Cheapo computer

[gravymaster64]

would any1 really trust a motherboard that has good ratings on the website but is only 32 bucks? i was loooking on newegg to see the cheapest computer i could build and that was the cheapest motherboard i could find

 

[LeetPCUser]

What are the specs? Copy and paste...

 

[gravymaster64]

excuse my typo but it was 36 bucks and heres the specs

Model
Brand PC CHIPS
Model M863G V5.1A
Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type Socket A (Socket 462)
CPU Type Athlon XP/ Sempron
FSB 333/266MHz

Chipsets

North Bridge SiS 741GX
South Bridge SIS 964L

Memory

Number of DDR Slots 2x 184pin DDR
DDR Standard DDR 333 (PC 2700)
Maximum Memory Supported 2GB

Expansion Slots

AGP Slots 1x AGP 8X/4X
PCI Express x16 None
PCI Slots 2
Other Slots 1 x CNR

Storage Devices
PATA 2 x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices

Onboard Video
Integrated Video Yes
Integrated Video Chipset SIS Graphics Real256E
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset C-Media CMI9738
Audio Channels 4 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Max LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
VGA 1
USB 4x USB2.0
Audio Ports 3 jacks
Onboard USB
Onboard USB Connectors 4x USB2.0 (2x headers)
Physical Spec
Form Factor Micro ATX
Dimensions 9.6" x7.6"

 

[LeetPCUser]

Don't get it. It is a mini board with 2 pci slots...

HORRIBLE!

 

[gravymaster64]

em 2 things

1) i dont have that much money to build a computer
2) im building it inside a Micro-ATX case because im too cheap to get a new case

 

[LeetPCUser]

oh micro atx...shoulda mentioned that.

All depends cuz newegg changes 24.7

Save the money first to buy all...

 

[gravymaster64]

i found that mobo a week ago and it hasnt changed and i am aware of the 24.7 changes

 

[zaros64]

hey.. maybe buy one off ebay??? you don't wana go with the REALLY cheap... if you buy a really cheap pc it will last for a couple of years then die

 

[gravymaster64]

gah the only problem is i dont have that much money right now and i dont know how long motherboards like that will be on ebay

 

[vip-ip]

ASUS motherboards are good, and cheap, too.

 

[gravymaster64]

it jus depends on you definition of cheap.....mine is below 50 bucks, works good, wont die....which doesnt sound much like the packard bell im using right now...