Here's a challenge

[imported_LoKe]

Here's the deal...

Trying to build a system for $400 USD (After Shipping/Taxes). Parts must be ordered from NCIX or TigerDirect.ca, or anywhere that ships to Canada that doesn't change an assload.

System should be an AMD, onboard video and sound is fine because it won't be for gaming. Overclocking should stay on the table, for future advancement.

This is what I need :

Processor
Ram (2GB, preferably)
Motherboard
Case

That's all, I think.

What's the best you can come up with?

 

[Dusda]

2 gigs of ram will take up half your budget. You're going to have to stick to a gig or less.

 

[imported_LoKe]

I was thinking of something like a Sempron for a processor, like, $107CAD. I suppose I could go with 2x512's for RAM, then a cheap decent case and a decent motherboard. The rest can be put towards more ram if possible.

EDIT : Or I could put in for 1x1024 stick, for future expansion. Unless there are 3-4 slots on the Mobo.

 

[Akhen]

well it could be possible depending on what you allready have (monitor, OS. hD)

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: Akhen
well it could be possible depending on what you allready have (monitor, OS. hD)

I've got a monitor, OS, 3x20GB hard drives, keyboard, mouse, a couple 256mb sticks of ram.

 

[markkleb]

Ok you ready?

Here goes first newegg asus a8n-vm csm mobo "refurbished" $50
second Amd 3000+ $150
third @ 2 one gig sticks memory $160
fourth Coolermaster Centurion case $45

EXCELENT COMP for the money.

Also try Outpost.com

They have a Mobo with siempron 2800 (retail) for $79, but it needs a video card.

 

[essasin]

Dell

 

[imported_LoKe]

Newegg doesn't ship to Canada, unfortunately. But thanks for trying.

 

[markkleb]

Try Outpost.com
Or make friends with someone here in USA.

 

[imported_fx]

www.tigerdirect.ca- like it?
Biostar 6100-M7 Motherboard w/ AMD Semperon 3100+ Processor=$203
Corsair ValueSelect 1GB=$115
CoolerMaster Centurion 5 Case=$75
Total= $393

Edit- links. I think it'll be little over 400 bucks if you dont mind to pay little extra over 400 bucks.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Looks nice to me. Taxes and shipping are gonna kill me, though. Do you have the links on hand?

 

[robertk2012]

No hard drives, optical drives or PSU needed?

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: robertk2012
No hard drives, optical drives or PSU needed?

Ah, yes, PSU needed.

 

[robertk2012]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: Akhen
well it could be possible depending on what you allready have (monitor, OS. hD)

I've got a monitor, OS, 3x20GB hard drives, keyboard, mouse, a couple 256mb sticks of ram.

Ill look in to this tomorrow. Shoot me a pm to remind me if I dont post though.

I can tell you that you will get a bigger boost from a new hard drive than from the ram. those 20gb drive yuck

 

[imported_LoKe]

Nevermind, it isn't happening anyway. My buddy changed his mind.

 

[LiquidImpulse]

all that hard thinking for nothing

 

[ta8689]

Originally posted by: essasin
Dell

Ugh... the only thing ill buy from dell is a monitor. (their 19"lcds look really nice) But as far as compuers go... no way. Plus he said AMD..i knwo he doesnt need it anymore, but just so you know... dell doesnt do AMD.. just Intel. Bleh

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

$124.33 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15655
$107.91 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...etails.asp?EdpNo=1559986&sku=B450-2107
$105.69 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=13836
$70.78 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...details.asp?EdpNo=997095&sku=P456-3004
$408.71 total

Powmax 400W ATX case
Biostar GeForce 6100-M7
Sempron 64 2800+
1GB PC3200