Bytes And Pieces
Published 1 year, 1 month ago in Shopping.Did you know you can build a brand new internet / work computer for less then $300? Yes folks, you heard right, an unbelievable price of $300 and you don’t have to waste your money at Harvey Norman or any of those stores.
Let’s start with the parts, now this is just the computer, it doesn’t come with a monitor, although I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to pick one up for free.
Most people may already know the key parts of a computer, but I’m going to bring it up anyway and add a couple of additional parts. The key parts include the following:
- CPU
- Motherboard
- RAM
- Hard Drive
- DVD Burner
- Case
- Mouse + Keyboard
AMD 754 Sempron 2800+ CPU: I highly recommend an AMD as they are cheap and are very reliable. You can pick one up for less than $40, which is a definite bang for your buck!
Asus K8V-VM All In One Motherboard: This all in one motherboard has it all and is perfect for the AMD CPU. The motherboard has all the required ports needed, including an onboard graphics card and it only costs $55.
512MB Kingston DDR RAM: With an all time low, you can pick up a stick of 512MB Kingston RAM for only $30 and it does the job very nicely.
Seagate 80GIG HDD: Considering this computer will only be for daily internet use and general work, I suggest you get an 80GIG Hard Drive which is plenty of space. Being a touch over $50 it’s well worth it.
LG Dual Layer DVD Burner: I suggest a DVD burner because it’s only $20 more than a standard CD burner and it does everything you need. You should be able to get one for around $45.
Computer Case: Don’t fuss about a case, maybe get something nice and small, that has a little bit of style to it. You shouldn’t spend more than $40 for a decent case with a power supply.
Logitech Mouse + Keyboard: For under $20 you should be able to pick up a bundle which comes with an optical mouse and good keyboard.
Last but not least, putting the computer together. If you feel pretty confident, why not build it yourself. If you don’t like the thought then you may have to fork out an extra $19.95 for labour. 
Well there you have it, for less than $300 you have yourself a pretty darn good computer. But wait! don’t forget the Operating System! Why not download a FREE version of Ubuntu 7.04 which would work like a treat on a computer like this one.
**Prices were taken from MSY. You can check out the price list here.
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I have already tried it, and the biggest hassle is getting it to boot up first time! Getting the CMOS set up to recognise the CPU and drives is a nightmare! How about a 3.1/2 floppy, I know the are not put in new computers but they are handy for transferring files!
Floppy disks should not even exist anymore. If you want to transfer files quick and easy, why not pick up a USB drive for $20 at a computer shop. At least they are much more reliable then a Floppy.
Floppy’s are great, I have a laptop at work and a PC at home their great for taking data files home.
Hi Matt, Thanks for the info. I’ll try this. Looks like a super idea.
I’ve just picked up an Imation USB Memory Stick from Officeworks for $9.90 with 512MB AND 2 partitions with one of them password protected. Works like a charm. Unbeatable at that price.
Good pick up on the USB from office works. If you do try it, let me know how it goes.