Does anyone know how to build a PC for under $500? This is the tricky part. It has to have ample of hard drive space, internet capable, faster than 1.8ghz.
2006-06-26 15:29:20 · 10 answers · asked by Mike D. 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Case
• Apex Black / Silver Mid Tower Computer Case with Power Supply
Mainboard
• MSI PM8M3-V Socket LGA775 P4 mATX Mainboard - VIA P4M800 Chipset - Onboard Video - Serial ATA - LAN
CPU Selection
• Intel Celeron 3.06Ghz CPU
Memory Selection
• 1024MB (1GB) DDR Memory
Hard Drive Selection
• 120GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive
• Black 16X DVD-ROM
Burner Selection
• Black 16X Dual Format / Dual Layer DVD Burner
$429........intrested email me at shortcircuitcomputer@yahoo.com Only thing it doesnt come with an OS
2006-06-26 15:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by ProTechHosting.net 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get an intel Celeron Processor with more than 1.8Ghz and a motherboard with all the integrated VGA, Sound, LAN and modem plus a 512 MB Ram. Get a budget casing @ less than 60 bucks and it comes with a power supply..Then assemble it and that will be ur <$500 PC
2006-06-27 00:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by ViRuZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I built my computer for $450 after rebates not in cluding tax. I got the parts from Fry's electronics It currently goes like this:
Athlon 64 3200+ Proccesor $150
ECS RX480-A Mobo Free with proc
Western digital HDD 160GB $60
Some case with a 420W PSU $40
Arcade FX GeForce 6200TC $60
An $8 Dial-Up Modem
1GB Corsair ValueSelect DDR400 $55
Memorex DVD+/-R/RW $70
2006-06-26 23:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by The Answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps..... i recommend you buying a cpu/motherboard combo which is cheaper, and you dont need to buy the cpu or mother board seperate, thats kinda the whole point of the combo factor... anyway, that'll run ya about 250 bucks for a good one so what are we down to? $250? ok, buy an ethernet card for internet, a good video card, floppy disk, and decent hard drive and cdrom. that'll be the rest of the $500. so now you are broke. no more money. hmm, i forgot, you need a case.... now your in $100 debt. ha.
2006-06-26 23:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To to Tiger Direct and order everything you need. I built a screamin machine for $1600. I'm sure you can do it for under $500.
Just make sure you match up compatible parts.
2006-06-26 22:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by darleyjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can do it just buy using parts off of newegg.com and it would include everything from the monitor and an keyboard to the GeForce 6200 PCI-e graphics card. for UNDER $500
2006-06-28 15:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by jetman36jr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't need a monitor or speakers, or accessories like a printer or other useless devices, buy second hand, and build first hand, this is the only way to build for under $500.00
2006-06-26 23:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by thugtwin1@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it, if you have the money, it will cost more like $700 at least to build a decent one.
2006-06-26 22:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cyberpowerpc.com?
2006-06-26 23:07:51 · answer #9 · answered by guitarguy90 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really, really, really, doubt it
2006-06-27 15:41:46 · answer #10 · answered by oh yea! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋