Where can I get a CHEAP PC?

[atomicbob]

This is for my granny and all she needs is dial-up to check email and occasionally go to a website. No burners, no graphics card, etc.

Simple, plain and CHEAP.

Refurb...

Surplus....

Used even.

:dunno:

[Gruthar]

Fry's usually has some cheap PCs - http://www.outpost.com/

There's probably used computer shops in your area too... can also look up Best Buy or CompUSA and see if they have any sales on eMachines or similar brands. I got an eMachine from CompUSA for $150 a couple of years ago.

[Tykwer]

dont know about where you are, in the middle of no where, but im pretty sure there are computer recycling places here that you can buy outdated components at. :dunno:

[hank123]

wal mart has a e-mail computer

[FozzyBear]

I was going to suggest Wal-Mart too. They have some pretty nice computers for sub $400. I don't know how cheap you want to go.

[hank123]

you could also go to ye old pawn shop. yard sales, buy one from a crack head on the street, (might be hot) also we by stuff from CSU all the time. check your local collage to see if there selling any computer stuff cheap.
example we bought a few CRts from CSU for 20 bucks. there20- 22 inch and clear as nite is to day.

[Drayu]

bob, www.woot.com has a PC today for $299

Features:

* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic pre-installed
* Intel Pentium 4 631 3.0GHz Hyper-threading processor, 2MB L2 cache
* 1GB DDR2 533 (PC2-4200) RAM
* 160GB 7200rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
* SuperMulti DVD±RW drive with Lightscribe
* No floppy drive
* ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 graphics (up to 128MB dedicated video memory)
* Integrated High Definition Audio, 6 speaker configurable
* Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
* 56K v.90 modem
* Compaq keyboard and scroll mouse (both with PS/2 connections)
* Pre-installed Norton Internet Security 2007 (60-day live update trial)
* Compaq keyboard and scroll mouse (both with PS/2 connections)
* Dimensions: 15.38"(H)x7.13"(W)x16.25"(D)

Expansion slots:

* Three (3) PCI slots(two available)
* One (1) PCI Express x16 slot (available)
* Two (2) DIMM sockets
* Two 5.25-inch external bays (one available)
* One external 3.5-inch bay (available)
* One internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied)

I/O ports:

* Two (2) USB 2.0 ports (front)
* One (1) Headphone in jack (front)
* Two (2) PS/2 ports
* One (1) 15-pin VGA port
* Two (2) USB ports
* RJ-45 Ethernet port
* Line in
* Line out
* Mic in

[atomicbob]

Thanks gang!

:thumbsup:

[Uncle_Ho]

If you want to get real cheap I have a socket 478 celeron processor with fan and heatsink and a mini atx case with power supply, hard drive and cdrw all you need is a cheap mother board and cheap stick of ram, i got a monitor too:thumbsup:

[kilroy0097]

Dell has a few back to school specials right now. There is a phone in deal I believe that puts the cost at about $400 for everything you need including a 56k modem.

[lamah]

if you're going to spend more than $180 for a computer, you mite as well buy a new one :P

anyway, best place to look is local papers, but you can also try http://craigslist.org/
good place to find monitor too (crt)

but since you live in rural area, try the below online vendor....

check out these links for ~$100 puters

http://www.hcditrading.com/Shop/Control/fp/cat/97100/SFV/29664/set_num/2

http://www.hcditrading.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/29664/clearance_products/true

http://www.hcditrading.com/Shop/Control/fp/cat/59890/SFV/29664