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ComputerGeekNerdLoser   10-13-2009 at 12:09:38 AM

I'm building a computer, and my total budget is around $250. I am a lawful person, so I don't want to get illegal stuff. I do have some specific things I want. I want a 250 GB hard drive, and a 3 GHz processor. Also, I want a CD/DVD drive. I don't need it to burn them, just read them. I want a wireless internet connection, or airport, or whatever you call it. Also, I want Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard, or Windows Vista or 7. By the way, I know almost nothing about computers, so please just give links and explanations about what the products are. I already have a monitor. Thanks!!!!!!!

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mousemonkey   10-13-2009 at 12:20:44 AM
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You're going to need a bigger budget mate.

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bliq   10-13-2009 at 02:06:35 AM
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For that kind of money, you're better off buying a used machine. there are many in the Classifieds area of the forums.

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cormos   10-13-2009 at 05:08:56 AM
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Sorry but I have to agree with everyone else. Though it's possible if you currently DO have a machine that is just a little aged, you could slowly upgrade that to a usable machine? depends on the time you want to spend on that project and well how old that machine really is lol

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andyf40   10-13-2009 at 01:28:58 PM
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I agree, this is not really possible. I have recently tried to build an HTPC suitable for Blu-ray and tried to get most parts second hand as its just for the other room. Still managed to cost me around $450.00 i think converting roughly from GBP to USD. I settled for the 1.8GHz e3600 but will be heavily overclocking. Like bilq says you are better off trying to find someones second hand build on ebay.

Good Luck

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landerx74   10-16-2009 at 08:24:06 PM
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It's so good that you are a lawfull person! Just last week someone broke into my local radio shack here and stole all of the hand held remotes! And last week a crazed computer builder broke into the offices of newegg.com and stole 3 video cards just to feed his addiction! However, if you contact me I can get you some choice hardware nice and legal!. hahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has ANYONE here ever got any computer hardware ilegally??? And getting a cheap video card on CL does not count!! What are you part of the mafia waiting at the port for the first shipement from Taiwan? hahahaha! You made my day. I will share your post with everyone I know ;)


Message edited by landerx74 on 10-16-2009 at 08:38:42 PM
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Cryslayer80   10-16-2009 at 11:35:51 PM
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Well go easy on him. He probably tried to say he doesn't want pirated PC hardware, which is, I must admit, very funny as it is non-existent ;)

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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   10-17-2009 at 09:57:01 AM
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ComputerGeekNerdLoser - You would not be able to purchase a brand new computer system or the parts to build a brand new system for $250.00 (US Dollars). However, you can definitely purchase a refurbished computer system for that price. Here is a link to a web page at Tiger Direct with a variety of refurbished computer systems:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] =4&Recs=30

Here is a link to a Tiger Direct guide explaining refurbished items:

http://static.tigerdirect.com/html [...] ducts.html

There is another problem. Desktop computers do not come with wireless Internet connections. You would have to make arrangements for wireless Internet service and purchase additional components for wireless service.


Message edited by JohnnyLucky on 10-17-2009 at 10:30:51 AM
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