Desktop PC Buying Guide for Indian Offices
How to choose between assembled and branded desktop PCs for Indian offices and businesses. Covers HP, Dell, and Lenovo desktops plus custom assembled options — with specs, pricing, and GST invoice from ITLY, Nehru Place, Delhi.
Assembled vs branded desktop — which gives better value?
Assembled desktops are 30–40% cheaper than branded equivalents and are fully customizable. They carry individual component warranties (RAM 3 yr, SSD 3–5 yr, processor 3 yr) plus an optional ITLY 1-year service warranty for ₹999. Branded desktops (HP, Dell, Lenovo) offer company warranty and standardized builds — better suited when procurement compliance requires a manufacturer name.
Processor and RAM guide for common office workloads
For Tally, MS Office, and browser: i3 or i5 with 8 GB RAM is sufficient, starting from ₹15,000. For Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or AutoCAD: i7 with 16–32 GB RAM and a dedicated GPU (GTX 1650 or better) is required, starting from ₹45,000.
Do you need a monitor?
Add ₹5,500 for an 18.5" monitor, ₹7,500 for 21.5", or ₹9,500 for a 24" display. All-in-one PCs combine monitor and computer but cost ₹20,000–30,000 more than equivalent tower + monitor combinations.