new pc for less than $200.00?

[indy2878]

Does the OS need to come out of the $200? That is a budget killer right there.

Linux and GIMP (instead of Photoshop) could save some money.

The OS is not an issue actually. I have a copy of windows XP Pro w/SP3 and yes I am in fact planning on dualbooting a Linux distro like maybe Ubuntu or "DSL" Linux on it.... I will get windows 8 later on down the line. And I don't really need DX11 or even CUDA right now.

 

[2timer]

This is why I worry about off brand PSUs. Who knows how they're cutting costs?

I believe the Evergreen unit is UL underwritten, unlike that one. It may be a 'gutless wonder "ie it doesn't perform up to spec at its full 460W rating. But with a UL rating it isn't a fire hazard.

If OP was looking for a 7850, maybe, yes. But for a 7750 at 75W,a gutless wonder can still hit the marks.

 

[mfenn]

I believe the Evergreen unit is UL underwritten, unlike that one. It may be a 'gutless wonder "ie it doesn't perform up to spec at its full 460W rating. But with a UL rating it isn't a fire hazard.

Did you actually check that the UL number verifies? It not at all uncommon for super cheap PSUs to forge certifications.

 

[2timer]

Did you actually check that the UL number verifies? It not at all uncommon for super cheap PSUs to forge certifications.

I did not. I've actually heard of the Evergreen brand, so I assumed that the company wasn't a no-name Chinese Ebay company. I could be wrong.