Low budget general usage computer.

[phoenix77]

Approximate Purchase Date: Sometime this week
Budget: Under $400
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Internet, Skype, Movies
Parts Not Required: Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg or Amazon
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Onboard graphics should be fine. I just need to replace a 10 year old computer.

 

[abc def]

CPU (80): Intel i3-2100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

MB (60):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

RAM (43): 4gb ddr3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148150

PSU (45) : antec 380w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

HDD (60): 1TB 7200 rpm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136534

DVD burner (21)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136238

Case (45):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094

Total: $413 including shipping
$403 with rebate

 

[phoenix77]

Looks ok, except I might have issues with the MB (not alot of reviews) and hard drive (a lot of comments about the drive failing or doa). Also I see its a 775 socket which might be dead but as you can see the last pc lasted a long time. I honestly expected a config built around am3 though (i.e., athlon x2 250).
And I forgot to mention in the OP I already have a dvd burner that I can reuse so -21$ from the above build.

Anyone else have anything to add?

 

[abc def]

I edit the parts to latest cpu, with this cpu, it will last you for another 10 years. For the hard drive, just pick whatever you like that fits your budget, it won't make a difference.

 

[abc def]

Intel i3 would rape Athlon.