CPU: AMD Athlon 3500+ Socket 939 (Rs 5,900)
Clocked at 2.2 GHz and with a dual-channel memory controller this is one of the best VFM processors that AMD has right now in its single core processor range. After the latest round of price cuts that AMD recently announced, this processor is an absolute steal.
Motherboard: Asus A8N-E Motherboard (Rs 5,300)
This motherboard needs no introduction. Since its release it has been considered as one of the very best in the AMD Non-SLI Pre AM2 Motherboards range. With an array of impressive features and peripheral expansion options, when it is coupled with an AMD 3500+ processor you get a very decent price- performance ratio that is difficult to match using other motherboards.
RAM: TwinMos DDR 400 RAM 1 GB (Rs 4,000)
No system is complete without good quality RAM. To derive full value out of the ASUS A8N-E board which is dual-channel capable pickup 2 sticks of TwinMos DDR 400 Ram which are some of the best memory sticks that money can buy.
Cabinet: VIP ATX Cabinet With integrated 350 Watt Powersupply (Rs 1,400)
There is not much to say here. VIP is a well known maker of ATX cabinets available in decent colours and well designed powersupplies that are known for their reliability.
HDD: Western Digital SATA II HDD 250 GB (Rs 4,100)
Built on the SATA II platform this drive has ample storage and fairly speedy performance. With its price now under Rs 4,500 the drive is the best VFM drive one can find.
Monitor: Samsung 740N 17 Inch LCD (Rs 11,500)
This slim LCD monitor with its bright display and vivid colours is one of the best in the 17-inch class. Comparable monitors from Viewsonic and LG cost around Rs 1000 more.
Graphics Card: BIG Geforce 7600GS 256 MB PCIe Graphics Card (Rs 6,250)
This card is built on the 7600 GS platform that is both SLI capable and can use Nvidia's proprietary PureVideo HD Technology. The Purevideo HD technology supports hardware acceleration, to give users HD and Blu-Ray movie playing capabilities on the PC. Apart from this it is a stellar performer on games and is able to run virtually all mainstream games without stuttering or choking.
Keyboard: Microsoft Standard Multimedia Keyboard (Rs 450)
This is your plain 101 ‘keys' keyboard with multimedia controls. Sturdy, rugged and very good for both gaming and day to day use.
Mouse: Microsoft Comfort Optical 3000 (Rs 800) This is a standard optical mouse which is perfect for both long hours of gaming and standard use.
All in all on assembly these parts put together will form a PC that is capable of High end gaming, capable of outputting Hi-Def video and still a seriously good performer on speed.
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