need help for rig as cheap as possible

EatSnakeWarrior

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this rig is meant for basic web browsing and YouTube

budget would be around 300-400ish

don't need psu and dvd writer, using onboard gpu hdd intending to reuse too


parts that i would need are:

cpu/mobo
ram
casing
 
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Jian19

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G1820 + Asrock h81m hds ~ $140
Crucial 4gb ddr3 ~ $45
Plextor m6s 120gb ssd ~ $120
CM n200 ~ $55

$370 buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount.
 

EatSnakeWarrior

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G1820 + Asrock h81m hds ~ $140
Crucial 4gb ddr3 ~ $45
Plextor m6s 120gb ssd ~ $120
CM n200 ~ $55

$370 buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount.

thanks jian, is it advisable to use $120 from the ssd for an i3 combo instead?
 

Jian19

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No need i3 ba ...surf net and YouTube 1080p g1820 enough le..
 

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Got spare money to use can consider hoot 8GB RAM in case you open many many browser tabs, and premium Silverstone/Lian Li/Jonsbo casing. Just a suggestion.
 

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can borrow thread?

====> current rig,

$250 can get best value for money combo for mobo + proc + 8gb ram mah?

second hand/online all can
 
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