Need cheap computer

[sAsLEX]

Where do people recommend to get a cheap computer for word processing, net etc dont need to be flash only real need is 512 ram.

[MSTRS:Me]

Down the pub next Friday night

[MOTOXXX]

got a good deal on my little bros computer off trademe.
theres usualy people that put em together on there prety cheap as long as u know what ur looking for. ie not a crapy motherboard or things that sound fast but aint.

how much u lookin at spending

[pete376403]

RemarkIT (www.remarkit.co.nz) specialise in recycling ex business PCs. My eployer has bought a fair bit of gear from them. Ok quality, reeasonable warranty, reasonable price. Not super good games kit but fine for work / e-mail / web surfing. Dunno about shipping to Auckland.

[sAsLEX]

how much u lookin at spending

bout 450 there is a few around that mark on the net just wondering if anyone had some "deals" etc that they know of. That is minus screen and software as those I bought *ahem*

[lewises]

FYI I can build a PC for just on $550 incl GST w 512mb RAM, 40Gb HDD,AMD 2400 CPU, CD-Rom Dr,56k Modem,Case,Keybd,Spkrs,Mouse. 1 yr Warranty.

[curious george]

If you dont need a monitor, plenty of places do 'upgrade boxes' for about $500.
www.pricespy.co.nz is a good place to check a few prices, but be warned, some prices are not accurate, products not always in stock, and some shops dodgy as!
Most of the time its a really good guide for the best reasonable price.
Hey lewises, does that include win xp in that price?

[White trash]

I got a CG125 for five hundy off a mate. It goes real good and started easily after being left idle in the gargre for 18 months.

Five bucks gas lasts a real long time so I reckon you should look into one yourself if you want a commuter....

[lewises]

Hey lewises, does that include win xp in that price?

Sorry but nah, if I dropped the ram to 256 WinXP home would add another $70.00 to $90 plus GST.(Depends oin ram type.

FYI I did a quote today for somone with a sytem spec'd as follows

AMD2400 sempron CPU
256mb Ram
40Gb HDD
CD-R/RW
Case w PSU, FDD
Modem
Onbd sound'n'video
Keybd, Mse, Spkrs
Win XP Home
17" Flat screen AOC monitor
(All in blk and silver)
$833.00 incl GST and 1 yr return to base warranty
Cheers.

[erik]

Heh, I read the title and thought you were asking about a "cheap commuter" even though I'd read the title and post correctly the other day...

If you're after a new computer, you could try www.qmb.co.nz, they are pretty good. Sometimes they even have stuff on their website that is cheaper than what www.pricespy.co.nz shows in their lists.