Budget 21-30k Basic PC for Kids

Beatnik

Disciple
Building a Desktop for my uncle(his kids actually...) Need help on this
  1. What is your budget?
    • 30K(Can be stretched upto few Ks if its really worth)
  2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
    • 2 laptops broken beyond repair(Can't afford to have Laptops anymore, strictly need a desktop)
  3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
    • N/A
  4. Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
    • CPU - Intel i3 or even Pentium G4560 etc..
    • Motherboard - any compatible motherboard(preferably Gigabyte, Asus)
    • GPU - I think onboard will suffice
    • PSU - Any basic but reliable 450watts will do
    • HDD - 1TB WD Blue
    • RAM - 4GB
    • Display - 21~inch FHD Panel
    • UPS - preferably APC
  5. Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
    • Might upgrade RAM if need arises & also add 5.1 channel Speakers
  6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
    • Kolkata
    • Open to online purchase
  7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
    • May be
  8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
    • Browsing, MS Office
    • Download rig,
    • Watching HD movies
    • Light Gaming
  9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
    • Prefer Intel CPU
  10. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. Desktop - 1920x1080
  11. Are you looking to overclock?
    • No
  12. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Windows 10 - 64 bit
 
An AMD build with Ryzen 3 2200G can be done in less than 30k without the monitor. The onboard graphics can even play some AAA games at respectable settings.
 
An AMD build with Ryzen 3 2200G can be done in less than 30k without the monitor. The onboard graphics can even play some AAA games at respectable settings.
Can you elaborate a bit with specific model of components & if possible with approx prices.
 
All prices taken from Primeabgb

Ryzen 3 2200G ~8541
Asus Prime A320 ~4376
Crucial 4GB DDR4 2400MHz ~3067
WD Blue 1 TB ~3250
Antec VP450P ~2650
Case, keyboard mouse - your choice

From Amazon
Samsung LS22F355FHWXXL -7376 (can use 300 CB for 3000 balance load to reduce price ~7K)

Totals to about 29k without case, keyboard mouse. Notable upgrades would be G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR4 RAM ~5800, Samsung 860 EVO 250GB SSD ~4650
 
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