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To: Zeuspaul who wrote (979)	6/1/1998 11:13:00 PM
From: Street Walker	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 14778

ESC technology esc-tech.com I called their sales today. This is how their operation works: If you want a MB/ram/chip they put it all together and test it. If you want just the motherboard, you tell them what chip you will run in it. They will then configure the MB for your chip and test it out before mailing. They said there is real no reason to check the Corsair Ram because there is less than 1% failure rate. Here is a Price structure: ESC prices: 128 Corsair ECC SDRAM: $362 Asus P2B MB: $172.47 PII 300: $423 TOTAL ==$957 This is what I'll do: 128 Corsair ECC SDRAM: $329 from Aberdeen Asus P2B MB: $172 tested and configured from ESC. PII 300: $257 - 3 yr warranty (can't remeber the name at pricewatch.) TOTAL == $750 Any thoughts on CD and floppy drives and sound cards? I do little with sound so will probably go with a cheap one. S.W.

To: Zeuspaul who wrote (979)	6/2/1998 8:22:00 AM
From: LTBH	Respond to of 14778

Humidity is the major facilitator of static. If its low, watch out . If its above 50% then less likely. Don't walk on rugs, wear nylon or wool. Use common sense. Static is a killer though. Biggest problem is that it may just weaken a component for a later fail. You be surprised what the internals of static damage looks like. Use care with CPU, RAM and HDs when installing/touching. Try to use electric outlet that is 3 prong and really has ground wire run. Static wrist strap and mat isn't required but isn't bad idea or practice either. Networm