is it possible to build a new computer for $3-400?

[eloytron]

Straight off <a href=../autolink/redirectpage.php?linkid=37 target=_blank>NCIX's</a> Boxing Day sale:

$76 AMD Sempron 2400+ (CPU)
$45 Asrock K7S41GX (Mobo)
$43 256MB Samsung PC3200 (RAM)
$40 Asus Geforce MX4000 (Video)
$54 Samsung 40GB 7200RPM (Hard Drive)
$70 BenQ DW1620 16x DVD+/-RW (Optical Drive)
$40 NGear TW-01 16IN MATX 300W (Case/PSU)
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$368 + tax

Options:
-probably can find a cheaper case/PSU - knock off $10
-toss video card and use on-board video - knock off $40 (or maybe use the money to upgrade to 512MB)
-replace DVD+/-RW with CDRW - knock off $40

There you go.

[edgar]

thanks for the heads up on <a href=../autolink/redirectpage.php?linkid=28 target=_blank>Ncix</a>, I'll give it some thought

as for AnimeEd, my question is what will the extra $600 buy me? I don't play games, so the latest video card isn't going to do much for me. Where will a supposed $400 system be deficient compared to a $1000 one? One year from now when cpu speeds will likely exceed 6mhz (what's the rule, speed doubles every year or is it six months?), the difference between 2.4 and 3ghz will be negligent. So is the extra money really worth it?

when I bought my p2 six years ago, I bought what was close to the latest and greatest, cost probably three grand for everything. Three years later, I doubt there would be much of a difference if I had spend half that.