Any problems or opinions about this setup?

[Jumpem]

I'm going to put together a new computer in the next few weeks, and this is what I've come up with. Let me know about any incompatibilities or better deals.

CPU Thunderbird: 1.2GHz-266FSB ($355)
Motherboard: Asus A7M266 ($195)
RAM: 256MB Mushkin PC2100 ($395)
Hard Drive: IBM Deskstar 45GB ($190)
Video: Creative Labs Geforce Ultra ($425)
Sound: Live MP3+ 5.1 ($90)
DVD: Pioneer 105s 16x ($100)
CDR/W: Plextor 12/10/32 ($220) -- Maybe Plextor 16/10/40 if it's available soon
UPS: APC BackUPS Pro 500 ($150)
Printer: HP DeskJet 935c ($185)
Case: Antec SX1030B or Fong Kai 320 ($135-$150)

 

[TomBilliodeaux]

Why is the Mushkin 2100 so expensive.
I just bought 128mb Cas2,133 for $85.

 

[Quickfingerz]

nice setup... no complaints here maybe the toshiba 16x will be better but either way, you are fine

 

[hausdave]

For UPS I would recommend a Smart-UPS over the Back-UPS. Back-UPS do not have good monitoring features. I ran into this issue in my shop not long ago.

 

[Dulanic]

Yes Ive heard prices for that A7M266 at about $160.... give it a week or 2 when people get them in stock... youll get a better price!

 

[Magikal]

Go here and check yor prices on that hdd.!
Hers the main site check go to product catalog and check the prices very nice!

I have purchased many things from this site and am very pleased with the selection, prices, and the shipping and handling seems to be less than other places. Oh and you can order by credit card or just a check or money order.

 

[Jumpem]

Magikal, I'm getting the retail version of the deskstar from Mwave, that's why it's a little high.

Dulanic, I am going to wait a few weeks before I get everything. The A7M266 and 266FSB Thunderbirds only available froma couple low-rated resellers.

Hausdave, could you explain more about your problems with the BackUPS Pro's? I was going to get one of the USB versions.

TomBilliodeaux, the PC2100 is DDR. Maybe the price will drop in the near future.

 

[Oyeve]

Id get a second HD. 45 gigs seems rather small today. I could fill that up within 2 days with downloads!

 

[Jumpem]

Oyeve, the total is already a bit over $2700, so I don't want to spend the money on another HDD. I can always put stuff onto CDRs. I've been getting by with a 4.9GB disk for quite a while, so 45GB should be more than enough.

 

[Jumpem]

Anybody else have any thoughts?

 

[Jumpem]

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