budget $500

[bigdaddycane]

My parents need a new computer. They use it for internet mostly. Burn dvds a little video but nothing serious. Want something that will be upgradeable later. Just the tower is needed and budget is $500. I would love to get any build suggestions you have. Thank you!

 

[Fatback]

Do you need an OS

 

[Bodaggit23]

This build has no Operating System, but I listed it at the bottom.

$493.92 before rebates and shipping.

AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz ($60.99)

ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 ($99.99)

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 ($94.99)

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4650 ($49.99)

OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W Modular Power Supply ($59.99)
($39.99 after Rebate)

Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB Hard Drive ($47.99)

COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 Computer Case ($49.99)

LG Black CD/DVD Burner with LightScribe ($29.99)

If you need an OS, you can tack on another $100 or so.

Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit ($109.99)
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon

 

[bigdaddycane]

They want xp bc thats what they are use to.

 

[techdude]

Take a look at major computer retailers: Its back to school season and they all have really good back to school sales!

 

[Fatback]

This build has no Operating System, but I listed it at the bottom.

$493.92 before rebates and shipping.

AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz ($60.99)

ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 ($99.99)

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 ($94.99)

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4650 ($49.99)

OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W Modular Power Supply ($59.99)
($39.99 after Rebate)

Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB Hard Drive ($47.99)

COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 Computer Case ($49.99)

LG Black CD/DVD Burner with LightScribe ($29.99)

If you need an OS, you can tack on another $100 or so.

Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit ($109.99)
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon

+1 very good build

 

[bigdaddycane]

Doesn't that motherboard have a onboard video. Why add the video card? Is the onboard one not good?

 

[ScottALot]

Onboard is never great... Because you're using a family computer, it's pointless to upgrade anything else unless you get a video card. Best just to get the card.

 

[bigdaddycane]

This build has no Operating System, but I listed it at the bottom.

$493.92 before rebates and shipping.

AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz ($60.99)

ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 ($99.99)

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 ($94.99)

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4650 ($49.99)

OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W Modular Power Supply ($59.99)
($39.99 after Rebate)

Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB Hard Drive ($47.99)

COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 Computer Case ($49.99)

LG Black CD/DVD Burner with LightScribe ($29.99)

If you need an OS, you can tack on another $100 or so.

Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit ($109.99)
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon

sweet build! thanks for all the help guys!