gunak87 Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 My grandma needs a new computer. She's going to get one, now I'm going to try to get her to let me build one for her. This is what I've come up with. I want it to get her by for the next 2-3 years at least. If that link doesn't work, let me know and I'll get the info on here somehow. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can save money? Should I get some more beefy components? This computer will mainly be used for internet surfing and Quicken-type applications. Not gaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 does she really need that fast of computer? You should go fo the socket A imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 My honest suggestion.... Don't Buy her a Dell... I have built Many 'puters for family members.... You will be her ONLY source of tech support.... ANY question she has, no matter how basic.... She will call you... My parents and brother both have Dells...get my meaning? I love them, but was tired of being their on-call Support person... "I can't find my Favorites" "yes, mother...click......." Etc. etc. If you are willing to be 24/7 support, go for it.... if not....help her build a Dell Just my .02 adjusted for inflation.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 you could probably get a smaller HD and 512 MB of RAM and, since its only word processesing and internet stuff, you could prolly get an athlon XP something, not sure what socket, But you deffinitly spending more than u have to there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunak87 Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Good point. I really don't like all the pre-loaded software on Dells, though. I've liked some of the new HP/Compaq machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderTrax Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Unless your grandma's a gamer, she won't need an A64. I think she'd get by with an XP 2500-3200 very easily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DECwakeboarder Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Lol, she could get by with a Duron for that matter, I've got a K6-2 400mhz that my gma uses, works great for simple word processing and internet access. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henbenley Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Your grandma is gonna have a better computer than me... thats just wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasto Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 you could probably get a smaller HD and 512 MB of RAM and, since its only word processesing and internet stuff, you could prolly get an athlon XP something, not sure what socket, But you deffinitly spending more than u have to there. 509008[/snapback] Athlon XP only comes in Socket A 512 RAM Onboard Sound/Video Socket A 2600 HD 160- DiamondMax on (Grandma's like porn too) Windows XP home Fan Filters for her case (make sure YOU clean them out) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Holy crap dude, does your grammy really need an nforce4 / PCI-E video / A64 venice? I mean that's all great and all, but just how fast does she need? I built my dad a PC for less than $400 with a 2500+ barton and a mainboard with integrated video. That was completely from scratch. At this point, I bet those parts would be way cheaper even. Yeah it kills me a bit to build something with shared video ram, but who really cares? He doesn't game, so what's the point in wasting money on all that stuff? It's a good system, don't get me wrong, but seems VERY overkill for a grammy computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 ya w/e she doesn't need a 939 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptikaliLLusion Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Your grandma is gonna have a better computer than me... thats just wrong. 509013[/snapback] same here she can have mine and you can build me that computer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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