Cheapest possible computer uk?
Hi guys, my mum wants a new desktop on a MAJOR budget. I have configured a build for £111 but was wondering if there are cheaper builds? I don't want to use used components. I already have a case and hard drive for her. The pc will run ubuntu 12.04 or windows 7. It needs to be at least a dual core with 2gb ram.
Thanks for any help and sorry if this is the wrong section. I'm new here :)
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Geez, 111 pounds is pretty low. WHat have you specced?
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2.4 ghz celeron, 2gb ram, as rock mobo and a 500w coolermaster psu. I will either use integrated graphics or use an 8400gs that I have lying around. I am trying to get it cheap enough to where she will consider it instead of buying a netbook for £80 (an absolute bargin, brand new from PC World) but I know it won't be fast enough for her. The system I would build wouldn't be blazing but faster than a netbook and whenever I upgrade from an i3 to an i7, I will give her the i3 and get her another 2gb of ram.
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Raspberry Pi, i think that would be the cheapest route possible, note sure if that would have the power you want/need
you would be better off with a seasonic 300w psu for your last post
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Raspberry Pi probably isn't quite the power I would be looking for... Haha! I think I would prefer to use a 500w psu to allow room for upgrades to an i3 and a dedicated graphics card at some point :)
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keep in mind how efficient modern GPUs are, unless you mom is a serious gamer, CAD user, or a bitcoin minor i doubt you will need over a 450w unit
coolermaster's psu are really not that good (there GX 430 is ok), there is a reason they are not called powermaster
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
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okies I like a challenge, how about this lot from Ebuyer? You already have the hard drive and case so..
Gigabyte Board - 36.99, audio, vga and lan
http://www.ebuyer.com/350251-gigabyt...rd-ga-h61m-ds2
Intel Celeron - 29.76
http://www.ebuyer.com/393562-intel-c...d-bx80623g465+
Corsair 4gb stick - 20
http://www.ebuyer.com/235776-corsair...v4gx3m1a1333c9
Casecom 350w psu - 15
http://www.ebuyer.com/169215-casecom...ex-psu-350watx
Grand total = 101.75
Any good?
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Originally Posted by
AdamInNi
I don't want to use used components.
Why not? You're severely limiting your choices given your budget. More than likely, you'll be able to find a used Core 2 Duo desktop instead of trying to hunt for parts if you look for a used machine.
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Originally Posted by
angryfirelord
Why not? You're severely limiting your choices given your budget. More than likely, you'll be able to find a used Core 2 Duo desktop instead of trying to hunt for parts if you look for a used machine.
Maybe I should consider it then... would it be safe enough buying used components?
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cpu and ram used should be no issue, those are things are usually don't go bad, personally i would look for a openbox motherboard before used
things i would never get used are SSDs and power supplies (unless they are free/super cheap)