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To: StockPro who wrote (2199)	2/4/1999 12:58:00 AM
From: Buckey	Respond to of 4467

I am very computer literate but only on Software - My hardware knowledge is getting better and I agree with you - I figure I will wait a bit longer yet.

To: StockPro who wrote (2199)	2/4/1999 1:24:00 AM
From: keith massey	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4467

I'll second the notion about building you own computer. If you already have a copy of Windows 98/95 you can put together a kick ass system (without a monitor) for under a grand. By learning how to assemble a computer you never have to rely on a computer tech again to install new parts at $100/hour. My Machine for people on a budget. PII 350Mhz - $320 BH6 BX motherboard (3 DIMM 5 PCI/2 ISA/1 AGP) - $170 AGP DIAMOND SPEEDSTAR 8Mb (AGP) video card - $72 PC-100 32 meg 168 pin SDRAM DIMMS - $70 Fujitsu 4.32GB 3.5" IDE, 5400RPM, 10MS Hard Drive - $205 SOUNDBLASTER 16 BIT PNP Vibra - $40 Total cost - $877 + tax (You can even go $120-150 cheaper if you go with the AMD 350 chip and Pentium board) You can use the keyboard, monitor and mouse from your old computer. A cheap 56K modem or ethernet card will set you back $50 for your internet connection. When you want to spend more money you can easily throw in more Ram and add another video card with 16Mb for your extra monitor 21" monitor. A year or two down the road you can replace the PII 350 with the PII 500 for a few hundred dollars and add another video card for your new 25" monitor. When building a computer always think in advance how easy it will be to upgrade in the future. Best Regards KEITH