Recently needed a new system as the old one died. Decided to see if I could build my own (love a good hobby), and at the same time keep it inexpensive. Used my local ''''Mom and Pop'''' Computer parts stores (there are three in the area), to piece together the system. Here are the results:
Motherboard w/L/V/S onboard(MSI) 65.00 CDND
Celeron 2.8 (Boxed) 165.00 CDND
WD 40g HDD (OEM) 75.00 CDND
LG CDRW (OEM) 40.00 CDND
RAM King.Tech 512MB 135.00 CDND
Refurb Flatscreen CRT Monitor 80.00 CDND
ATX Grade C Midtower w/350w PSU 30.00 CDND
Total 590.00 CDND
That''''s Apprx. 430.00 USD
or
596.00 Aus. Dollars
or
243.00 U.K. pounds.
(Used the Bank of Canada rate to convert)
Fortunately, I was able to install my copy of Windows XP on the new system although I did have to activate over telephone, but they were ok about it.
Compared prices with pre-built systems. The only systems I could find that were close or a bit better in price were those awful e-machines. At least with the system I built I know what''''s in it. And, if the future calls for it, the MSI motherboard is upgradable to an Intel P4 3.06 gig. processor.
Post here with other ''''cheapo'''' systems. I''''d like to know, by comparison, how I did.
Oh yeah!, I was able to salvage the keyboard, mouse and speakers from the old system.
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