Complete $586 computer (not for gaming)

[l Thomas l]

This is just an idea. It would be for a computer that isn't for gaming at all. The only thing it would be for is probably word processing/browsing/email/maybe listening to music.

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wi...r=3619724&WishListTitle=Basic+Computer

Should I go even cheaper on the processor? Maybe then I can get some decent speakers?

BTW, I definitely would wait until after Conroe is released to buy.. this is just an idea. Just want your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[alimoalem]

it looks like a good build. i wouldn't go cheaper on the CPU...it's already $9x. the money you save won't be worth the performance you lose

 

[SuperFreaky]

ECS, G Skill, BenQ and Samsung are mistakes... Spend $50 more and get: ASUS, Corsair, Pioneer and Seagate

 

[dorion]

I think you could go Sempron no problem if your not going to be doing anything intesive on this computer. The 3200+ would be a waste for the needs listed.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: SuperFreaky
ECS, G Skill, BenQ and Samsung are mistakes... Spend $50 more and get: ASUS, Corsair, Pioneer and Seagate

BenQ is not a mistake.

 

[Juno]

g.skill might not be compatible with am2 motherboards. you should read the motherboard's manual to see the qualifed vendors list for the motherboard.

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: SuperFreaky
ECS, G Skill, BenQ and Samsung are mistakes... Spend $50 more and get: ASUS, Corsair, Pioneer and Seagate

BenQ is not a mistake.

QFT...benQ is not a mistake.

 

[unclebud]

walmart has emachines w3118 for $298
it has sempron with nvidia 6100

 

[LOUISSSSS]

get a dell...

 

[Trey22]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
get a dell...

Seriously. If you have very basic computing tasks, and your needs won't be changing much, a Dell is definitely a viable choice.

 

[Trey22]

Originally posted by: SuperFreaky
ECS, G Skill, BenQ and Samsung are mistakes... Spend $50 more and get: ASUS, Corsair, Pioneer and Seagate

I beg to differ on all 4 counts.

I've been using ECS boards for customer builds for the past 4 yrs now, and have never had a problem. They might not have all the bells and whistles or overclocking features that some might crave, but they are solid boards.

G Skill makes some of the best enthusiast memory out there. They might not be cheap, but you get what you pay for.

BenQ drives are mostly rebadged... most likely a Lite-On, which are very reliable drives.

Samsung makes some of the quietest drives available. Their performance might be middle of the pack, but they have a decent 3-yr warranty.

 

[ddviper]

Good build, but I'd go with a packaged machine with dell or emachines if you want something REALLY cheap

$0.02

-Got Dell's?