$500 Intel Core 2 Duo Computer>> Continued

Posted September 19th, 2007 by serfczar
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Guess what, I succeeded. If you weren't here to read the previous post it is at "THIS LINK ". Although I didn't get an actual core 2 duo processor, I could have. I spent ~$430 on my whole machine. The specs are this.

-Pentiuim D 2.66GHZ 2MB Cache
-260GB Hitachi SATA 3gb/s
-ECS 945GCT MOBO(Comes with on board Intel video that plays most all newer games)
-Sony DVD/CD R/RW Drive
-Rosewell Computer Case
-2GB Super Talent RAM
-Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

In short, this was a build I was very proud of. This would not have been possible without the donation of a 19" flat screen LCD. The price would have jacked up another $200 but is way cheaper than any computer you would buy from Best Buy or such. I could've afforded a Core 2 Duo with the spare cash, but I'm perfectly fine with this Pentium D. After all, it has two cores.

So, can it be done? No. Can you make a comparable machine? Yes.


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Not everyone needs a HD that

Brendon Kozlowski's picture
On Sep/20/2007 08:54:32 Brendon Kozlowski (not verified) says:

Not everyone needs a HD that large though, which may save some more money...though doubtfully enough to get the Core 2 Duo. It is nice (and helpful) when you can gather parts (like LCD monitor, or even a HD) from an older computer that no one wants. :) Congratulations on your new computer! I hope the internal Intel graphics chip handles all the games you intend to play -- I have one of them in my laptop and I wanted to play Supreme Commander; it doesn't seem to handle it (though I'm unsure as to exactly why).

Hd Size

On Sep/20/2007 09:24:23 serfczar says:

Actually, that HD only cost me $60. IT was an open item deal that I came across.

Oh...

Brendon Kozlowski's picture
On Sep/20/2007 11:23:24 Brendon Kozlowski (not verified) says:

Well then, nice deal! :)

What do you plan to do with your extra money? Save it up? Buy some more books...?

It will be nice if there is

Mgccl's picture
On Sep/20/2007 14:40:25 Mgccl says:

It will be nice if there is a photo of the computer.

Photos

On Sep/20/2007 15:57:20 serfczar says:

As soon as I can I"ll post photos of the inside and outside of the computer.

Gamer?

PCmasters's picture
On Sep/23/2007 09:29:33 PCmasters (not verified) says:

Hi Mgccl,
are you a gamer or just a workahlolic? A pentium D is a great processor for working, but for the actuelly games its just to slowly. I got a Core 2 Duo E6300 working on E6400 overclocked and its fine with the newest games.

serfczar wrote the article,

Mgccl's picture
On Sep/23/2007 17:12:46 Mgccl says:

serfczar wrote the article, I didn't wrote it xD.
I'm no gamer, I use the computer mostly for work.

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