How cheap could you theoretically build a PC from on-line parts?My attempt:DDR3 4GB 1333: $4.95 on AliexpressLenovo Mini DTX Intel Socket LGA1150 DDR3 SDRAM Motherboard Open Box: $10.00 on EbayIntel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual Core Socket LGA1

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Cheapest PC Build Chud 12/11/25 (Thu) 11:53:01 №22893 [Quote]

How cheap could you theoretically build a PC from on-line parts?

My attempt:

DDR3 4GB 1333: $4.95 on Aliexpress

Lenovo Mini DTX Intel Socket LGA1150 DDR3 SDRAM Motherboard Open Box: $10.00 on Ebay

Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual Core Socket LGA1150 CPU Desktop Processor SR1PK: $5.23 on Ebay

Integrated Graphics: FREE

SanDisk ULTRA 16GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Memory Stick: $6.14 on Ebay

IWONGOU RM 450W PC PSU Power Supply Unit Black Gaming Quiet 120mm Fan 110V 220V ATX Desktop Computer Power Supply For BTC: $22.76

Total price: $49.08

Chud 12/11/25 (Thu) 11:59:01 №22896 [Quote]

just buy a 2002 thinkpad and you got a whole cheap setup it really depends how usable you want it to be

Chud 12/11/25 (Thu) 12:18:08 №22898 [Quote]

>>22893 (OP)
how are you gonna fit dimm ram on a sodimm board

Chud 12/11/25 (Thu) 12:52:18 №22900 [Quote]

define pc
you can run macos on raspberry pi zero
https://www.hackster.io/news/miniature-macintosh-with-raspberry-pi-cbff147ed047

Chud 12/11/25 (Thu) 13:20:05 №22903 [Quote]

>>22898
Used the wrong image, but the model of RAM I packed comes in a sodimm flavour for the same price and capacity.
>>22900
x86 or x86_64; discrete CPU, mobo, and RAM, can run a desktop operating system

Chud 12/11/25 (Thu) 14:18:18 №22906 [Quote]

you can probably find an office desktop in a recycling centre for free or scrap price