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12-27-2002, 10:15 AM
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Advice needed
I'm trying to decide whether I should spend $800 and build a monster computer or buy an adeqet one from dell for $400...
One I'm considering builing:
(I Have most parts, but lack of time)
Antec mod case amd approved 400 psu
(2) amd 1900mp processors
tyan motherboard
1 gig registered ram
80 gig maxtor harddrive
52x cd-rom
48x24x48 cdrw
Xp Pro and Xp Office
Or Dell:
Quote from techbargains.com
"Dell Home has a nice deal for a well equipped budget desktop. Dimension 2350 Celeron 2Ghz 128MB DDR/Free 60GB drive upgrade, 48x CD, Free 40x CD-RW, Harman Speakers, 56k modem, Ethernet, XP Home, Word Perfect Pack $489 - $100 rebate = $389. $45 evening shipping. "
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12-27-2002, 10:38 AM
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Quote from techbargains.com
"Dell Home has a nice deal for a well equipped budget desktop. Dimension 2350 Celeron 2Ghz 128MB DDR/Free 60GB drive upgrade, 48x CD, Free 40x CD-RW, Harman Speakers, 56k modem, Ethernet, XP Home, Word Perfect Pack $489 - $100 rebate = $389. $45 evening shipping. "
| C'mon, a Celeron? I'd rather build the supercomputer than get one with a Celeron processor. 
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12-27-2002, 10:47 AM
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man, I'd suggest in between. Non-duallies, since if your considering a celeron, you probably don't need them.
But, get at least a P4 or High Athlon, at least 256-512 Ram, never 128 anymore.
my $.02
dragonb
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12-27-2002, 10:52 AM
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not considering cele, just thinking about money...and time....
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12-27-2002, 11:46 AM
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Well I suggest building a moderate computer. I say drop a cpu and just get one for now.. 
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12-27-2002, 12:24 PM
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Mike,
Have you ever built a monster, My adreliline is pumping but my pocket is empty.
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12-27-2002, 12:37 PM
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Well that's why you should possibly kill the second cpu idea right now. Or just wait until you get more money. (How long do you think that will be?)
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12-27-2002, 01:51 PM
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I know, it is just the lure of having a dually!! ...I guess I'm just going to have to build it. I'll keep u posted.
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