I can't say anything about the compatiility of the hardware, but I'd suggest
checking out http://www.zipzoonfly.com (used to be googlegear.com). The have
free 2nd day shipping on most items and they are either the same price as
new egg or cheaper. I've never had a problem with them and they are highly
rated on http://www.resellerratings.com. Sorry all for the plug, but if I
can save someone some money I think it is worth it.
~Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric" <glint31@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 6:52 PM
Subject: [techsanctuary] new hardware
> Hi all. I'm considering an upgrade, but before I order anything I thought
it would be a
> good idea to ask if anyone has had any good/bad experiences with the
components. Here's
> the list:
>
> Case: $156
>
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=11%2D133%2D114&searchdepa=0
> Thermaltake Highest Xaser III V1420+U Super Tower Chassis with 420W Power
> Supply,Model:Xaser III V1420+U
>
> Motherboard: $64
>
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=13%2D170%2D008&searchdepa=0
> Albatron Motherboard for AMD Processors, Chipset KT600, Model "KX600 Pro"
RETAIL
>
> CPU: $91
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-379&depa=0
> AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
>
> RAM: $112
>
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=20%2D145%2D416&searchdepa=0
> Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM
>
> Specifically, things I'm concerned about:
> *Good Linux drivers.
> *The motherboard northbridge has a fan (loud? reliable?).
>
> Disadvantages I'm not concerned about:
> *It's a heavy case.
> *The dimm slots are fairly close to the agp slot.
>
> Any comments/ideas/suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> P.S.
> I've heard that some web sites track browsing activity and use profiling
to "customize"
> their prices for a specific shopper (e.g. You have a motherboard in your
shopping cart,
> and you're looking for CPUs, so the displayed prices for compatible CPUs
go up.). If
> someone could check if the prices listed at those newegg URLs match the
ones in this
> email, that would be great.
>
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