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Yep :D

It was open in other tab + I am Lazy :)
mitraark
Oct 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM
AMD Athlon X2 250 Rs.2.6K
Gigabyte M68 @ 2.4K
Corsair 2GB 1333 MHz DDR3 @ 0.7K
Seagate 500 GB SATA @ 1.9K
Zebronics Bijli Cabinet with 450W SMPS @ 1.5K
Basic Keyboard and Mouse @ 0.3K
LG 22X DVD Writer SATA @ 0.9K
Acer 15W60PS 15.6" LCD (1366X768) @ 3.6K
+Tax
~15k

I play FIFA 12 at lowest setting on similar rig.
Cilus
Cilus #9
Oct 23, 2011 at 7:55 PM
I like the config given by saswat23 because of the Ahlon II Tri core processor. It is a far better performer than the Dual core E6600 and in fact beats the Dual Core G series processors based on Sandy bridge architecture.

It will offer:
1. Better Multi tasking capability and high multithreaded performance.

2. Very good gaming performance because of its 3 GHz speed.

3. Optimized for games with multicore support.

4. Better choice for long run as most of the applications are getting multicore optimized, even the browsers like Firefox, Google Chrome or IE 9 are multicore optimized.

5. AMD AM3 motherboard...will offer better upgrade options. You can get Phenom II quad and hex cores with 95W TDP range to upgrade in future. On the other hand upgrade path for LGA 775 is closed. You won't find any Core2Quad CPU now a days and even if you find some old stock, they are insanely priced compared to their offered performance.
T
Tech_Wiz #10
Oct 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM
I totally agree...but OP wants Intel (Don't know why :()

Also if he wants a cheaper Config without any regard to Performance then also AMD will give a cheaper config with Sempron 1.8K
TheITWares - One Stop for all Gizmos!AMD Sempron 145 Sargas 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM3 45W Single-Core Processor

With so low TDP it will also save elec costs
d6bmg
d6bmg #11
Oct 23, 2011 at 11:54 PM
How about this:
* AMD Athlon-II X3-440 @ 3k
* AM3/AM3+ Motherboard @ 2.5k
* Corsair 2GB DDR3 @ 0.7k
* WDC Blue 500GB @ 1.9K
* Zeb. BIJLI + 450W PSU @ 1.4K
* DELL IN1930 HD LED @ 5k
* Zeb./Frontech/Intex KB @ 0.3k
* Normal Headphone @ 0.2k
Total ---- 15k

Best config @15K. :cool:

14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A: It should be Intel

But at your budget AMD rig will be far better than any Intel rig.