   Building computer: need opinions on computer parts
  I was asked to build a computer for an old lady, and this is what I want to use. I chose the cheepest solution from my trusted computer-parts merchent. Before I actually go ut and buy these, I want to know if anyone can spot any problems I  might encounter.Case and power: Beige Mid Tower ATX USB2/Aud 350W P4/AMD Case (PC-417WG) - $34.99CPU: AMD Sempron 2600+ (1.6G, 128K Cache) S754 Retail Box CPU - $74.99Motherboard, Audio, Network, Video: ABIT KV85 K8M800 Mainboard - $74.99RAM: 512MB OEM PC3200 400mhz DDR Memory - $39.99Sony 16X DVD-ROM - $29.99Logitech Beige Deluxe Keyboard - $8.49Logitech Black Value Optical PS/2 Wheel Mouse - $9.99Total: $233.44   
  Watch out: OEM memory is notorious for not working on various setups.  Get a brand name memory like Kingston, Corsair, or Ultra.   ;  The OEM memory should be fine, as long as you don't try pushing it too much. You won't get 2-2-2 timings out of it, but you use high enough latencies, it should work fine. And failing that, run it at 333mhz.I wouldn't worry about that. Not when you're building what's supposed to be a budget system.   ;  yeah, for a budget system its not a bad choice of parts.   ;  You can get much less sketchy Rosewill RAM for less, and high quality OCZ RAM for an extra 50 cents (less after rebate). Corsair, Mushkin, and Kingston can also be had in that price range.Don't buy brandless RAM. Honestly.   ;Quote:Original post by PromitYou can get much less sketchy Rosewill RAM for less, and high quality OCZ RAM for an extra 50 cents (less after rebate). Corsair, Mushkin, and Kingston can also be had in that price range.Don't buy brandless RAM. Honestly.quoted for emphasis.  ram is dirt cheap these days.   ;  Linkworld 617-C.88-P4 Grey/Beige Metal MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 300W Power Supply - Retail: $28.99AMD Sempron 64 2800+ Palermo 800MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache Socket 754 Processor - Retail: $75.50ABIT KV-85 Socket 754 VIA K8M800 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail (Integrated video, audio, LAN): $59.99OCZ Value Series 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory - Retail: $40.51LITE-ON Beige 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM ATAPI / E-IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-167T BG - Retail: $19.90KEYBOARD-2000 SMART-1B Black 107 Normal Keys 15 Function Keys PS/2 Wired Standard Multi-Media Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail: $10.25Total: $235.14When I add up all the numbers you listed, I get $273.43. Unless you have some special discount you didn't list, you made a mistake adding.This system is smaller, (slightly) faster, and cheaper (disregarding any possible super-secret discount), and it has higher quality RAM. Newegg rocks!Oh, you also forgot a hard drive in your list. Unless you already have one, this works:Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 8 6K040L0 40GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive - OEM: $45.50This brings the total to $280.64, including a hard drive.Even if you don't decide to go to Newegg, I still suggest getting name-brand RAM. (I limited my search to Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, and OCZ.)   ;  I strongly suggest you spend another $50 or so and get a socket 939 CPU and motherboard. The 754 series is not going to last that long anyore. Taking a socket 939 will provide for a decent future upgrade path. The cheapest AMD64 3000 socket 939 on your site goes for $129 and a matching ASUS motherboard with onboard GeForceFX 6100 is $89.   ;  i just browsed that site a bit and the prices seem pretty high in general. you might want to check out newegg instead.   ;  Its for an old lady FFS. Its not like she going to be playing Quake 4.Those parts are perfect.   