good build between 400-500$

evanscnce · 03-18-2007, 04:29 AM

This would not be used for any gaming at all. Its for my grandma. Just want some opinions.

Just so you know she currently has
p3 900mhz
256mb ram
40 gig Hard drive
windows ME
crap monitor
crap mouse
crap keyboard

thanks

Froboy7391_99 · 03-18-2007, 04:56 AM

AMD 64 3200 75$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103031

Corsair Valueselect 1 Gb DDR2-667 65$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146580

Asus M2N-E Socket AM2 93$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131022

EVGA 7300 GT 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130026

Nec DVD-Burner 31$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152076

XClio 450BL 450 Watt 38$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189003

Rosewill Mouse(Actually not bad looking) 3$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826193024

Scthye Keyboard(Also not bad) 4$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823105205

Sceptre 17 inch LCD 8ms 145$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112004

Re-use old harddrive 40 Gbs should be enough 0$

Total 515$
It's a bit over but you can cut back on the mobo and the video card if you wanted.

Forgot a case!! So it would probaly come closer to 550 with the case. Choose one to your liking:
http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category...Computer-Cases

JlCollins005 · 03-18-2007, 04:58 AM

well why dont u just use what she has, and put windows xp on it, another 256mb ram stick, and get a new keyboard and mouse, if its not used for gamin that should be fine to web brows, email, and word process

evanscnce · 03-18-2007, 05:06 AM

I got a core 2 duo build (without monitor) for 390 after shipping and rebates. Then a monitor I could probably scrounge up. I think this is the route I am going to go.

Froboy7391_99 · 03-18-2007, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evanscnce

I got a core 2 duo build (without monitor) for 390 after shipping and rebates. Then a monitor I could probably scrounge up. I think this is the route I am going to go.

I don't think that much computer power is really necassary.

evanscnce · 03-18-2007, 05:27 AM

With all the crap my uncle loads on there that bogs down the pc...you would be suprised. Plus, she wants it to last for a long time.

Froboy7391_99 · 03-18-2007, 05:29 AM

What are the specs on the C2D rig, just out of curiosity?

evanscnce · 03-18-2007, 05:44 AM

Motherboard

Case

PSU

CPU

RAM

Keyboard

Mouse

Optical Drive

Then I will give her my 80 gig 7200rm hard drive.

Froboy7391_99 · 03-18-2007, 05:53 AM

I'm guessing your don't game alot.

evanscnce · 03-18-2007, 05:55 AM

Ahem, read my first post. For my grandmother, not me. My rig is quite a bit better than that lol.

03-18-2007, 04:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
evanscnce Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisco Age: 20 Posts: 278	good build between 400-500$ This would not be used for any gaming at all. Its for my grandma. Just want some opinions. Just so you know she currently has p3 900mhz 256mb ram 40 gig Hard drive windows ME crap monitor crap mouse crap keyboard thanks

03-18-2007, 04:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 945	AMD 64 3200 75$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103031 Corsair Valueselect 1 Gb DDR2-667 65$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146580 Asus M2N-E Socket AM2 93$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131022 EVGA 7300 GT 60$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130026 Nec DVD-Burner 31$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152076 XClio 450BL 450 Watt 38$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189003 Rosewill Mouse(Actually not bad looking) 3$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826193024 Scthye Keyboard(Also not bad) 4$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823105205 Sceptre 17 inch LCD 8ms 145$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112004 Re-use old harddrive 40 Gbs should be enough 0$ Total 515$ It's a bit over but you can cut back on the mobo and the video card if you wanted. Forgot a case!! So it would probaly come closer to 550 with the case. Choose one to your liking: http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category...Computer-Cases __________________ Dell Inspiron 1520 Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66Ghz 2 Gb DDR2-667 Nvidia 8600m GT 250Gb HDD 15.4" 1280x800//DVD Burner//Vista Home Premium//Expresso Brown Last edited by Froboy7391_99; 03-18-2007 at 05:21 AM.

03-18-2007, 04:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
JlCollins005 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 21 Posts: 949	well why dont u just use what she has, and put windows xp on it, another 256mb ram stick, and get a new keyboard and mouse, if its not used for gamin that should be fine to web brows, email, and word process __________________ My Latop Hp zv6000 AMD Athlon 3200+ 2GB Ram 60GB Hdd Cdrw/DVD rom Ati 128 Vid 15.4" Glossy Widescreen

03-18-2007, 05:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 945	What are the specs on the C2D rig, just out of curiosity? __________________ Dell Inspiron 1520 Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66Ghz 2 Gb DDR2-667 Nvidia 8600m GT 250Gb HDD 15.4" 1280x800//DVD Burner//Vista Home Premium//Expresso Brown

03-18-2007, 05:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Froboy7391_99 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NB, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 945	I'm guessing your don't game alot. __________________ Dell Inspiron 1520 Core 2 Duo T5450 1.66Ghz 2 Gb DDR2-667 Nvidia 8600m GT 250Gb HDD 15.4" 1280x800//DVD Burner//Vista Home Premium//Expresso Brown

03-18-2007, 05:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
evanscnce Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisco Age: 20 Posts: 278	I got a core 2 duo build (without monitor) for 390 after shipping and rebates. Then a monitor I could probably scrounge up. I think this is the route I am going to go.

03-18-2007, 05:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
evanscnce Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisco Age: 20 Posts: 278	With all the crap my uncle loads on there that bogs down the pc...you would be suprised. Plus, she wants it to last for a long time.

03-18-2007, 05:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
evanscnce Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisco Age: 20 Posts: 278	Motherboard Case PSU CPU RAM Keyboard Mouse Optical Drive Then I will give her my 80 gig 7200rm hard drive.

03-18-2007, 05:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
evanscnce Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisco Age: 20 Posts: 278	Ahem, read my first post. For my grandmother, not me. My rig is quite a bit better than that lol.

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