Recommend a good computer

**0l33l** · 03-22-2005, 11:43 PM

Recently, my grandpa's old computer took a crap on him. No clue why, but it just won't turn on anymore, the fans spin, but nothing otherwise. So he wants to get a new computer to have as a backup, and because he already spend some money trying to fix the old one up (cd rom, wifi, PSU). So yeh, I'd like a recommendation on what to get. It does not need to be a speed deamon, and should be relatively cheap.

What is needed:
CPU
Motherboard (if AMD CPU then a nForce chipset, if Intel CPU then Intel chipset)
Memory

Thanks

**migel628** · 03-23-2005, 12:29 AM

For you grandfather, you may want to hit up slickdeals.net or fatwallet.com and check out there recent Dell deals. You can usually get something nice for like $400-500. If you're set on building a bargain PC, then check the classified section...I could have sworn I saw a P3 combo there...

**0l33l** · 03-23-2005, 12:35 AM

I don't want a computer from dell or somewere else because i've already got a case, video card, hard drive, wifi, ethernet, PSU, cdrom, etc.

**ACHIEVER** · 03-23-2005, 12:37 AM

Best Buy is running a deal on e-machines 2.66 celeron 533fsb right now I believe. Check out fatwallet.com

**migel628** · 03-23-2005, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by 0l33l

I don't want a computer from dell or somewere else because i've already got a case, video card, hard drive, wifi, ethernet, PSU, cdrom, etc.

Then I would go w/ a P3 1GHz w/ at least 512mb SDRam. As long as it'll fit in the current case, then that should be all he'll need.

**0l33l** · 03-23-2005, 05:39 PM

I want something a bit more beefier than a P3. The old computer was an Asus w/P3 667mhz @ 750mhz.

**frodobaggins** · 03-23-2005, 06:42 PM

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...104-212&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-468&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...145-026&DEPA=0

**CJ8501** · 03-24-2005, 12:04 AM

If you dont mind waiting for rebates, check this out... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=C460-1022%20G

Add a Hard drive and a video card and wammo! comp under 200 w/o screen

**0l33l** · 03-24-2005, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by CJ8501

If you dont mind waiting for rebates, check this out... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=C460-1022%20G

Add a Hard drive and a video card and wammo! comp under 200 w/o screen

Woah! Gonna email grandpa

**xBrady** · 03-24-2005, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by CJ8501

If you dont mind waiting for rebates, check this out... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=C460-1022%20G

Add a Hard drive and a video card and wammo! comp under 200 w/o screen

And if you don't mind ordering from one of the crapiest companies on the internet.