Start · Student Essentials
- Refurb Core i5 6th/7th gen
- 8 GB DDR4 (new)
- 240 GB SSD (new)
- Integrated graphics
- New 450W PSU
₹14 – 18 K
RAI StartEveryone deserves a beginning.
RAI Start exists because not everyone needs a flagship, and not everyone can afford one. We pair carefully selected refurbished parts with a few new essentials — usually the SSD, the PSU and the RAM — to deliver a machine that feels responsive, lasts, and can be upgraded later when the budget grows.
- Students, first-time users, NGOs, learning centers
- A reliable first step into the digital world.
What every RAI Start build comes with.
Refurb meets new
Inspected used CPU/board/case, paired with a brand-new SSD, PSU and RAM — the parts that fail first.SSD by default
Even our cheapest build gets an SSD. The single biggest difference between a slow PC and a fast one.Upgrade-friendly
We choose boards with spare RAM slots and a free PCIe slot, so you can grow into the machine.Honest grading
Every refurb part is graded A/B/C and disclosed up front. No surprises six months in.Software ready
Pre-installed with a clean Windows or Linux setup, browser, video conferencing and basic productivity.1-year build warranty
One year of on-site support — plus we'll honor each part's individual warranty separately.
Starting points, not fixed menus.
Every quote is tailored after a free site visit. These are indicative configurations and prices for the most common RAI Start requests.
Start · Family PC
- Refurb Core i5 8th gen / Ryzen 3
- 16 GB DDR4
- 480 GB SSD (new)
- Webcam & speakers bundle
- New 500W PSU
₹18 – 24 K
Start · NGO Lab unit
- Refurb Core i3 6th/7th gen
- 8 GB DDR4
- 240 GB SSD
- Linux Mint pre-installed
- Bulk pricing for 10+ units
₹12 – 16 K
Built for the work you actually do.
RAI Start is a sweet spot, not a label. If your workload looks like one of these, we already have a tested recipe for it.
- Online classes & college coursework
- Browsing, email and productivity
- First-time coding & learning Linux
- NGO computer labs and training rooms
- Family / shared home machines
Your machine, on record.
Add a machine from your delivered order to your free workspace. Its invoice and warranty come with it, and you can request service or an upgrade from the same page.
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Ready to spec your RAI Start build?
Free doorstep visit, honest assessment, written quote within 24 hours. No pressure, no upsells.
Service desk
+91 98693 38902Email
[email protected]Workshop
Grant Road, Mumbai 400007
Hours
Mon–Sat · 9:30 am – 8:00 pm