Want to buy: Desktop or laptop

[jason357]

I am looking for a new computer. I will list my required features and the features that I would like to have. Please send me a quote for a system that meets all of my requirments and any of the nice to have features I list if they have only a small impact on price and note that impact. I am willing to spend a bit more if it is a laptop.

I am open to used systems, custom built systems, refurbished systems. Value is my chief concern.

I can pay promptly via several methods, we can work that out quickly if you send a quote that I like.

Required Features:
CPU: 1.8Ghz or better, any brand
10/100 NIC (on board is fine)
DVD Drive
80 GB HD (less is OK on laptop)
512 MB RAM
v92 56K modem (on board is fine)
Licensed Operating System pre-installed (Lindows/Linspire is ok, other linux distros will also be considered)
1.44 MB Floppy
USB 2.0
Video (on board is fine)
Sound (on board is fine)
266FSB

Nice to have features:
CPU 2Ghz or better
Mother board able to take faster CPU if I want to upgrade.
Quick Ram
333 or 400 FSB
Laptop
If Laptop some accessories would be nice... docking station, extra battery, extra power cord(s), etc...
120 or 160 GB HD
Windows (linux is almost as good for me, but dual boot would be good for those few applications they dont have for linux)
Firewire
Additional Software:
a) Anti-Virus
b) Office Suite (star office, open office, lindows office, etc... )
c) Internet tools
i) Instant Messanger (GAIM for linux works)
ii) Web Browser
iii) Email client
iv) Newsgroup reader
v) GUI FTP client
d) Multimedia tools
i) CD/DVD Burning tools
ii) CD/MP3 Playing utility
iii) MP3 Riping utility
I believe all the above software comes in the Lindows and LinspireLive package which I see selling on ebay for $3. I just want it pre-installed.
e) standard tools/games

Send the full list of specs to me via email or PM with price, but post here too so I get the email notification that someone is contacting me. I am prepared to act very soon, so please send quotes asap.

Regards,
Jason

[Saif]

LOL...that software will probably end up costing more than the system. OS, anti-virus, Nero and Microsoft Office are quite expensive.

[jason357]

Originally posted by Saif
LOL...that software will probably end up costing more than the system. OS, anti-virus, Nero and Microsoft Office are quite expensive.

That is why I am not asking for microsoft... freeware or cheapware is fine. i.e., Lindows and LinspireLive you can get a licensed copy of both for $3 + $4 shiping. Between the two of those, you have most everything I listed.

[maxiderm]

im thinkin of selling my system funny that you mention it. it meets all your requirements and more. used for high performace gaming so i dont think you will want all the extras but its worth a try....

AMD Athlon XP 3000+
EPoX Mobo (too lazy to find the model # supports 400mhz FSB)
1gb (2x512) RAM dual channelled
BFG FX5900 Ultra (can take out and price will be MUCH cheaper)
420watt RaidMax Dual Fan PSU
Sony 4x DVD+-RW
40gb Hard Drive (sorry, i never use a lot of space)
5 80mm Case Fans
2 blue cold cathlode beams next to side window
all in a really cool Powmax case

asking a lot because its a REALLY nice system. but if your interested in a high performance system this is the ticket man! not sure on a price maybe someone in this forum can price it (prefferably someone i trust). if not, i will make a new thread in a few weeks about the selling of the system (once i get a final price). thanks.
-Max-

[jason357]

Here is something along the lines of what I was thinking, if some system builder wanted to pick up these parts, put them together and install a little software and mark it up so you make a profit, that would be ideal. I want a good value, inexpensive PC, but I just dont feel like spending the time on parts ordering, assembly, and software/drivers setup this time around. I did the digging on what I think is a good parts selection. The total for the parts listed are $297 assuming I provide the DVD+-RW, Floppy, and modem and you get the $30 video card. And not much more if you have to buy those 3 parts and you dont want the ones I have for some reason. Thanks on the laptops I have seen offered, but I think they are all more then I want to spend right now.

Mobo, cpu, heatseak, fan:
BIOSTAR/Amptron M7NCD NVIDIA nForce2 chipset 266/333/400 FSB ATA133 USB2.0 Audio PCI LAN AGP Retail. with cpu - ATHLON XP 2600+ 2.13GHZ 333MHzWithHeatsink & Fan Complete Combo Kit
Part - BZBPM7NCD2600
http://www.bzboyz.com/store/product3970.html
Cost $95.88
shiping depending on zip 1-5 dollars

RAM:
House Brand - GENERIC 512MB TRUE DDR400 (400MHZ) SDRAM PC3200 184pin DIMM MEMORY. DDR SDRAM.
Price - $44
Shipping -
Free ground coupon p0399, $3.99 off
http://store.yahoo.com/digi4me/descommem.html
Digi4me.com 626-715-7455

hard Drive:
Magnetic Data Technology (Hard Disk Drives) - White Label Magnetic Data Tech 120GB EIDE 7200Rpm 8MB,8.9ms
Price - $65 Shipping - $4.79 Total - $69.79
http://www.3btech.net/whlamadate12.html
3btech.net 877-3BTECH8

DVD:
Artec (DVD Drives) - ARTEC 16X DVD read 40X CD-ROM
http://store.compbus.us/compbus/hard...om-drives.html
Price - $14 Shipping - $4.95 TotalCost $18.95
compbus.com 714-865-5376

DVD +- RW:
I have an unopened retail box of SONY DVD+-RW/+-R/CD DRU-510A
I will send this to whom ever the system builder I hire is to include in the system and return to me.

v92 56K Modem:
I also have a 56K modem sitting around, i think it is a PC-Tel. If you think that will work, I will ship that to you to include also otherwise a cheap option is below.
NetoDragon MOTOROLA V.92 Data/Fax Modem (up to 56 Kbps download and 48 upload
iKOR Design.com 847-677-7341
http://www.ikor-design.com/ikor-desi...oducts_id=2175
5.99 w/ free shipping

1.44 MB Floppy Drive:
This is another item i have some extras of. I will ship that to you so you can include it also otherwise a cheap option is below.
Sony 3.5inch 1.44 MB Floppy Drive. Beige White .
http://rowcal.com//product_info.php?...roducts_id=366
$7.99 w/ Free shipping

Case:
I am open to good ideas here, USB 2.0 and maybe other things on the front would be cool... I was thinking 350W power supply is a good choice, and I thought a fan and exaust fan would be good also. But I will leave this value shopping up to the builder.
32.98 TOTAL for:
http://www.str8buy.com/st10mitocaww.html
STR8BUY 10GA-CS Mini-Mid Tower Case w/ Optional POWER SUPPLY
CSX 10GA-CS Compare at : $28.00Our Low Price: $13.00
400 Watt PS +$8
exhaust +$8.99
fan +$2.99

Video:
I have not kept up with video cards at all, so I'll take the system builders advice... This will not be used for gaming, but I might try to watch a DVD on it rarely... Here are some I saw that looked to be good value:
Hercules 3D Prophet 4000XT 64 MB AGP Video Card with TV-Out and S-Video (Kyro II 64mb)
http://www.ikor-design.com/ikor-desi...oducts_id=3569
$30 w/ free shipping

GeForce4 MX 440SE AGP 64 MB DDR 8x / 4x AGP VGA & TV out S-Video and Composite OEM
HTC COMPONENT INC. 866-238-9317
http://www.htcnetstore.com/videocardall.html
$37 w/ free shipping
OR
Sapphire RADEON 7000 32MB DDR AGP TVO/DVI (OEM)
http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/prod...JK70336XUL91W4
$32 w/ free shipping

Operating System:
Fedora Core 2
FREE
http://fedora.redhat.com/

Additional Software:
Wine FREE www.winehq.com
I think the Fedora distro has everything else I asked for.

Did I forget any crutial parts? Maybe add a few bucks for cables if none come with the mobo.

max, the one you list sounds nice, but I am sure you want more then I want to spend right now.

[maxiderm]

ok, but im thinkin of building your system for you. the problem is.... i have absolutly NO experience for any Redhat OS (or any OS besides Windows and Mac). should be easy but..... i dont know. the hardware is a sinch! but i would like to see if i can buy it all from one place (prefferably Newegg cause of low prices, huge selection, and fast shipping cause they are like 300 miles from where i live). let me do a little shopping on Newegg and i'll see what the total price is for those items. be back in like 20 mins thanks. but i know its not gonna be that cheap.
-Max-

[maxiderm]

ok, i got a total that was pretty far from yours but it will get your computer a lot faster. newegg stuff usually gets to me in 2 days if i buy before noon and it will only take me one day to get it all built and OSed and stuff. so if i get the parts from newegg, i can get it shipped to you in 3 days. sound good? only thing is the total (for just the parts) on Newegg is $384.43 but i dont know about those guys your getting good dealse from. Newegg is reliable, and quick. no telling how much of a hassle it would be to get it from those other stores. i dont know what the final price will be i usually charge a fixed rate for these things but i'll let you chose. oh by the way, its almost the same stuff some is better some is not as good:

AMD AthlonXP 2600+
Syntax S746FX motherboard that supports DDR400 and 333FSB
Connect3D ATI Radeon 7000 64mb
A-Data 512 DDR400 Memory
Excel Stor 80gb 7200rpm Hard Drive
Encore 56k Internal Modem
Artec 16X DVD-ROM and 48X CD-ROM
Teac 1.44mb Floppy Drive
Powmax 0808 Biege Case w/ 350watt Power Supply

what do you think?