Exteme budget PC.

MM-Seat · 9 Jun 2012 at 13:27

My mother is in search of a new PC, as her Dell Dimension desktop is very slow. She has asked me to come up with the cheapest build possible. She only needs the machine to be capable of web browsing and remote login of her works server.

I was think along the lines of the Sandyridge celeron processors but, I'm intrested to see what you lot come up with. Currently, the Hard drive, DVD drive and the OS are not an issue so just need the rest of the componets.

Cheers in advance.

RJC · 9 Jun 2012 at 13:30

Come up with the spec below, I assume the Hard drive is SATA.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte H61MA-D3V Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £47.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £36.98
1 x Intel Celeron G530 2.40GHz Socket LGA 1155 Processor - Retail £33.95
1 x BitFenix Merc Beta Gaming Case - Black £31.99
1 x Kingston Blu 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G) £23.99
Total : £189.00 (includes shipping : £11.75).

Different case:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte H61MA-D3V Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £47.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £36.98
1 x Intel Celeron G530 2.40GHz Socket LGA 1155 Processor - Retail £33.95
1 x Fractal Design Core 1000 Midi Tower Case - Black £32.99
1 x Kingston Blu 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G) £23.99
Total : £190.90 (includes shipping : £12.50).

MM-Seat · 9 Jun 2012 at 13:32

This is what I came up with, Just wondered if it was the best system to go for. Thanks a lot for your reply.

RJC · 9 Jun 2012 at 13:33

As its for general web browsing and general usage you be fine with the Intel setup, or spend a little extra and get the Intel cpu below.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-384-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=2037

Another option is the AMD setup below:

YOUR BASKET
1 x AMD A4-3300 2.50GHz (Socket FM1) APU Processor (AD3300OJGXBOX) £44.99
1 x MSI A75MA-P35 AMD A75 (Socket FM1) DDR3 Motherboard £42.59
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £36.98
1 x Fractal Design Core 1000 Midi Tower Case - Black £32.99
1 x Kingston Blu 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G) £23.99
Total : £196.54 (includes shipping : £12.50).

Smoogels · 13 Jun 2012 at 14:25

I would recommend the Celeron build RJC specced as I think it would be slightly better than the AMD, in terms of processing. Although I'm sure it's noting noticeable. If she does watch a few films every now and again or videos on YouTube etc then the APU would be a good idea.

Else if its just simple stuff, like internet, word etc grab the Celeron

AshD93 · 13 Jun 2012 at 16:00

Is there anything wrong with hers?

You could potentially just reformat and reinstall os?

Idleman · 13 Jun 2012 at 16:10

What Psu do you currently have?
You could post current PC spec, that way we could better suggest upgrades.

areksnumbr1sxylady · 14 Jun 2012 at 21:10

If you shop around, you`ll get AMD 3870K with all other good branded parts for about £220, I know because I recently have done this.

cereal3 · 14 Jun 2012 at 22:25

YOUR BASKET
1 x AMD A4-3300 2.50GHz (Socket FM1) APU Processor (AD3300OJGXBOX) £44.99
1 x MSI A75MA-P35 AMD A75 (Socket FM1) DDR3 Motherboard £42.59
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £36.98

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-053-OK&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=2277 Case for £21.98

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-119-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat= £17.99 memory

£164.53 total
+ bit extra for shipping