Recent content by GRW

  1. G

    Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 PC2-6400 $59.99 AR

    thanks for posting this... I got the ram along with all the other parts for my new HTPC system...
  2. G

    anyone with an Enermax Phoenix?

    I'm trying to decide on a case also (Budget) and was looking at the ENERMAX Chakra and UBER Chakra I want a case that is efficient cooling and an eSATA port 3D Gameman rates them both as "Kickass" http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/3192/48/ http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/7246/48/...
  3. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    thanks for input everyone...revamping budget to accomodate recommendations...*sigh* ...spend more on PSU and look for a deal
  4. G

    Westinghouse 27" LCD HDTV $299 *REFURB

    site says " Temporarily Out of Stock"
  5. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    another possibility ...rosewill case with apevia 500W psu plus free ship $50 AR
  6. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    I do like the idea of having plenty of headroom with a decent power supply....I remember reading a comparison review many years ago on Anandech that rated Antec the best at the time which influenced me greatly...guess I need to get a bit more current ...lol how the mighty have fallen
  7. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    thanks everybody for the feedback I guess Antec is slipping or I don't put anywhere near the load on my machines that you all do ... I would rather have somethimg reliable (without breaking the bank, of course)... BTW, FRY's did call me back and they DO have that Antec SOLO case deal and...
  8. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    thanks for feedback , stevty... hmmm I thought Antec had a reputation to protect :(... called frys ...waiting for a call back...and checked compusas web site ... so far i can't find a better deal ..going to store isn't feasible unless I have a line on something
  9. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    thanks , for quick response and the idea ZAGOOD, but I'm in SAN DIEGO, SOCAL and I don't think that SOLO has a power supply (they usually say what the wattage of supply is when they do include one)... but I'll give frys a call and see what they have in stock and on sale...I missed a deal last...
  10. G

    can you beat ANTEC SONATA II for the money?

    Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450Watt SmartPower 2.0 Power Supply - Retail link looking to build a super cheap system with perhaps a frys or newegg combo deal I like and trust ANTECs' power supplies and I think 450watts will do the trick for me...
  11. G

    DEAD: Antec 900 @ fry's for $59.99 after $40 MIR, shipped FREE!

    DEAL is on again! http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4991611 $ 59.99 AR