Thread: Can I make a basic computer with a 500budget?
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Old July 27, 2008, 10:43 PM
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This is definitely possible. You just need to know where to look! Price match everything. I know this is sort of an old article (September 2007) but it will give you an idea of what can be do with such a small amount of money:

Build a $400 PC for Mom - How To by ExtremeTech
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