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Looking for a CHEAP computer

jeffy777

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Hey guys,

Was wondering if you could help me find a cheap computer for a friend of mine. He only wants a PC for surfing and downloading vids, so it doesn't need to be a gaming monster. In fact, it can't be since he only wants to spend $500 total for everything. So basically, he just wants one of those cheap-o pre-built deals. So if you could help me find the best value for the buck, that would be great.
 
i started like that as well

bought all types of white brand products, and had my complete pc for...370?

i know a site...a belgian one :(
 
actually im a AMD fanboy, but a slightly faster processor doesnt outweight an 15" TFT in my opinion...
 
Hehe, they are just about the same, I think I would go with the Dell and get the flat panel display. But if your friend wants the bigger monitor than go with the compaq. They are both good systems, the compaq seems to have more features actually. I dunno, they are both good systems, but I would lean towards the compaq at this point.
 
Best Buy has this for just a little more
 
jayjaya29 said:
jeffy777 said:
Best Buy has this for just a little more
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Not a bad machine, but it only has 256MB of RAM, not enough for anything these days.
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oops, yeah missed that, I thought it had 512 MB. 256 with shared video would suck big balls :lol:
 
jensked said:
What about Fujitsu Siemens? I always see ads of those PC's and there usually quite cheap for a lot bang for the buck...but I don't know if you can buy Fujitsu Siemens there...
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If you know of a US store link, post away :)
 
Kip_6666 said:
$387 not including shipping or a monitor.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16883102810

Seems ok, 512mb, nice cpu, video card is a bit meh. But the rest adds up.
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That's pretty dirt cheap, which is what he wants. Thanks!

Any other cheapos out there? I guess getting a bundle deal with everythign included would be easier for him, although I think the mouse/keyboard is usually not that great, but still a alright for starters.
 
You can get a Geforce 6100 or 6150 series motherboard for around US$80, which comes with a Geforce 6200TC video card built in. The 6150 even has component video out for TV.

Then u just add:
a sempron 2500 ($55)
512mb ram ($40)
80gb sata2 hard drive ($55)
speakers ($40)
keyboard mice combo ($20)
PC case ($50)
DVD writer (40)

$380 without monitor

Not as cheap as the Acer (its gonna be hard to beat that I reckon), but you get a better video card.
 
Where are you getting the prices, newegg?
 
True, the advantage of the Emachine is 2X the HDD space and the better video card. The warranty is 3 months, I'm not sure what it is on the Acer. That Acer is a heck of a deal, though.
 
BerserkerCatSplat said:
True, the advantage of the Emachine is 2X the HDD space and the better video card. The warranty is 3 months, I'm not sure what it is on the Acer. That Acer is a heck of a deal, though.
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On the eMachines: is it still using shared memory for the graphics. If you click on "Detailed Specs" it says nVIDIA GeForce 4 MX, but right above that it says "Integrated Graphics"
 
Yeah, it's got a Geforce 4 MX built-in, while the Acer has some sort of no-name chip, probably an Intel. They both have AGP slots, so upgrading the video card shouldn't be a problem in either.
 
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