me again ; trying to source cheap computer

crofty

My sister friend have about £80 to spend on a computer. So I have been watching a few on ebay and looking elsewhere.

I found this one and can be delivered as well.

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/pc/3408a.htm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&item=200035503314&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I will be able to do work myself on it , like put ubuntu linux on it. Install a new DVD writer as well,etc?

I did find out that mobo manufactory Elite L4S5M (actaully ECS)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elitegroup_Computer_Systems
is the same one that badge up pc-chips boards and I have had bad experience with a pcchip mobo in my old computer.

crofty

anyone know of shop in west midlands area that sells 2nd computers. Around this sort of spec AMD/P4 2Ghz. Does not need an OS on HDD. No CDROM needed(will be putting a new DVD Writer in). Will need Memory 256MEG or more.
Around the £60-£70 mark. I will be able to find a 17" monitor from freecycle hopefully , or she can have my spare one and I will need to get another 1 for backup from 3cycle or carboot.