Wanting to build the cheapest complete PC

[Lepard]

What is the cheapest (money wise) complete PC that I can build. Im trying to build one for myself for messing with. I don't want to buy a pre-built PC. You don't have to include an OS.

Please help. Im having a hard time with this (really I dont know why).

 

[Matthias99]

What performance level are you looking at? I mean, you can get older used hardware pretty cheap, if you only need something like a P3 or AMD Duron/low-grade Athlon in terms of CPU.

If you want newer hardware, there are plenty of "How can I build a PC for <insert ridiculously low amount of money>?" threads; please search.

 

[Rockhound1]

Tell us a little more about your needs. Do you have a Fry's where you live. They run mobo/CPU combos that are hard to beat. That would be a good starting point.

 

[Zepper]

The secret to a really cheap system is rebates and refurb/used parts. If you can deal with the time delay in getting your money back playing the rebate game, you can build a very nice system for low bucks. I'm still using Socket-A with a Sempron for my main system. I've found that Newegg's refurbished mobos can help knock the cost down if you're willing to scrounge some of the accys if needed.

.bh.

 

[quackerww]

Originally posted by: Rockhound1
Tell us a little more about your needs. Do you have a Fry's where you live. They run mobo/CPU combos that are hard to beat. That would be a good starting point.

 

[Lepard]

Well for performance im looking for useable levels. Im just going to be
working on documents and going online with it.

I have no Fry's nearby.

Im not big on rebates especially because by the time I get the money
back its not even an issue anymore.

Should I just hit up the Newegg refurb and do it like that?

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

$50 Duron 1.8
$48 Maxtor 40GB PATA HDD
$42 integrated socket-A motherboard
$40 DVD burner
$27 case/PSU combo
$19 256MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM
$11 CPU cooler
$9 56K PCI modem
$246 total. It's not the $213 PC you can get from Fry's, but I'd say this setup would do anyone just fine.