need to build a low end computer

[Tret]

I'm not looking for anything fancy. As cheap as possible my parents just need it as something they can view survillance online. Something like a 2ghz celeron would be enough I would want 512mb of ram since 256mb is kinda bottlenecking with xp. I don't need a copy of windows just the hardware. Something under $350 if possible.

 

[dsa1971]

Here's my budget system.

AMD Sempron 2600+ 1600MHz - $72
FoxConn 760GXK8MB-ERS - $59
1024 MB of pqi PC3200 DDR - $83
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 120 gb - $70

The motherboard has integrated graphic, sound, netword adapter. I also used the dvd and cd drives from my old computer. Since I don't do any gaming this system is fine for me. Some will rip on the maxtor but I've had good luck with maxtor but you can find cheap seagates or western digitals as well for a similar price.

 

[damasta55r]

ASPIRE X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply-56
AMD Sempron 2800+ Palermo 800MHz FSB Socket 754 Processor Model SDA2800BABOX-85
MSI K8N NEO3-F Socket 754 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard-72
Kingston ValueRAM 512MB (2 x 256MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR400X64C3AK2/512-50
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST380011A 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive-55
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A-41
Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2-92 (Do you need?)
SAPPHIRE 100119L Radeon X550 256MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card-73

total $524 with windows, $432 without.

 

[furballi]

Buy Emachines or DELLs.

 

[Beef Taco]

If you don't want to build, here is a perfect computer for what they need and its only $349.99.

But if you still want to build:

Case/Motherboard with keyboard and mouse

PQI Memory

Processor

CD/DVD Drive

Hard drive

Total: $309.25

 

[Tret]

APEX PC-115 Beige Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail $24.00
Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM $54.00
Foxconn 760GXK8MB-ERS Socket 754 SiS 760 GX Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $59.00
Kingston ValueRAM 512MB (2 x 256MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR400X64C3AK2/512 - Retail $50.00
AMD Sempron 2200+ Thoroughbred 333MHz FSB Socket A Processor Model SDA2200BOX - Retail $63.00
LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-16P9SBLK - Retail $ 19.99
VANTEC SF12025L 120mm 2 Ball Case Cooling Fan - Retail $ 11.99
Subtotal 282

 

[Tret]

Originally posted by: Beef Taco
If you don't want to build, here is a perfect computer for what they need and its only $349.99.

But if you still want to build:

Case/Motherboard with keyboard and mouse

PQI Memory

Processor

CD/DVD Drive

Hard drive

Total: $324.25

wow good find

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: Beef Taco
If you don't want to build, here is a perfect computer for what they need and its only $349.99.

But if you still want to build:

Case/Motherboard with keyboard and mouse

PQI Memory

Processor

CD/DVD Drive

Hard drive

Total: $309.25

That case seems to lack a place for a floppy drive. My parents are still stuck on floppy disks for transfering files to and from work, etc.

 

[Beef Taco]

^^

Thanks. It took me a while to find all the parts and such.

 

[Beef Taco]

Originally posted by: JToxic

Originally posted by: Beef Taco
If you don't want to build, here is a perfect computer for what they need and its only $349.99.

But if you still want to build:

Case/Motherboard with keyboard and mouse

PQI Memory

Processor

CD/DVD Drive

Hard drive

Total: $309.25

That case seems to lack a place for a floppy drive. My parents are still stuck on floppy disks for transfering files to and from work, etc.

Here, an external USB floppy drive.

 

[Tret]

Don't need a floppy drive. Thanks anyways

 

[Beef Taco]

Ok.