Jack Bruss wrote:
> We're looking for a low cost system - I'm thinking around $300 - $400.
>
> "Paul" <nospam@needed.com> wrote in message
> news:ejklpg$kvd$1@aioe.server.aioe.org...
>
>>Jack Bruss wrote:
>>
>>>I want to build a new computer for my father in law. He now has a 7 or 8
>>>year old Best Buy something or other. The monitor, speakers, and
>>>keyboard are ok, so we just need to get him a new system and optical
>>>mouse. My son and I have built several systems in the past, but the last
>>>was about 2 years ago, and I haven't kept up with the chip or mb types or
>>>terminology.
>>>
>>>So, I would appreciate some advice on the components to buy. I would
>>>most likely buy at Newegg, as I have always been treated well there. We
>>>are just looking for a basic system to do email, view photos, simple
>>>games, etc. We don't need any special extra power. He has a dial up
>>>connection only, so we'll need a modem, although I guess we can use the
>>>56k modem he has, unless newer ones have some advantage.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any thoughts,
>>>
>>>Jack

As much as I love to build my own systems I second the Acer deal at
Best Buy. It would fit your needs and you won't be able to build one for
that price. Not with a new case, PSU, MB, CPU, and memory.

Bob