Re: [SLUG] New computers - need opinions

From: Ed Centanni (ecentan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Sun May 20 2001 - 11:58:21 EDT


One other thing. Many MB's with integrated video use part of the system
RAM for video RAM so a 64Meg machine with 8Meg of video RAM would
actually have only 56 Meg of available RAM. Another gotcha to check
for.

Ed.

Ed Centanni wrote:
>
> Assuming the video (usually ok) and the sound (can be a problem) are
> compatible I'd go with the AMD system. I like AMD processors and I
> never heard of the TRANSCEND mb. If you're looking to save some bucks,
> get a Duron CPU/MB. Good bang for the buck. You don't give enough info
> on the integrated sound to know if it's compatible but if not you can
> always disable it and put in a cheap SB clone. Just make sure you have
> a spare PCI slot. I strongly recommend you put in 128Meg ram instead of
> the 64.
>
> Ed.
>
> Norbert Cartagena wrote:
> >
> > Hey guys. I'm buying a computer for someone as a gift and would like
> > some opinions as to the system that I'm geting. I've narrowed them down
> > to two (both barebone kits - I already have some parts) sets of
> > hardware. Here are the stats:
> >
> > KIT PRICE: $252.98
> > AMD PROCESSORS ----------AMD ATHLON T-BIRD 650MHZ SOCKET-A OEM
> > SOCKET A MOTHERBOARDS ---SHUTTLE MS21 SOCKET-A SOUND, VIDEO
> > SDRAM 168 PIN -----------64MB PC133 GENERIC SDRAM 168PIN
> > SOUND CARD OPTIONS ------PCI SOUND INCLUDED ON BOARD
> > VIDEO CARD OPTIONS ------AGP VIDEO INCLUDED ON BOARD
> > OPTICAL STORAGE ---------(Already have CDROM)
> > MASS STORAGE ------------(Already have hard drive)
> > NETWORK ADAPTERS --------DIAMOND SUPRAMAX 56K V90 MODEM
> > FLOPPY DRIVES -----------TEAC FLOPPY DRIVE 1.44MB
> > COOLING PRODUCTS --------COOLERMASTER 1.33GHZ SOCKET CPU FAN
> > CASE --------------------ELEVATION 3X5.25 3X3.5 MEDIUM TOWER ATX
> > POWER SUPPLIES ----------300 WATT LEC ATX POWER SUPPLY
> > MICE & TRACKBALLS -------(Already have mouse)
> > KEYBOARDS ---------------(Already have working keyboard)
> >
> >
> > KIT PRICE: $241.99
> > INTEL PROCESSORS --------CELERON 633 FC-PGA OEM
> > SOCKET 370 MOTHERBOARDS -TRANSCEND TS-ASL3 815E ATX VIDEO ,SOUND
> > SDRAM 168 PIN -----------64MB PC133 GENERIC SDRAM 168PIN
> > SOUND CARD OPTIONS ------PCI SOUND INCLUDED ON BOARD
> > VIDEO CARD OPTIONS ------AGP VIDEO INCLUDED ON BOARD
> > OPTICAL STORAGE ---------(Already have a CDROM)
> > MASS STORAGE ------------(Already have hard drive)
> > NETWORK ADAPTERS --------DIAMOND SUPRAMAX 56K V90 MODEM
> > FLOPPY DRIVES -----------(Already have Floppy)
> > COOLING PRODUCTS --------CPU SOCKET 7, A, 370 & FCPGA FAN & HEAT
> > CASES AND CHASSIS -------ELEVATION 3X5.25 3X3.5 MEDIUM TOWER ATX
> > POWER SUPPLIES ----------300 WATT LEC ATX POWER SUPPLY
> > MICE & TRACKBALLS -------(Already have mouse)
> > KEYBOARDS ---------------(Already have Keyboard)
> >
> > I'm mainly wondering about the Modem (DIAMOND SUPRAMAX 56K V90 MODEM)
> > and the Motherboards - does anyone know how well these work under
> > GNU/Linux? Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Frankly, I thought this
> > was a decent price, but if I'm wrong PLEASE CORRECT ME! ;-)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Norb
> >
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