Cheapest C2D Computer Build Contest

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joeswm8

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Hey, I am just wondering what the cheapest Core 2 Duo computer is someone can build. So build em, post em, and we'll see.
 
I could spec you a really cheap system, but it will have very low end components, but it will work with a Core 2 Duo.

What kind of things will you be needing the computer for?
 
I am just seeing the cheapest functioning Core 2 Duo system someone can make, for fun and for future reference, even if its low end.
 
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005
189.00

MOBO: PC CHIPS P23G (V3.0) Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M800 PRO Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813185086
44.99

RAM: WINTEC AMPO 256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161614
25.49

HDD: Western Digital Caviar WD400BB 40GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822140118
39.99

Case and PSU: POWMAX CP808PL-1 Beige Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811145046
20.00

CD: ASUS Beige 52X CD-ROM E-IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Model CD-S520/A5 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827134013
11.99

GPU: Rosewill RX20L-64N Xabre 200 64MB 64-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814164054R
15.99

total 347.45!

not really stable but hell lol

v theres a sound card if needed v
Sound: ENCORE ENM232-4C 4 Channels 16-bit PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829180001
5.99
 
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you should also say it has to be from newegg and needs to have what a normal gamer would have except sound card x.x =p
 
lunchboxx said:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005
189.00

MOBO: PC CHIPS P23G (V3.0) Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M800 PRO Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813185086
44.99

RAM: WINTEC AMPO 256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161614
25.49

HDD: Western Digital Caviar WD400BB 40GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822140118
39.99

Case and PSU: POWMAX CP808PL-1 Beige Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811145046
20.00

CD: ASUS Beige 52X CD-ROM E-IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Model CD-S520/A5 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827134013
11.99

GPU: Rosewill RX20L-64N Xabre 200 64MB 64-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814164054R
15.99

total 347.45!

not really stable but hell lol

v theres a sound card if needed v
Sound: ENCORE ENM232-4C 4 Channels 16-bit PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829180001
5.99
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Haha, that's about the same system I specified but I didn't post it because it looked too pathetic.
 
joeswm8 said:
Hey, I am just wondering what the cheapest Core 2 Duo computer is someone can build. So build em, post em, and we'll see.
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While a fully functioning inexpensive Core 2 Duo based computer will certainly have a good processor, an AMD build would get much more performance for ultra-low end setups. Spending less on a processor means that you can spend more on other critical parts of the computer (like memory). A computer is only as fast as its weakest component.
 
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