Build a Computer for ~$500. Need Suggestions!

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Hey
A friend has $500 to spend and is seeking a new computer. He does not need the Optical drives nor the harddrives.
All he needs are the:
CPU- Socket 939 probably
Videocard - 6600 non GT
Mobo - hmm...
PSU + Case
RAM - 2x512 of generic stuff DDR400


Not a heavy gamer, or anything of that sort. General purpose computer.
-Thanks
 
If he doesn't care what the case looks like, Comp USA has some black and beige cases for $30. No shipping if you go to the store :)

MSI K8N Neo4 socket939 motherboard - $85
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813130491

Antec TruepowerII PSU - $67
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817103927
or you would probably be fine with something for around $40+, but sometimes it's better paying a little extra for peace of mind..

AMD Athlon 64 3200/3500? $175/$200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=50001028+70000935+70002642&Submit=ENE

1GB (2x512) PC3200 DDR G Skill - $83
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231027
I've used G Skill in this MSI board, it works fine

evga 6600 - $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130260


total is like $550.
 
Well if its general purpose why not go with this mobo and just use the integrated graphics?

Asus a8n vm csm $80

id suggest this THIS ram but anything with good reviews from newegg is fine i guess, but i have that ram and no problems at all so far. $81

THIS case is good, has a great psu comes from a good company. $99

and THIS is a good processor $223

total is $483 not includeing shipping.
 
As far as cases go you can always try big convention centers that do computer shows. I have good luck with the Gibralter trade center in Michigan. You could also hob knob at the little computer repair stores. Sometimes they will just give away cases and power supplies. Oh and there is also my favorite site in the world Slick Deals They often have crazy sale listings that are impossible to pass up.
 
General purpose...

Start off with this:

BIOSTAR GEFORCE 6100-M7 Socket 754 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard $59.99

GeIL Value 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model GE1GB3200BDC - Retail $82.55

AMD Sempron 64 2500+ Palermo 800MHz FSB Socket 754 Processor Model SDA2500BXBOX - Retail $66.00

Subtotal: $208.54 before tax and shipping...

Add case, psu, drives, & OS, etc...you could probably do that for the remaining ~300...
 
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