$200 PC

[topdoubledigit]

Is It possible???

Doesnt matter what it is or where its from, is it possible??

(Don't ask is theres a point or to save up... just want to know if its possible!)

Is It!?

 

[Matthias99]

With all-new parts, probably not (unless you get some crazy bundle deal from Dell with multiple stacked coupons/discounts or something).

With used parts, if you don't care about not having much performance, then maybe. I'm assuming you're not including a monitor in the $200 price...

Also, sometimes people sell old laptops (like P1/P2 era) for next to nothing. They're not very fast, the screens suck, battery life is usually awful, and replacement parts can be difficult if not impossible to find, but they are cheap.

 

[Some1ne]

You could probably find some old PC's on e-bay for about that, so yes, it's technically possible. If you want any sort of modern parts however, then probably not.

 

[JCKC]

Sure, it's possible. My 'friend' Guido says they fall off the backs of trucks all the time! He only deals in cash though.

 

[ElFenix]

windows by itself is $90, so not if you're running windows.

anyway, you can get a socket A cpu for $49 at newegg
mobo with integrated video $36
256 ram $20
hdd $46 (can be cheaper with rebates)
CD $14
case w/ps $24
kbd $4.25
mouse $3

 

[foodfightr]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
windows by itself is $90, so not if you're running windows.

anyway, you can get a socket A cpu for $49 at newegg
mobo with integrated video $36
256 ram $20
hdd $46 (can be cheaper with rebates)
CD $14
case w/ps $24
kbd $4.25
mouse $3

Shipping $40.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: foodfightr

Originally posted by: ElFenix
windows by itself is $90, so not if you're running windows.

anyway, you can get a socket A cpu for $49 at newegg
mobo with integrated video $36
256 ram $20
hdd $46 (can be cheaper with rebates)
CD $14
case w/ps $24
kbd $4.25
mouse $3

Shipping $40.

yeah, newegg blows about that.
some other places might be cheaper.

 

[Cooler]

i cant pay people to take my old x286 computer.

 

[eXx08]

Isn't there an AOL comptuer that includes everything even a printer for $199

I think the specs are good too:
512MB RAM
80GB HDD
Celeron 2.66GHZ CPU (I hate Celeron's)
17'' Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Windows XP


Yea I saw it at CompUSA in the ads. I was thinking about getting it for a dedicated server for CS:CZ.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: thekillerjks
Isn't there an AOL comptuer that includes everything even a printer for $199

I think the specs are good too:
512MB RAM
80GB HDD
Celeron 2.66GHZ CPU (I hate Celeron's)
17'' Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Windows XP


Yea I saw it at CompUSA in the ads. I was thinking about getting it for a dedicated server for CS:CZ.

don't you have to sign your life to the devil for two years to get it for $199?

$220 at wally world

 

[phisrow]

If you can deal with older kit and a free OS, easy. With new kit and Windows, pretty much not happening.

 

[topdoubledigit]

wow,thanks for response, and yes, theres a catch, im in europe! and Vista Beta is free!

 

[g0dMAn]

Outpost had a deal a few weeks ago for a PC for like $150 + ship.

I would keep my eyes out. You could DEFINITELY find one... it may only have 128mb ram, but you could always upgrade that with someone's used, cheap 256mb stick.

 

[pibb]

http://www.targetpcinc.com/Customize.asp?KitID=790&Res=2 cheap nforce2 w/ onboard video/sound/ethernet and a 1.6ghz AMD duron CPU. Also includes a heatsink/fan 87$

http://www.cmicomputer.com/cgi-bin/quikstore.cgi?category=case a bunch of nice cases with power supply included in the 20-30$ range

http://www.komusa.com/25ddrpc40sta.html 256mb 22$

https://www.dttechnology.com/showproduct.aspx?productid=24&categoryid=15 40gb Maxtor IDE 40$

http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?src=PW&item=9827 LG cdburner shipped for 15$

Linux Distro of your choice, download for free

that should be right at 200$ as far as a mouse/kb/monitor i'd suggest looking around at goodwill or your local salvation army, they usually have mouses for like 2$, keyboards for 5$ and monitors for 10$

 

[eXx08]

Sorry it was 256MB RAM, 2.53GHz Celeron.

Here it is.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/AOL-PC/index.asp




EDIT: NO REBATES REQUIRED!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ZH]

yeah, it's called an xbox.. modded with linux.

 

[g0dMAn]

$249.99 + shipping. I live in NY and ground shipping was just $15.34 to me.

This is WITH winXP Home, just to let you know, and 90 day warranty.

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4368965

Specifications:
CPU: Intel® Celeron® D 330 2.66GHz
Chipset: SiS 661FX
Memory: 128MB DDR333 (Expandable to 2GB)
Hard Drive: 40GB Hard Drive
Multimedia: Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
Motherboard:
Embedded 128-bit 3D AGP Graphics Accelerator with 64MB frame buffer
Embedded Direct Sound AC'97 Codec for audio and modem applications.
Built-in 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
56K Modem Connection
Expansion Bays:
Two 5.25" drive bays (1 available)
Four 3.5" drive days (2 available)
Expansion Slots:
One Open AGP 8x slot
Three 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface (1 used)
Memory Support:
Support DDR 333MHz memory bus
Port Connectors:
Six USB 2.0 ports (4 back, 2 front, 1 used)
Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
One Serial port
One Parallel port
One VGA port
Back Audio jack for microphone, line-in and line-out
Accessories:
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Power: 250 Watts
Case: Micro ATX form factor
Operating System:
Windows XP Home Edition
Warranty: 90 Days (Parts and Labor)

 

[Remedy]

There is no point in trying to build an inferior system for that price. Unless all components are used in this matter. You can try, but for what? You would be better off @ your favorite auction site and picking up one of these. I've used these before and build systems daily. This is about as good as it can get. We can throw the Frye's/Walmart GQ Sempron systems into play with linux for $199. But, they're all the same performance wise.

Atleast with the auction link I submitted, you're receiving a Windows Operating system with it.

 

[eXx08]

Originally posted by: g0dMAn
$249.99 + shipping. I live in NY and ground shipping was just $15.34 to me.

This is WITH winXP Home, just to let you know, and 90 day warranty.

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4368965

Specifications:
CPU: Intel® Celeron® D 330 2.66GHz
Chipset: SiS 661FX
Memory: 128MB DDR333 (Expandable to 2GB)
Hard Drive: 40GB Hard Drive
Multimedia: Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
Motherboard:
Embedded 128-bit 3D AGP Graphics Accelerator with 64MB frame buffer
Embedded Direct Sound AC'97 Codec for audio and modem applications.
Built-in 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
56K Modem Connection
Expansion Bays:
Two 5.25" drive bays (1 available)
Four 3.5" drive days (2 available)
Expansion Slots:
One Open AGP 8x slot
Three 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface (1 used)
Memory Support:
Support DDR 333MHz memory bus
Port Connectors:
Six USB 2.0 ports (4 back, 2 front, 1 used)
Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
One Serial port
One Parallel port
One VGA port
Back Audio jack for microphone, line-in and line-out
Accessories:
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Power: 250 Watts
Case: Micro ATX form factor
Operating System:
Windows XP Home Edition
Warranty: 90 Days (Parts and Labor)

The one I posted above has better specs and is cheaper.