yet another challenge (sorry, i like these :P )

jimkonow

jimkonow

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ok, so....here it goes, my computer-crazy-comrades!!!!!
whats the absolute CHEAPEST you can build a computer with individual parts from the following websites?:

www.tigerdirect.com
www.newegg.com
www.xpcgear.com

challenge details:
*no OS required
*no video cards required (onboard video is acceptable)
*barebones allowed
*at least 512MB ram
*20GB or more HD
*optical drive



lets see who can do the best....everyone gets kudos/cookies for their build suggestions :)
happy hunting!

ill start with my own configuration in a shortly following post~
 
Shuttle Barebone ($80 after all rebates)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...tails.asp?EdpNo=2841975&body=MAIN#detailspecs

PNY DDR2 677 1GBb ram ($10)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...P56-3950&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM1497TT

AMD Sempron 64 3400+ Manila 1.8ghz AM2 Processor ($36)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819104005

Excelstor Jupiter 80gb SATA hard drive ($37)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822210003

Asus CD Drive ($12)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827134013

Total = $175
(legit and usable system)


PC Chips AM2 Micro-ATX Motherboard ($38 after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813185083

Rosewill 300watt powersupply ($12)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182001

Powmax Beige Case ($13)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811145077

Rosewill 80mm fan ($2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200002
PNY DDR2 677 1GBb ram ($10)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...P56-3950&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM1497TT

AMD Sempron 64 3400+ Manila 1.8ghz AM2 Processor ($36)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819104005

Excelstor Jupiter 80gb SATA hard drive ($37)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822210003

Asus CD Drive ($12)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827134013

Total = $160
(I would not trust my life with this system)
 
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you have no fans in that system :)

Just looking at the powersupply reviews...read this,

I got an 8800GTS grfx card, that killed it in approx. 3 weeks. :\ I shoulda seen that coming, esp. since my system usually remains on for a week at a time. (I download huge torrents, so it needs a constant connection)...4 months running 3 HDD's 1 optical an overclocked E6300, and a 7900GT...I'd say it had a good run. Only complaint is that there weren't enough molex's, cords were long enough in my Centurion 5 though.

ROFLMAO, I'm surprised that computer didn't spontaneously catch on fire and blow up!
 
diduknowthat said:
you have no fans in that system :)

Just looking at the powersupply reviews...read this,

I got an 8800GTS grfx card, that killed it in approx. 3 weeks. :\ I shoulda seen that coming, esp. since my system usually remains on for a week at a time. (I download huge torrents, so it needs a constant connection)...4 months running 3 HDD's 1 optical an overclocked E6300, and a 7900GT...I'd say it had a good run. Only complaint is that there weren't enough molex's, cords were long enough in my Centurion 5 though.

ROFLMAO, I'm surprised that computer didn't spontaneously catch on fire and blow up!
Click to expand...

ROFLAMO who would trust an $10 PSU for 3x HDD's with an C2D and an 8800? Cmon, get real :rolleyes:

(No, seriously. That guy was an dumb___... literally. 430W with 16A for an 8800 with 3x HDD's?!? ROFL)
 
diduknowthat said:
I got an 8800GTS grfx card, that killed it in approx. 3 weeks. :\ I shoulda seen that coming, esp. since my system usually remains on for a week at a time. (I download huge torrents, so it needs a constant connection)...4 months running 3 HDD's 1 optical an overclocked E6300, and a 7900GT...I'd say it had a good run. Only complaint is that there weren't enough molex's, cords were long enough in my Centurion 5 though.
Click to expand...

You know you're an idiot when...
 
 
pretty much anyone not gaming, video editing or doing anything heavy the shuttle system would suffice. I personally love the shuttles, the only thing is they're tiny then again thats why they're shuttle systems
 
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