[SOLVED] New PC Build under $300

[PCMDDOCTORS]

Hello everyone. I have tried to configure a build for a new PC on part picker and I can't seem to keep the budget under $300.

I need a new system for a friend who only makes music CD's from his recorded music. His current system is a old HP with a Core i5 2400, 4GB RAM, DVD-RW Drive.

New system has to be complete as in New PC Parts, Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse.

Is this a pipe dream? Am I crazy, or is there a way of doing this?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Not possible with new parts.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Celeron G4900 3.1 GHz Dual-Core Processor | $48.99 @ B&H
Motherboard | Asus PRIME H310M-E R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $56.07 @ Amazon
Memory | Crucial 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $17.99 @ Adorama
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 500 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $18.50 @ Amazon
Case | Rosewill SRM-01B MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $32.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA 400 W ATX Power Supply | $29.99 @ Amazon
Monitor | Sceptre E225W-1920 22.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor | $76.98 @ Amazon
Keyboard | AmazonBasics KU-0833 +MSU0939 Wired Standard Keyboard With Optical Mouse | $14.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $296.49
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-24 18:49 EST-0500 |

This is the cheapest. It is under 300 bucks, but it would perform worse than his current PC.

Maybe upgrade his current PC if unhappy with performance?

 

[jeremyj_83]

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: Sceptre E225W-1920 22.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor ($76.98 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 22BK430H-B 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.49 @ Target)
Mouse: Logitech B100 Wired Optical Mouse ($6.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-2016WB 3 W 2.0 Channel Speakers ($11.64 @ Amazon)
Total: $186.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-24 18:58 EST-0500
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo...emory-500gb-hdd-black/6400512.p?skuId=6400512
This combo with either monitor will be under $300. Going with the cheaper monitor will allow for a better speaker, mouse, or keyboard.

 

[jeremyj_83]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Celeron G4900 3.1 GHz Dual-Core Processor ($48.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME H310M-E R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.07 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($17.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($18.50 @ Amazon)
Case: Apex TX-373 MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/300 W Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D5MT DVD/CD Writer ($29.77 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer K202HQL 19.5" 1600x900 60 Hz Monitor ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.49 @ Target)
Mouse: Logitech B100 Wired Optical Mouse ($6.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-2016WB 3 W 2.0 Channel Speakers ($11.64 @ Amazon)
Total: $314.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-24 19:07 EST-0500

 

[TCA_ChinChin]

If it were only a new PC under 300$, it would be doable, but since he also requires all the peripherals to be included in that cost, that eats into the budget too much. He would not be able to get a computer that performs much better than what he already has for that money. If you cram all of that into 300$, not only will you get a computer that will probably perform the same or maybe even worse, but also pretty cheap/generic peripherals as well.