need a cheap desktop PC

Anyone know of good deals on this? I want a desktop PC with at least 512MB Ram, and I think thats really my requirement shrug

I want it under $200, and that could just be the computer itself, i'll spend a little more for the monitor (although a 15"LCD Monitor and the computer for around $200 would be nice.

This is just for my 2nd computer, i'll be selling my vaio laptop, getting this and a macbook.

So does anyone know of any good deals out there?

http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2265712&CatId=0

boooo compaq.... do you mind building it yourself?

Dell Outlet typically has some great prices. If you aren't looking for anything fancy, and just want a solid, low-noise PC, they are perfect.

http//www.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/dimen?c=us&l=en&s=dfh

There's several for just over $200. Or, if you're willing to drop a little more, you can get a system with a monitor as well through their regular store

http//www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/dimen?~ck=anav&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19

[quoteaf1047a0ea="dudeextrem2000"]boooo compaq.... do you mind building it yourself?[/quoteaf1047a0ea]

i'd be game for building it, i have minor experience with computer things... the only thing I see a problem with is how to mak ethe HD work right and knowing what parts I need to buy...

If your willing to link me to everything I need, and it's a good price, i'd prolly send a few bucks your way and lots of Karma!


I do like the looks of the dell's though... I'm willing to spend more on the monitor, I want like a 19" or 20" widescreen probably, maybe even a 22" widescreen but that is getting a bit pricey for me...

[quoteb3e2198891="tjwor"][quoteb3e2198891="dudeextrem2000"]boooo compaq.... do you mind building it yourself?[/quoteb3e2198891]

i'd be game for building it, i have minor experience with computer things... the only thing I see a problem with is how to mak ethe HD work right and knowing what parts I need to buy...

If your willing to link me to everything I need, and it's a good price, i'd prolly send a few bucks your way and lots of Karma!


I do like the looks of the dell's though... I'm willing to spend more on the monitor, I want like a 19" or 20" widescreen probably, maybe even a 22" widescreen but that is getting a bit pricey for me...[/quoteb3e2198891]

PM me

i have gotten about 4 dells of my own in my lifetime. i love them. i also built my own. if this is NOT a main pc and will not need much processing power in video or processor then you may be able to get a lot of the stuff free after rebate.
anandtech.com has some great forums.

Ok, so i've decided i'll try to build my own PC, I think i'm going to start with a barebone kit... I've been looking around for good deals and if I buy by tomorrow I found one that I think will be perfect for what I need for $100... http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2568856&sku=M452-2660%20A

then i'm going to buy a DVD±R Burner (24.99) and 512MB of ram (29.99) from TigerDirect.com

(DVD±R) http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1740403&sku=L12-1076
(Ram) http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=586829&sku=ULT30215

I can get a new 160GB HD on ebay for $60...

So that covers all of these
Case
Power Supply
Processor
MoBo
Disk Drive
HD
Ram

Now what else am I missing?

What do I need to buy to get wireless internet?

Does everything seem to add up so far?

I have to make my purchase from tiger direct by the 30th, so I don't have much time to make sure everything is right... So far my total will be $214.97, plus a little bit for shipping so say $220. I know i'm missing a few things but i'm not for sure what... Do I need to buy a graphics card? I won't be playing games or anything on it, just surfing the web and simple things...

If I could get by with what I have lined up to purchase that would be great, I'd just have to buy a monitor and then i'll be set... Any help is greatly appreciated!

[quoted6312c3cfb="tjwor"]512MB of ram (29.99) from TigerDirect.com

(DVD±R) http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1740403&sku=L12-1076
(Ram) http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=586829&sku=ULT30215

I can get a new 160GB HD on ebay for $60...

[bd6312c3cfb]What do I need to buy to get wireless internet?[/bd6312c3cfb]

[bd6312c3cfb](do you mean you already have it and you want to connect to it or you just want to buy it)[/bd6312c3cfb]

Do I need to buy a graphics card?

[bd6312c3cfb](you dont "NEED" one but it wouldnt hurt, especially for $30 http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=535920&CatId=0)[/bd6312c3cfb]
[/quoted6312c3cfb]

also for monitor, just buy it from tiger, there the cheapest in that too...

could I buy your black faceplate off of you (for the DVD burner? lol

I PMed you b4 I saw this post lol, oh well you gota pretty nice deal going there, be care ful though it only has 2 PCI ports (if you ever get a modem your left with only one)

for anyone that wants a 500watt PSU

http//shop3.outpost.com/product/4587977

Free after rebate!!!

Well, I went for it... Spent more than I planned, but realized I had more in my poker bank account than I had originally thought...

Here's what I got...

[b6307cb5f7d]Processor & Mobo[/b6307cb5f7d]
Mach Speed P4MSD-800 Via Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard and an Intel Celeron D 351 3.20GHz OEM Processor
http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2528193&sku=MBM-P4MSD-CID351
Price= 117.49
Rebate= 47.50
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $69.99[/b6307cb5f7d]




[b6307cb5f7d]Ram[/b6307cb5f7d]
Ultra 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory
http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1071020&sku=ULT31664

Price= 149.99
Rebate= 100.00
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $49.99[/b6307cb5f7d]




[b6307cb5f7d]Case & Power Supply[/b6307cb5f7d]
PowerUp AK-18 ATX Mid-Tower Case with Front USB, Audio Ports and Ultra X-Connect 400-Watt ATX Titanium-Black UV Clear Sides Modular Power Supply
http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2560295&sku=TC3J-2215
Price= 79.99
Rebate= 60.00
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $19.99[/b6307cb5f7d]




[b6307cb5f7d]Disk Drive[/b6307cb5f7d]
Lite-on SHM-160P6S / 16x DVD±R Read / 16x DVD±R Burn / 8x DVD-RW / 6x DVD-RW / 8x DVD+R DL / 4x DVD-R DL / 48x24x CD-R/RW / Black/Beige / Internal / DVD Burner
http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1740403&sku=L12-1076

Price= 44.99
Rebate= 20.00
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $24.99[/b6307cb5f7d]




[b6307cb5f7d]Wireless Card[/b6307cb5f7d]
D-Link / DWL-G510 / 54Mbps / 802.11g / PCI / Wireless Adapter
http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=783131&sku=D700-5106

Price= 29.99
Rebate= 20.00
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $9.99[/b6307cb5f7d]


Tiger Direct Total after rebates
$192.8+ 22 S&H

Approx $215



[b6307cb5f7d]Hard Drive[/b6307cb5f7d]
Maxtor Basics Internal Hard Drive 200GB 7200
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190057190607&ssPageName=STRKMEWNIT&ih=009

Price= 46.50
Shipping= 9.50
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $56.00[/b6307cb5f7d]




[b6307cb5f7d]Video Card[/b6307cb5f7d]
ATI RADEON AGP 8X DVI - VGA - TV OUT 128 MB VIDEO CARD
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250055833743&ssPageName=STRKMEWNIT&ih=015
Price= 18.00
Shipping= 12.00
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $30.00[/b6307cb5f7d]




[b6307cb5f7d]Monitor[/b6307cb5f7d]
Westinghouse LCM-20v5 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor Used
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200053507548&ssPageName=STRKMEWNIT&ih=010
Price= $113.30
Shipping= Unknown (Guessing he'll charge $40 or so, but still a steal ))
[b6307cb5f7d]Final Price= $155ish[/b6307cb5f7d]

Ebay Purchases Total
$241



Total for setup after rebates= $456

Not bad for everything i'm getting I don't think... Got more than I wanted, but spent a little more than I had planned... still a better computer than I would have bought for $400 with a 20" Widescreen...


So lets hear if you guys think I did good or got screwed on this total!

(i'm not missing any parts am i?)

goodness, a 20 inch monitor... good job!! now have fun putting it together lol

Welp, i got almost all of it put together, everything that is here is in the computer, and it will start up...

I forgot to buy a fan for the CPU so i'll order one of those soon...

now all I need is my XP Professional disks I have at home... anyone willing to send me them for a few bucks?? I'll pay for shipping and give ya a little extra, and i'll even send them back to you if you don't have a copy!

[b40570688a4]EDIT I just wanna let everyone know I have a registered copy and the key, i just won't get to my disks for 2 weeks, thats why i'm trying to borrow them...[/b40570688a4]

Crap, Tiger sucks. They don't fulfill their rebates...

[quotee59139fd4c="DIABLO"]Crap, Tiger sucks. They don't fulfill their rebates...[/quotee59139fd4c]

if that happens then i'm in this a lot more than I thought... i'll try for the rebates, i've saved all of them and have all the info lined up for them...

[quote7bef0bf490="dudeextrem2000"]goodness, a 20 inch monitor... good job!! now have fun putting it together lol[/quote7bef0bf490]

+Kma for the help, gotta run to radioshack and get a CPU fan... I have the 20" hooked up to my vaio and it is sweet! I'm pumped to get this thing workin D

thanks to everyone who has helped D

[quote5396e39155="DIABLO"]Crap, Tiger sucks. They don't fulfill their rebates...[/quote5396e39155]
Don't spread false information. TigerDirect certainly isn't NewEgg, but they are a reputable company for the most part. All the stories about TD not fulfilling rebates are from several years ago. More importantly, unless you're submitting a rebate TO TD (as in they (or their agent) are fulfilling it), then your beef would be the manufacturer of the product, or the company fulfilling the rebate, not TD.