BUDGET COMPUTER BUILD
Owning a computer is everyone's dream just like owning a mobile phone or owning a bicycle. Everyone wants it but are constrained by the budget. So here is guide for you if you have a small budget.
(Note :- The following PC build is just a bare minimum.)
Let's Start.
The Checklist
- CPU or Processor - For a budget, I would recommend an 'intel' processor, although I personally use an 'AMD' one. It can be a celeron or Pentium. As long as it fits inside the budget, you are good to go.
- Motherboard - Any Motherboard from gigabyte or astar or any company which has the socket type compatible with the processor selling at low price.
- Hard Disk - A 500GB HDD would be sufficient.
- Power Supply or SMPS - This is the main component as it will provide juice (electricity) to run all components so it should be minimum 500 watts.
- Memory or RAM - 4GB is sufficient.
- Keyboard and Mouse combo - Any combo that goes with your budget.
- Monitor - A 15- inch monitor is good to go.
- UPS - Any UPS under your budget and capable of running the computer for around 10 minutes.
- Cabinet - To put all the components in.
Central Processing Unit
For a budget build intel Pentium G3220 with clock speed of 3GHz would be a great CPU. It support DDR3-1333 RAM. The processor has 2 cores.
intel ARK Specifications are as follows :-
Graphics Frequency - 1.1 GHz or 1100 MHz
Max Memory - 32 GB
Graphics Memory - 1.7 GB
Memory Bandwidth - 21 GB/s
Resolution - max 2560x1600
DirectX - 11.1 Open Gl-4.0
Shader - 5.0// 10-13 Shaders present
Its socket is LGA1150. So motherboard should support it. which bring us to next component - Motherboard.
Its latest price is Rs.4407.
Motherboard
Now, as the cpu would only fit inside socket LGA1150, the motherboard should have socket LGA1150. MSI H81M-P33 would be a great motherboard for the cpu. Key Features of this motherboard are :-
- LGA 1150 socket
- DDR3-1600 Memory
- SATA 6Gb/s
- 4th Gen Intel® Core
Motherboard Price : Rs.3640.
Hard Disk
Western Digital 500GB HDD is sufficient for your storage needs.
| DRIVE CONFIGURATION |
|---|
| Interface | Sata |
| Device Type | 3.5" Sata |
| Cache Memory | 16 MB |
| Drive Capacity | 500GB |
| Device | Desktop |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
No more explanation needed.
Price : Rs.2900.
Memory or RAM
Hynix the brand name you have never probably heard of but they make quality memory. And they are selling at cheap rates. Runs at 1600MHz clock speed.
The branded company purchase from Hynix and brand them and sell the RAM stick at higher prices to us, so it's better to purchase directly from them.
RAM Price : Rs.1178.
Power Supply Unit (SMPS)
Earlier I mentioned about using minimum of 500Watt smps. But you can safely use 450W psu. Buy Zebronics Value Plus 450W PSU. It has 6 SATA Cables.
PSU Price : Rs.550.
Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Zebronics Companion 5 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse combo.
Keyboard
• Multimedia keys enhance direct function access
• Ergonomic design for better utility and performance
• UV coated layout and keys, for better durability
• Power indicator will be on when the battery voltage is too low
• Sleep mode for power saving Mouse • Precise mouse with ergonomic and aesthetical design
• Plug and play
• Compact and easy to carry
• Unique on/off switch to reduce power consumption. Keyboard
• Total no. of keys : 114
• Net. weight : 0.43Kgs (excluding package)
• Key life span : 3 million times
• Dimension : 437 x 137 x 21mm (LxHxD)
• Battery : One AAA battery
• Wireless range : 10 meters
• Working voltage : 1.5V Mouse
• Button life : 3 million times
• Dimension : 106 x 66 x 38mm(LxHxD)
• Wireless range : 10m approx. • Net. weight : 0.06Kgs (excluding package)
• Battery : One AA battery (not included) Receiver
• Interface : USB • Dimension : 19 x 14 x 6mm (LxHxD)
• Weight : 0.002Kgs
• Supported platform : Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Linux & Mac.
Combo Price : Rs.840
Monitor
Zebronics 15 inch ZEB-A15 LED Monitor
| GENERAL |
|---|
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Backlight | LED Backlight |
| Display | 15.4 inch LED Display |
| 3D | No |
| DISPLAY FEATURES |
|---|
| Response Time | 5 ms |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.252 mm |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 (Dynamic) |
| POWER FEATURES |
|---|
| Power Consumption | 24 W (Operational) |
| AUDIO FEATURES |
|---|
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Speakers | No |
| CONNECTIVITY |
|---|
| Audio Jacks | Audio Out |
| VGA | Yes |
PRICE : Rs.4099.
Cabinet
Buy any cheap one from the local store.
UPS
Zebronics ZEB-U725 UPS
Price : Rs.1420.
