SpikeSoprano Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Sorry, but as it's impossible to buy or transfer a legitimate copy of windows xp it would be breaking site rules to offer any information referring to building a pc using said windows xp.This would have to include a pitated os which is against site rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennethk Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Sorry, but as it's impossible to buy or transfer a legitimate copy of windows xp it would be breaking site rules to offer any information referring to building a pc using said windows xp.This would have to include a pitated os which is against site rules. Wow, we still have sealed copies of xp in our home. Edited May 3, 2014 by kennethk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyfire Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Ok, so it's apparently set in stone that you'll be using Win XP (IMHO not a good choice, but that's beside the point). As for a current system build, after checking a couple mobo sites (Gigabyte & MSI) looking at the latest AMD socket FM2+ boards. They both still have Drivers available for download. I wouldn't hazard a guess as to how much longer said drivers will be availkable though since Win XP has reached EOL. With that said, I'd suggest the following..... AMD A10-7850K MSI A88XM Gaming motherboard 8GB Patriot ram 2400MHZ MSI Radeon R7 250 OC Edition GPU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_cow Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 I would just use onboard video as the FM2 video isn't bad and fairly powerful and even plays 4k video if you need to . I also would just go with the cheapest 4gb kit you can find since it's xp 32bit (I'm guesing and 64 xp. barely work / has supprt ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Shopping at Microcenter you can pick up this CPU and Board combo A10-7850K Gigabyte F2-A55m-HD2 for $149 http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx A 4GB set of G.Skill 1600Mhz Cas 9 memory for $47 at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231319 Using more than 4GB will be wasted on an XP system Skip the video card and use the on board and use the heatsink included with the chip. I am guessing you are reusing the power supply, case and drives but a caution would be to make sure the power supply is ATX compliant with later designs If so then this leaves you room for a couple of SATA drives A bulk CD/DVD burner will run you $17 to $19 and a nice 500GB HDD for $55 Source Newegg If you need the powersupply you pick up a decent one for $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074 Worst case scenario you are looking at $340 bucks for this system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennethk Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Shopping at Microcenter you can pick up this CPU and Board combo A10-7850K Gigabyte F2-A55m-HD2 for $149 http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx A 4GB set of G.Skill 1600Mhz Cas 9 memory for $47 at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231319 Using more than 4GB will be wasted on an XP system Skip the video card and use the on board and use the heatsink included with the chip. I am guessing you are reusing the power supply, case and drives but a caution would be to make sure the power supply is ATX compliant with later designs If so then this leaves you room for a couple of SATA drives A bulk CD/DVD burner will run you $17 to $19 and a nice 500GB HDD for $55 Source Newegg If you need the powersupply you pick up a decent one for $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074 Worst case scenario you are looking at $340 bucks for this system. Finally a good part lists appricate it @hbc, I was thinking on board fm2 as well but not sure what the lowest most effect apu would be, probably the 5400k? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_cow Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 I'm not familiar with APU that much, ccoke probably would know off hand better than me. Is the computer just for browsing the web? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennethk Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Suppose so, it'll have to be lag free for that sort of stuff and I know most of you if not all are going to suggest ssd as an upgrade in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennethk Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Suppose so, it'll have to be lag free for that sort of stuff and I know most of you if not all are going to suggest ssd as an upgrade in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Don't build it for him if he wants XP. Problem solved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennethk Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Don't build it for him if he wants XP. Problem solved. Seriously? Lesson learned, don't meantion what os you're going to use in the next build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSoprano Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Don't build it for him if he wants XP. Problem solved.Seriously? Lesson learned, don't meantion what os you're going to use in the next build. LOL, You finally figured that out aye ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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