Spec me a build less than £80-100 for linux..?

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Going to be doing an undergrad uni course 'Introduction to history and practice of linux' and instead of dual-booting it on my gaming build, I'm thinking get a low-spec preferably small build for running it on?

I've got a old monitor, will need a keyboard/mouse (Obviously cheap as possible).


Come on guys, bit of a 'cheap' challenge here; not the usual 'WHACK IN A 2500k AND A AP-D3' deal:p
 
It's impossible to buy a new PC for that price... this is the cheapest I could come up with and doesn't include an internal HDD

roduct Name Qty Price Line Total
MSI H61M-E33 Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard **B3 REVISION** £46.99
(£39.16) £46.99
(£39.16)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK Flamingo FM-12A Midi Tower Case - Black/Blue £21.98
(£18.32) £21.98
(£18.32)
OcUK Swift 500W V2 Silent Power Supply £18.98
(£15.82) £18.98
(£15.82)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
OcUK USB Keyboard - Black £4.99
(£4.16) £4.99
(£4.16)
OcUK USB Optical Mouse - Black £4.49
(£3.74) £4.49
(£3.74)
Sub Total : £118.51
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.75
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £25.65
Total : £153.91
 
Deehjay said:
It's impossible to buy a new PC for that price... this is the cheapest I could come up with and doesn't include an internal HDD

roduct Name Qty Price Line Total
MSI H61M-E33 Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard **B3 REVISION** £46.99
(£39.16) £46.99
(£39.16)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK Flamingo FM-12A Midi Tower Case - Black/Blue £21.98
(£18.32) £21.98
(£18.32)
OcUK Swift 500W V2 Silent Power Supply £18.98
(£15.82) £18.98
(£15.82)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
OcUK USB Keyboard - Black £4.99
(£4.16) £4.99
(£4.16)
OcUK USB Optical Mouse - Black £4.49
(£3.74) £4.49
(£3.74)
Sub Total : £118.51
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.75
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £25.65
Total : £153.91
Click to expand...

The processor isn't compatible with the motherboard ;)

A VM is the best way to go, although this is the cheapest I could get it for

YOUR BASKET
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002) £62.99
1 x MSI H61M-P23 Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard **B3 REVISION** £47.99
1 x Intel Celeron G440 1.60GHz Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £28.99
1 x OcUK Flamingo FM-12A Midi Tower Case - Black/Blue £21.98
1 x OcUK Swift 500W V2 Silent Power Supply £18.98
1 x Corsair Value 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low-Voltage Single Channel Module (VS2GB1333D3) £9.59
1 x OcUK USB Keyboard - Black £4.99
1 x OcUK USB Optical Mouse - Black £4.49
Total : £213.50 (includes shipping : £11.25).

 
MORE SPEED said:
The processor isn't compatible with the motherboard ;)

A VM is the best way to go, although this is the cheapest I could get it for

YOUR BASKET
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002) £62.99
1 x MSI H61M-P23 Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard **B3 REVISION** £47.99
1 x Intel Celeron G440 1.60GHz Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £28.99
1 x OcUK Flamingo FM-12A Midi Tower Case - Black/Blue £21.98
1 x OcUK Swift 500W V2 Silent Power Supply £18.98
1 x Corsair Value 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low-Voltage Single Channel Module (VS2GB1333D3) £9.59
1 x OcUK USB Keyboard - Black £4.99
1 x OcUK USB Optical Mouse - Black £4.49
Total : £213.50 (includes shipping : £11.25).

Click to expand...
My bad, picked the wrong one haha.
 
Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
"Primo 500i" Intel G41 DDR3 Ready Barebones (Socket 775) £60.00
(£50.00) £60.00
(£50.00)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
Logitech MK120 Desktop Set (920-002552) £13.98
(£11.65) £13.98
(£11.65)
Sub Total : £98.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £14.75
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £22.74
Total : £136.45

If you need a HDD you got no chance.


Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
"Primo 500i" Intel G41 DDR3 Ready Barebones (Socket 775) £60.00
(£50.00) £60.00
(£50.00)
**B Grade** Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM £51.22
(£42.68) £51.22
(£42.68)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
Logitech MK120 Desktop Set (920-002552) £13.98
(£11.65) £13.98
(£11.65)
Sub Total : £141.64
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £15.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £31.43
Total : £188.57
 
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stulid said:
Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
"Primo 500i" Intel G41 DDR3 Ready Barebones (Socket 775) £60.00
(£50.00) £60.00
(£50.00)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
Logitech MK120 Desktop Set (920-002552) £13.98
(£11.65) £13.98
(£11.65)
Sub Total : £98.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £14.75
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £22.74
Total : £136.45

If you need a HDD you got no chance.


Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
"Primo 500i" Intel G41 DDR3 Ready Barebones (Socket 775) £60.00
(£50.00) £60.00
(£50.00)
**B Grade** Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM £51.22
(£42.68) £51.22
(£42.68)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
Logitech MK120 Desktop Set (920-002552) £13.98
(£11.65) £13.98
(£11.65)
Sub Total : £141.64
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £15.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £31.43
Total : £188.57
Click to expand...

Plus RAM as well :(
 
Ok, I have added some RAM:p


Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
"Primo 500i" Intel G41 DDR3 Ready Barebones (Socket 775) £60.00
(£50.00) £60.00
(£50.00)
**B Grade** Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM £51.22
(£42.68) £51.22
(£42.68)
Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
(£23.99) £28.79
(£23.99)
OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £15.98
(£13.32) £15.98
(£13.32)
Logitech MK120 Desktop Set (920-002552) £13.98
(£11.65) £13.98
(£11.65)
Corsair Value 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low-Voltage Single Channel Module (VS2GB1333D3) £9.59
(£7.99) £9.59
(£7.99)
Sub Total : £149.63
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £15.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £33.03
Total : £198.16
 
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[YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI G41M-P25 Intel G41 (Socket 775) DDR3 microATX Motherboard £35.98
1 x Intel Celeron Dual Core E3400 "LGA775" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail £28.79
1 x OcUK Imp MicroATX Tower Case (500w PSU) £24.98
1 x Samsung SH-D163C/BEBE SATA 16x DVD-ROM (Black) - OEM £12.98
1 x Crucial 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10600C9 1333MHz 204-Pin SODIMM Module (CT25664BC1339) £8.99
Total : £122.82 (includes shipping : £9.25).



Had another pop, not including mouse/keyboard. Not sure if RAM will work either (not sure if it's dual channel)
The case includes a 500w psu.
I think this is the closest you'll get to your price range
 
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