Celeron 366MHz eMachine (full system) w/ 32x CD-ROM, 3.2GB HDD , 32MB SDRAM, modem, keyboard, mouse, and speakers for $139.00 - Deal is over!!

[fxsts]

I did not see anyone posting this so, here it is.

I just saw this at Compugeeks and thought that it's a good deal for someone looking for a computer to do web surfing, emailing, word processing, and quicken although you might want to add at least 64MB stick which is very cheap nowadays.

In fact, my computer at work is a 400Mhz laptop, and it is enough to do everything I need.

366Mhz Celeron eMachine for $139

Yes, it's eMachine. But of course you do not get 1000Mhz Gateway or Dell for $140 bucks.

If you are lucky, you might get C366 which does 550Mhz although you would have to get a new board to take advantage of it.

 

[jackywebdesign]

My friend has this exact system, and the CPU in it is doing 42x MHz right now.

 

[jhu]

i have that same machine. what's the fastest processor i can put in it?

 

[fxsts]

jackywebdesign,

In fact, it's not that much slower than your 'SLOW celery rig'. Then, Come on, 500Mhz is not that slow though I have to admit that those Bigfeet are not very good and 64MB RAM is not quite enough.

 

[fxsts]

jhu,

You should be able to put 'PPGA" Celeron 533Mhz. I doubt Coppermines would work on it unless you put one of those Powerleap adaptors.

 

[jhu]

so that's w/o bios upgrade?

 

[jackywebdesign]

jhu, ur upgrade is basically limited to what the chipset can take. I think it's the LX chipset, which is 2nd gen PII technology. I think you might be able to get to 433, maybe 466.

 

[SuperCyrix]

The computer geeks are on crack


<< Intel Celeron 366MHz FC-PGA CPU >>

 

[fxsts]

Don't quote me on that because I have never popped in a PPGA C533 to this particular eMachine.

However, from my experience of upgrading some fairly old 440LX systems, they all worked fine with PPGA Celerons as they are all multiplier locked and all use the same voltage. BIOS may post speed which might be a little off, but it should work all the way to 533Mhz. If the board had 75Mhz and 83Mhz setting, you might be able to squeeze a little more.

 

[SuperCyrix]

Hey, if that's true, this thing will clock all the way to
5.5 * 133

 

[fxsts]

SuperCyrix,

Good catch. But 'FC-PGA' is an obvious mistake. It's should have been PPGA.

For your info, FC-PGA does not mean that you could get 133Mhz bus.

You might be able to clock the board at 75 and 83Mhz.

 

[jackywebdesign]

nope, no FSB settings on the board. (I basically helped my friend, which is not very computer &quot;literate&quot;, rebuild 2 computers out of his emachines and some parts that he bought.)

 

[lt2k]

you guys know what's the max ram these things will take?

 

[jackywebdesign]

dunno, but 2 slots if u r wondering.

 

[lt2k]

found it, (256) sorry about that

 

[lt2k]

you guys think that this will be a great deal for internet and word processing?

 

[fxsts]

440LX was the top of the line chipset when it came out, and I know that it supports at least 512MB with 4 slots.

My guess is that it supports upto 128MB stick in each slot or a total of 256MB. Make sure not to get a 256MB stick to upgrade it just because you can get it for cheap. It would not work.

I think that it's a good enough system for web and emails. If you put a DVD drive, it will even decode DVD movies w/o any additional decoder card (ATI RagePro does DVD decoding very well).

If you manage to get a 15in (or may be 17in) monitor for cheap, you will be able to have a full working system for $250.

 

[msbytes]

That is a sweet deal. Shipping isn't too bad.

 

[jackywebdesign]

EXCEPT the 4MB graphic RAM will not display/work with some 3D games.

 

[jackywebdesign]

Yes, it is a good deal for net surfing and word processing if you don't plan on doing anything processor intensive on the machine.

 

[JohnnyKnoxville]

Hmm they also have this eMachinefor 327$
P3-500 with a DVD drive,13 gig HDD

 

[fxsts]

And PIII 600Mhz, 8x DVD-ROM Drive, 20GB IDE Hard Drive, 128MB of RAM for $349.00 which I think is a better deal than the 500Mhz for only $22 more for the additional 100Mhz, 7GB, and 64MB. However, it seems like it does not come with eMachine logo.

600Mhz &amp; 20GB

 

[Teekster]

If you are considering this deal, be sure to check out their power supply section. I have on of these with a DVD drive and the 4.3 GB drive. They are indeed very good at DVD decoding. It works very well at internet surfing and word processing. It is not very twaekable or upgradable. My main use for this PC is as an answering machine with the Cybergenie phone system (thanks AT).

About the power supply, on EVERY emachines that I have seen in the real world, the powere supply WILL DIE. It is uncanny. I have gotten calls from three friends with these, all complaining that their computers don't work and could I help them figure it out? Mine just blew 3 days ago. Compgeeks has a power supply labeled for &quot;Gateway use only&quot; or something like that for $ 3 or so. Locally, I paid $30 for a micro ATX PS. It would be valuable insurance if you purchase one of these.

 

[RossMAN]

you guys think that this will be a great deal for internet and word processing?

It's a good deal but not great since you'd have to upgrade the RAM (with at least 64MB pref 128MB more) and pop in a larger 10GB or larger hard drive.

At first I was going to recommend the latest system fxsts posted which sells for $349 until I noticed 1) refurbished and 2) no operating system pre-installed.

tazmania99 posted an even better deal on an eMachines which is a BRAND NEW eMachines, faster, and includes Microsoft Windows ME OS. There is one catch though it's only available at Fry's Electronics which is only in a few states.

$375 eMachines eTower 733i
-$75 eMachines rebate
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$300

I would add a NIC, 128MB or 256MB more RAM and a CD-RW to the above mentioned system and you'll have a decent web surfing machine which can do almost anything you throw at it for less than $500.

 

[fxsts]

733Mhz at Fry's seems a better deal than the 500Mhz and 600Mhz.

I agree with RossMan that the $139 system would need 64MB or 128MB momory upgrade. You would need a larger harddrive if you want a lot of space for MP3's or JPG files or to install games; otherwise, 3.2GB gives you enough room after you install Windows and Office.