Just saw this HP Compac comp (Ex demo) for $139 plus shipping(With Linux) or $179 plus shipping (With Windows XP) advertised on Zazz.com.au. The spec is not too bad………. pretty basic……. But I'm sure you can upgrade it yourself later on by adding bigger ram and bigger hard disk. The specs are:
Specifications:
Intel Celeron 2.8 GHz processor
40 GB SATA hard drive
512 MB DDR RAM
No floppy drive
Slimline CD-ROM drive
Integrated Intel video/audio
Integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller
Two PS/2 ports (mouse/keyboard)
One 15-pin VGA port
Eight USB ports (six rear, two front)
One RJ-45 standard Ethernet jack
Line-in, line-out rear audio jacks
Microphone, headphone front jacks
Case:
One Multibay (occupied)
One standard PCI expansion slot (on riser card)
200-watt power supply (100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 4.0A)
Case Dimensions: 4 x 13.25 x 15-inches (H x W x D)
Condition: Excellent condition with very few scratches (if any)
Shipping Options:
One Desktop PC with Linux is $158.95 delivered
One Desktop PC with XP Professional is $198.95 delivered
Additional PC add $7 per added Computer
A few problems with this system:
- Slim-line CD-Rom, good luck trying to upgrade to a dvd/cd writer on the cheap
- DDR1, more expensive than DDR2 these days if you can source it.
- P4 celeron machine, nuff said
Could probably find higher specced machines during the next curb side collection for no cost at all ;)