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PC Configs - November 2009 Edition

Assemblers rejoice! Our recommended PC configurations this month.

Anand Tuliani|Nov 16, 2009, 14:59:18 IST

As with any other tech media, we're constantly asked about the best desktop configurations to go for when buying an assembled PC. So instead of answering every question individually, here are some of our recommended configurations, with prices for various types of Home Desktop PCs.

Of course none of the configurations are an absolute, so please feel free to add, remove or change components according to your needs or preferences. All configs are clearly specific to the category we've put them under.

Home PC

Processor	Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300, 2.60 GHz	3,300
Motherboard	Asus P5KPL AM-PS, Intel G31	2,450
RAM	2 GB Zion DDR2-800 MHz	2,340
Hard disk	Western Digital Caviar Green - 320 GB SATA	2,300
Graphics card	Onboard Graphics	-
Optical drive	LG GH22 SATA 22x DVD-writer	1,100
Network card	Onboard 10/100/1000 GbE	-
Monitor	Samsung SyncMaster 933SN - 18.5-inch TFT	6,900
Keyboard	Microsoft Desktop 500	800
Mouse	Included in Combo	-
Speakers	Creative Inspire T3130, 2.1 channel	2,600
Soundcard	Onboard high-definition audio	-
PC Case	Circle Delight Grey	1,450
Power Supply Unit	Included with the PC Case - 400W (max)	-

Total: Rs. 23,240

Gaming PC (Mid-Range)

Processor	Intel Core i5-750, 2.66 GHz	10,500
Motherboard	MSI P55-CD3	8,700
RAM	2x 2 GB Kingston DDR2-1333 MHz	5,398
Hard disk	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 - 1 TB SATA	4,200
Graphics card	Sapphire Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB	9,300
Optical drive	LG GH22 SATA 22x DVD-writer	1,100
Network card	Onboard 10/100/1000 GbE	-
Monitor	Benq E2200HD - 22-inch TFT	10,100
Keyboard	Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000	950
Mouse	Logitech MX518	1,400
Speakers	Altec Lansing MX5021E	6,700
Soundcard	Onboard high-definition audio	-
PC Case	Thermaltake Matrix VD2000BNS	2,800
Power Supply Unit	Tagan BZ500	4,650

Total: Rs. 65,798

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Gaming PC (High-End)

Processor	Intel Core i7-860, 2.8 GHz	16,500
Motherboard	Asus P7P55D Pro	14,250
RAM	Corsair TW3X4G-1333C9, 4 GB DDR3	6,100
Hard disk	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 - 1 TB SATA	4,200
Graphics card	Zotac GeForce GTX 295 - 1792 MB DDR3	29,000
Optical drive	LG GH22 SATA 22x DVD-writer	1,100
Network card	Onboard 10/100/1000 GbE	-
Monitor	BenQ E2400HD - 24-inch TFT	12,500
Keyboard	Microsoft Sidewinder X6	4,200
Mouse	Logitech G9 Laser	4,900
Speakers	Creative Gigaworks T3	16,000
Soundcard	Asus Xonar DX 7.1-channel	5,000
PC Case	Cooler Master Gladiator 600	4,000
Power Supply Unit	Cooler Master Silent Pro 700W	8,200

Total: Rs. 1,25,950

Home Theater PC

Processor	AMD Athlon II X2 245, 2.80 GHz	3,600
Motherboard	Asus M3N78-EM, GeForce 8300	4,500
RAM	2x 2 GB Strontium DDR3-800 MHz	4,498
Hard disk	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 - 1 TB SATA	4,200
Graphics card	Zotac GeForce GT 220, 1 GB	4,600
Optical drive	Sony BC-5100S-OB, 24x SATA Blu-ray combo	8,700
Network card	Onboard 10/100/1000 GbE	-
Monitor	BenQ E2400HD - 24-inch TFT	12,500
Keyboard	Logitech Cordless Desktop EX90	1,400
Mouse	Included in the combo	-
Speakers	Logitech Z-5500 Digital	21,000
Soundcard	Asus Xonar DX 7.1-channel	5,000
PC Case	GlacialTech Altair A381	10,600
Power Supply Unit	Included with the PC Case	-
TV Tuner Card	Leadtek WinFast PVR3000 Deluxe	4,400

Total: Rs. 84,998

By Anand Tuliani

If you are looking for advice on buying any kind gadget, Anand is your man. The specs of the latest gadgets are at the tip of his tongue and he will tell you exactly what's worth your money. When not reviewing products, you will find him disgusting people with his weird food fantasies, enough for people to consider skipping lunch and dinner. And if you don't find him on his desk, be sure you will find him on the streets outside, clicking away on some camera or other. Every cat, dog and even the street hawkers, now have a portfolio thanks to him. The weekends are dedicated to the pampering of his beloved Royal Enfield(s).