should i build a pc? whats best for Linux Lite 2.0?

[gold_finger]

elliot,

I used $500 as an example, not to mean you must spend that much.  I'm pretty sure you can do better than that, especially if you can reuse some components.  Haven't looked at your computer links yet, but will do that later.  Can you provide answers to questions below about current computer please?

Do you have working DVD player?  If so, what kind of connection -- SATA or IDE?

Is your hard drive still good and do you plan to keep using it?  If so, is it SATA or IDE connection?

What is exact model# of your monitor?

What is exact model# of your power supply and how old is it?

Are there any other components that you are thinking of re-using?  If so, list them and their connector types.

Please provide list of current hardware specs by doing the following:

*  Install inxi program by opening a terminal and entering following two commands:

Code:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install inxi

*  Enter following command to list basic specs of machine:

Code:

inxi -Fxz

*  Copy entire output of last command and paste it back here in forum.  (See here for best way to post terminal output)


Once I have above info, I'll take a look at components on Newegg and see if I can come up with a reasonably priced example of possible build for you.