PC Configuration under 20000

Over the past few years I've suggested and written articles upon various PC configurations for a variety of price sections but I noticed that many of us need a very basic computer especially those with a very tight budget or for those who just want their first PC or a PC for their kids to polish their skills upon.

So today we'll come to a PC configuration that'll cost you just around Rs. 20000!
Below are the hardware that we'll use and yes I've personally tested this configurations so you can buy them as they are mentioned over here:

Intel 3.06 GHz LGA 1156 Core i3-540 Processor: Rs. 5000

This is the basic Intel processor i3 but packs a lot of performance and is ideal for basic to medium usage ranging from office work to medium gaming. Key features

•     32 nm Manufacturing Process
•     3.06 GHz Clock Speed
•     Intel HD2500 Graphics
•     73 W Maximum Thermal Design Power (TDP)
•     64-bit Architechture
•     Desktop Processor
•     2 Cores

Intel Original Motherboard DZ68AF LGA1155: Rs. 3700

Manufactured by Intel this is the cheapest yet the most performance oriented motherboard available in the market today. Key features:

• Max Memory support- 32GB
• Upto 1066Mhz Frequency support
• Dual Channel Memory support
• PCI-eX16 port for easy GPU installation
• 4XUSB 2.0
• 3 years warranty

Transcend DDR3-1333 DDR3 4 GB PC DRAM: Rs. 2094

A trusted brand and a lot of performance at a very reasonable price. Best part all the stats are very commonly available so you can upgrade the RAM easily with another module fitted in the one un-used slot on your motherboard. Key feature:

•     DDR3-1333
•     DIMM Memory Module
•     240-pin Configuration
•     9 CAS Latency

 Seagate Barracuda 500GB Desktop Internal Hard Drive: Rs. 2900

Not much to be said as the brand says it all. Key features:

• 3.5 inch Form Factor
• SATA 6.0 Gbps Interface
• 64 MB Cache Memory
• 7200 RPM Spin Speed
• Average Seek Time - 9.5 ms (Write)
• 1 TB HDD
• 300000 Load / Unload Cycles

Intex Ripple with 450W SMPS inbuilt: Rs. 1200

This is a mid-tower cabinet with a 450W SMPS inbuilt that gives more than enough output for all the above mentioned components. Has provision for a 120mm exhaust fan at the back and a 80mm fan on the side panel along with its 80mm fan built into the SMPS. This is more than enough to keep anything available in this range cool.

Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD Burner Internal Optical Drive: Rs. 975

I know we guys in India still use optical drives so here is one that's both good on the price tag as well as performance. Key features:

• SATA Interface
• 48x CD-R Write
• 5.25 inch Form Factor
• 24x DVD Write

LG E1642C 15.6 inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor: Rs. 4600

A brand that i personally trust and use, LG. This is a nice little monolithic design monitor that looks both brilliant and performers more than any other in this price range. Key features:

• 1366 x 768 pixel Resolution
• 5000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 15.6 inch LED Backlit LCD Display
• Brightness: 250 nits
• HD Display

So this was the best PC configuration that you can get in Rs. 20000. Keyboard-mouse combo and speakers can be any and depend on your personal preferences.
Note: Add the cost of OS to the above configuration or download Ubuntu OS for free.