DIY versus newegg combo, please advise

Purchase: ASAP

System Usage: On-line Bill Pay, Minor Web-Browsing, Minor Office Apps, Run iTunes (No Gaming, Video, Stream etc..,already have Media PC), Small size is HUGE, HUGE plus.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.184868



This will be a replacement PC for a 5+ year old PC the wife uses. I already did a DIY for our Media PC.....BTW, thanks to you guys I can stream the highest quality video available on my Samsung 52" 1080p LCD, the HD streaming is better quality than HD from the cable providers and I only run into occasional hiccups, and that is only because of the site's server qualities.

Anyway this PC will almost only be used 2-3 times/week. Mostly for paying bills, minor browsing, minor office apps, etc....

Not looking for a work horse. I picked the Combo just to upgrade her monitor from the old 17" Dell Monitor. Not mandatory, but it seemed like a reasonably cheap upgrade if I got the combo. If their are better monitor choices, outside the combo I am open to buying separately. Bigger is better, quality not so important since it is only for office apps/browsing.

I am looking to see if this is the best that can be found right now. Or if I can build one for cheaper. I am honestly thinking it isn't possible to get the same for less by DIY'ing it.

But, before pulling the trigger I figured I would run it by the DIY guru's.

If anyone knows if this is the best route, I know that you guys know.

Look forward to seeing what everyone says.

BTW I already have mouse, keyboard, speakers, monitor.

Summary.

Best PC choice for low workload as described above. Listed, Other listing, or DIY

Upgraded Monitor bigger and cheaper than what the combo comes out to

Okay here at the links for everything you pointed out. Unfortunately the MB/Processor Combo is not available, or I cannot find it base on the product numbers in your screen shot.

So I need another MB and Processor.

I kind of like having to build it better than buy in a box. Does anyone else have any input that will help?

I am open to any options that are cheaper and better of course, looking for value just like everyone else, right?

Samsumg Black 22x DVD - $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151171

HEC Black 0.8mm Steel MicroATX Mini Tower - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811121004

Western Dig. Caviar 320GB, 7200 RPM SATA - $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136098

ACER Black 22" WideScreen LCD - 149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824009145

Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR2 1066 - 25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820104072

Total above is 310.95

I am still short MB and Processor.

One things I forgot to mention is the PC must be 32-Bit. I have certain programs that cannot be run on my Vista 64. And I will need an operating system with the purchase. That is one reason why I picked the Windows XP Mini in my Original Post.

Also, I am not too concerned about her needs changing or that original getting outdated. For anything that PC cannot do, my PC can do and would be fine using mine downstairs. I am open to better for cheaper, but I don't see her growing out of this for at least 5 more years. It really is for the most basic tasks.

Bump

Just putting this back to the top for the weekend.

If anyone else has any input or suggestions please post them.

Err i have built with PSUs like those and it will be more than fine for IGP rigs and even mid end discrete but one could easily get a Rosewill mATX like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147112
default rear 120mm with option for 120mm in front
Then a 80+ efficient Earthwatts 380
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371005
Just a mere $6-7 top up from my earlier config and again the sheer difference of processing power between an Atom and a K10 x2 cannot be stressed enuff!

That is something I did think about. Unfortunately my wife and I have only had bead experiences with laptops. And since my Media PC is downstairs and our office is upatairs no need for mobility. I don't think I either of us would be in a position to benefit from a laptop for about 3-5 years.

Great suggestions though. But I think we can get better quality and a better price with a Desktop. And that sale item sounds decent enough. Would have to be 32bit (x86) Vista however,

Any other opinions out there?

Please keep them coming.