[Build Ready] Ultra cheap PC (<$200) for web browsing

This is the use case where a Chromebox might be better than a custom build. It'll probably be faster with a better processor and a more efficient operating system.

You can use Microsoft Office documents with Google Docs online, if you're worried about that.

I vote Chromebook!

Newegg sells refurbished. desktops starting at 50 dollars. Get one of those, seriously you don't need much to run office and a browser. People build computers because for less money you can build a powerful machine to play games and edit video. ANY machine built in the last 10 years can run office and browse the internet.

honestly at this price point, i'd recommend looking at your local craigslist. you might be able to find a good used computer that will allow for alot more power.

looks good to me.

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I can only assume single threaded performance is better here.

That moment when cpu price equals ssd's.

Honestly, you would be better off with a Chromebox or $100 Core 2 Duo machine at this price point.

Looks good! I was going to recommend the A4-6300 instead of the 5350, but there aren't any Mini ITX MOBO's as cheap as the MSI one you have listed for the FM2 socket type.

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A bit more expensive, albeit with a few more creature comforts. The motherboard now has a corresponding front panel USB 3.0 port for faster data transfers, and the system benefits from an additional 4GB of RAM. Feel free to drop down to 4GB if you feel that 8GB would be surplus to your needs.

Get a used or refurb PC. Very good value and they typically include Windows (sometimes even Office if you find the right refurb) - not powerful, but you don't need powerful, and they will very much do the job.

what score do you get in Octane v2?

Get the Intel stick. It's a PC in a stick for about 100. Even cheaper when it runs Linux. Works great for just browsing. Even capable of ad storage for more space to store cat pictures from Reddit.

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you could probably save some more money not using hyperx ram and find a larger hard drive new on ebay for cheaper. you could even also opt for a case with a built in psu.

I vote for this

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This is going to have MUCH better performance than a 5350. And mine has 8GB of RAM.

Looks good. You can also save money by running Linux instead of Windows (Linux Mint is easy to install and use, my 12 year old sister has been using it for years with no problems) and using Libre office instead of MS Office. Both Linux and Libre office are free.