Budget 0-20k Building a HTPC

Harpreet

Recruit
1. What is your budget?
§ 15K, if required,can stretch till 18K
2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
§ P4 with non-pci e slot motherboard
3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
§ NONE
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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.
§ For the HTPC, need a optical out, since my Avr only has Optical In.
§ Looking for a motherboard with HDMI and Optical Out, or any alternate,using which I can get optical out.
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
§ No Need for 3D right now, since using a 2D plasma, however, in future,may opt for 3D
6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
§ New Delhi
§ Open to online purchase : NO
7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
§ Yes
8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
§ HTPC
§ Download rig, 24x7 operation
§ Watching HD movies
9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
§ No Brand preference.
10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
§ No gaming.
11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
1. 42” HD Ready Plasma
12. Are you looking to overclock?
§ No
13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
§ Windows 7
 
Intel G2020 - 3500
Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H - 3700
Corsair Value 4GB - 2800
WD Blue 500GB - 3300
Any Zebronics cabinet - 1000
Seasonic S12II 430 - 4100
Keyboard + Mous - 700
Xonar DG - 2000
Total - 21100
 
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