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September 30, 2013 1:48:59 PM

Ok, so my grandma wants me to build them a computer, because i built my first one and it turned out great... and they need a super cheap computer. The thing they will be doing mostly is going to Facebook, checking emails, and reading the news. So i dont need a lightning fast I7 processer with a titan graphics card, i just want a nice cheap, easy build... so any suggestions would be great for parts! and i dont think i would need a graphics card because the motherboard comes with built in graphics i think.

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September 30, 2013 1:53:14 PM

Does it have to be a custom build? If not, Newegg has barebones for under $200
(See http://www.newegg.com/All-Desktop-PCs/SubCategory/ID-10?Order=PRICE
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If it *must* be a custom build, I'll put on together real quick

Here ya go...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Jn8G
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Jn8G/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Jn8G/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A4-3300 2.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus F1A55-M LE R2.0 Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard ($34.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($12.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 320GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Sentey SS1-2420 MicroATX Slim Case w/250W Power Supply ($19.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $166.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-30 17:00 EDT-0400)

The case is a slim (small) form factor because a large case is unneeded. Everything *should* fit, but a cheap tower can be had for the same price if you/they prefer.
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September 30, 2013 2:06:02 PM

buy a second hand one
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September 30, 2013 2:07:54 PM

this build is probably too 'good' for your grandma... hehe



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($30.83 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $323.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-30 17:06 EDT-0400)
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September 30, 2013 2:09:36 PM

Marcopolo123 said:
this build is probably too 'good' for your grandma... hehe



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($30.83 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $323.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-30 17:06 EDT-0400)


Did he ever give a budget?
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