Building computer for my boss need input. (non gamer) Thx.

[peter7921]

Hi i am building a computer for my boss he uses his computer for regular stuff internet, word processing etc.. but he also has grandchildren which i'm pretty sure will try to play some games on the system. Heres what i thought would be good for him any critisism would be much apreciated thank you.
All the funds are in candian dollars except for the totals where i have both.

Athlon XP 1700 1.47GHz- 145.98 Crawford
ASUS A7N266-Cwa(nForce)- 155.98 Crawford
DDR PC-2100 512MB (256MB*2)- 111.98 Crawford
Maxtor(60.0gb, 7200rpm)- 125.88 Crawford
Lite-on(40X-12X-48X)- 106.00 Canada
AOpen KF45A-P4A(Mid, 6 Bays)- 27.98 Crawford
AOpen FM56-SV 56K V.90- 23.00 Canada
Enermax EG365P-VE - 350 watt- 65.95 Crawford
Panasonic OEM: Floppy Drive- 20.97 Crawford

Total: $783.72(can) $512.50(US)
with taxes: $901.28 $589.74(US)
+50(can) Miscelaneous

I wanted something low budget but that would last him awhile. Thx for any input.

 

[microAmp]

Lost the 512 MB RAM and go to 256 MB. IMO.....

 

[peter7921]

I think that amount of ram is reasonable especially with Win XP pro plus its only $50(can) or $32(US) more. I moved from 256MB to 512MB myself and found a noticeable improvement. What do you think about the Nforce board good move? Also does the price sound reasonable i wouldn't mind sticking with a local retailer but would order online if the price is much better.

 

[microAmp]

First I want to retract my memory statement, sorry.
I think the nForce is a good idea, with integrated video, why I want to retract my memory statement, with the extra RAM it can use it. With light gaming by the little ones it's a smart move.

Have you checked NewEgg or MWave for cheaper prices?

 

[blackhawk]

I see you're going with XP so the only place to save a couple bucks would be to drop back to the 32x lite-on and 256mb of ram but it looks good the way you got it now.

 

[ProviaFan]

Looks good to me. Keep the 512MB of RAM. Windows XP (and your boss) will appreciate it.