[digestedpuppies]

what's the best computer i can hope for under $700, and what should i look for in terms of memory and a processor and whatever else will help it to go fast? right now i have a pentium processor, and i've seen computers with pentium 4 processors under $500, so i know i can at least get something faster than i have now. i really have no clue, i just want to be able to take less than 10 minutes to get online, to be able to run programs and software without the computer shutting down. what's the best i can get for under $700?

 

[TheTechIsIn]

What will you be using the system for mainly, ie are you aheavy gamer or do you do lots of office programs, also what type of internet connection will you be using (it will help me to know ) And last are you looking for under 700 for just the box or the monitor and printer type combo's

 

[JAMMAN]

If you are going to use your current monitor (and OS), you should be able to put together something halfway decent for that. if you are a seasoned e-bay shopper you should be able to do real good.

Here is a new combo (without monitor) :

SOCKET A K7 800-2000+(XP) (6)PCI(1)4XAGP (4)DDR (184 PIN) UDMA/133 VIA KT266A/VT8233A ATX ABit KR7A-133 $93.00

ATHLON XP 1800+ SOCKET A (266Mhz BUS) .18 MICRON WITH QUANTISPEED ARCHITECHTURE OPERATING AT 1.53GHZ BOXED VERSION COMES WITH FAN AND HEAT SINK $114.00

256MB MEMORY XMS2400 (300MHZ BUS) 256MB DDR 32X64 (184PIN) UNBUFFERED CAS 2 USES 16MX8 DRAMS WITH HEAT SPREADER CORSAIR BRAND MEMORY $80.00

80.0GB 8.5MS/7200 Ultra ATA 100 2048K 3.5"/1"H $105.00

MATROX G450 AGP OEM VERSION 32MB DDR DUAL HEAD $87.00

SOUND BLASTER LIVE DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 PCI OEM VERSION $34.00

Mitsumi burner 32X12X40/OEM ATAPI 110MS 2048K $72.00

3 com 56KBPS DATA/14.4KBPS FAX V.90 NO VOICE INTERNAL OEM VERSION PCI (NON-WINMODEM) $45.00

You should be able to get a case and shipping for less than $70.00.

Pc Progress

 

[Valiant]

Thanx JAMMAN... you just helped me considerably.. I'm going to build a PC for a friend...only thing is he is significantly pickier, but has a higher budget ($1600) but between lowprice & pcprogress.. I'm set

 

[JAMMAN]

As always, youre welcome.