How's this system look?

[PaveLow]

Here are the rough system specs. This computer will be used primarily for 3d graphics and light gaming. Most of the parts are available from Newegg:

Enlight EN-7237 - $50
Epox EP-8K7A - $120
IBM 60 GB 60GXP - $152
AMD T-Bird 1.4 GHz OEM - $160
ATI Raedon LE 32 MB - $80
256 MB Crucial DDR - $45
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Total: $607

I'll worry about minor stuff (i.e. CPU fan, floppy drive, DVD, shipping costs) later. Does all of this look OK?

 

[foofoo]

this looks pretty good. all reputable stuff. you will undoubtedly get video card quibbling from everyone but the radeon le is a good card and quite sufficient for light gaming.
you might also consider getting the lite on 12/10/32 burnproof cdrw from newegg while you're at it if it's something you need. it's a great deal right now (see hot deals forum)

 

[DanJ]

Only 256MB RAM?.....oh yes I think I did just say that...

we are so spoiled with RAM prices...

 

[InFecTed]

Such a computing power for 607$
My first 486 was 1400$, damn it!

Great system, go for 512MB if you want to run win2K on it. Prices are ok.

 

[TruculentTucan]

If you are going to use a Radeon LE I would highly recommend getting the tweak program for it.

 

[neuralfx]

dont forget to add a good heatsink-fan .. good luck ..
-neural

 

[Shmorq]

Also, for the Crucial RAM, if you already don't know, use the evguide link to get a 15% discount instead of the normal 10%.

System looks pretty nice. I'm not sure if the EPOX motherboard is in stock however... I've been looking for that one.

 

[PaveLow]

Thanks for the input, everybody!

Right now I've got $70 in the bank, so I guess I'll work at McDonald's until I can afford it. 😱