We primarily use our computer for web media that includes flash games, video streaming and various social networking sites. The system we build should be a low-cost box that would excel in all areas, and still allows for some casual gaming.

Below is a budget PC that would be relatively quick for everything that you would do, without breaking the bank.

CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 445 Triple-Core Processor 3.0GHz – $100

Mainboard: Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H – $159

Memory: Kingston PC3-10600 2GB DDR3-1333 x 2 pc – $62

GPU: Power Color Radeon HD5750 1GB DDR5 - $155

Hard drive: Hitachi SATA-II 500GB 7200RPM 16MB - $48

Casing: Cooler Master RC-360 Elite 360 - $54

PSU: Cooler Master RP-550 550W Extreme Power - $79

Optical:  Samsung SH-S223F 22X SATA DVD Burner - $27

Total: $684

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