CHEAP new system build help

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Hamidxa

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I've already purchased the following:
case
OS
mouse/kb

Now I need everything else, and if you guys can help me to keep it < $500 for the cost of the rest of the components (including the cost of a monitor, as it will need one) I'd really appreciate it.
I've never had to build a mid-range PC before, it's always been gaming systems for me, but this is for someone else, so I need a little help as Im out of my element now.

Oh, and FYI, Newegg charges me tax here in TN, so for $500 worth of goods, the cost would go up by another $50 unfortunately, so I try to avoid them when possible.
 
Are they going to need to game much? Do they need a lot in hard disk space? What are they going to be doing with the computer? These can help tailor what is most needed. Is there nothing else that can be used like dvd burners I guess?
 
Anchen said:
Are they going to need to game much? Do they need a lot in hard disk space? What are they going to be doing with the computer? These can help tailor what is most needed. Is there nothing else that can be used like dvd burners I guess?
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No gaming.
Just internet, watching videos, listening to music, email, and such.

But it will need everything else:
Power Supply
Mobo
CPU
RAM
Video
HDD
Burner
Monitor (preferrably a good deal on a 22", costing < $200 so the rest of the components can be up to $300+)
 
Look at getting a mATX motherboard with integrated graphics. One of those will only set you back $50 or so.

Something like this.

Doing that will allow you to put more money to a better LCD or other parts.
 
Your friend is better off going to dell or bestbuy and buying a package deal. WOuld be near impossible to build anythign worthwhile with a 22" included in price.

This isnt midrange. This is lowest end you can get if its even possible /
 
Rydawg5143 said:
Your friend is better off going to dell or bestbuy and buying a package deal. WOuld be near impossible to build anythign worthwhile with a 22" included in price.

This isnt midrange. This is lowest end you can get if its even possible /
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I was looking into that, but Ive already purchased the Case, and that's one of the most important parts of this system...kind of the point of why I was building it myself.

Seeing as how I have a custom case for it, as well as matching mouse/kb, I would prefer to build the rest of it as well, but this person cares more about how it will look rather than how it will perform, hence why Ive already burned through $200 for the above parts, without even getting the rest of the components yet.
 
E8400 and Q6600 are kind of out of the question for a build that needs a monitor and has a 500 dollar budget. Can you do rebates or does it have to be below 500 before rebates?
 
Wildkatz84, hi. Welcome to the thread.

Your only bet is AMD. Microatx w/ Video, 2gb, cheap PSU
 
Hamidxa said:
Seeing as how I have a custom case for it, as well as matching mouse/kb, I would prefer to build the rest of it as well, but this person cares more about how it will look rather than how it will perform, hence why Ive already burned through $200 for the above parts, without even getting the rest of the components yet.
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What case and OS did you buy?

For such a strict budget, here's what I'd buy considering the requirements:
Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $200
AMD Athlon X2 4450E CPU - $59
Foxconn A7GM-S AMD 780G mATX AMD Motherboard - $67
G.Skill F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM - $40
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 320GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $65
Samsung SH-222F 22X DVD±R SATA DVD Burner - $25
Antec Earthwatts EA380 380W PSU - $39
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Total: $495 plus tax (Every item has free shipping)

Next time though, ask BEFORE you buy parts.
 
Too bad there aren't any Fry's in Tennessee.

Lets see, if you want intel....

$190 - AOC 2216SW Black 21.6" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 3000:1 (Promo Code: EMCAKCDDA)
$70 - Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2180 - Retail
$53 - GIGABYTE GA-EG31M-S2 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$38 - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 TWIN2X2048-6400 ($13 MIR)
$40 - Antec True Power Trio TP3-430 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply with Three 12V Rails - Retail
$55 - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200RPM SATA300 8MB Cache
$24 - SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F
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$470 - $20 promo code + $47 tax + $9 shipping = $506 - $13MIR

Everything has free shipping except the mobo. I was too lazy to shop elsewhere, lol, sorry.

I would've recommended a Dell, too. My uncle got an E2180, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, onboard GMA900 graphics, dvd burner, XP Pro, and a 20" widescreen LCD for $450 shipped. My aunt got an E7200, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD, onboard GMA3100, dvd burner, Vista Home Basic, and a 22" widescreen for $500 shipped (few months after my uncle).

Rydawg5143 said:
Wildkatz84, hi. Welcome to the thread.
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ROFL
 
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