A cheap computer for Linux

[blizurd_314159]

I wanted to know if you can build a cheap PC in under 200CAD for running Linux (Ubuntu).
Purpose is to explore Linux OS and know more about the OS.
A little programming for school and other classes.
For online classes as well.

Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 101831]

Nope.
Here have a look and get an idea of cost.

System Builder

pcpartpicker.com

I'd just buy a used or refurbished or off lease computer without an OS and install Linux.

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Just as an example.

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Ask around the people you know and you might be surprised at how many people have a computer they've discarded and no longer are using and never got rid of.

Who knows they may even give it to you.
I have people giving them to me all of the time and there's nothing wrong with them other than the OS has reached EOL.

 

[KGIII]

That's a budget of about $155 USD. As @Nelson Muntz said, "Nope."

But, you can try locally buying a used computer (to add to his suggestions). I sometimes post my old PCs on Craigslist and, while I'm there, I see perfectly suitable computers being sold at low costs. If you're in a more urban area, you might find even more options.

Make sure it boots and the peripherals work before buying. It'll probably have Windows installed, so the Windows key + Pause/Break used to bring up an info window. I dunno if it still does, but it used to and you can see if it's actually matching the specs they claim it matches.

 

[wizardfromoz]

I take it CAD is Canadian Dollars?

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[Deleted member 101831]

A couple choices.

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[f33dm3bits]

Desktop computers under 200 dollars, if you also want to include a monitor it's going to cost you a bit more than 200 dollars.

 

[blizurd_314159]

Thanks guys

 

[jglen490]

Lenovo laptops, the T4xx series are solid and many earlier versions are upgradeable.

 

[Deleted member 101831]

Desktop computers under 200 dollars, if you also want to include a monitor it's going to cost you a bit more than 200 dollars.

You should be able to grab a deal most anywhere.

 

[Barsomn]

I actually started my Linux journey by purchasing a used Lenovo M73p for the Windows 10 key (separate build) and it's a basic Pentium G3220, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, perfect little USFF computer for starting out. I also have an M93p with the Haswell-based i5 and an SSD which is solid.

Benefits of these machines are the ease of finding them cheaply, for instance I won the auction for that M73 for $62USD ($79.23CAD.) Throw in some used peripherals and it's possible. The M73-93 lineup can even be put on some monitor stands so it doesn't take up any extra space.

Might try ebay.ca and attempt to find something from a reputable seller if I were in your shoes, just my path to success.

 

[daydream]

found this

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I recommend the ThinkCentre machines, I have always had a good experience using them and most of the people I have spoken to who have owned one share a similar opinion, if you look on ebay.ca like others have suggested above you'll find A LOT of cheap desktop machines with decent specs for under 200 CAD.