Desktop case, Motherboard that is upgradeable, P4 3 GHz processor, 1 gig of Ram, HiRes Video, 80+ Gig Hard drive, 4 or more usb ports, DVD drive, Audio, Wireless
Network.
Specifications:
Case: Desktop, small form factor
Motherboard: has to have expandability!
Processor: P4
3GHz
Ram: 1 to 2 gig
Hard Drive: 80+ gig
DVD: Maybe a RW
Video: High Resolution with at least 256 meg of ram
Network: Wireless
While you are researching for your parts remember a few things:
You buy cheap and you get cheap, you will be replacing cheap parts
sometimes with in a year.
You would do well to consider the expandability of the case and the
motherboard together they will be your most expensive purchases. If you don't
plan for upgrading the computer in the future you will spending the money
again for something you already have.
Also consider the power supply with the newer processors the power
requirements have increased. Older motherboards/processors you could get away
with a 3-400 watt power supply. A Core 2 Duo will need at least a 550 Watt
power supply. (Check the parts listing for the case you have picked out, does
it come with a power supply?).
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