Need a Cheap Computer?

http://www.shopbot.ca/i-ca/2008/11/954708284_small.jpgIf you need to get a cheap computer for any reason, I have come up with a list of parts that should provide a nice cheap computer.  This thing won’t be a super fast machine, but it will definitely handle your everyday tasks.  It is also a very simple machine to put together and could be a great starter machine for any wannabe computer builder.

Here are the parts for the computer:

  1. MSI Wind PC Intel 945GC Black BareboneMSI Wind Black Barebone - $139.99
  2. https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9241/30d/images1.newegg.com/ProductImageCompressAll/22-148-261-01.jpgSeagate Barracuda 250gb Hard Drive – $49.99
  3. LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30LG 22X DVD Burner - $24.99
  4. Kingston 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Laptop Memory Model KVR667D2SO/2GRKingston 2gb Laptop Memory - $23.49

Total price comes to $238.46 before shipping.  The MSI barebone box comes with a built in processor.  It’s not the fastest thing in the world, but this machine would be great for Ubuntu or Windows XP.  It would be great for browsing the internet, listening to music and writing documents.  If you need help building a computer, here is a great guide for the absolute beginner.

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