how does this sound:
AMD Sempron 1.6GHz
512MB RAM
40GB HDD
Integrated Video
400W Power Supply
this is for my grandmother
she currently has an old Dell that is giving us problems, and i want to replace it
she just uses AOL and Word
thats why i am using the integrated video
its $200, plus shipping
i just want to see what everyone thinks of this, and if they can build a better one for the cost
i used tigerdirect.com
dont worry about the CD or floppy, we have that
2007-06-17 13:20:19 · 6 answers · asked by matenzi 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
by the way:
i am A+ certified, i can fix it if she needs
she is not computer savvy, and wouldnt know what to say to a tech support person
i have an OS
i dont like most manufacturers (HP, Dell, Compaq, anyone else who use really small cases)
no, i wont give you any parts
2007-06-17 15:50:45 · update #1
Tiger Direct:
Just under $300 (including Win Xp home and am 80Gb Hard drive) AMD Sempron 3000+ 1.80GHz Socket 939 OEM Processor and a 450W power supply.
The OS is $90 bucks so we are talking $210 for a slightly faster CPU, 2x Hard Drive size and a slightly more powerful power supply for $10 bucks more (No OS)
THD-80BB :: Western Digital / 80GB / 7200 / ATA-100 / EIDE / OEM / Hard Drive (1 lbs)
In Stock $44.99 $44.99
M17-7500 :: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition OEM Version (0.25 lbs)
In Stock $89.99 $89.99
ULT30215 :: Ultra 512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz CL3 Memory (0.05 lbs)
In Stock $39.99 $39.99
M450-2402 P :: MachSpeed MSNV-939 Socket 939 Barebone Kit / AMD Sempron 3000+ OEM / ATX Mid-Tower Case with a 450 Watt Power Supply (19.9 lbs)
In Stock $119.99 $119.99
2007-06-17 14:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an adequate system for her. I can say that unless you are planning on spending about $600-700 or more, then it is more efficient to buy a computer than build one ASSUMING that you need to buy the operating system too. Most people fail to include that cost in the equation.
Also a store bought computer will have a warranty where she can have it serviced at a store or at home depending on the type of warranty. That way she has someone to call (other than you) if anything happens.
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If you do decide to build it tho...
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1) Go with a Celeron or socket AM2 Sempron! You can then get DDR2 RAM instead of DDR which will not only be faster, but will also be 50% cheaper and not as obsolete.
2) Dont go too cheap on the motherboard either (*cough cough* ECS *cough* PC Chips *cough cough*). It may help alleviate a lot of problems down the road.
2007-06-17 15:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To expensive for what you get. I would buy one of www.Microcenter.com They have good deals. I don't Tiger Direct includes an Operating System. So you will have to Buy Windows Xp or Vista. Or you could go with Linux.
2007-06-17 13:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by JBrown07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what she's using it for that sounds good to me. I assume an operating system doesn't come with that price. If thats the case what did you have in mind?
2007-06-17 13:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by bklusby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats pretty good. i would get like 1 gb of ram tho. dont forget your operating system. check newegg.com
2007-06-17 14:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by aud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatare youdoing with the parts from theold one? can you ship them to me just the parts notcase??
2007-06-17 15:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋