[saundis]

I'm currently building a system for a friend that only wants a solid machine for photo/photo editing, internet, burning dvd's and maybe the odd low end gaming.

The price point I was given for this is $300 - $450.

What would be some viable options for a solid comp?

Need a case, ps, mobo, ram, hdd, cpu. Purchasing windows 7 also has to be included in the price (doesn't leave much room for other stuff!)

If anyone knows of a good long lasting retail computer that might work too but I was preferring to build this and maybe get some better quality out of it.

Thanks!!

 

[Old Rich]

I suggest you look at this for some ideas to get started, then post back with any questions

 

[Tyree]

$100 for 7 leaves you at $350 for the PC.

Mobo- ASUS P5G41T-M/CSM $66
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131616

CPU- D/C Celeron 2.5GHz $52
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116264

G.SKILL (2 x 1GB) DDR3 1333 $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231134

PSU- CORSAIR 400W *ONLY* if you stay with Onboard Graphics $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

Case- COOLER MASTER Elite 330 $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115

Hard Drive- WD 250GB $48
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161

$329 total