Barebone system

[jale1966]

Hi Everyone

I am looking for a bare-bone system that is around 350 dollars or so I have have windows 7 hard drive and DVD writer. It has a Nvida Geforce 8400 GS video card looking for something that is fast and has several USB ports and want at least 4 to 8 GB memory. I like to have a tower and something that has many fans through out the tower if anyone has and suggestions or web sites let me know.

Thanks all

 

[o1die]

If you live near frys, this is for you: http://shopping.dallasnews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=2519&adid=12105511&subid=36865169&type=. It's not a barebone, but the price is in the ballpark, and with your separate copy of windows 7, you can change out the motherboard in a couple of years if you desire. Barebones specials are rare; better to get the whole system. You sound like you don't want to build your own. Check out this video and maybe you'll change your mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7IPTHwsrwo.

 

[jale1966]

I don't mind building my own just haven't in a while. So what is the best way to go for building it myself

 

[o1die]

I'll try pricing some upgrades in a second. I will use amazon links since my newegg links aren't working again.

http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322954658&sr=1-6
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Phenom-Processor-Black-Socket/dp/B0056D5AMY/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322954739&sr=1-7
http://www.amazon.com/Biostar-TA880GU3-880G-DDR3-Motherboard/dp/B004XIBCM0/ref=sr_1_20?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322954826&sr=1-20
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1333MHz-KHX1333C9D3B1K2-8G/dp/B004DDI0IE/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322954919&sr=1-10
http://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-Radeon-HD5770-PCI-Express-GBD5-H/dp/B0032CBMXC/ref=sr_1_143?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322955059&sr=1-14
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-430-Watt-Certified-Compatible-Platforms/dp/B004W2T2TM/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1322955507&sr=1-12


The total for these items is around $376.

The case is within your budget; has the power supply at the bottom and side facing drivecage at the bottom, which makes it easy to install your hardrives. This board is the one I use everyday.

 

[o1die]

I would sell the 8400gs and get the card I recommended or a better one if you have enough money. The 8400 is too slow; you should get about $30 for it on craigslist.

 

[jale1966]

yeah I am going to buy a new one for it. Thanks for the post