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11-27-2009, 01:06 PM
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Sub $300 Build
I have been pretty busy the last few years and stopped following technology with computers. One of my coworkers needs a desktop computer and already has a monitor. Since we are teachers we also have free OS (I would prefer to build a Windows 7 machine) and Office software. I tried to search the forums for computers under $300 but didn't see too much.
The person I am building the computer for does not game, but I don't want onboard video. It will basically be a work computer, so even a microATX board would do. I always use Intel builds, nothing against AMD, but I am not changing now. I really need to start posting here again more, after 1 or 2 years without buying computer parts I feel completely lost! If a $300 build is not possible for a Windows 7 machine I might push her to a Dell. Thanks for any help!
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11-27-2009, 02:25 PM
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Here is my try at it
Motherboard: ASUS P5QPL-AM LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $59.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131394 CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $64.50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072 Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 RAM: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail $89.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 Case: Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, 2x 140mm side fan, 1x 140mm front fan, 1x 120mm rear fan - Retail $39.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147135 PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail $64.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003 DVD: LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM $24.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 Video Card: EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $64.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130395 Grand Total $479.43. Guess it won't be possible using components that I am used to  Might be able to get it under $400 switching out some parts and going for 2 GB of RAM.
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11-27-2009, 02:57 PM
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What exactly do you mean by a "work" computer? If she's just using basic office apps, and not doing any gaming or hd video editing, I don't see why you need a graphics card. The integrated graphics on most modern system boards (even just the mid-range ones) are perfectly fine for normal office usage.
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11-27-2009, 03:02 PM
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What someone calls a "work" computer, eventually turns into a computer for photo and video editing. I know for a fact that she has a digital camcorder, so I always build computers for what people may use.
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11-27-2009, 03:35 PM
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Ok, she wants to keep it at $300 and is fine with onboard video. Which means I can lower the PSU requirements. How would 2 GB handle Windows 7?
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11-27-2009, 03:59 PM
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Here is my try at it
Motherboard: ASUS P5QPL-AM LGA 775 Intel G41 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $59.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131394 CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $64.50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072 Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model CM2X2048-6400C5 - Retail $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 Case: Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, 2x 140mm side fan, 1x 140mm front fan, 1x 120mm rear fan - Retail $39.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147135 PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008 DVD: LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM $24.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 Grand Total $359.44. This is as cheap as I think as I can make it without sacrificing quality. Any other suggestions? |
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11-27-2009, 04:20 PM
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I was just putting together a list almost exactly like yours, lol. That looks like a good build, and is probably as close as you're going to get to $300. Only other change I would say is that you can probably go with a 350W PSU instead of the 400...but that's probably only going to make a difference of a few bucks anyway. You're not going to get below $350.
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11-28-2009, 12:46 AM
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This is probably as close as you can get to $300 by using decent quality parts:
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167 $24.99 IN WIN IW-Z589T.AQ350BL Black Steel MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811108073 $49.99 Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 $69.99 G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-5300PHU2-2GBNT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231108 $46.99 MSI G31TM-P21 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130234 $44.99 Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E5200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072 $64.50 Subtotal: $301.45
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11-28-2009, 09:25 AM
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Hi discodanman45
I'm just finishing up a budget build myself. I also have not built anything in a few years. You can save about $20 by getting the E5200 off of Amazon (Tiger Direct via Amazon ) it's 39.99 + 2.99 shipping there. and every little bit of savings helps these days. http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-.../ref=pd_cp_e_1 peace Dave |
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11-28-2009, 07:52 PM
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It's $64.50 now on that link.
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