Re: system purchase?
- From: shortstop643 <shortstop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 17:31:05 -0700
so you think i am way over doing it on one of these 2? which would you
choose? I inderstand it's my decision, just looking for why or why not?
thanks
ASUS "K8V-X" VIA K8T800 Chipset Motherboard - Samsung 160GBHard Drive
- DVD Burner BenQ 16x, Dual Layer
- 52x CD Drive
- 1.5 GB Ram
- Windows XP
- Athlon 64 3000+ CPU
- eVGA nVIDIA GeForce FX5500 Video Card
- RAIDMAX Blue Case with see through pannel on side
- 400W power Supply
- Speakers
- Logitech Wireless Mouse and keyboard
- 19" Monitor
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With 939PIN Athlon3200 and your budget of around $1500 let me comeup with
configuration that does not affect the performance and cut the fluff to fit
the budget.
939 PIN ATHLON64 SYSTEMS
Basic Midtower case w/ 350W PS, front USB and Audio
Gigabyte K8NX-939 motherboard
Athlon64 3200+
512MB RAM
160GB SATA 7200RPM 8MB
DVD+RW 16X DUAL LAYER
15 IN 1 CARD READER
LOGITECH KB, OPTICAL MOUSE, SPEAKER W/ SUBWOOFER
17" LCD MONITOR
"T. Waters" wrote:
> When some other posters wryly suggested WebTV, they were only slightly
> kidding.
> A typical low-priced AMD 2200 chip and motherboard can be had for $100-$120,
> believe it or not. Go for 512 MB of memory, just because it is so cheap, and
> an 80 GB hard drive, because they are the norm (unless you want to store a
> LOT of photos, or video).
> Do not buy a brand-name off the shelf system. Have one built by a dependable
> shop. That way, you get a "normal" version of XP OEM software, which has a
> fully functional CD. Make sure you get the Product Key label with your
> software, and place it on your computer case. Do not lose the label or CD or
> you might regret it!
> Use the money you save to get high-speed internet service, preferably cable.
> And be sure to get antivirus software, which is available for free:
> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
>
>
> "shortstop643" <shortstop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:F05324EB-B1C8-466C-9C57-CCD9A918AECE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Yikes,
> > Being I'm so blessed with riches, what would you suggest for system ? Any
> > ideas appreciated.
> > thanks
> > $$$$$
> >
> > "T. Waters" wrote:
> >
> > > You are a cheesehead and a badger with too much money.
> > > Why the high-end processor?
> > > In any case, AMD tends to give more for your money.
> > > No need for XP Pro based on what you have told us.
> > >
> > > "shortstop643" <shortstop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:E13649D6-2C44-4710-977B-D2B474B7EAE6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > I am going to buy a new pc, for home personal use, photo editing, etc,
> am
> > > i
> > > > better off to have a 939 64 athlon or 754, or a P4 3.2-3.4? or what
> > > would
> > > > you suggest?
> > > > XP Home or XP Pro, for 1 system?
> > > > thanks
> > > > --
> > > > I AM A CHEESEHEAD AND A BADGER!
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
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