Contest - Let's assemble cheapest possible PC
I was looking at this thread http://www.desidime.com/forums/dost-and-dimes/t… and an idea struck in my mind, Why not look around for cheapest computer components available online and try to assemble the most economical PC which could do the basic job of running word processing applications and browse internet.
Actually this question has been posed to me by a number of people ranging from my house maid to colleagues, ‘sasta se sasta computer kitne ka aa sakta hai’. Let’s try to find out an answer to this useful question. To make things more interesting let’s give it the shape of a contest. Here is the outline of the contest proposed by me :
Contest task :
Put together links of all components required to assemble a basic computer i.e Cabinet, SMPS, Processor, Motherboard (with integrated sound and network interface), CPU Fan, Keyboard, Mouse, Hard disk, RAM, Monitor (CRT or LCD), (no need of optical drive)
Minimum requirements :
Processor Speed >= 1 GHz
RAM – 1 GB or more
Hard disk – 80 GB or more
Other components can be of any brand or size but should be brand new
Rules
: 1. Most of the rules would be same as observed in the recently concluded DPL.2. The entry should contain link for each component along with price and coupon code if any. The component links can be from different websites. The product in the link should not be out of stock. The participant should also clearly mention the total price of the proposed PC
3. A link can contain single component, multiple components or the whole pre-assembled PC together. The idea is to find the cheapest possible PC, whichever way. The components should be compatible with each other.
4. Bank specific coupons having flexible nature (i.e which can be used by other banks customers also) would be acceptable. Vodafone ebay coupons not acceptable since they cannot be procured by everyone.
5. Ebay seller should have rating > 50
6. The product listing should have been there before the start of this thread.
7. The product should be deliverable to all major cities in India, not limited to one or two cities.
8. The decision made by the OP, that’s yours truly – login33 would be final (but based in consultation with the inputs by the senior members)
Prizes :
1. The top most entry (i.e the one with cheapest price) will get Rs 200 recharge or Flipkart gift voucher of the same amount.
2. A consolation prize of Rs 100 recharge for another entry which might not be the cheapest but still value for money. (not necessarily the second cheapest)
Contest Schedule :
The contest would begin today (April 14, 2013) at 10 A.M and end on 15th April at 6 P.M.
Entries made before or after the stipulated time will not be considered. Any suggestions regarding the rules for the contest are welcome before the start time of the contest. Please let me know if I have missed something.
..requesting participation from all the worthy dimers..
let’s play
Chirag wrote:Utsav wrote:Chirag wrote:
Awesome contest
would have love to played but don’t have the time to this much research as my pc is working completely fine
Or U May B Busy Some Where Else……
ha ha ha so funny:twisted:
Did I Spoke Sumthing Wrong…..? ? 
done !! edited all d required changes according to d rules..!!!
cabinet @1230
processor @345
mother board @1845
cooler fan with heat sink @196
hdd @1250
mouse @120
keyboard @220
ram @800
monitor @3746
total @9752
specification
Intel
processor:Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 GHz, 512K Cache, 533 MHz FSB
ram:1gb DDR1
80gb HDD
should i need to post again ???
Manofgod wrote:
done !! edited all d required changes according to d rules..!!!
cabinet @1230
processor @345
mother board @1845
cooler fan with heat sink @196
hdd @1250
mouse @120
keyboard @220
ram @800
monitor @3746
total @9752
specification
Intel
processor:Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 GHz, 512K Cache, 533 MHz FSB
ram:1gb DDR1
80gb HDD
should i need to post again ???
brother just post the links along with the component name and specifications..and if all the links are same as mentioned in your previous post then the previous post can be considered..if you need to change any link in the future, pl. do it in a new post instead of editing the old one.
oki..!!! last post s my entry !! 
Manofgod wrote:
done !! edited all d required changes according to d rules..!!!
cabinet @1230
processor @345
mother board @1845
cooler fan with heat sink @196
hdd @1250
mouse @120
keyboard @220
ram @800
monitor @3746
total @9752
specification
Intel
processor:Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 GHz, 512K Cache, 533 MHz FSB
ram:1gb DDR1
80gb HDD
should i need to post again ???
Instead of 1 GB Ram, 2 will be Good and i would prefer 500gig or 1tb or 320 gig hdd
dealmania wrote:Manofgod wrote:
done !! edited all d required changes according to d rules..!!!
cabinet @1230
processor @345
mother board @1845
cooler fan with heat sink @196
hdd @1250
mouse @120
keyboard @220
ram @800
monitor @3746
total @9752
specification
Intel
processor:Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 GHz, 512K Cache, 533 MHz FSB
ram:1gb DDR1
80gb HDD
should i need to post again ???
Instead of 1 GB Ram, 2 will be Good and i would prefer 500gig or 1tb or 320 gig hdd
but buddy..itz for cheapest pc !!
Manofgod wrote:dealmania wrote:Manofgod wrote:
done !! edited all d required changes according to d rules..!!!
cabinet @1230
processor @345
mother board @1845
cooler fan with heat sink @196
hdd @1250
mouse @120
keyboard @220
ram @800
monitor @3746
total @9752
specification
Intel
processor:Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 GHz, 512K Cache, 533 MHz FSB
ram:1gb DDR1
80gb HDD
should i need to post again ???
Instead of 1 GB Ram, 2 will be Good and i would prefer 500gig or 1tb or 320 gig hdd
but buddy..itz for cheapest pc !!
i am saying for me
Utsav wrote:Chirag wrote:Utsav wrote:Chirag wrote:
Awesome contest
would have love to played but don’t have the time to this much research as my pc is working completely fine
Or U May B Busy Some Where Else……
ha ha ha so funny:twisted:
Did I Spoke Sumthing Wrong…..? ?
you didn’t spoke good also
Chirag wrote:
you didn’t spoke good also
It should be ‘you didn’t speak good’ instead..I hope you won’t mind if I correct that grammatical mistake, it would help you in the long run 
login33 wrote:Chirag wrote:
you didn’t spoke good also
It should be ‘you didn’t speak good’ instead..I hope you won’t mind if I correct that grammatical mistake, it would help you in long run
thanks for correcting i never mind such things as mentioned by you they help me in the long run
login33 wrote:Chirag wrote:
you didn’t spoke good also
It should be ‘you didn’t speak good’ instead..I hope you won’t mind if I correct that grammatical mistake, it would help you in the long run
vaise i think mine is correct because the question was in past tense so the answer should also be in the form of past tense
Chirag wrote:login33 wrote:Chirag wrote:
you didn’t spoke good also
It should be ‘you didn’t speak good’ instead..I hope you won’t mind if I correct that grammatical mistake, it would help you in the long run
vaise i think mine is correct because the question was in past tense so the answer should also be in the form of past tense
i think this thread for contest entries and contest related discussions !! am sry…i just thought of saying..!!
Manofgod wrote:
i think this thread for contest entries and contest related discussions !! am sry…i just thought of saying..!!
Ippa nee yaen ya adhukku tension aavura… Unakku prize kudukka maattan nu sollida porangala idhala?
Chirag wrote:login33 wrote:Chirag wrote:
you didn’t spoke good also
It should be ‘you didn’t speak good’ instead..I hope you won’t mind if I correct that grammatical mistake, it would help you in the long run
vaise i think mine is correct because the question was in past tense so the answer should also be in the form of past tense
Chirag bro. You rock… Post your English marks as and when they publish results. O.K.?
neoman wrote:Manofgod wrote:
i think this thread for contest entries and contest related discussions !! am sry…i just thought of saying..!!
Ippa nee yaen ya adhukku tension aavura… Unakku prize kudukka maattan nu sollida porangala idhala?
rightu nadakattum !!
Manofgod wrote:neoman wrote:Manofgod wrote:
i think this thread for contest entries and contest related discussions !! am sry…i just thought of saying..!!
Ippa nee yaen ya adhukku tension aavura… Unakku prize kudukka maattan nu sollida porangala idhala?
rightu nadakattum !!
brother please translate that for me
..weak response so far..come on friends, the contest closes today evening at 6 P.M
login33 wrote:
brother please translate that for me
I said, “Why do you bother about that? Are they going to deny giving you the prize if this happens here?”
He replied, “Right, let it happen then.”
O.K.?
whos winner login33…
neoman wrote:login33 wrote:
brother please translate that for me
I said, “Why do you bother about that? Are they going to deny giving you the prize if this happens here?”
He replied, “Right, let it happen then.”O.K.?
thanks for the translation brother
rajdesidime wrote:
whos winner login33…
Bhai contest is still on, still awaiting more entries. The close time is 6 P.M today, winner will be announced after 6 P.M
hoping to be the winner
contest still on ???
OK contest is over, only 3 entries I suppose…give me a little time to decide the winner
login33 wrote:
OK contest is over, only 3 entries I suppose…give me a little time to decide the winner
Bhai i hope to be the winner 66%
Plz declare the winner asap
PunjabiBoyz wrote:login33 wrote:
OK contest is over, only 3 entries I suppose…give me a little time to decide the winner
Bhai i hope to be the winner 66%
Plz declare the winner asap
But brother, ManofGod’s entry was cheapest and met all the minimum requirements. Pl. let me know if I’m missing something..I want the judgement to be as fair as possible
OK I think ManofGod deserves to be the winner..and for the consolation prize I am going to choose two winners instead of one. Both Chip and PunjabiBoyz win Rs 100 recharge each from me, please PM me your number details so that I can get the recharge done.
@ManofGod – Brother let me know if you want the Rs 200 Flipkart voucher or recharge for the same amount.
Congrats to all the winners & thanks for the participation guys !
login33 wrote:
h2. OK I think ManofGod deserves to be the winner..and for the consolation prize I am going to choose two winners instead of one. Both Chip and PunjabiBoyz win Rs 100 recharge each from me, please PM me your number details so that I can get the recharge done.
@ManofGod – Brother let me know if you want the Rs 200 Flipkart voucher or recharge for the same amount.
h2. Thanks for participation guys !
gud contest bhai…
congo to all winners..
I dnt think if there has been a competition & Punjabiboyz isnt among winners…
aie jolly jolly..!!! now i can talk a longggg cal with ma GF !!!
Manofgod wrote:
aie jolly jolly..!!! now i can talk a longggg cal with ma GF !!!
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ha ha ha so funny:twisted:
