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04-07-2008, 04:33 AM
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new build-advice needed!
I'd like to build a new rig for my in-laws. Preferably an AMD. They will need a new case, motherboard, cd burner etc...
They really don't do any gaming or graphic intensive things, so their system will be mainly for light word processing, web surfing, and watching videos on the web. Any suggestions on how to proceed?
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04-07-2008, 04:38 AM
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if youre looking cheap and low spec go for a dell or something you wont save any money building one and likely spend more.
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04-07-2008, 05:57 AM
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What kind of budget do you have? It is easy to get a good overall computer for a low price if you make it yourself, and it will most likely be of higher quality than a computer such as a Dell.
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04-07-2008, 09:51 AM
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Here is a low budget machine that will do the job nicely:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811153089 Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103243 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131249 Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145015 Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148230 Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106057 Optical http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116196 Operating System
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04-08-2008, 06:07 AM
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Thanks!
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