Sub $300 system based off of an 1800+

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topslop1

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I have suprised my mother this valentine's day with the gift of a computer for her to start using e-mail and internet. Very basic user that is definitley not a power user. I have an 1800+ xp and I need all of the other parts to go along with it. What motherboard, soundcard, video, etc should I put with this? Something with a total outcome of under $300 would be appreciated.
 
No one really wants to do your work for you....and also....isn't it a little late to build a system to give your mother for valetines day?

Maybe a NForce 2.0 mobo with onboard video would be the way to go, along with a 40gb HD and a geforce mx video card
 
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-433&depa=0

ASUS nForce 220-D - $57.99

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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-495&catalog=147&depa=0

256mbs Crucial PC2100 - $35.00

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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-140-118&catalog=14&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0

Western Digital 40GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive - $56.50

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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-182-520&catalog=7&depa=0

CODEGEN Black/Silver Micro ATX Mid-Tower Case - $22.00

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http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-151-028&catalog=55&depa=0

Samsung Black 52X CD-ROM - $15

I recently built something simliar to this for my little cousins ... turned out pretty good for them ...

Total = $186.49 w/o shipping

i dont think this will be done in time for valentines day though ... :eek:
 
Yea Well it is a bit late for that - I just suprised her with the processor as a gift to come sort of thing - she's still excited none the less.
 
That's cool man. If I handed my mom a processor, she will probably throw in the garbage, lol.
 
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