Help with cost of computer for friend

[Epinephrine]

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[kt]

Let's break it down:

CPU+MB = ~$60?
Memory = ~$60?
HD = ~$40?
CDRW = ~$30?
Floppy = ~$10?
Video = ~$30?
Case = ~$50?
Misc = ~$20
Total = ~$300

Hmm.. what about the Windows 2000 Professional? I hope you aren't using an illegal copy!

 

[Crucial]

Your looking at $450 new for a comparable system so $300 sounds good. - windows of course. If you are buying or bought windows XP then adjust accordingly.

 

[Kipper]

Specs:

Athlon XP 1700 (retail) - $65
512 Generic PC2100 RAM - $80
Soyo Dragon Plus MB with built in LAN/Sound - $75
Maxtor 740DX 40GB HDD - $40
Sony 48x24x48 CD-RW - $40
Floppy Drive - $10, at most
Antec 1080 Case - if it came with PSU, this should have run you around ~$100-120 at least six months ago
Windows XP Profressional - $300, if you buy retail, $150 if OEM.
GeForce GTS AGP Card - $20-25
Generic Keyboard/Mouse - $20

We're looking at a $500 computer without OS. Of course, this is assuming they were bought new/some used, and the estimates are very generous. Most of the pricing is off of NewEgg...this is a pretty decent deal for whoever is on the recieving end.

 

[Danman]

That's a pretty good deal.

 

[MAME]

I got a 2400+, ECS mobo, 512 meg ram, 30 gig hd, case, sound card and geforce 2 ti for $300 back in august