Extreme budget!

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Ok, i'm on a pretty tight budget for a pc, $200. I have 512mb ram (256 kingston, 256 off-brand) a P4 2.53, a hdd with windows (still would need a storage hdd) and also some various pci cards for it, and CRT moniter, a keyboard & Mouse.

basically, i need a socket 478 mobo, agp GPU, a case/psu and finally a cd-rw/dvd drive. also a good hsf and artic 5.


Or, if this wouldn't be worth it i need a $200 idea for a christmas gift for me, lol!
 
a HDD with windows
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odds are you'll need to reinstall the os so keep that in mind.

and also some various PCI cards for it
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such as?

basically, i need a socket 478 mobo, AGP gpu, a case/PSU and finally a CD-rw/DVD drive. also a good hsf and artic 5.
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1. whats the machine for?
2. prolly not worth it
3. yer kidding about needing a place to find Arctic Silver 5 right?

- MSI 865PE Neo2V [$70]
- Linkworld 431-10 C2228 + 430W [12V@18A, $25]
- Jetway 96MX-AT-128C [R9600m, $55]
- LiteOn SOHC-5236V [$30]
Subtotal = 180

There's a bit of room there even for a upgrade to a 9600Pro.
 
to answer questions:

Its for basic work, and maybe a little bit of BF 1942 or vietnam.

I don't have AS5 onhand. also, if this isn't worth it, then i won't do it.
 
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I don't have AS5 onhand. also, if this isn't worth it, then i won't do it.
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If you're building a computer, you should be able to find AS5 dude :P Its damn near everywhere :D
 
Oh, are u thinking i ment where i should buy AS5? no, i just wanted it included in the price, so i don't overlook anything at all.
 
I don't see why you need AS5 for a $200 build, I built my current PC(not in sig) for $900 and didn't use AS5. I just stuck on the stock Intel Htsink/fan and forgot about it.
 
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