Ultra Budget PC : (Last updated : August 29, 2010)
| Hardware | Component | Price | |
| Processor | AMD Athlon II X4 640 | $99.99 | check prices |
| Motherboard | ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO | $89.99 | check prices |
| Memory | Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB DDR3 1333 | $95.99 | check prices |
| Hard Drive | SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB | $59.99 | check prices |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo | $79.99 | check prices |
| Case | Antec Sonata III Mid Tower Case | $99.99 | check prices |
| Monitor | SAMSUNG P2450H 24" LCD Monitor | $229.99 | check prices |
| Keyboard & Mouse | Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro | $99.89 | check prices |
Note : Unlike higher system recommendations this system just uses onboard graphics, so its gaming capabilities are very limited. If you are into gaming and want to turn it into a decent gaming system you can add this graphics card to it : SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770.
Component Info and Reviews :
AMD Athlon II X4 640
AMD Athlon II X4 640 quad core processor is built on 45nm prcess and has a TDP of 95 watts. It runs at 3.0 GHz clock speed and has 2MB of L2 cache.
A suggested aftermarket cooler for this processor is ZALMAN CNPS9900LED, and this is a review of it.
Reviews : bjorn3d, Legit Reviews, Techware Labs, Overclockers Club
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
The ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus.
AMD® 785G / SB710 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD´s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
Reviews : OCW
Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB DDR3 1333
Patriot Viper II Sector 5 memory is engineered for high speeds and low latency using high quality integrated circuits for maximum performance for video game enthusiasts and overclockers.
Viper II Sector 5 Series DIMM comes with a stylish heatspreader constructed from extruded aircraft-grade aluminum, which dissipates heat by exposing it to cool air over a greater surface area and will look great in any case for your next LAN party. These DIMMs also operate at 1.65V for better internal temperatures overclocking versatility.
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB
The Samsung Spinpoint F3 operates at 7200RPM and with this offering being 1TB of data storage capacity using just two 500GB per platter disks it offers suberb speeds. As well as meeting datacentre requirements for addition storage to meet rising demand and increasing performance needs, the new drives also deliver high-performance with lower power for desktop computers and servers.
This Samsung Spinpoint drive offers a superior combination of density, recording quality and reliability. It also features Samsung's industry-leading NoiseGuard and SilentSeek‚ technologies to eliminate acoustic noise. Servers, high-end desktops, RAID systems and DVRs are among the applications well suited to the Spinpoint drive.
Reviews: bit-tech.net
Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo
Lite-On's IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo comes with a multitude of reading capabilities and is a DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD+/-R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW writer; plus DVD-ROM, CD-ROM combination drive. Not to mention, it supports BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM single or double layer read and a double layer DVD+/- R9 recording function. The Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo features Smart-Burn and Smart-X technologies in which Smart-Burn avoids Buffer UnderRun errors and automatically adjusts writing strategy & running OPC to provide optimal burning quality and Smart-X adjusts CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction to the fastest allowable speed according to data request rate from host and disk quality.
Antec Sonata III Mid Tower Case
The Antec Sonata III is a solid case that includes Antec EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply unit (PSU) which is equipped with universal input and Active PFC. This PSU is also 80PLUS certified.
Reviews : Bjorn3d, Club Overclocker, XSReviews, techPowerUp, Metku Mods
SAMSUNG P2450H 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
This monitor's 2-millisecond response time makes faster, clearer images a reality. No matter how quick the action gets, this monitor keeps up with the scene, delivering stunning, seamless motion imaging that enhances your movie viewing, game playing and internet streaming experience. There’s no juddering, blurring or ghosting, just smooth viewing that you can totally immerse yourself in. With Magic Speed, finally magic you can believe in.
The elegant LED touch buttons provide intuitive interaction with the monitor, giving you faster access to the advanced operating features.
Samsung ultra-high 70,000:1 Dynamic Contrast ratio automatic backlight adjustment creates deeper, more dramatic dark tones and brighter, more striking light tones. Now you can enjoy images that echo reality with rich, vivid color and brilliant natural intensity.
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro combines the field- and laboratory-tested comfort of the Logitech Wave Keyboard with the exceptionally comfortable, rechargeable Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse.
A perfect complement to the Wave keyboard, the MX1100 mouse is designed to support the naturally curved shape of your hand. Logitech’s newest mouse features an elegantly contoured, full-size shape that fits your hand for maximum comfort, providing exceptional palm support.
The mouse’s MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel has two scrolling modes, including hyper-fast scrolling for flying effortlessly through long documents and Web pages. Eight programmable buttons allow you to get to the information, the Web pages, the files and the applications you want – fast. With software installed, a stealth thumb button makes application switching easy and zoom controls allow you to zoom in and out of documents with the press of a button. The mouse also features adjustable dpi (up to 1,600 dpi), which can come in handy when editing an image at the pixel level or, alternatively, when you need to move the cursor quickly within a document.
To give you a secure, reliable signal in a busy wireless environment, such as an office, Logitech’s advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology dramatically reduces interference, effectively eliminating delays and dropouts. In fact, Logitech’s wireless technology exchanges data between the receiver and the mouse 300 times faster than conventional 27 MHz wireless technologies for cordless mice – and 800 times faster than conventional 27 MHz wireless technologies for cordless keyboards. Plus, Logitech’s advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology provides 128-bit AES keyboard encryption for advanced security.
By optimizing the power management system, the improved wireless technology delivers a 3-year keyboard battery life.
Reviews : ExtremeTech, TrustedReviews
