Cheap Internet spec needed...

bloodline76 · 13 Jan 2008 at 12:38

My inlaws are looking to get a new computer but only really need it for internet and MS Office applications.

Can anyone recommend a build?

They have the basics, hard drives, keyboard, mouse, monitor but would need the rest.

I am not too sure about lower end of market so would appreciate your advice.

Graphics card could be onboard as no games will be played on it.

Thanks

1337z0r · 13 Jan 2008 at 12:45

Dual core, 2GB ram, onboard graphics

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bloodline76 · 13 Jan 2008 at 13:12

Thanks. Thats a nice build. Should be about to push the CPU a little as well with that to give them a little extra boost.

TY

Tomsk · 13 Jan 2008 at 14:07

Product Name Qty Price Line Total
OcUK 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Kit £23.99 (£28.19)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+ 2.20GHz (Socket AM2) - Retail £37.99 (£44.64)
Asus Vintage V2-M2V890 Barebones System - AMD64 (Socket AM2) £52.99 (£62.26)
Samsung SH-S182MBEBN 18x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.99 (£16.44)
Sub Total : £128.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.95
VAT is being charged at 17.5% VAT : £24.31
Total : £163.22

wesley · 13 Jan 2008 at 14:24

Samsung SH-S202JBEBN 20x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.99
(£16.44) £13.99
(£16.44)
Crucial 1GB (2x512MB) DDR2 PC2-4200C4 Dual Channel Kit (CT2KIT6464AA53E) £14.99
(£17.61) £14.99
(£17.61)
Asus Vintage V3-P5945GC Barebones System - Intel Core 2 Duo (LGA775) £54.99
(£64.61) £54.99
(£64.61)
Intel Core 2 Duo E2140 "LGA775 Conroe" 1.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £38.99
(£45.81) £38.99
(£45.81)
Sub Total : £122.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.95
VAT is being charged at 17.5% VAT : £23.08
Total : £154.99

bloodline76 · 13 Jan 2008 at 14:26

I would prefer to keep it socket 775 as that is what I have then I can give them my old stuff when I upgrade. But thanks for the reply.

sunama · 13 Jan 2008 at 14:39

I have to say that I am partial to Intel.

Ive owned AMD and Intel and AMD has always given me a huge headache, with drivers, incompatabilities, etc. I persevered with AMD, but after all the trouble, I gave up on them and decided to go back to Intel with their rock solid software/driver support.

I think 1337z0r has nailed the spec. This is the 2nd thread in a row where I have said that. Plus you get to overclock a little with that CPU.

J.D · 13 Jan 2008 at 15:13

sunama said:
I have to say that I am partial to Intel.

Ive owned AMD and Intel and AMD has always given me a huge headache, with drivers, incompatabilities, etc. I persevered with AMD, but after all the trouble, I gave up on them and decided to go back to Intel with their rock solid software/driver support.

I think 1337z0r has nailed the spec. This is the 2nd thread in a row where I have said that. Plus you get to overclock a little with that CPU.

I know this is way off topic and I'm in no way saying to get the AMD over the Intel as your thinking is solid Bloodline. I have just moved from an AMD system and I never had any of the problems that you've mentioned Sunama???. Also my mother and a few of my m8's are on AMD machines and they too have never had any problems?. My mother's PC that I built her has been overclocked and running flawlessly for over a year now. I'm sorry but I have to disagree with what you have said as I've never knew of any problems and I've used AMD for while. Oh and I used the 9800Pro, X800, X1900XT, 2900Pro too with no problems what so ever also.

sunama · 13 Jan 2008 at 15:48

J.D said:
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Obviously we all have our own opinions. Even my mate who is currently running an AMD PC is having major problems. He is bailing out and moving over to Intel as the cost saving just isnt worth the hassle.

From what I have noticed, Intel offer a true plug and play experience, while an AMD PC generally needs the right combination of drivers/software to ensure perfect running. But that is just my opinion. Other people may have better luck.

J.D · 13 Jan 2008 at 16:09

sunama said:
Obviously we all have our own opinions. Even my mate who is currently running an AMD PC is having major problems. He is bailing out and moving over to Intel as the cost saving just isnt worth the hassle.

From what I have noticed, Intel offer a true plug and play experience, while an AMD PC generally needs the right combination of drivers/software to ensure perfect running. But that is just my opinion. Other people may have better luck.

Yes it is totally opinionated but you and now your friend are the first people I've heard that have had trouble with AMD. I've used lots of different motherboards/chipsets with Socket 754, 939 and AM2. Different RAM, different graphic cards, different Hard Drives and not once has there been a problem. This is why I commented.

The system I'm running now was just as easy to set up as the AMD rigs that I've messed about with or owned. No differences between the two companies except for speed. This CPU @ 3.2Ghz beats my old X2 3800 @ 2.8Ghz easily.