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PC with least Electricity consumption possible

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Ironman
Ironman Original post #1
Apr 7, 2013 at 9:23 AM
i want to build a pc with the following intentions

1.24 hours running
2.Least Electricity Consumption Possible (important)
3.no noise /
4.used for only doing things like

  • Downloading
    Recording from cctv feed
    youtube playback
5.include a good wifi card to transfer files from my other pc wirelessly
6.Budget = as cheap as it can be
7.Long lasting components
8.no speakers


As ASHIS Requested

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans:
24 hrs CCtv feed record based on sensitivity
downloading , torrent ,
mild browsings

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans:
as cheap as possible
less than 20k - 25k is good for my pockets

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans:
NO
4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans:
Windows xp , 7 , 8 , Linux
5. How much hard drive space is needed?
Ans:
1tb + ssd(optional)


6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of monitor you have.
Ans:
yes but should consume the least electricity
22 " or 23 " or 24 "

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans:
Speakers , floppy
card reader
8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans:
1 or 2 months
9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans:
by myself yes
10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans:
yes
11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans:
yes
the pc should consume the least amount of electricity as possible
Most important Feature of the PC Build


anything else you should know??

suggest please:razz:
ASHISH65
Apr 7, 2013 at 10:09 AM
fill these - *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...new-pc-help-answer-these-questions-first.html
S
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:02 PM
My suggestions :-

Intel i3 3220 @7k
Gigabyte b75@4k
Corsair 2gb @1.2k
WD blue 1tb @3.9k
Dell 20inch@6.5k
Any iball cabinet @1k
ASUS DVD drive @1k
Logitech mk200@0.7k
Corsair 430v v2@2.6k

Total: 27.9k

Shiva
ASHISH65
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:21 PM
intel g2010 - rs 3400

Gigabyte b75 mobo - rs 4000

Wd cavier blue 1tb - rs 3900

corsair cxv2 430w psu - rs 2600

Corsair 2gb ram ddr3 -rs 1200

Cm elite 310 cabinet - rs 1800

ASUS DVD drive - rs 1000

Logitech mk200 - rs 700

Dell st2240 ips led - rs 8500

Total - rs 26200
S
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:24 PM
^get a CM elite 310 and it will be inside the budget

Shiva
ASHISH65
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM
hmm ya even elite 310 is fine
anirbandd
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:06 PM
i dunno.. but considerig your requiments, wouldnt a Raspberry Pi be ideal??
Flash
Flash #8
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:11 PM
i dunno.. but considerig your requiments, wouldnt a Raspberry Pi be ideal??
That's a wise option.
@OP: Go thro this thread, you will get an idea.
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...orrent-download-24-7-suggestion-required.html
anirbandd
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:31 PM
the RasPi with a custom cabinet and a good quality power adapter would cost you below 10K :p for sure..
get more HDDs with the saved money.

PS: the RasPi does not have VGA out. Only HDMI afaik.
harshilsharma63
Apr 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM
the RasPi with a custom cabinet and a good quality power adapter would cost you below 10K :p for sure..
get more HDDs with the saved money.

PS: the RasPi does not have VGA out. Only HDMI afaik.
> RaspberryPi would cost ~5k with an arcylic case on eBay.

> Yep, it only has an HDMI port.

> get the model B. it comes with 500 MB ram.

> Pi can also be overclocked without breaking the warranty :p
S
Apr 7, 2013 at 11:10 PM
:+1: for rasberry pi, I suggest you get it from an authorised seller ( like RS , link on rasberry site ) rather than from eBay. AFAIK , it will cost 3k for the pi and 0.8k for the box, hence 3.8k. Then you can get the HDD , monitor ,etc easily without stretching your budget. Go for it, you won't regret it. :) .it is perfect for your needs as it won't overheat as it is small. A single 80mm fan can cool it :) ;). 24/7 usage won't damage it. My recommendation . Your choice.

Shiva
icebags
icebags #12
Apr 8, 2013 at 12:19 AM
raspberry pi is best option, but if need a desktop, intel atom should suffice.
Ironman
Ironman #13
Apr 8, 2013 at 11:47 AM
i thought raspberry pi was only good for programming !!

i thought raspberry pi was only good for programming !!
anirbandd
anirbandd #14
Apr 8, 2013 at 12:46 PM
^wrong wrong wrong :p

you should google for its vast applications..
S
Apr 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Check this put :-

Ten More Awesome Projects for Your Raspberry Pi

Shiva