566MHz/64MB/15GB/24X/56K/NIC/WIN98SE -$350 - Warm Deal?

[Taqbascoman]

Tigerdirect has a Qrium Intel Celeron 566 computer for $350 without monitor. Specs are basic and I don;t think its upgradable but seems perfect for home network to cruise the net!!!

Specifications:

Processor - Intel Celeron 566MHz Processor
System Memory - 64MB SODIMM Memory
Storage Capacity - 15GB UDMA Hard Drive
Video - Integrated 3D AGP Graphics
CD-ROM Drive - 24X Slimline
Modem - 3Com 56K
Network Card - 3Com 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
Sound - Integrated Audio System and Built-In Stereo Speaker System
USB - 4 USB Ports (2 front, 2 rear)
Keyboard - USB
Wheel Mouse - USB
Operating System - Window 98 Pre-Loaded

TIGERDIRECT LINK

 

[arod324]

If the mobo supported 100mhz, it wouldn't be that bad of a deal, because you could OC to 850. Seems okay for a casual surfer, but the integrated sound, and video, is gonna hurt even a casual gamer.

 

[edowado]

Nah, I've seen better... J/k. It's fair. However, beware that it could be the Celeron 1 processor.
Edward

 

[daclayman]

Its certainly proprietary, but the 566 is definitely Celery2. Your friends won't buy it, maybe fleBay..

 

[fixedbyjohn]

Looks like something you would get Kleenex out of?Text

 

[UpGrD]

Given the novelty of the case and W98se included, seems like a pretty good deal to me.

 

[hojl]

sodimm? didn't know they made desktops with those.

 

[unclebud]

i thinkl it's straight. how's tigerdirect reseller rating? tia

 

[ajf3]

I just bought this one two days ago:

Celeron-600Mhz FC-PGA CPU
32MB of PC-100 SDRAM
10GB IDE Hard Drive
40X CD
56K V.90 Rockwell Chipset Modem
Intel Direct 3D 2X AGP Video
Keyboard, mouse, floppy drive and speakers!
Intel 810 Chipset microATX Motherboard
2 USB, Parallel, 9-pin serial port, two open PCI slots
Built in Crystal 3D PCI Sound, Audio In & Out / Game Port
Windows 98
Refurb eMachine w/1 year warranty.

I'm gonna throw another 64 or 128MB of ram in it, but it's plenty powerful - as a browsing machine for my mom's bday. I got it off a guy on eB@y for $277.50 shipped - he's been selling gads of them, although I'll admit I got one of the better deals so far.

Here's the link if you're interested...

 

[thegreatjeff]

The case's design stinks. Would be good for a firewall-type machine for a network or like an "Internet only" comp.

 

[Makido]

I agree thegreatjeff. The case design has a lot to be said for.

 

[UF Jspec]

I once had onboard video and sound... I'll never do that again.

 

[tryanasaurus]

You may want to check this out also. link

 

[N8Magic]

Beware, this baby uses SODIMM's (laptop memory) so you wont be able to use that old PC100 you have laying around to upgrade amount of memory!

Wow, SODIMM's have become a lot cheaper.

I thought they used to be markedly more expensive?