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[UL_42L]

1. Budget & Location

 

The budget for this build is simply as cheap as possible, which means go under the budget if you can, please. Giant letters to make sure this point as seen. The MAX (don't forget the giant text) is assumed to be $250 - $300 US dollars.

 

2. Aim

 

This PC is for web browsing, personal small-scale photo storage, and e-mail. As long as the parts are reliable, nothing else is much of a concern. There shouldn't be any dedicated GPU (assuming the system will include integrated graphics, which would be best).

 

3. Monitors

 

This system will only run one monitor at a low resolution (768p or less).

 

4. Peripherals

 

No peripherals are needed; however, keep in mind that this system will be using Windows XP due to request. (I know the OS is very old and no longer supported, but I'm not going to be able to convince the system owner to move on.)

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

 

The current machine for this person is a very old EMachines system which is undoubtedly on its last legs. We would like to move it over to a new system as soon as possible.

[deleted_member_030719]

Probably be smarter to get a laptop that price-point... 

[kelvinhall05]

8 minutes ago, UL_42L said:

EMachines system

Specs? If you clean it, throw in an SSD and maybe some more RAM, it could live once again.

[NTDaws]

This should be best

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fkhpNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fkhpNN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($38.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Masscool 8WT15-38 42.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($8.39 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Intel DQ45EK Mini ITX LGA775 Motherboard  ($108.20 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2-667 Memory  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 710 1GB PCIE x1 Video Card  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $374.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-09 17:26 EST-0500

 

JK, this is ideal.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bvHgpb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bvHgpb/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3260 3.3GHz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0556-B 39.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($8.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 2GB (1 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($12.00 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($28.88 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: AOC E970SWN 18.5" 1366x768 60Hz Monitor  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $342.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-09 17:31 EST-0500

 

 

[ProjectBox153]

You can pick up a Dell OptiPlex 780 (they come in an SFF variant) for really cheap. They're way more than up to the task of what you need. I got one brand new in the box for $100. I ran mine as a server for the entire month of November. 

[m0k]

https://www.dellrefurbished.com/desktop-computers

 

you can get a Core i3, 4GB ram, 500GB HDD and a copy of 32bit Win7 Pro for under $200

these refrubs are pretty solid from experience.

Ive bought 4 units for family and friends + i got my company to buy a few for the office

too

 

you can also upgrade these to hold a second SSD/HDD, upto 16gb of RAM and depending on the form factor you get you can add replace the GPU/PSU with ease as well

 

@UL_42L

[m0k]

https://www.dellrefurbished.com/desktop-computers/dell-optiplex-790-35795.html?

 

https://www.dellrefurbished.com/desktop-computers/dell-optiplex-7010-33350?

[UL_42L]

On 2/9/2017 at 5:32 PM, Jamiec1130 said:

You can pick up a Dell OptiPlex 780 (they come in an SFF variant) for really cheap. They're way more than up to the task of what you need. I got one brand new in the box for $100. I ran mine as a server for the entire month of November. 

 

Very good, thank you! This seems like a perfect choice. However, I can only seem to find refurbished ones for that cheap. Can I trust those to be reliable? Would you mind showing me where you find them so cheap?

[ProjectBox153]

2 hours ago, UL_42L said:

 

Very good, thank you! This seems like a perfect choice. However, I can only seem to find refurbished ones for that cheap. Can I trust those to be reliable? Would you mind showing me where you find them so cheap?

I would personally trust any Dell computer. I found mine on FaceBook, but you can check sites like Craigslist and stuff.