Feb 10, 2011

Guide for the Minimum budget ($344)

Ok, so lets see what we need for building a desktop computer with a minimum budget.
  • Motherboard; MSI 870-G45 which costs $70 Or a ASRock 870 EXTREME3 for $90
  • CPU; Athlon II X2 255 for $63
  • PSU; Antec EarthWatts Green 380w 80+  for $45 Or any 80+ 340w+ PSU.
  • Case; Thermaltake V4 for $50 or HAF 912 for $60
  • GPU; 4650 for $52 or a 4670 for $65
  • RAM; 2 GB DD3 $21
  • HDD; 320GB $43
TOTAL: $ 344
Posted by Lance Powers at 6:13 PM

26 comments:

  1. Quasar greenFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    thats pretty tight, could be a low end to decent gaming rig

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  2. The GovernorFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    thanks, I'm actuall looking to build a new computer, i'll probably use this

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Im thinking of doing a new build, good info

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  4. RamsayFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    ya I was thinking of doing a project and building a computer from scratch, that seems pretty good man, I may try this formula out.

    Where did you go to find those prices?

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  5. Lance PowersFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    @Ramsay

    From newegg

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  6. Johnny DramaFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Great build, I may consider building my own pc in the near future.

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  7. SteveFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    not half bad for word processing and surfing the internet, i applaud you

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    not that bad!!! its a good budget

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  9. FitzenFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    This is actually pretty low, I'd want something with gaming capability though, maybe a 955BE and a 5770.

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  10. The Pokemon Master-erFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Will show my bf this, he wants a new computer !

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  11. JRFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Thats a pretty nice build, would be a good system to go with for a family member who mainly surfs the web or even does some casual gaming. I might be using this in the near future for my parents

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  12. FantouGamesFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    oh. thx!

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  13. LittleGiantBombFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    low budget and yet pretty nice components, great list, following.

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  14. BassislvFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    nice specs, i think it runs most of the recent games

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  15. Lendo KharFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    That's cheap... My current computer is now 4 years old, that would be a nice replacement.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Meh, should of looked at this before building my computer :|

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  17. bbnFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    sounds good have fun with it !
    i paid mine 350 4years ago, still alive ;)

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  18. ERBNFMFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    so cheap!! still il stick to my laptop more convienent

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  19. Come At Me BroFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I need one!

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  20. WolfdogFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Nice research on finding a low end budget build.

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  21. The GameFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Just gave this to my friend, and he will be buying this, so thanks :D

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  22. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Good guide. I'm about to build a PC with a $550 budget and will be looking to your blog for tips. Thanks!

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  23. Doc_WafflesFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    wow actually a very well done job on that budget. impressive.

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  24. The Timely RegentFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Low budget, great build. Following!

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  25. ScottDFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    nice info thanks

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  26. Dr. BrainFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    performance to price, this is simply amazing!

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