Cheap PC

[#43 fan]

I'm planning on building a cheap PC for someone. I believe he doesn't want to spend to spend a ton, and he doesn't do much graphic wise. So, integrated graphics are acceptable.
Here is what I have so far-
CPU-AMD Sempron 1800+ $65
Motherboard-Biostar T-Force 6100 m-ATX $74 (AM2)
RAM-OCZ Value RAM 1GB $78 or Transcend 1 GB DDR2
Case-Gigabyte Triton series $75
Power Supply-Sparkle 350 watt OEM $32 (Similiar to the FSP Group 400 watt, only no PCI-E connector)
Hard Drive-Seagate 7200.9 80 GB $48
Shipping- A high $75
Windows XP-$88
Total-$435
So, if anyone has a suggestion for a case, or a different power supply, and especially memory, would be appreciated.
He will not be overclocking, and doesn't need a fancy case. I would like to keep the price below $550.

[stroyal]

Here is XP home a little cheeper.
http://www.directdeals.com/item-N09-01503-OEM-INTL.aspx
It's the international english version. It say its the same, I bought one a few weeks ago and haven't seen any differance.

Free shipping also.

[#43 fan]

I'd prefer Newegg.
Any suggestions on the case or memory?

[him61]

Reather I talked to him and he wants it to be around (under would be better) $400. He only needs it to take classes online with it, nothing big, and he already has windows XP

Edit: And, he doesn't need a very expensive case either.

Another edit: and since he isn't running anything too big (like games) I think a good 512 MB of RAM should do fine

[carl33p]

CPU-AMD Sempron 1800+ $65
Motherboard-Biostar T-Force 6100 m-ATX $74 (AM2)
RAM-OCZ Value RAM 1GB $78 or Transcend 1 GB DDR2
Case-Gigabyte Triton series $75
Windows XP-$88

Why not just get a Dell, comes with LCD, keyboard, mouse and speakers too.
http://www.dell.com/content/products...=19&l=en&s=dhs 449$

Otherwise, get cheapest Ram.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231080

Spend less on case IMO.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147001
Might be able to use stock P.O.S. psu that comes with it. Save some money and get better CPU

[carl33p]

Reather I talked to him and he wants it to be around (under would be better) $400. He only needs it to take classes online with it, nothing big, and he already has windows XP

Edit: And, he doesn't need a very expensive case either.

Another edit: and since he isn't running anything too big (like games) I think a good 512 MB of RAM should do fine

Dell Dimension B110
$299

Or pick up a laptop from Dell.
449$

[him61]

Why not just get a Dell, comes with LCD, keyboard, mouse and speakers too.
http://www.dell.com/content/products...=19&l=en&s=dhs 449$

Otherwise, get cheapest Ram.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231080

Spend less on case IMO.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147001
Might be able to use stock P.O.S. psu that comes with it. Save some money and get better CPU

I tried talking him into a cheap Manufactured PC like a Dell, but he'd rather have Reather build him one. (I opted for the job, but I decided to yeild to a more knowledgeable person than me)

Edit: and I already told him about the price cuts comming up in a few weeks, and if he could buy at that time, it would be much apreciated Reather

[#43 fan]

I tried talking him into a cheap Manufactured PC like a Dell, but he'd rather have Reather build him one. (I opted for the job, but I decided to yeild to a more knowledgeable person than me)

Edit: and I already told him about the price cuts comming up in a few weeks, and if he could buy at that time, it would be much apreciated Reather

I think I'll wait for that time.
I saw his Windows, and I don't believe it'll work, because it mentioned you need a previous license to run it.
As for a case, what one of these-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133174
I'll stick with the Sparkle, for now.
512 it is, then.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145569

[him61]

Hmm. I didn't see his windows.
I'd go with the Thermaltake case. And above, I hope you meant sempron 2800+, not 1800+.

Good RAM too.

And wouldn't it be cheaper to use a socket 754 motherboard without DDR2? (I cant get newegg up right now or I would have checked)

[EXreaction]

I tried talking him into a cheap Manufactured PC like a Dell, but he'd rather have Reather build him one. (I opted for the job, but I decided to yeild to a more knowledgeable person than me)

Edit: and I already told him about the price cuts comming up in a few weeks, and if he could buy at that time, it would be much apreciated Reather

Well, see if you can get him over here to talk about it...why get something when it costs more and has less features?

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...c=DB110C&s=dhs
Celly 325(I don't like cellys, but I doubt its much worse than the Semp 1800)
512MB of ram
160GB hdd
DVD Burner
15" LCD or 17" LCD for $40 more

[#43 fan]

That would save $5, at most. AM2 has an upgrade path, if he needs one.

[EXreaction]

Yes, but it comes with a monitor.

[#43 fan]

Well, see if you can get him over here to talk about it...why get something when it costs more and has less features?

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...c=DB110C&s=dhs
Celly 325(I don't like cellys, but I doubt its much worse than the Semp 1800)
512MB of ram
160GB hdd
DVD Burner
15" LCD or 17" LCD for $40 more

That doesn't look bad. Do you know if it will take an ATX Power Supply?

[EXreaction]

Yes, it should(I have the same case, and a TT 420 worked great in it, though it might need a 24 pin psu with the mobo). Though the one that comes with it should be more than enough.

[stroyal]

I always though Dell uses good power supplies. They seem too small going by the input watts, but always work like a bigger PS.

[EXreaction]

I always though Dell uses good power supplies. They seem too small going by the input watts, but always work like a bigger PS.

Ya, the 250w that came with mine was very well made. It lasted 6 months(it never burned out, but it was weakened from the constant abuse to a point where it could not be used) running a 6800 GT while I was gaming for a few hours each day.

[ShuckyD]

looking at the price you can put together, you can do better by ordering a Dell.. IMHO

..although i really love to build them, i think this would be a better system to buy prebuilt

[stroyal]

I would think there are not many 250w PSs that could run a 6800gt, so Dell must build good PSs.

[JPMiller]

Dell doesnt build anything...
They assemble and rebadge only

[dru_down]

Dell doesnt build anything...
They assemble and rebadge only