Budget Build for Novice User ~$200

[BC09]

Approximate Purchase Date: ASA I know what parts to get.

Budget Range: As close to $200 as possible. A little over is alright. Rebates are fine but the fewer the better

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Light internet use. That's it. For an older gentleman who wants to be able to check email and a few websites.

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country:USA

Parts Preferences:No preference

Overclocking: Not needed

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution:Not needed

Additional Comments:Would like quad core (AMD for price, unless someone is running a super deal on an Intel). 4g RAM. Parts obviously won't be top of the line, brand new, staying close to budget is important.


Thanks all and Happy Holidays!

 

[gooseta]

You might want to get him a netbook, because an AMD PII X4 will et you back $150 anyway.

 

[gooseta]

maybe an atom based build?

 

[BC09]

i could settle for an older dual core processor. this individual hears wods bandied about the media and thinks that's what he needs. id be willing to go slower and older on a processor, 4gb ram is the only real requirement. and i suppose i could foot some of the build myself and stretch the parts budget to $250 if that helps.

 

[gooseta]

maybe this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003374OWW/ref=mp_s_a_5?qid=1324884547&sr=8-5

 

[BC09]

how's this look? i could meet the difference in price for the individual: http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-793970-_-12272011_1