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Suggest me a pc around 20k ..the max i can get :)

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tarunjain07 Original post #1
Jul 10, 2010 at 1:24 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: gaming,study,all i can do...max use
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: around 15k
4. Planning to overclock?
A:yes
5. Which OS are you planning to use?
A:7 or more in future
6. How much hard drive space is needed?
A:500gb or better
7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
A: can say ..if my budget exceeds i will buy screen later
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:i will assemble my self
10. When are you planning to buy the system?
A:2-4 day from nehru place
11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
A:yes
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: delhi
14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
A:



Hi everyone..new to this forum my friend suggested me this one...
please suggest me a pc around 15k ... the best i can get as i m planning to do evrything including games

i live in delhi so can easily get all hardware from nehru place...
suggest me a shop too if u know any so tht i can get all easily...
w8ing for u r replies..:smile:
rahul.007
Jul 10, 2010 at 7:50 AM
get this:-

Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz @ 4k
Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4.1k
kingston 2GB DDR3 1333MHz C9 @ 2.6k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB @ 2k
Zebronics Bijli @ 1.1K
FSP Saga II 350 Watts @ 1.7k
lg dvd sata @ 1k
logitech mult. keyboard + value optical mouse @ 0.65k
samsung 17/19" (whichever available at 5.5k) @ 5.5k

total:-23k
Jaskanwar Singh
Jul 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM
this will be more than enough--

Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz @ 5k
Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4.2k
2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.6k
Samsung 500GB SATA @ 1.9k
Local Cabinet + 350W psu @ 1.5k
Dell/AOC 16" Monitor @ 5k

Total - 20.2k
coderunknown
Jul 10, 2010 at 11:48 AM
^^ :agreed: jas pc config better & cheaper.
T
Jul 10, 2010 at 12:44 PM
thnxs guys for such a mind blowing an quick replies

edited :- budget is 15k

please suggest me one around 15k(please try to stick to 15k only)

thnxs Jaskanwar Singh
rahul.007
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Jul 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM
nopes 15k excluding ups,monitor,keyboard -mouse etc
15k only for cpu
coderunknown
Jul 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM
than take jas config. remove monitor. total pricing will be at 15-15.3k. i doubt you will find a better config at that price.
ajai5777
Jul 10, 2010 at 4:14 PM
this will be more than enough--

Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz @ 5k
Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4.2k
2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.6k
Samsung 500GB SATA @ 1.9k
Local Cabinet + 350W psu @ 1.5k
Dell/AOC 16" Monitor @ 5k

Total - 20.2k

There is a hidden danger in this config.TA 785G3 HD comes under medium range boards.So local SMPS will be a risk.Biostar people enquired about my PSU when I bought this board.

get

Athlon II X4 630 @ 4.7k
AOC 15.6" @ 4.7k
FSP Saga II 350W @ 1.5k
Local cabby
SlashDK
SlashDK #10
Jul 10, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz @ 4k
Biostar TA785G3 HD @ 4.2k
2GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 2.6k
WD Caviar Blue 500GB SATA @ 2k
Local Cabinet - 0.4k
FSP saga 400w @ 1.8k
Total - 15k

For the monitor, zebronics 17" flat CRT is available at 2.5k
(by *www.bwindia.net )
coderunknown
Jul 10, 2010 at 7:59 PM
There is a hidden danger in this config.TA 785G3 HD comes under medium range boards.So local SMPS will be a risk.Biostar people enquired about my PSU when I bought this board.

get

Athlon II X4 630 @ 4.7k
AOC 15.6" @ 4.7k
FSP Saga II 350W @ 1.5k
Local cabby

really? that nice to hear that even for 4-4.3k you get a good board :razz:

For the monitor, zebronics 17" flat CRT is available at 2.5k
(by *www.bwindia.net )

:rofl:
Jaskanwar Singh
Jul 10, 2010 at 8:29 PM
cybertonic a 17"crt and 400w for that rig....ahmmmmmm
Jaskanwar Singh
Jul 10, 2010 at 9:27 PM
oh ho sammy yar...i meant that was too much for the psu and a crt if lcd was in his budget...
coderunknown
Jul 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM
well yes. LCD should be considered over CRT even if budget it very very low. CRT in 2010. its like a super ROFL :lol:
T
Jul 12, 2010 at 5:29 PM
bought :

AMD X4 635
Asus M4A88T-M/USB3
WD 500Gb
2Gb DDR3 Dynet
Cooler Master PSU : 500w
Zebronics blaze..
Lg Dvd

Total : 19900
Delhi : Np Bee Kay Computers next to cost to cost

hwz it ?
coderunknown
Jul 12, 2010 at 6:16 PM
should not have brought Asus, dynite & CM, assuming its Extreme Power or derivative.

anyway congrats on the purchase. check the motherboard well well.
rahul.007
rahul.007 #18
Jul 12, 2010 at 7:01 PM
bought :

AMD X4 635
Asus M4A88T-M/USB3
WD 500Gb
2Gb DDR3 Dynet
Cooler Master PSU : 500w
Zebronics blaze..
Lg Dvd

Total : 19900
Delhi : Np Bee Kay Computers next to cost to cost

hwz it ?

you should have gone to smc....
and no to cm extreme power and dynet....

but nevertheless ts a good purchase.... :)
Piyush
Piyush #19
Jul 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM
@OP
overall a nice purchase but asus 880.....is overpriced and could have been swapped with MSI/GIGA
T
Jul 13, 2010 at 1:00 AM
went to smc..he was also offering cm not saga...

dynet i bought bcoz my direct warranty is from the shop keeper i don have to go to any service centre...

Asus yaar i went their no one was offering SAGA ....