I am looking to see if it possible to build a core 2 duo pc for around £100 ish parts can be second hand. 2Gb RAM and a motherboard that can overclock (if possible). GFX unimportant as long as it is functional.
Thanks
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I am looking to see if it possible to build a core 2 duo pc for around £100 ish parts can be second hand. 2Gb RAM and a motherboard that can overclock (if possible). GFX unimportant as long as it is functional.
Thanks
do you need to get windows into the £100... or have an alternative?
No need for windows will use windows 7 RC.
:thumbsup: it could be do-able then, i'll have a scout aroundQuote:
Originally Posted by rob4001
ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by TAKTAK
This is what I would look for:
1.)Intel E2160 processor ~ £20 to £30 with cooler from Ebay
2.)2gb DDR2 ~ £10 to £15
3.)Socket 775 motherboard ~ £20 to £25 from Ebay
4.)80GB hard disk - £10 and under from Ebay
5.)DVD drive ~ £5 from Ebay
6.)Case with PSU ~ £20
I'm not sure it can quite be done using retail parts, but you can make a nice box if you extend the budget to £140. I recommend you bear in mind that saving money on the psu is not always wise if it is inefficient as it costs more money in the long run!
I might consider building a system based on the energy efficient AMD X2s instead using a 780G mobo (which can be had for £50). Might get you significantly more performance for your £.
does it have to be core2?
or can it be AM2?
and what flexibility is there in the £100?
I can suggest a Core-2 based (Celeron 1400, in fact) new build for < £150 - that's about as cheap as I can get though and no promises on how well anything works!! Ebay is definitely your friend if you want cheaper than that: or keep an eye on the "for sale" forum here at Hexus!
Or, if you are based anywhere near manchester, I have a couple of old cases with PSUs I need to get rid of, and I could probably throw in a CD-RW combi drive if you'll come and collect it! PM me if you're interested
Thanks for suggestions it doesn't have to be core duo if their are cheaper AMD x2 around.
From Scan:
£21.17 - CiT 2003 Black Midi ATX Case Inc 450W PSU
£33.32 - Biostar G31-M7-TE, Intel G31, Sok 775, PCI-E (x16), DDR2 533/667/800, SATA 3Gb/s, Micro ATX, VGA
£37.66 - Intel Celeron Dual Core, E1400, Socket 775, 2.0GHz, 512KB Cache, Retail
£17.19 - 2GB Infinion DDR2, PC2-6400 (800MHz), 240 Pins, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, CAS 6 Retail
£25.63 - 80 GB Maxtor STM380215AS DiamondMax 21, SATA 3Gb/s, 7200 rpm, 2MB Cache, 11 ms
£15.93 - Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD±R, 12x DVD±R, DVD+RW x8/-RW x6, SATA, Black, OEM
£150.90