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Pastimes : Dream Machine ( Build your own PC )
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To: Brandon who wrote (9969)1/17/2000 6:51:00 PM
From: wily  Read Replies (2) of 14778
 

Case                                   $100
Windows 98 SE                          $100
Intel Celeron 400MHz (socket 370)      $100
128MB PC-100 SDRAM                     $200            
6GB Hard Drive                         $100
44X MAX CD-ROM Full Size                $30
1.44MB Floppy Drive                     $20
Appian DUET 2 port 4 MB (2x2MB)        $200
Integrated ES1373 64 Bit Sound
Integrated 82558 10/100 NIC
mobo                                   $150
2 Speaker Sound System                  $50
Smart Win98 Keyboard, 2 Button Mouse    $50
1 Year Onsite Warranty,                 $??       
2 Year Extension Optional            _______
                           Total       $1100


TriKinetic's price for this package is $1999 plus shipping. I know the Appian cards cost more than $200 but the Duet is not a current card and it's only 2MB/port. You can get a nice G400 for about $160 if you want to use NT or a couple of single cards if you're satisfied with win98.

There is definitely something to say for a warranty and free tech support but I think you would get a much better value with Dell or Gateway or whoever.

Their claim that the system runs faster because it integrates sound and NIC on the mainboard is a bit ridiculous and definitely geared toward the tech-naif.

Since they don't include the monitors on the list I assume they're not included with the package. It would make a lot more sense if the monitors were included (say a pair of 17's).

The equivalent Dell system which would include 1yr on-site next business day service PLUS 2yr limited warranty beyond that; a 56K modem; Microsoft Works Suite; McAfee VirusScan will cost you $956!

The only thing you'd have to add is a second vid card ($100).

commerce.us.dell.com

(oh, and it comes with a free printer if you order before Jan 19)
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