i challenge you to build to my specs for as cheap as possible!

[misfit18]

okay ive recently decided that its time for the switch... from netbook to desktop.
i already have my monitor and i have RECOMMENDED specs for my would-be challengers to build to:
Processor (CPU)
3.00GHz

Motherboard
persons choice-must be compatible

Memory (RAM)
4GB-must be compatible

Graphics Card
1GB 512MB allowable if dirt cheap

Memory - 1st Hard Disk
250GB - 1TB

DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
persons choice


Power Supply
compatible

Processor Cooling
standard or persons choice

 

[bodeen2012]

what are you gonna use the computer for ?

 

[misfit18]

low spec gaming, browsing etc. no seriously hard usage but the GC is required

 

[bodeen2012]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlrT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlrT/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlrT/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 880GM-LE FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.85 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($94.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $422.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:40 EDT-0400)

 

[Outlander_04]

AMD APU build ............

about $425

 

[misfit18]

i swear i said a s cheaply as you can DD

 

[bodeen2012]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlJo
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlJo/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlJo/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($73.09 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Value 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($26.47 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 6670 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $314.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 21:06 EDT-0400)

 

[misfit18]

this is my own build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NmcX
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 270 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor $53.97 $53.97 Outlet PC
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard $56.99 -$10.00 FREE $46.99 Newegg
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory $32.99 $32.99 Newegg
Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $39.99 $39.99 Microcenter
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card $32.99 -$15.00 FREE $17.99 Newegg
Case
MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $34.99 -$15.00 $19.99 Microcenter
Power Supply
Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply $44.99 -$10.00 $0.99 $35.98 Newegg
Optical Drive
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $16.97 $16.97 Outlet PC
Total: $264.87
if u cant beat this dont post!

 

[Outlander_04]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlJo
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlJo/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlJo/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($73.09 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Value 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($26.47 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 6670 2GB Video Card ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $314.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 21:06 EDT-0400)

I think I would bypass a graphics card and just use the stronger A10 - 5800K

Much more cpu power , and graphically strong enough . Costs about $2 more , but easily worth it

Also worthwhile would be faster RAM