ice cube barebones $99 maybe local ymmv

[redls1]

Just bought cube from cheapguys computers for $99. Says its an sis board with intel chipset. On board video, i1 pci, 1 agp,.If anyone wants more in for i can post it. Im running a celeron 2.6 at 3.2on air. Their website www.cheapguys.com. Wason hte firat page. I added 1 gig of pc3200 and will be getting a dvd burner shortly.

 

[AStar617]

Link

 

[redls1]

why thank you kind sir. I didnt have to buy it online though. Definately tough to get tihngs in there.

 

[uwannawhat]

That's odd. The checkout page is not secure?

Seems like a decent deal though I'm leary.

 

[redls1]

im typing on one right now. these guys are legit.

 

[Rupster]

here's a page with better pics & description:

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This looks sweet - thanks op

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: uwannawhat
That's odd. The checkout page is not secure?

Seems like a decent deal though I'm leary.

 

[superHARD]

nice

 

[ouzome]

I'm thinking this would be a nice little box for Windows Media Center, but for $99 - what's wrong with it? P4 2.8 is what I'm using now on my 400SC w/ MCE and it's great. Only one tuner card, but am I missing anything?

 

[redls1]

Not a abd little machine as i have one myslef. I bought it because of size and price. Im running a celeron 2.6? and 1 gig of memory. You can even add a differnet agp video card if need be.

 

[pxc]

I bought one of these last year from newegg for $129 (not FIC branded, but the identical system). These are great for HTPCs or desktops. I had a 5700 Ultra and Hauppauge PVR-250 in mine.

 

[Karaktu]

Put mobile Celeron CPUs in those puppies.

 

[cpals]

Power supply looks a tad low for putting anything too good in it. I was thinking about getting this and then putting in a different vid card to be used as a SageTV client...

 

[cpals]

Originally posted by: pxc
I bought one of these last year from newegg for $129 (not FIC branded, but the identical system). These are great for HTPCs or desktops. I had a 5700 Ultra and Hauppauge PVR-250 in mine.

Do you remember the model # / brand?

Like I said earlier, I'm wanting to get something for a SageTV client so all I pretty much need is cpu/hd/ram and a good s-video out video card.

 

[airjrdn]

Power supply looks a tad low for putting anything too good in it. I was thinking about getting this and then putting in a different vid card to be used as a SageTV client...

This is what I'm running in mine (little newer version, but still 220W PSU)

AMS E-Cube EG65
Intel 2.8Ghz P4
HT800 CPU Fan
1G Corsair XMS
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro (128M)
Creative Labs Audigy 2 ZS
120G 8M 7200RPM HD
200G 8M 7200RPM HD
8X Dual Layer DVD+/-R/RW/CD/CDRW Burner
120mm Blue LED Fan
6" Blue Cathode Ray Tube

 

[FranksAndBeans]

Got one of these from Woot awhile back. Running a 2.66GHz Northwood, 1 Gig ram, 160 HDD, and a 9800 Pro no problems at all.

Plugged in a wireless PCI card and its chugged along happily since then.

Nice little box, but the sound insulation is not so good - oem coolers are very noisy in this box. Ended up getting a Zalman cpu sink and now it purrs along quiet and cool

Good deal if you are ok with AGP and No prescott limitation.

-peace

 

[Trey22]

Getting one right now.

Thx OP.

 

[laidbacklarkin]

can someone post a good deal on a celery ? thanks

 

[rhacquer]

Was a little disappointed with their customer service. They advertise a credit account through Wells Fargo; I applied & was approved online, and I sent a .PDF of my approval to their Internet sales guy asking how I can use this new account on their Web special. He replied (in all caps, BTW :disgust: ) that I'd have to bring in my proof of approval, then fill out the paperwork in store. What the frank?!?!

Ah, I didn't need it anyway.

 

[BATCH71]

Originally posted by: laidbacklarkin
can someone post a good deal on a celery ? thanks

This is the best deal you will ever get for a processor that should work in these

Better than NEWEGG IMHO

Excellent trader and a distant buddy of mine You will have no worries if you decide to go the mobicel route as I have 2 myself and they really do kick the llammas arse for the money

Dave

 

[cpals]

Originally posted by: BATCH71

Originally posted by: laidbacklarkin
can someone post a good deal on a celery ? thanks

This is the best deal you will ever get for a processor that should work in these

Better than NEWEGG IMHO

Excellent trader and a distant buddy of mine You will have no worries if you decide to go the mobicel route as I have 2 myself and they really do kick the llammas arse for the money

Dave

Only thing is a prescott will not work with this case (or so the website says).

Edit: NM, just noticed you were talking about the mobiles..

 

[Anonemous]

Originally posted by: cpals

Originally posted by: pxc
I bought one of these last year from newegg for $129 (not FIC branded, but the identical system). These are great for HTPCs or desktops. I had a 5700 Ultra and Hauppauge PVR-250 in mine.

Do you remember the model # / brand?

Like I said earlier, I'm wanting to get something for a SageTV client so all I pretty much need is cpu/hd/ram and a good s-video out video card.

I think it was a Chyang Fun brand. I bought one when Newegg had them on sale for 129 almost 2 years ago.

Same specs. Dunno about the PSU but mine was 230 IIRC.

From order history:
PC CHYANG FUN CF-S968L-BK 478 - OEM

 

[Lithan]

I think I've seen this on woot for like $80 or $100

 

[mscdex0]

What keeps me from buying this is where they say, "THIS UNIT DOES NOT SUPPORT PRESCOTT SERIES PROCESSORS OR 800 FSB CPU'S."

EDIT: It also only supports 4x AGP



Anyone else know of any P4 barebones cases like this that support 8x agp, 800mhz fsb and have clear side(s)?

 

[MrBLUNT]

What keeps me from buying this is where they say, "THIS UNIT DOES NOT SUPPORT PRESCOTT SERIES PROCESSORS OR 800 FSB CPU'S."

EDIT: It also only supports 4x AGP

Anyone else know of any P4 barebones cases like this that support 8x agp, 800mhz fsb and have clear side(s)?

AMS = FIC = Chyang Fun

check out www.amselectronics.com