[bigdawg24]

I have about a $250ish budget to build a PC. I dont need more than 500GB HDD and I dont need a strong graphics card since this PC will be used for administrative stuff such as Microsoft Office Suites...

I am looking for a little input. I saw this on tigerdirect http://biz.tigerdire...0416&CatId=2415 but I think I can save money if I pick the parts in particular (I dont want to go with a P4 machine ). I already have all software (and OS) keys I need, so no need to include software in budget.

Thanks in advanced for any assistance

[modi123_1]

What do you plan on doing with this new PC? Surf? Game? Something else? If you have a intention it becomes easier to min/max spec parts.

FYI for everyone else, here's the info from the link:

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MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 Diablotek Barebones Kit - $189.99

mobo: MSI K9N6PGM2-V2
cpu: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
ram: Crucial 2GB DDR2
hd: Seagate 500GB
dvdrw: LiteOn 24x
case: Diablotek Mid-Tower
psu: 400W

[bigdawg24]

I will be using the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite and the Adobe Photoshop/Reader type stuff. So, no real pressure there. I will not be gaming on this PC. There will be surfing and such since its used at a school by the Administrator. I have keys and all, so I do not need to buy software that I've purchased in the past.

As far as looks for a tower - cosmetics do not matter to me.

I just found out that bundle I linked you guys is now on backorder - so it looks like if I want something sooner (which I do) I will be picking parts piece by piece

[codeprada]

With the demand for power from applications these days it's best you get at least 4GB of RAM a 500W Power Supply, in case you may need to add hardware in the future and a Quad Core Athlon. This system you have there can handle Photoshop and most other applications easily.

For $50 more you can get this system which is as better in some instances.

http://www.tigerdire...309285&CatId=31

[Kilorn]

Software is going to be what really kills your budget, unless you've already got an OEM copy of whatever version of Windows you want to install in this computer.

[modi123_1]

@kilorn - the OP said "I already have all software (and OS) keys I need, so no need to include software in budget.".

[Kilorn]

Wow. I can't believe I somehow overlooked that. That's what I get for trying to post here and do too many other things at one time while at work. haha Thanks for pointing that out, modi123_1