Hey guys, was wondering if someone could put together a build of around 400 with OS and some type of antivirus software. Just looking for a template cus I've been really busy lately and can never decide on which parts to choose. This pc will be for very basic tasks like internet browsing, minimal music and videos but I would like it to be able to perform well. Also, a monitor would be great if it's within my budget but it isn't completely necessary. Thanks a lot!
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It's perfectly possible, though you're generally better off going with a pre-built since OEMs tend to get the OS for very cheap, putting down the price of the PC - they also fit monitors more easily into the price.
Pretty much the only situation I'd recommend a pre-built in.
Pretty much the only situation I'd recommend a pre-built in.
Ok well I tried to sit down and put together a list and it's a little over budget. This is only my second build so if you see anything that could be made better please let me know. Otherwise I just want to know if this looks OK. Thanks
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250 Dual Core Processor - 3.00GHz, Socket AM3, 2MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s), Retail at TigerDirect.com
MOBO: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR A785G3 AM3 AMD 785G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
RAM: OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1333MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel at TigerDirect.com
PS: OCZ Fatal1ty Series Power Supply - 550-Watt, PCI-Express, SATA, ATX at TigerDirect.com
HDD: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250 Dual Core Processor - 3.00GHz, Socket AM3, 2MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s), Retail at TigerDirect.com
MOBO: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR A785G3 AM3 AMD 785G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
RAM: OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1333MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel at TigerDirect.com
PS: OCZ Fatal1ty Series Power Supply - 550-Watt, PCI-Express, SATA, ATX at TigerDirect.com
HDD: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
You can get away with a 400W power supply, minimum - see if there is a cheaper version of the one you chose, with a lower wattage.
You could get away with only 2GB of RAM, since you're not using the build for much. You can easily upgrade it later.
Otherwise I can't see much else.
What are you doing for a case? And what about OS?
You could get away with only 2GB of RAM, since you're not using the build for much. You can easily upgrade it later.
Otherwise I can't see much else.
What are you doing for a case? And what about OS?
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Get the Athlon II X2 240 and just overclock it a bit, save yourself the $20-30
Case?
Gigabyte $20 case if you have a CompUSA or Tigerdirect nearby, or some other computer part retailer.
Or I recommend the Rosewill Blackbone.
Case?
Gigabyte $20 case if you have a CompUSA or Tigerdirect nearby, or some other computer part retailer.
Or I recommend the Rosewill Blackbone.
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