OcUK Value build

Mr Joshua · 6 Feb 2011 at 02:26

I want a computer for my room that just covers the basics and my attention has been drawn towards the value barebones system.

Here's the spec I've put together so far:

BenQ G925HDA 18.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black £74.99
OcUK Value Intel Atom DDR2 Barebones - 180W PSU £49.99
Samsung SpinPoint F4 320GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD322GJ) £31.64
Samsung SH-S223C/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.19

Sub Total : £141.51

I'm not sure what memory I need for this (laptop?) so I've left it out for the moment.

I aim to use it for very basic photo editing, browsing the net, watching DVDs and maybe an odd old game like starcraft.

How does this look?

Kellogz · 6 Feb 2011 at 02:32

do you have a price your looking at budget wise?

Mr Joshua · 6 Feb 2011 at 02:33

Ideally below £250 as it's really just for casual use when I can't get on my main PC.

I was looking towards netbooks but the larger monitor will be better for DVDs.

Kellogz · 6 Feb 2011 at 02:42

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-275-OK&groupid=43&catid=1078&subcat= might be worth looking at with the screen you chose

Mr Joshua · 6 Feb 2011 at 02:47

I never noticed that system, looks just the job thanks.

Kellogz · 6 Feb 2011 at 02:52

no problem.

d_brennen · 6 Feb 2011 at 03:08

For this kind of money, maybe look for second hand parts? More bang per £ where it counts

Redmint · 6 Feb 2011 at 09:16

It takes standard desktop ram, not sure if it can handle older games... personally i'd always go for the 2nd hand option if I was building a full system inc monitor for under 300.