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I'm building my father a system he can use for work (i.e. emailing, word processing, etc.). My hopeful budget is to keep it below $350 if possible. So far it seems realistic by starting with a barebone system. I've assembled my own PC before but I'm not very knowledgable of barebones. The two that have interested me so far are:
http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=1&l2=1&l3=0&model=586&modelmenu=1
or http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=1&l2=1&l3=0&model=570&modelmenu=1
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320025897153&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1
What I need to know is what at the minimum I need for these systems? I know I will need to get the CPU, Memory, HD, and DVD-Rom but what else? Do they have integrated graphics or will I need to buy a video card? Do I need a CPU fan?
Here's my esimated budget:
1) Barebone System $120
2) CPU $50
3) Memory (2x256) $50
4) HD 40gb <$40
5) Optical Drive <$40
Total $300
The values above account for new and/or used components. I'm also taking offers on used components and systems that would fit what I need. Thanks.
http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=1&l2=1&l3=0&model=586&modelmenu=1
or http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=1&l2=1&l3=0&model=570&modelmenu=1
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320025897153&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1
What I need to know is what at the minimum I need for these systems? I know I will need to get the CPU, Memory, HD, and DVD-Rom but what else? Do they have integrated graphics or will I need to buy a video card? Do I need a CPU fan?
Here's my esimated budget:
1) Barebone System $120
2) CPU $50
3) Memory (2x256) $50
4) HD 40gb <$40
5) Optical Drive <$40
Total $300
The values above account for new and/or used components. I'm also taking offers on used components and systems that would fit what I need. Thanks.
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