Computer Challenge

[147[H]

I want to build the cheapest computer that will run windows 2000 pro.
MY challenge is for spoofee members to post cheapest parts (motherboard, graphics card, RAM, case,).

 

[MrGovernator]

what's the prize?

 

[flybynight]

what parts are required? does it matter if the video and sound is intergrated?

 

[Colony]

what's the prize?

He doesn't have to look himself.

 

[buybuybuy]

I don't think you could assemble a computer for cheaper than a Fry's bare bones system, could you? (they own www.outpost.com )

 

[O_loung1]

for $199.99 plus tax, monitor and your win2k liscense.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...pe=19&dept=3944&path=0:3944:3951:41937:132982

Hardware:

* AMD Sempron 2200
* 128 MB DDR RAM
* Expandable up to 1 GB RAM
* 40 GB hard drive
* CD-ROM drive
* Includes keyboard, mouse, speakers and Ethernet interface (does not include monitor)
* Linare PC comes with the following types of support: phone, e-mail and web
* Includes a 1-year warranty return to manufacturer
* Model #: INDS350
* Supports high resolutions up to 1920 x 1440

 

[O_loung1]

Price: $149.99 before rebates, needs monitor, tax and win2k. lol, looks like junk.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1158564&CatId=110

 

[Spoofee]

eBay.com for components
and find a case at your local shop.

I'm not sure where you live, but http://www.craigslist.org is a good place to shop for old computers from local people.

Maybe a garage sale?

 

[jrs]

Find out where the next Fry's grand opening will be held. Those $199 PCs (with a cheap Linux OS) will usually go for $99. Their Outpost.com website has a tool that will obliterate that Linux OS partition.

If you live in the North Richland Hills, TX area, there's a new computer shop called Metro PC Outlet. He sells PCs with W2K licenses for under $175 (no monitor though).

JRS

 

[O_loung1]

thats a good price. where is new richland?

 

[anarkust]

Sounds to me to be around the Dallas-Ft Worth metro area.

Gabriel :secret:<--guess what this means

 

[buybuybuy]

I want to build the cheapest computer that will run windows 2000 pro.
MY challenge is for spoofee members to post cheapest parts (motherboard, graphics card, RAM, case,).

what's the prize?

He doesn't have to look himself.

We have a winner.