$300 Pc for browsing the web and everyday things.

[ThatWasSketchy]

So as it says in the title, I want to find a pc for $300 that can basically browse the web and do the normal every day things. What builds/pc's would you guys go with?

 

[captaincharisma]

are you looking for a desktop or laptop computer?

 

[RCFProd]

G4400+8GB RAM+128/240GB SSD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $264.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-01 15:27 EST-0500

 

[Corwin65]

As stated above, laptop or desktop?

Prebuilt, new or used?

 

[logainofhades]

You can pick up a 3rd gen i5 equipped, refurbished, Dell, on newegg for around that.

 

[ThatWasSketchy]

are you looking for a desktop or laptop computer?

Desktop

 

[ThatWasSketchy]

As stated above, laptop or desktop?

Prebuilt, new or used?

New Desktop non prebuilt

 

[logainofhades]

With Windows costing $85+, you would be hard pressed to get a system at that price.

 

[Corwin65]

The build above should meet your needs as long as you already have Win 10 that you can use. If not, another $80 or so and you're all set.

 

[natcha12]

Slightly over but here

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3260 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($55.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Jet)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $336.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-01 16:00 EST-0500

Note that the RAM bandwidths are based on dual channel, 1 stick of 2400 ram is only gonna go at 1200hz on its own

 

[tony_27]

and if you need windows 10 you can get it from kinguin for $28

 

[Corwin65]

and if you need windows 10 you can get it from kinguin for $28

Yeah no thanks.

Numerous posts here talk about the issues with that..

If you're ok with possibly having MS block that grey market key then take a chance.

I'd buy a real key.

 

[tony_27]

and if you need windows 10 you can get it from kinguin for $28

Yeah no thanks.

Numerous posts here talk about the issues with that..

If you're ok with possibly having MS block that grey market key then take a chance.

I'd buy a real key.

ok, well i hear it works but for how long i dont know. i havent tried it myself personally bur just heard about it on a tech video from youtube and says it legit.

 

[tony_27]

and if you need windows 10 you can get it from kinguin for $28

Yeah no thanks.

Numerous posts here talk about the issues with that..

If you're ok with possibly having MS block that grey market key then take a chance.

I'd buy a real key.

but yea if he can buy a real windows key he should to be safe.

 

[RCFProd]

There's always a risk involved. Microsoft can still revoke your key later, which is the danger it comes with. You're never guaranteed it'll work for a lifetime.

 

[captaincharisma]

There's always a risk involved. Microsoft can still revoke your key later, which is the danger it comes with. You're never guaranteed it'll work for a lifetime.

the only time you would risk MS invalidating the key is if you make some major change and MS has relaxed the rules on that recently for windows 10 so if you have a legit key it is yours for life unlike the risks you take from trying to buy just a key from a shady website like the one mentioned above

 

[logainofhades]

and if you need windows 10 you can get it from kinguin for $28

Yeah no thanks.

Numerous posts here talk about the issues with that..

If you're ok with possibly having MS block that grey market key then take a chance.

I'd buy a real key.

Agree 100%.

 

[RCFProd]

There's always a risk involved. Microsoft can still revoke your key later, which is the danger it comes with. You're never guaranteed it'll work for a lifetime.

the only time you would risk MS invalidating the key is if you make some major change and MS has relaxed the rules on that recently for windows 10 so if you have a legit key it is yours for life unlike the risks you take from trying to buy just a key from a shady website like the one mentioned above

If it isn't a legit key but it isn't certified to be not legit, then it can be revoked later on but will work right now. Which is what I meant.