# help me build a cheap computer **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 23, 2006, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187 "2006-10-23T14:14:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![intense98rt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/77aa72/32.png) [@intense98rt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/intense98rt)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/1 "2006-10-23T14:14:01Z")
the storm fried my computer. kinda sucks but not a huge loss… it was a HP 600mhz celeron thats about 6 years old i’d like to build one now… something cheap, but i also dont mind spending a couple extra bucks if theres something else thats worth it. i have heard amd is better than intel, but i also know nothing about amd chips. so what do you guys recommend? uses would be games, photo editing, programming, web… ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/2 "2006-10-23T14:19:32Z")
> **[Street Price Search Engine](http://www.pricewatch.com)** > > Where everyday is Black Friday. Search discounted items, read store reviews before you buy. Spell out your budget. If you play games, expect to spend at least half on a really good video card, fill out the rest of the system with what’s left. ---
**Author:** ![soopa7fly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@soopa7fly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/soopa7fly)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/3 "2006-10-23T14:23:01Z")
pricewatch is good. keep an eye out for some semi-complete systems. when i built my computer i got a smokin deal on a case/ps/mobo/processor, preassembled. ---
**Author:** ![DrDoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DrDoS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrDoS)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/4 "2006-10-23T14:24:13Z")
> **[Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, and More - Newegg.com](https://www.newegg.com/)** > > Providing computer parts and hardware, hard drives, cameras and software as well as electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, jewelry, watches, gaming, and much more. With fast-shipping! Newegg shopping upgraded ™ ---
**Author:** ![intense98rt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/77aa72/32.png) [@intense98rt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/intense98rt)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/5 "2006-10-23T14:24:16Z")
yea, i was looking at bare bone systems on pricewatch. but i was unsure about the whole amd vs intel thing for the mobo and cpu i dont really want to spend more than $300 ---
**Author:** ![soopa7fly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@soopa7fly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/soopa7fly)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/6 "2006-10-23T14:28:15Z")
IMO amd vs intel is like sti vs evo. just comes down to preference. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2006, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/7 "2006-10-23T14:33:19Z")
You picked a decent time,the prices of socket 939 processors are incredibly low. If you enter the coupon code AMDROCKS for this FX-55 it drops down to $139. > **[AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 ClawHammer Single-Core 2.6 GHz Socket 939 ADAFX55DEI5AS...](https://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819103492)** > > Buy AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 ClawHammer Single-Core 2.6 GHz Socket 939 ADAFX55DEI5AS Processor with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.Once you know, you Newegg! Even though its single core,its still a beast of a processor and great for gaming. ---
**Author:** ![raven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9fc348/32.png) [@raven](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/raven)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/8 "2006-10-24T07:35:50Z")
Avoid AM2 😕 Myself, and other people had problems with RAM. I went with 939, memory, and chip are good. I think the Duo/core2 lineups for AMD and intel are dropping in price as well. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/9 "2006-10-24T07:48:06Z")
just watch [slickdeals.net](http://slickdeals.net). Sometimes dell runs those mini servers for 199, and usually they have high end desktops for like 549. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-build-a-cheap-computer/19187/10 "2006-10-24T08:01:39Z")
[tigerdirect.com](http://tigerdirect.com) does some good barebones combos that get you a decent setup for cheap. I just built one for a friend with lots of bells and whistles for $500 and he will be getting like $100 in rebates (or should i say I will be getting $100 in rebates for my labor 🙂 )