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Alright, I'm going to try to keep this short and simple. I need a computer, it will be used for internet and internet only hence I need the cheapest one.
I need all parts except monitor, mouse, OS and keyboard

Prefrences: Onboard GPU so its cheaper(kinda obvious), no fancy mobos( I dont plan on doing upgrades..ever). Dont care about AMD/Intel as long as its cheap...........I know i used the word "cheap" alot but I dont want this computer to catch fire or fall apart after few days of use. Thanks

EDIT: Just had a quick though, would it actually be cheaper to buy a pre-build computer from a store? hmm i dont know.

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It could be cheaper to go after a Lost leader deal but not nearly as fun as building one for yourself. I see you're not new to these forums. I bet you could build a basic box for 300$ or less on newegg. Or buy a netbook if all you need is internet

g048989h said:
It could be cheaper to go after a Lost leader deal but not nearly as fun as building one for yourself. I see you're not new to these forums. I bet you could build a basic box for 300$ or less on newegg. Or buy a netbook if all you need is internet


I forgot to say that im from UK so cant use newegg and Im not sure what lost leader deal is. Cheapest netbook i could find is about 200 quid, im sure i could build one for cheaper..Also i tend to use http://www.overclockers.co.uk I foud a pre build pc on there for about 160 ( http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS... ) quid and another one for 120 ( http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS... ) not sure if this one has a psu tho....so If i cant build a pc for less than 120 ill proly get one of them two

Ok, I've cut all the corners I could (in good conscience) for this build.

Definitely last-generation, but will suffice for the stated purposes. I've had good results with ASRock boards.
ASRock 760GM-GS3 AM3 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Model #:760GM-GS3
Item #:N82E16813157215
$54.99 $54.99

Once again, for the stated purposes, this CPU will be sufficient. I don't think going to a single-core is a good idea at all, as varied and complex as online content is getting.
AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor ADX250OCGMBOX
Model #:ADX250OCGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103903
$58.99 $58.99

A single stick will only run in single channel mode, but you specifically said "cheapest." You can always add another stick if you like.
G.SKILL NS 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-2GBNS
Model #:F3-10666CL9S-2GBNS
Item #:N82E16820231395
$24.99 $24.99

I am satisfied with the quality of the cheap Rosewill cases, having bought a half dozen different ones and having no problems with any of them.
Rosewill R218-P-BK Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model #:R218-P-BK
Item #:N82E16811147073
$29.99 $29.99

Buying a cheap PSU is never a good idea. This one lacks a PCIE power connector, but with no expansion plans ever, that won't matter.
SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W ATX12V V2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
Model #:SS-300ET Bronze
Item #:N82E16817151086
$39.99 $39.99

For performance, the F3 is better, or a WD Black or Seagate 7200.12. Once again, where "cheapest" is the operative word, this choice should suffice.
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:HD322GJ/U
Item #:N82E16822152244
$42.99 $42.99

One optical drive is much like another. LG, Lite-On, Asus, Sony; none have performed notably differently or given me any grief.
LG DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model GH24NS50 - OEM
Model #:GH24NS50
Item #:N82E16827136177
$17.99 $17.99

Subtotal: $269.93

Under $300. If you want to spend $300, get the additional RAM stick and a 380W Antec Earthwatts PSU, which would give you the option, if you ever changed your mind, of running a more powerful video card.
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Those two machines you linked would likely be unsatisfactory due to anemic CPUs.

A "Loss Leader" is an item priced very low (possibly below cost, hence "loss") in order to attract customers into a store. There, it is hoped that either they will buy additional, more profitable items, or they can be convinced to spend more on an obviously better choice.

OK so I followed the links and see the Primo Submission for 170 and the Nova for 120. I guess the Submission is best as the Nova has a Atom CPU. I'm not sure what 170 quid is in USD. If its anywhere near the 269.00 jtt283 put together I would vote that you build one from a UK site similar to his build. It would be substaintially better quality and leave you happier in the long run.

From your site
CASE 30.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA...

MB 49.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB...

CPU 42.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP...

RAM 25.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY...

HDD 32.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD...

PSU 37.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA...

DVD Burner 20.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD...
Around 250.00 quid without shipping from your site. You're way better off with quality that will keep you going for more than 6 months. Plus dual core VS single.
I promise it wont catch fire, its not proprietary and can be upgraded, sold, or handed down a year from now. Your Primo Submission will be a paper weight in a year.

g048989h said:
From your site
CASE 30.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA...

MB 49.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB...

CPU 42.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP...

RAM 25.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY...

HDD 32.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD...

PSU 37.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA...

DVD Burner 20.00
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD...
Around 250.00 quid without shipping from your site. You're way better off with quality that will keep you going for more than 6 months. Plus dual core VS single.
I promise it wont catch fire, its not proprietary and can be upgraded, sold, or handed down a year from now. Your Primo Submission will be a paper weight in a year.


Thanks for the suggestion.. its not as cheap here as it is in UK so i will never spend as low as 250 dollars
Im wondering why u chose the atholon over http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP... also why cant i get a cheaper motherboard? thrers a cheaper AM3 one http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB... and even a cheaper one if I go with the intel cpu http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB...

dude, I don't know. I went to your site, I thought a quid was a pound, I thought you were buying in quids or Pounds. I thought the prices listed were in Quids or Pounds. I'm obviously not very aware of where you are and what version of money your going to be spending, or what version of money the parts were listed in. What are they in?? Euro's?? The list added up to around 250.00 in whatever money type they are listed in.
So I picked the AMD parts because you typically get much better price to performance with AMD and they are hard to beat in a really low cost build. The Celeron CPU is fine but IMHO the AMD is better, has double the L2 Cache and runs 400MHZ faster stock
I picked the MB for the AMD chipset, the expanded RAM (16GB Max VS 8GB Max)
The Intel CPU and MB are fine, how much would you save going with Intel 4 or 5$, WOW I never thought I'd be talking about saving money with Intel
The ASRock MB is fine too but has that nVidia chipset and the FSB is slower.

g048989h said:
dude, I don't know. I went to your site, I thought a quid was a pound, I thought you were buying in quids or Pounds. I thought the prices listed were in Quids or Pounds. I'm obviously not very aware of where you are and what version of money your going to be spending, or what version of money the parts were listed in. What are they in?? Euro's?? The list added up to around 250.00 in whatever money type they are listed in.
So I picked the AMD parts because you typically get much better price to performance with AMD and they are hard to beat in a really low cost build. The Celeron CPU is fine but IMHO the AMD is better, has double the L2 Cache and runs 400MHZ faster stock
I picked the MB for the AMD chipset, the expanded RAM (16GB Max VS 8GB Max)
The Intel CPU and MB are fine, how much would you save going with Intel 4 or 5$, WOW I never thought I'd be talking about saving money with Intel
The ASRock MB is fine too but has that nVidia chipset and the FSB is slower.


your right dude quid is a pound. I like your build, but im sure i can get a cheaper am3 mobo

Have you considered CraigsList?

If all you really are going to be doing is browsing the web, I know I see used old full systems that can do that just fine for $100 around where I live.

Nothing fancy or great for alot of things, but it works and saves you lots of hassle of building.

zenmaster said:
Have you considered CraigsList?

If all you really are going to be doing is browsing the web, I know I see used old full systems that can do that just fine for $100 around where I live.

Nothing fancy or great for alot of things, but it works and saves you lots of hassle of building.


Whats CraigsList? and unfortunately I dont think I live where you live.
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