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To: that_crazy_doug who wrote (16085)10/26/2000 1:27:11 PM
From: crazyoldmanRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 275872
 
Crazy Doug, Re: In 2 years, they can probably buy a new pc twice as fast for half the price anyway, so why would they worry about it as long as it fits their current needs?

For 2 years the user puts up with the headaches that accompany that "low dollar" motherboard. That's enough to make anyone come away a non believer (and loose lots of hair). Life is too short for it.

It's hard for me to imagine a user whose needs are so simple that instability is tolerated as necessary but I suppose such users are out there.

Kindest regards,
CrazyMan



To: that_crazy_doug who wrote (16085)10/26/2000 1:43:02 PM
From: PetzRespond to of 275872
 
crazyDoug, you overestimate the infrastructure cost difference between Celeron and Duron.

The cheapest i810e (integrated video, sound, LAN) and the cheapest socket A boards (integrated sound, LAN) are at exactly the same price on Pricewatch -- $83 to $85

The cost of an 8MB SiS 6326 video card is only $20.

If anything the OEM price difference is even less, unless you find obsolete i810 boards.

Petz


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