Posted: 11/28/2002 10:15:57 AM EDT
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What are some good buys on a basic systems? I don't need a high end system for my kids, just a bit better than the PII/Win95 system they are using now. By basic I mean 256 memory 40 gig HD min CDRW and DVD 17"mon handful of USB ports What processor and speed? What OS? Opinions and links please! TIA SRM |
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My sister is thinking about getting an Emachine: intel celeron 2.0 with 256 MB DDR SDRAM memory, 40 gigabyte hard drive, 40x max CD-RW drive and 6 USB2.0 ports. For $300.00 Not a bad deal for as little as she uses a computer. Mostly just email and word processing. |
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This is just an example, these prices run all the time at BB and Circuit City. This one does not include a monitor, but there are cheap ways to get one of those too. Sometimes they will run with monitors for about 50 bucks more and a free printer. [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11183749&m=488&cat=490&scat=491[/url] |
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I have a P3 500 (I think)..it is defiately a P3 with memory already installed if you want it. Its free...and it should work just fine. I stripped out of another machine. No strings..If it doesnt work..you can pitch it. Let me know if ya want it...IM me with your address and Ill ship it to ya next week. [img]http://images.andale.com/f2/112/111/7410906/1038516724234_MOBO.jpg[/img] No Problem SRM. *******Going to another deserving member***** |
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I thought of putting one together, I have done that in the past. However for the price,I didn't know if I could beat an eMachine. I was looking at spending $800 +/-. Thanks for the offer Dave! I'd guess there might be someone on the board who needs one more than me. Please keep the offer open for someone else. What OS? XP Home? Pro? TIA SRM |
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I have a lower end Toshiba laptop that I;ve been thinking of parting with. It's still in new condition and works like a charm. Less than 2 years old. Send me and email if you're interested. [email protected] Possible trade for AR. |
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i wouldnt get an e machine. they use slow parts and have slow to no cache on them. i also wouldnt buy a pIII cpu because for the same price of an 800mhz pIII you can walk into an AMD 1.2 GHZ + motherboard thunderbird athlon. if your going to spend around $800.00 you will get one nice machine. try www.tigerdirect.com but the guy that offered you the pIII for free has a good price :) it just shows there are still some decent people in the world. |
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Quoted: Can anyone simply tell me the differance between Celeron and Pentium chips? The Celeron is a low-cost version of a Pentium chip. To make them low-cost, they typically include less cache memory and lower Front Side Bus speeds. Both will affect the perfoermance of the chip. The celeron is not a bad deal if you are not looking for maximum performance. I ran one for years and never had many complaints with how it preformed. My Athalon XP does preform much better, however. SRM, for a basic system, you might check out local government auctions. Most local gov't agencies are now on a three-year cycle with computer equipment and you should ba able to pick up a P-III based system dirt cheep at auction. |
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[url=http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=52647]good PC for cheap here.[/url] A memory upgrade from 128 to 256 should cost you less than $40, and a 20 GB hard drive should be good for a while. It's a damn good price for a kids box if you aren't inclined to build a system yourself. If you are inclined to build one yourself, then [url]www.newegg.com[/url] is the Way and the Light. |