Looking for a Barebone PC

[WinnieThePujols]

I have a friend heading away to college that's looking for a barebone computer. From my understand, a barebone system is just something that's just a (filled) tower itself -- it's lacking a monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc...

Am I wrong? Some of the barebone systems I saw on Newegg seemed to have virtually nothing aside from the case and the motherboard.

Maybe a pre-built, accessory-less computer is what I'm looking for?

In any event, can someone direct me to a good site that would have affordable systems of that nature (eg: no monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc)? I'm thinking a basic duo-core system with a big hard drive for her music. She's definitely not going to game or anything.

 

[TheStu]

Well, most Dells or HPs that you buy (same for the other OEMs except for Apple) will come with at least the keyboard and mouse, if not the display as well, and they won't be too expensive either.

If you are truly looking for something that doesn't come with the keyboard, mouse or display then the only option I know of would be the Apple Mac Mini... and there is a rumor that they will be releasing a new version of it in the coming week, so if the Mini is something that you are interested in, then you should wait.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: TheStu
Well, most Dells or HPs that you buy (same for the other OEMs except for Apple) will come with at least the keyboard and mouse, if not the display as well, and they won't be too expensive either.

If you are truly looking for something that doesn't come with the keyboard, mouse or display then the only option I know of would be the Apple Mac Mini... and there is a rumor that they will be releasing a new version of it in the coming week, so if the Mini is something that you are interested in, then you should wait.

A barebones PC usually consists of case w/PSU bundled and a mobo with the CPU and fan.....that technically is a bare bones system you add the rest....

 

[imported_OrSin]

you want a prebuilt. The mouse and keyboard dont matter since it dont really increase the price any. Look for a dell or Hp and just remove the monitor. Also dell has some with no OS that lower the price any more.

 

[charles488]

Why pay for a bare bone when you can build it from scratch . Check with MWAVE site. It will only take you a few minute to put a PSU,MB in a good case. If you like you can get the MB and chip put together by them for about $9.00



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