Need several systems...

[Derek79602+]

I need to put together 6 systems for a small business. I would like to purchase everything from two vendors max. I prefer new, but would consider refurb stuff. Each system should have at least- 1.8 ghz, 20gig, 256meg, CD-RW, and LCD flat panels (14" or 15" viewable). I am partial to AMD, but budget talks. Here's the kicker- I have $3,000.00 to spend. I tried to talk 'em out of the LCD's, but they have their heart set on them. What do ya'll thnk I could put together? The best I have found so far is around $3,600.00. Oh yeah it would be nice if WinXP were included.

[ova_clocka]

hmmm
thats one hell of a challenge!
whats the deadline?

Does the proc need to be exactly 1.8 gig or equivilent (AMD)

pm me...I might be able to help...I'm down in San Angelo too.

[slinky]

looks like athlon xp 2500+ bartons in each of these 6 systems would be perfect in this case.

[DVNT1]

As an alternate to building systems, Dell has had some good system deals for ~$600 which included 15" LCD displays.

[Ruler2112]

Stop over at NewEgg for most of the stuff- Case&PS (~50), mobo (~80), 32 meg GF2 (30), 30 gig 7200 rpm HD (54), 52x CD (22), and a 1700+ (42). I know it's not exactly a 1.8 ghtz, but it's a good chip with great OCability. Crucial PC2100 is 47.

Go to NexFan for your heatsink (ND-18 for 10), 80mm fans (~5), and the floppy drive (8).

This doesn't include a keyboard, mouse, monitor, or operating system. The LCDs are what's going to kill your budget, but it sounds like you know that.

I was just put in charge of putting together about 20 PCs for my business and this is what I've come up with for the best balance between cost and performance while not sacrificing quality. ($42 for a 1700+ is unbelievable! I paid $179 for my K6-2 350 not that many years ago. )