A New Computer

Hi Friends,
I've been researching for a new computer lately.
My budget is around 15k-18k just for the CPU. I have an Acer x193w 19 inch monitor.

My basic uses will be intensive web browsing (by intensive i mean it shud not lagg at around 40 tabs on firefox), good windows 7 support with aero and preferably a 64 bit system for future upgrades.
I am also a casual gamer. Would play games like GTA IV, Burnout Paradise, (It shud be able to run them smoothly, even though at medium/low res)
Other than that a little video editing (preferably HD), a little photoshop, etc.
Also, the computer must be stable enough to run upto 12-13 hrs at length (just downloading), and shudn't over heat.

And about the motherboard, it should hav DVI (Dont really need HDMI, but if exists then great), should support minimum 8GB, preferably 16GB memory (for future upgrades). If the mobo has good onboard graphics like here (around 512 MB , then a graphic card wont be necessary at the present.

Other than tht, memory preferably 4GB+ and an Intel processor (is AMD better for durability?? Coz all my friends have had a bad experience with AMD)

Thanks in advance

IMO you should go for AMD as its best bang for the buck. Is stable has no issues at all.
You have to up your budget a bit. Go for DD3 platform to future proof yourself.

AMD has many good Phenom II processors with X3 and X4 cores.
My personal favorite is X3 720BE.

Other then that the motherboard. Check for Asus M4A78T-E - ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

It even supports 16GB memory. In your case you would require good amount of memory as you will have 40 FireFox tabs open at any given time as you mentioned.

Believe me you will find more cheaper solutions then this which will suffice your need.

Umm..... DDR2 is preferred for cost and most probably i will max out memory by next year. Otherwise the mobo is really great!

please.....some more suggestions?? Not really willing to do DDR3 at the moment.

AMD Athlon II X2 - 250 - 4.1k
Biostar 790GX - 4.1k
2*2Gb Transcend/Kingston - 2.4k
WD Green 500GB - 2.7k
Samsung Sh-223F - 1.1k
Zebronics Bijli / generic PSU - 1.5k

Total : 15.9k

Should do fine , later upgrade with a graphics card + good PSU

AMD athlon II x2 240 - 3.2k
Biostar 790GXBE - 4.5k
corsair 4gb (2x2) DR2 - 3k
seagate 7200.12 500gb HDD - 2.7k
LG DVD disk - 1.1k
zeborincs bijli with generic PSU - 2k

around 16k.

how about this mobo?
Newegg.com - ASUS M3N78-EM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8300 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
ASUS M3N78-EM

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA785G-UD3H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

hows the above mobo?? Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
will it support the processors mentioned above?

and how is this processor to go with it??
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz

comments on the above suggested products please

how r u planning to get the above mobos??
x2 240 + 780g mobo+ 2*2gb transcend ddr2+ lg dvd writer+ zeb bijli+4670 should come in ur budget

well, my idea was
Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H - $90 = 4.5k
AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz = $100 = 5k
2 x 2 Transcend / KIngston DDR2 800 MEM (or shud i go with 2 x 3 if i hav an Phenom II X3 proccy?) = 3k/4.5k
seagate 7200.12 500gb HDD - 2.7k / 1TB = 4.2 k
zeborincs bijli with generic PSU - 2k (will it be enuff for phenom X3???)
LG DVD writer - 1.1k

So total will come around 21.5k (can squeeze in this much extra)

and well, the mobo+CPU have been chosen so that all of em have low heat gen tech, so i shudnt need an extra cooler?

so how is the above config?? and are my quotes right??

lol we dont get products here in India at $x50=Rs criteria ...
get a quote thru kmd and u will understand eventually

hey any1 knows a place to get these in Pune?

Simple & Sweet Config for Ya. GA-EG41MF-US2H
CPU=E5200 = Rs3.5k approx
Mobo= Gigabyte GA-EG41MF-US2H approx 4.5k
Ram: Corsair XM2 2GB=1550, 4GBKit = 3100 (2GB Should be enough for you)
HDD=Seagate 7200.12 series 500GB HDD
Cabby: Zebby Bijli or CM Elite with VIP 400watts Generic Dual Rail PSU= Max 2.7k
DVD-RW: LG GSA-H10N
CM 90CFM 19Dba Fan for Rear Fan.

Chao!!

This config will be very cool, ultra silent, fast enough even for 10Mbps internet connect, Mid Level Gaming, HD Movies, Encoding, e.t.c.

After Sales Service will also be good in this case. Also Resale value will be quick and good i.e. If you wish to upgrade later.