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which is the smallest cabinet possible???

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raja2281 Original post #1
Mar 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM
hi guys

i need a pc for my office. since i have less space on my desk i need a compact cabinet that does not take much space. i checked those inbuilt pcs from dell and lenovo. but i wanted to configure the pc myself. plz suggest something.
coderunknown
coderunknown #2
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:07 PM
raja2281 said:
hi guys

i need a pc for my office. since i have less space on my desk i need a compact cabinet that does not take much space. i checked those inbuilt pcs from dell and lenovo. but i wanted to configure the pc myself. plz suggest something.
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whats your budget & what exactly you need? plz provide details wil help give best config. for office its best get branded pc. the after sale service matters lot.
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raja2281 #3
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:17 PM
budget is 25-30k. requirements are using word,excel and tally accounting. so dont require too powerful processor. thx
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sakumar79 #4
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:31 PM
If all you need are word, excel and tally, you can go for nettop that should set you back by less than 20k... You can find them from Panache *panache.co.in/store/product_info.php?products_id=121 and Asus *event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/eeebox/en/

If you feel these are too low powered, you can also look at the following
1. Zenith Smart style pc - *www.zenith-india.com/zenithhomesmartstylepc-sspc3-01(os).aspx
2. Dell Inspiron Zino HD - *configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=s241231in8&c=in&l=en&s=dhs&cs=indhs1

Arun
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raja2281 #5
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:55 PM
nettop is fine but i wanted a larger lcd monitor with tv in for viewing tv alternately nd i think branded pc comes with their own monitors.
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sakumar79 #6
Mar 16, 2010 at 3:40 PM
For monitor, you can go for LG Monitor TV... 19" comes under 10k and 24" comes under 15k...

Arun
coderunknown
coderunknown #7
Mar 16, 2010 at 8:10 PM
raja2281 said:
budget is 25-30k. requirements are using word,excel and tally accounting. so dont require too powerful processor. thx
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Processor: Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz: 2.8k
Motherboard: Biostar TA785G A3: 3.7k
Ram: Transcend 2Gb DDR3-1333Mhz C9: 2.2k
Hard Disk: your choice. but WDC 500Gb 16Mb cache Blue is best at the price.
PSU: VIP Gold 400W: 1.4 k or FSP Saga II 350 Watts: 1.7k
Cabinet: CM Elite 360: 2.1k.

the cabby a mini tower. comparatively smaller than most cabinets but build is good. if u want anything more cheaper than CM Elite 310. or Zebronics cabby with the bundled PSU. though i would recommend exchanging it for a better PSU. & to save cost further you may go for AM2+ motherboard & DDR2 ram. but its seriously advisable, go with the norm. don't buy outdated stuffs.