4 Responses to “What is the cheapest cpu and motherboard capable of running win xp?”

1. Russell Mania says:

   September 2, 2010 at 7:24 pm

   you can by emachines for 399 that runs windows xp
2. kennyedden1987 says:

   September 2, 2010 at 7:34 pm

   just look for somthing on ebay that has alteast 500mhz of processor and 64mb of ram, that is the minimum

   you can get one for alteast £50
3. colton L says:

   September 2, 2010 at 7:49 pm

   alright screw ebay
   go to http://www.newegg.com
   you could find a cpu and mobo that would run XP from $80-150(maybe less)
4. Zylcho says:

   September 2, 2010 at 8:33 pm

   Micro.

   http://www.pcpartsohio.com/MotherboardKitDetails.aspx?motherboardID=41

   http://www.pricewatch.com/motherboard_combos/micro_cpu_fan.htm

   Now as far as complete units…

   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883114030&CMP=EMC-IGNEFL102507&ATT=N82E16883114030&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL102507-_-DesktopPCs-_-E3R-_-83114030

   $209 turn key! Promo Code Discount (EMC1025MMBX01): -$30.00

   Others to check out..

   http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=2630&Nav=|c:2627|&Sort=3&Recs=10

   http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=10&name=Desktop-PCs

   http://www.pricewatch.com/computers/

   If you are going to purchase hardware online, it would be wise to check the ratings here.
   http://www.resellerratings.com/

   Good luck in your quest.