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Ok, computer guys.
I want to build my own PC.
I went to Tiger Direct, and New Egg, and assembled a list of components that I'll include below.
M452-2632 B :: MSI RD480 Neo2-FI Socket 939 Barebone Kit / AMD Athlon 64 4000+ OEM / 18x DVD±RW DL / CPU Fan / ATX Mid-Tower Case with a 400 Watt Power Supply (20.85 lbs)
In Stock $359.99 $359.99
THD-1600JB :: Western Digital / 160GB / 7200 / 8MB / ATA-100 / EIDE / OEM / Hard Drive (1 lbs)
In Stock $62.99 $62.99
D15-1087 :: Diablotek 1.44MB USB External Floppy Drive with 7-in-1 Card Reader (Silver) (1 lbs)
M17-7502 :: Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition OEM Version & Service Pack 2 (0.8 lbs)
Total: $602.95 plus 40.58 shipping for a grand total of $643.53
Now, I can have one built locally with a three YEAR warranty, with a similar case, a MSI K8NGM2NPP board, an Athlon 64 3200+ processor, 1024 DDR 400 memory, 128 video share, WD 160 G HDD, Mitsumi combo 3.5 floppy/card reader, LITE-On DVD/CD burner, NVIDIA 6100 video card, Realtek audio, Intel modem, Realtec NIC, and WIN XP home, for $699.
What gives?
I guess I'm looking for a cheaper source for components. if not, I'll have the guy build the above for me. I already have 2 of his machines, and they have been superb performers.
Any input is appreciated!
I want to build my own PC.
I went to Tiger Direct, and New Egg, and assembled a list of components that I'll include below.
M452-2632 B :: MSI RD480 Neo2-FI Socket 939 Barebone Kit / AMD Athlon 64 4000+ OEM / 18x DVD±RW DL / CPU Fan / ATX Mid-Tower Case with a 400 Watt Power Supply (20.85 lbs)
In Stock $359.99 $359.99
THD-1600JB :: Western Digital / 160GB / 7200 / 8MB / ATA-100 / EIDE / OEM / Hard Drive (1 lbs)
In Stock $62.99 $62.99
D15-1087 :: Diablotek 1.44MB USB External Floppy Drive with 7-in-1 Card Reader (Silver) (1 lbs)
M17-7502 :: Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition OEM Version & Service Pack 2 (0.8 lbs)
Total: $602.95 plus 40.58 shipping for a grand total of $643.53
Now, I can have one built locally with a three YEAR warranty, with a similar case, a MSI K8NGM2NPP board, an Athlon 64 3200+ processor, 1024 DDR 400 memory, 128 video share, WD 160 G HDD, Mitsumi combo 3.5 floppy/card reader, LITE-On DVD/CD burner, NVIDIA 6100 video card, Realtek audio, Intel modem, Realtec NIC, and WIN XP home, for $699.
What gives?
I guess I'm looking for a cheaper source for components. if not, I'll have the guy build the above for me. I already have 2 of his machines, and they have been superb performers.
Any input is appreciated!