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Build an AM2 workstation for UNDER $350!

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I picked a bunch of parts for you to build an AM2 system, capable of doing anything you ask of it, except play intence modern games. Be sure to double check for compatibility, I did already but you should too. Make sure to read my all-you-should-know guide on PCs.

 

The parts list:

The Case, nice, sturdy, a 120mm fan, cheap, nice 450 watt PSU

Price: $39.99

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16811147030

 

The CD/DVD writer. Great drive, cheap, low access times, fast burning times.

[bSAMSUNG Black CD/DVD Writer (SH-S162A/BEBN)

Price: $34.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16827151121

 

The Hard Drive, should get the job done :)

HITACHI Deskstar 160GB, 7200 RPM, 8MB Cache, SATA II (3.0Gb/s)

Price: $57.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16822145088

 

The Memory, Cheap, fast

CORSAIR 512MB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)

Price: $38.97

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16820145569

 

Motherboard, Cheap yet effective! Comes with on-board video.

BIOSTAR TForce 6100 AM2

Price: $$73.99

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16813138027

 

Proccessor, cheap, effective, should overclock to 2.0GHz+

AMD Sempron 64 3000+

Price: $75.00

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16819104305

 

Subtotal: $315.93

Shipping: $29.83

Total: $345.76

 

SUGGESTED COOLING UPGRADES:

 

Thermaltake "Mini Typhoon" CL-P0268:

Price: $49.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835106075

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Yay!!! +Rep

Woot, ill probably use this if my dad lets me. :)

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This a really good build for a cheap computer, thats why. Its a really good deal for its price, as long as you know what you're doing.

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Buying computers from discount stores=BAD!

Edited by NickF

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I say its better to make your own. :D

Im probably gonna buy 2 extra fans from like staples... with led lights. Woot! :D

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