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Dilbert Firestorm
what do you guys recommend in an internet pc?
I'm looking for something to build for my parents.
I'm looking for something to build for my parents.
C
Christopher
For a stright out of the box and on to the web in 15 minutes, you cant
go far wrong with a Mac.
Christopher
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"There's a light at the end
of the tunnel" says the optimist.
"It's probably a train coming
stright at us" responds the pessimist.
U
Uncle Wobbly
PC? HOMEBUILT?
C
Christopher
True, but the kid wants to give his folks an internet configured
computer, and an iMac is one, thats all ready to go, no messing around
building the dam thing.
Christopher
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"There's a light at the end
of the tunnel" says the optimist.
"It's probably a train coming
stright at us" responds the pessimist.
M
Mr. Nethead
Christopher said:
Macs are overpriced. Besides, it's not like it's hard to configure a PC for
the Internet.
R
rAD
Dilbert Firestorm said:
This is my current "old folks" Newegg model. Easily overclocks to XP2000+ (raise FSB to 143 or so). The PSU blows hard enuf so it doesn't need any more fans, so it's quiet. Add a 17" Samtron Dyna-Flat CRT Monitor for $119.76 from Sam's Club and you're done. TOTAL $446 +40shipping&taxes.
If they don't want broadband (they may not really need it, being older) get call waiting for the v.92 modem so they don't miss calls. Don't let them pay more than $10/m for a dialup ISP. The best are www.localnet.com at $10/m and www.ivwnet.com at $99/yr
If they're thinking of cable broadband get it thru Earthlink and save some money. They also give you a free unlimited dialup account (use it yourself, hehe).
You can save money by buying memory, HDD, CD-RW and modem locally with rebates www.salescircular.com & www.techbargains.com
Qty Product Item # Unit Price Qty x Price
FOXCONN SUPER CASE MID TOWER CASE PC-115 w/ 350W PSU
Ideal for Pentium III/4 and AMD system. Switching Power Supply 350W
Specifications:
Material:Steel
Form Factor:ATX Micro ATX
Bays:7 Full Size
Expansion Slots:4x 5.25", 3x 3.5" and 4 3.5" Internal
Fans:0 Included
Power Supply: 350W Power Supply
Dimensions: DxWxH 18.75x7.25x16" more info-> N82E16811154017 $32.00 $32.00
AMD Athlon XP 1800+/266 FSB Processor CPU 1800+/ 1.53GHz -0.13 micro Thoroughbred Core Retail, AXDA1800BOX
3 Years Warranty with heatsink and cooling fan. The Ultimate Digital Media Experience in an x86 Platform.Tailored for Microsoft® Windows® XP. Featuring QuantiSpeed Architecture for Rapid Execution of Applications. Tomorrow's Technology Today.The Power of a Reliable Partner.
Specifications:
CPU: 1.53 GHz
Type: 1800 XP Thoroughbred
Cache: 256K
BUS: 266MHz
Socket A (PGA)
more info-> N82E16819103353 $58.00 $58.00
CRUCIAL MICRON 256MB 32x64 PC 2100 DDR RAM - OEM
Specifications:
Configuration: 184-Pin, 32x64
Speed: PC-2100
Cas Latency: CL=2.5
Unbuffered 2.5V, 6-Layers
CT3264Z265
Requires DDR supported Motherboard -
Lifetime Warranty. OEM more info-> N82E16820145001 $48.00 $48.00
?Top Seller!
MITSUMI D359M3 FDD 1.44MB 3.5INCH - OEM
Specifications:
Connector: 34-pin Floppy cable Standard Connector.
Modes: HD(1.44MB) Supports: Dos, Windows 3.1, 95/98 NT3.51 and 4.0
2DD(720kb) Supports: Dos, Windows 3.1, 95/98 NT3.51 and 4.0 more info-> N82E16821103104 $6.50 $6.50
Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Model # 6E040L0 OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Diamond Max Plus
Specifications:
Size: 40 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA133
Seek time: <10ms
RPM:7200
Cache 2MB
OEM(Drive alone) 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty more info-> N82E16822140133 $61.00 $61.00
Samsung 104 Keys SDK3500 PS2 Keyboard Retail Samsung 104 Key keyboard with PS2 Connector, Compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/2000/xp more info-> N82E16823152001 $4.00 $4.00
Trendware/Trendnet 56k PCI Internal High Speed Data/Fax/Voice Modem Model TFM-PCIV92 Retail The TFM-PCIV92 Internal PCI Fax Modem gives you faster, more efficient Internet upload and downloads.
Specifications:
Compliant with V.92, V.90, and Kflex56/V.44/V.42bis/MNP5 Standards
Up to 56Kbps data download, 48Kbps data upload, and 14.4Kbps fax communication
Group 3, Class1 fax
Data Compression: V.44, V.42bis, and MNP 5
Retail Box (see pics for details) more info-> N82E16825134001 $11.00 $11.00
Designer Scroll Optical Mouse Model H3003 Black Mouse with Silver Button in Retail BoxOptical Design, No need to clean, and Smooth Performance
(Note Optical mice will not work on shiny, surfaces such as glass)
Specifications:
Connector: PS2
Buttons: 2 button + scroll wheel
Mouse Technology: Optical more info-> N82E16826129004 $5.00 $5.00
LITE-ON XJ-HD166S/XJ-HD165H 16X DVD ROM Drive - Retail48X CD-ROM Access all format DVD-ROM/R/RW ,CD-ROM/R/RW title & disc Comes with Audio Cable, Manual and Power DVD Software. XJ-HD166S or, XJ-HD165H more info-> N82E16827131113 $34.99 $34.99
Samsung SW-252BEN 52x24x52 CDRW Bulk- OEM
Specifications: Data Transfer: Read CD : 52X (7,800 KB/sec),Record CD : 52X (7,800 KB/sec),Rewrite CD : 24X (3,600 KB/sec)
Burst Transfer Rate PIO Mode 4 (16.6MB/sec),UDMA Mode 2 (33.3MB/sec)
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface EIDE/ATAPI
Average Access Time 110ms
Size: 148.2 x 42 x 184
OEM Bulk Package (see pics for details) more info-> N82E16827151020 $35.99 $35.99
ALTEC LANSING AVS300W MULTIMEDIA - OEM
Bring out the bass with the AVS300 system. This 3-piece system connects quickly and easily to your PC for improved sound. 16 Watts of Total Continus Power (RMS) / 35 Watts Of total peak Power Driver (per Satellite): One 3" full-range driver Dimensions: 4" (W) x 4.5" (D) x 5" (H)
Specifications: Frequency Response: 70Hz-18kHz, Satellite Power: 7 Watts, Subwoofer Power: 10 Watts
Interface: 3.5mm Connector, and RCA Left/Right OEM White Box more info-> N82E16836113120 $30.00 $30.00
Subtotal » $326.48
R
rAD
oops...forgot mobo...hehe
Biostar M7VIG PRO Motherboard $56
Biostar M7VIG PRO Motherboard $56
E
Ed_
Ditch the Altecs and get the Logitech 340's. Only $35.00 after rebate on Newegg
and they are much nicer speakers. Us old folks like music too
.Ed
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Dilbert Firestorm
Christopher said:
i resent being called a kid....
hahaha
D
Dilbert Firestorm
jaster said:
seems that the common thread here is a "low cost" computer. I suppose I could
get one at Best Buy.
anyone familiar with Alienware machines?
?
)-()-(
Dilbert Firestorm wrote:seems that the common thread here is a "low cost"
computer. I suppose I could
They are expensive gaming machines. Overkill for an internet PC.
computer. I suppose I could
They are expensive gaming machines. Overkill for an internet PC.
S
Stacey
Dilbert said:
I built one using an asus nforce 1 with on board video, sound etc. Used an
XP1700+ Tbred and it works great for very small $$$. Also used linux as XP
is about half the cost of a cheap PC. You might check local computer shops,
sometime the ones around here will have a batch of P3's they sell for
$100-$150 a pop.
M
Matt
rAD said:
Most old folks also appreciate a monitor. 17" at Officemax usually for
about $90 after rebate. 19" for about $140 sometimes.
C
Christopher
The word is competitively priced.
True, but you have to set the PC up from all its bits first.
Christopher
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"There's a light at the end
of the tunnel" says the optimist.
"It's probably a train coming
stright at us" responds the pessimist.
R
rAD
Matt said:
To rebate or not rebate, that is the question. Whether it is nobler in the
mind to fill out multiple forms and copy UPC codes in the hope of receiving
that check 2 months later.
If it's for yourself, go with the rebates. If it for a customer, just find
them a low price and be done with it, I say.
R
rAD
Ed_ said:Ditch the Altecs and get the Logitech 340's. Only $35.00 after rebate on Newegg
and they are much nicer speakers. Us old folks like music too
Too bad they're black. Most folks want stuff to match. Low end usually means
beige.
M
Mickey Mouse
Asus P4P800-VM is an integrated P4 Motherboard with Intel Extreme Graphics,
Integrated Ethernet, 800 Mhz Bus Processor Bus, Integrated Sound. Micro ATX
Motherboard. Will fit in a smaller case and still pack a purnch when it
comes to processing power. Has an 8x AGP Port for later use. Throw in a
800 Mhz 2.4 - 3.0 processor and it should run stable and powerful for years
to come.
Dont really need that much Power to just check your email, but you dont want
something that will be out of date before you buy it. Could try something
small like a Crystal mini P4 or a Shuttle bare bones kit in their cute
little cases or possibly a Via Mini-ITX motherboard or a small Tyan Flex ATX
P4 Motherboard.
Integrated Ethernet, 800 Mhz Bus Processor Bus, Integrated Sound. Micro ATX
Motherboard. Will fit in a smaller case and still pack a purnch when it
comes to processing power. Has an 8x AGP Port for later use. Throw in a
800 Mhz 2.4 - 3.0 processor and it should run stable and powerful for years
to come.
Dont really need that much Power to just check your email, but you dont want
something that will be out of date before you buy it. Could try something
small like a Crystal mini P4 or a Shuttle bare bones kit in their cute
little cases or possibly a Via Mini-ITX motherboard or a small Tyan Flex ATX
P4 Motherboard.
S
Stacey
Mickey said:
Come on for net surfing? This application is the last place I'd recomend a
P4 especially a 3.0/800. They could use a P3 450 and never notice the
difference!
D
Dilbert Firestorm
Christopher said:
30-something
C
Christopher
No such age as 30 something, what is the something, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9?
Christopher
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"There's a light at the end
of the tunnel" says the optimist.
"It's probably a train coming
stright at us" responds the pessimist.