Off topic - how bad can a computer get?

[skyrious]

The point of this is to try to get the cheapest computer possible.
The rules are simple: you must include every part except for the OS. Even if the CPU has integrated graphics, you must have a separate GPU. Have fun posting!

Here's mine: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Skyrious/saved/1xdg

 

[g-unit1111]

I could have some fun with this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6200 3.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-Master Black/Silver HTPC Case w/500W Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $735.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-30 01:52 EDT-0400)