Hi everyone,
I'm trying to build the cheapest computer possible for a science project. I want it to very cheap, but usable nonetheless (since I'm going to use it afterward too.) It doesn't have to be capable of handling any games since I don't game. All it has to do is handle moderate multitasking and play a 1080p YouTube video now and then. Anyway, my current list of parts is as so:
I'm a noob when it comes to this kind of thing, but I'm fairly certain all the parts are compatible. Problem is, they total out to around $246, which is a bit more than my goal of $200 or less. Do you guys suggest that I make a few changes to my list, or create an entirely new one? Thank you so much in advance.
I'm trying to build the cheapest computer possible for a science project. I want it to very cheap, but usable nonetheless (since I'm going to use it afterward too.) It doesn't have to be capable of handling any games since I don't game. All it has to do is handle moderate multitasking and play a 1080p YouTube video now and then. Anyway, my current list of parts is as so:
Intel Core i3 550 @3.20GHz: ~$40
Intel DH55TC Micro ATX LGA1156 Motherboard: ~$74
LGA1156 Heatsink/cooler: ~$13
4GB 1333MHz RAM: ~$36
xGB 3.5" HDD: ~$24
Xion XON-720P-RD (w/300W PSU):~$45
Samsung Optical Drive: ~$10
I'm a noob when it comes to this kind of thing, but I'm fairly certain all the parts are compatible. Problem is, they total out to around $246, which is a bit more than my goal of $200 or less. Do you guys suggest that I make a few changes to my list, or create an entirely new one? Thank you so much in advance.
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