Computer Build for Dad

[metril]

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2.0 GHz AM2 -- $63.50

Memory: Corsair XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 -- $38.99

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 -- $74.99

Video Card: Chaintech Geforce 8400GS 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCIe x16 -- $54.99 - $20 rebate = $34.99

Total before rebates: $258.35
Total after rebate: $238.35
Prices from Newegg


I have a 520 watt Seasonic with the required pins for the motherboard. I also have a computer case, harddrives, etc. I am only concerned about buying a processor, memory, motherboard, and video card.

I am looking to spend as close to $250 as possible.

Can anyone please help me reduce my cost?

The computer is going to be used for connecting to work via VPN, some video editing (nothing professional), programming, DVD burning, etc. No gaming whatsoever. He will be using two monitors both at 1680 x 1050. He also needs at least 1 firewire port (either onboard connector or rear).

Thanks again!

 

[Dangman]

Ditch the Corsair RAM and go with this set:
A-Data ADQVE1A16K 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM - $43

Also, it would help if you told us how much you were paying per part.