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Ok, for a CPU I would recommend an AMD over the P3.
For a mobo, an Epox 8kta3+ (unless you want to use DDR)
For a case One of these
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[This message has been edited by ceh383 (edited 08-27-2001).]
Good Morning All, Last night was a disaster for aquiring components. This is all I was able to buy on my list.
Two WD 40GB Hard Drives
Two sticks 256 RAM
What an experience. Let's see I drive a total of two hundred twenty some odd miles which at .32 a mile is a cost of $70.40. That could be alot of shipping expense.
I not only went to Fry's, but Office Depot, Circuit City, and Best Buy. Fry's had a couple of fairly knowledgable people in the components section who were trained to sell upgrade to what the customer wants. Really slick how they do it. Other than that my typewritten list could have been in the Manderin language. The CPU, MOBO, and cases I asked for got me blank looks. And these are big stores.
When I called Fry's the other day they also assured me they had Win98SE OEM for $99.00.
Last night they were out but will have it in "a couple of weeks".
I want dependability and stability without having to pay an arm and a leg in this unit. Is that asking to much? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I received better resource info from you people right here on our VirDr Hardware forum than I have any where else.
In effect, it is now back to the drawing board. Should I reevaluate and restudy the components again? Looks like I'll have to send for some at least.
I do have one bit of advice for anyone contemplating building. Have patience, do your homework, and don't get in to big of a hurry.
I saw alot of cases last night and only three Antec, no Inwins.
I checked prices on the pentiums against AMD with AMD being much cheaper and that is after Intel just dropped their prices.
Ok then, I guess we need to start moving in another direction to get what I need. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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If that memory you bought is PC133 I'd suggest the KK266plus MOTHERBOARD,depending on your budget , it supports 700mhz DURONS or up to 1.6Tbirds and according to this review will work with the New Palimino(athlon4) when it comes out.The KK266+ has onboard 6channel hardware based audio ,so you'll save the expense of needing to buy a sound card(unless your an extreme audiophile).The Review also says they're available at FRY'S.The rest of the components you chose will work in the KK266plus,so you won't have to adjust much ,as long as the case you get has a good 300watt power supply.
I've got one setting right beside me and if it weren't for the incompetence of the place I ordered it from I'd have a 1.2GHZ 266DDR Tbird as well,they sent a 200DDR so I'm waitng for a replacement https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Goose, give some serious thought and consideration to ordering at least some of your components from either www.compgeeks.com
or www.pricewatch.com
even with the shipping I have saved my customers tons of money at times by using these sites.
Unfortunately, a lot of those big outlets have hired summer help--most of which are not very knowledgable when it comes to computer components---all they know is this or that name brand of a complete system. Don't settle for less than you want, greengoose. You're compiling a good list there.
The only InWin case I saw around the DC/Virginia area was the InWin A500--not a good model at all. Had to order the S-version off the net.
I agree that I will have to order some of the components and will look over the alternative suggestions later today. Some good points have been posted and for those of you wanting to do the same thing, take good notes, because these posts are by people with knowledge and experience. You have to have both to be good.
All I want to do is build a computer - not become a logistics expert. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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OK, Goose...looks like you are taking it to the net on this one. You may want to check THIS SITE for reviews of online vendors. I used CPU Solutions for my stuff. They gave me no trouble and had a good rating. There are cheaper vendors, though. I have heard some good things about New Egg for prices and service.
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A few other sites:
www.directron.com (good service--got the InWin and some other neato-keeno stuff from them).
www.plycon.com ---good folks, fast service
www.caseetc.com ---ditto
Can't wait to get home to check all this "stuff" out. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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www.refurbed.com
Ma & Pa's Used Computers Parts and Deli (Nepal branch)
Billy Joe Bob's PC Cases, Very Ltd
Monitors: www.degauss_it.com
Vacuum Tubes "r" Us
Try This Place
Don't use it too much myself. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Back - back into your cages. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I can't make informed decisions when I'm ROFLM*O. I forgot whether I supposed to get a Pentium or Pepto. Sheeeeesh. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Hi ceh383, Why an AMD over a PIII? https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Mainly because it's much easier to pronounce. Do you say "three" or "!!!"?