SRL Archive - NOTA

Rules:

• Must still function.
• Must be all new parts.
• Totals must be in USD (I would rather CAD, but USD is more common)
• Must be able to run an office suite (OO/MSO)
• Must be able to run a desktop environment (X server etc.)

Simple rules.. go!

P.S. If you have any suggestions for rules, feel free to post 'em. :>

Including peripherals ? Like monitor, mouse, keyboard? What do you mean by new? As in sealed never been used before?

And just a general computer? It doesn't have to game?

I assume it doesn't need to game. And I don't think monitor/mouse/keyboard should count. Everyone SHOULD get the cheapest available, so it won't change the actual price (and it's not technically the computer, amirite?).

Case with 420W power supply: $29.99
80GB HDD: $35.99
AMD motherboard with integrated graphics: $39.99
AMD Sempron 2.7GHz (single core): $36.99
DVD-ROM: $16.99
2GB RAM: $37.99

Total: $197.94


I could probably save ~$20 on the RAM by going to 1GB, but I'd hardly consider that "functional."

80 or so pieces of rock/wood chip: $0

Voila! Abacus!

^ Technically those aren't "new." ;)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813153143&cm_re=atom-_-13-153-143-_-Product $75 Atom+Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811128057 $25 Case w/ PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146521 $16 Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211468 $7 USB drive

Total price: $123 and 100% functional! You should be able to run some netbook OS on it, and if you sacrifice the USB drive for a cheap 2nd hand harddrive it's quite usable :) And yes I consider 1gb of RAM usable since I used 256mb for 5 years myself.

In case you want to boot of some real device (you should be able to boot from USB though):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822998003&cm_re=compact_flash_adapter-_-22-998-003-_-Product $7 CF to IDE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820244071 $11 1gb CF card
Should run DSL just fine :)

Second-hand I could go way cheaper though with better performance, as an Atom isn't exactly the best.

bullzeye, your processor looks refurbished! Cheat0r!

Markus, I'd say having a flash drive as the primary HDD is.. not really worth it. Haha.

From: Nava2
bullzeye, your processor looks refurbished! Cheat0r!

Markus, I'd say having a flash drive as the primary HDD is.. not really worth it. Haha.

Refurbs aren't that bad… It's basically new.

I would try throwing one together but I have to leave for work in ten mins. :(

Should've added some hardware minumum requirements or some examples of apps it had to be able to run somewhat smoothly. "Working" doesn't really tell me much, I have 4+ computers consisting of parts made in the previous millenia, which all still would fit in this thread while being worth .. 10$/each, I assume.
Otherwise nice idea for a thread, I liek.

From: Nava2
bullzeye, your processor looks refurbished! Cheat0r!

I copied the wrong link >.<
Fixed.

New rules :)

case & motherboard : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.436062 - $54.98

HDD : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148231 - $35.99

Processor : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819104021 - $35.99

RAM : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148235 - $37.99

Total : $164.95

A pretty average computer for not a lot of money :)

Newegg ftw. The rules are kinda blah, is there a point to this or just a sort of fun activity?

What is the UK version of NewEgg?

From: The Man
What is the UK version of NewEgg?

USA: Newegg ||| Amazon ||| ZipZoomFly

UK: Scan Computers ||| Overclockers UK ||| ebuyerK

Australia: Staticice ||| Umart ||| Shopbot

Canada: NewEgg ||| NCIX ||| DirectCanada

EU: Alternate ||| Komplett

http://www.lightinthebox.com/Android-Mini-Netbook---Laptop-7--TFT---VIA-VT8500---400MHz---128M---2GB---Google-Android-App_p80219.html#have_reviews


Performance
Processor Type VIA VT8500
Processor Clock Speed 400M Hz
Processor/Manufacturer VIA
Processor Model VT8500
Mainboard / Chipset Type VT8500
RAM/Technology DRAM
RAM Installed Size 128M
Display Diagonal Size 7"
Max Resolution 800x480
Display Technology TFT
Graphics Type Integrated Graphics
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive Type NAND Fast Flash
Hard Drive Capacity 2GB
Hard Drive Spindle Speed NAND Fast Flash
Optical Storage Type Non
PCMCIA Expansion 1x SDCard slot
Input/Output Connectors
Ports 3x USB 2.0,1x SD Card slot,
Audio/Video Integrated Quadraphonic Speakers,1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Line-Out,1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone

Communications
Networking/Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Connection Wifi
Wireless Protocol 802.11 a/b/g
General
Product Type Notebook
Model AIR BOOK
Operating System Android
Pointing Device TouchPad
Battery Type Battery(Li-ion 1800 mAH)
Battery / Run Time (up to) 3 Hours
Power Device Type AC ADAPTER(9V,1A Output)
Voltage required 100/240V
Color White, Pink , Black
Dimensions / W x D x H 9.3x6.5x0.8inch
Net Weight 0.65kg

Total Price $119

If this counts, I should have the cheapest comp yet… XD

^ The thread is "Build the cheapest computer you can." You're not building anything.

You can buy the individual parts from their site as well, it's the exact same price. That's why I listed the parts…

I don't think that really counts.. I was more going for towers.. :<

Also.. no one has yet included a screen.

Which is kind of essential to run a window manager ;)

From: Nava2
I don't think that really counts.. I was more going for towers.. :<

Also.. no one has yet included a screen.

Which is kind of essential to run a window manager ;)

VNC? SSH? X forwarding? Who needs a screen when you got a network :p