Best place to buy a computer?

[Medellon]

I'm looking for a cheap computer for my gf so she can do accounting work and such. She isn't the least bit interested in playing games(I know-how terrible!)and she will mainly be using financial programs, microsoft office xp, etc. I know Dell and Gateway are pretty good but are there others?

 

[Mutilator]

Walmart sells cheap PCs too. I'd probably get a Dell though if you don't want to build it yourself.

 

[djheater]

ebay + newegg

or just newegg.

Or resale, garage sale + newegg.

 

[Eli]

Build one.

I think there are nForce(all in one) boards for like 65 bucks.

 

[Medellon]

I thought of building one but can't for less than $499.

 

[Mutilator]

Originally posted by: Medellon
I thought of building one but can't for less than $499.

Sure you can. Are you wanting to include keyboard, mouse, speakers, and monitor?
Hmm.. you're going to have a problem when it comes to software though if she has to have Office XP.

 

[kyutip]

You can usually get Dell base model for less than $499 during their % off + coupon sale.
Keep checking techbargains for the deal.

 

[Quixfire]

Circuit City has one for under $400 after rebates this week.

Link

 

[brunswickite]

build one at newegg for ~400 bucks

 

[Nyical]

Originally posted by: Eli
Build one.

I think there are nForce(all in one) boards for like 65 bucks.

yep for the NForce1

 

[Medellon]

I need the whole works: monitor, keyboard, mouse, Windows XP, etc. Seriously, you really can't build it for less than that price and still get software and a warranty. A decent but still crappy monitor alone will cost around $150 and she does not want any used parts.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Nyical

Originally posted by: Eli
Build one.

I think there are nForce(all in one) boards for like 65 bucks.

yep for the NForce1

then slap a $20 duron in it with some el cheapo memory for like 25 bucks and you are good to go

 

[mchammer187]

Originally posted by: kyutip
You can usually get Dell base model for less than $499 during their % off + coupon sale.
Keep checking techbargains for the deal.

 

[Mutilator]

Dell has a lot of refurbished systems for under $450. Remember these aren't always "used" usually just cancelled orders that they can't sell as new.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Medellon
I thought of building one but can't for less than $499.

You sure about that?

Asus A7N266-VM - sound, video, lan - $66
AthlonXP/1800+(1.53GHz) Retail box - $56
256mb PC2100 - $38.50
WD 40gb 7200rpm 8meg cache - $66.50
Samsung 52x24x52x CDRW - $41 shipped
ProSource FullTower Case - $40(incl. shipping)
Samsung keyboard - $9 shipped
Generic optical mouse - $9.50
AOC 17" monitor - $109 free shipping
Aopen 2.1 speakers - $20
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$419.

All from newegg.

Shrug. The savings may not be worth the trouble. Plus, you would have to "aquire" all the software.

Walmart has a Compaq Presario.. XP/2400+, 128mb ram, 40gb hdd, monitor.. for 498 + 46$ shipping = $543..

The built computer would be better though.

 

[RossMAN]

If you can wait a week or two, Dell should have another Hot Deal like this:

Dimension 2400 desktop w/ P4-2.2GHz, 128MB DDR, 40GB, free DVD or 48x CDRW upgrade, NIC, XP Home for $479 - $50 instant discount - $100 rebate = $329 w/ free shipping.

That's pretty damn loaded for only $329 with FREE SHIPPING.

Add a 17" CRT monitor for around $60.

So yes it CAN be done, just have to wait for the right deals and know when to pull the trigger.

 

[CChaos]

Dude, you're getting...ah I can't do it. For a good cheap PC you can't beat a Dell.