[URL=http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3825447]The Foundation
I was wondering what you guys thought of that as a base to the next system I wanna build. I'm gonna build a mid range type of computer used for regular stuff, not really power usage. And what else would I need WITH that to make it work other than the usual stuff i.e HD, OS, drives, memory etcetcetc. And if there are any recomondations you guys can give.
Also I see Mother Board and CPU's, and then I see Mother Boards with "Bare" Cpu's. Can you guys help me break down the difference so I know which to start off with. Thanks.
You need just the usual:Case, PSU, Graphics, RAM, Hardrive, Optical drive. And you could get PC3200 for future compatability. Should be a solid setup, when they mean bare cpu what they mean is that it's a OEM cpu ie you get just the cpu itself no heatsink and fan and only a years warrentee instead of the usual 3.
You could buy the MB and processor from newegg and save a few bucks -[URL=http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-379&depa=1]Processor & [URL=http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-162&depa=1]Board together from newegg will save you $25 over Fry's / OutPost.
If you live near one of their actual stores then you might want to pick up one of their ads or go in as they are always running processor / board combos that are fantastic prices.
Edit -- The combo deals that are worthwhile are always found in the B&M stores, not online. Should have been clear about that in the original post...
Last edited by twankster; Mar 10, 2004 at 11:28 PM.
Yup, if he lives in the US then newegg is the place to go. As Mr.Snatcher knows they offer killer products at a great price. Not to mention extended warranties are dirt cheap.
yeah I'll also check out newegg as well. I ordered a monitor there (ViewSonic A70) and I'll see how their service is within a wekk or so.
Anyways I was wondering if what I poste up in that link is something that is "Ready to go". You know, can I just hook up the memory, HD, Drives, OS etcetcetce and then go? or are there any other little things I need to add to it before all the usual stuff?
Good base to build off of?
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