Off topic, but don't go too far overboard - after all, we are watching...heh.
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:17 pm
I need to replace my dads desktop and I just wanted a good idea of mobo processor combo
would like on-board sound, and LAN
Not for gaming, office PC, word processing, email, web browsing, as of now he is using .....dare I say it, dial up I hope to be changing that soon.
I want to keep the whole thing under
$500 not including monitor, keyboard, mouse.
What I think I want so far
OS Windows 2000 pro (have this aready)
DVD burner
512 to 1gb ram
small HD 40gb?
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:33 pm
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1644629&Sku=MBM-P4M800-340
Mach Speed Matrix P4M800 Via Socket 478 MicroATX Motherboard and an Intel Celeron D 340 2.93GHz OEM Processor
$70
good deal?
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:47 pm
def go intel if ure multi tasking dont do amd cause thats mainly benifits gaming
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:48 pm
Looks like a pretty solid choice for it's intended use. For anything other than playing games, it's hard to go wrong these days. So much power for so little money.
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:53 pm
That's an excellent deal i would say.
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:57 pm
Originally posted by CookieDough
def go intel if ure multi tasking dont do amd cause thats mainly benifits gaming
AMD does just as good as Intel does for multitasking..
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:01 pm
LOL, how do these weird misconceptions gets started about processors?
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:07 pm
Originally posted by cavalierlwt
LOL, how do these weird misconceptions gets started about processors?
Marketing.
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:16 pm
This is what I have so far
Mach Speed Matrix P4M800 Via Socket 478 MicroATX Motherboard and an Intel Celeron D 340 2.93GHz OEM Processor
$140 -$70 rebate
US Modular 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory
$110- $45 rebate
Maxtor / DiamondMax Plus 9 / 60GB / 7200 / 8MB / SATA-150 / OEM / Hard Drive (Refurbished)
$45
Sony DRU810A / 16x8x16x DVD+RW / 16x6x16x DVD-RW / 8x DVD±R DL / Interchangable Bezels White or Black / Internal DVD Writer
$58 - $10
Power Up Digital 2528 Silver ATX Mid-Tower Case with Fan Controller, Front USB & Audio Ports and 400-Watt 24-Pin Power Supply
$40
will use old video card for now, he wants LCD will upgrade card to DVI when he gets the LCD still waiting on prices to drop a little more
Total Price
$268 that seems low am I forgetting something
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:22 pm
Already got your OS, but how about Office (I'm just assuming he uses MS Office)
You can get Student/Teacher versions for about $120, fully functional.
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:25 pm
yeah have the software already I do need to add 3.5 drive though
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