Core 2 duo PC for £100 ish??

[rob4001]

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

[TAKTAK]

do you need to get windows into the £100... or have an alternative?

[rob4001]

No need for windows will use windows 7 RC.

[TAKTAK]

No need for windows will use windows 7 RC.

it could be do-able then, i'll have a scout around

[rob4001]

it could be do-able then, i'll have a scout around

Thanks

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

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

[zephod]

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 £.

[TAKTAK]

does it have to be core2?

or can it be AM2?

and what flexibility is there in the £100?

[scaryjim]

I can suggest a Core-2 based (Celeron 1400, in fact) new build for < &#163;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

[rob4001]

Thanks for suggestions it doesn't have to be core duo if their are cheaper AMD x2 around.

[Vimeous]

From Scan:

&#163;21.17 - CiT 2003 Black Midi ATX Case Inc 450W PSU
&#163;33.32 - Biostar G31-M7-TE, Intel G31, Sok 775, PCI-E (x16), DDR2 533/667/800, SATA 3Gb/s, Micro ATX, VGA
&#163;37.66 - Intel Celeron Dual Core, E1400, Socket 775, 2.0GHz, 512KB Cache, Retail
&#163;17.19 - 2GB Infinion DDR2, PC2-6400 (800MHz), 240 Pins, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, CAS 6 Retail
&#163;25.63 - 80 GB Maxtor STM380215AS DiamondMax 21, SATA 3Gb/s, 7200 rpm, 2MB Cache, 11 ms
&#163;15.93 - Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD&#177;R, 12x DVD&#177;R, DVD+RW x8/-RW x6, SATA, Black, OEM
&#163;150.90