Knavish
Senior member
http://www.pricewatch.com
...back in the 90's, that would be the site to go to! I have no idea if it's worth the pixels it's printed on today.
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http://www.pricewatch.com
...back in the 90's, that would be the site to go to! I have no idea if it's worth the pixels it's printed on today.
Denithor
Diamond Member
Wow, and I live right between you two, in Charlotte!
Which is why I made the comment in the first place, and suggested a prebuilt up at the top.
My recs could probably use some fine-tuning since the deadline has been extended, if I have time tonight I'll look into what kinda deals I can find. But it's my birthday so I may be out late with family.
:beer:
krnmastersgt
Platinum Member
Happy Birthday Denithor! Have fun out when you're celebrating :beer:
I still like the build I put together, except the case (hideous abomination in my eyes), but that's more aesthetic than performance related so I guess it doesn't matter. If you had a spare case sox, it'd be terrific even if it doesn't cut the costs drastically.
Edit: Sorry for all the seeming spam lately.
Sho'Nuff
Diamond Member
Sorry you lost interest when the limit was raised.
Also sorry you are irritated by this type of request. I realized this would be an issue for many on this forum, hence the offer of a (rather good IMO) prize.
I haven't tried to sell the 8800gtx and earn capital for the build for two reasons. 1, I work ridiculous hours every day, and I it is easier for me to just hang on to the part then take the time and effort to sell it. I used it as a prize in this contest for the very reason I stated in the original post (i.e., because I am not using it, and figured someone else would). And yes, I realize it is a waste of money.
Finally, I thought the contest would be infinitely more interesting way of addressing my issue of lack of time and the need to build or buy a pc. I certainly thought it would be more fun then it turned out to be.
Sorry if this post sounds a bit flat, but a good friend of mine passed away today. I'm honestly amazed I can even keep it together. People as nice as my friend should not die so young, especially when they have two little kids.
Zap
Elite Member
soxfan, sorry for your loss. 🙁
Pricewatch is just a price listing engine. With Priceline you can supposedly say "I want a hotel room and I want to pay this much $$$" and you would get offers.
I somehow don't see that happening with new computer parts. Used, sure, but new parts have a cost involved. No profit over costs = go out of business.
With services like a hotel, prices are already very variable/seasonal, plus anything over a baseline that covers operational/fixed costs is profit, so if the hotel is only at 1/4 capacity during a slow season but that capacity already pays for all fixed costs, then if someone wants $20 off a $100 room, often the manager will approve the discount. Now, if a hotel was at 95% capacity and there's a convention in town, thanks but no thanks.
Pricewatch is just a price listing engine. With Priceline you can supposedly say "I want a hotel room and I want to pay this much $$$" and you would get offers.
I somehow don't see that happening with new computer parts. Used, sure, but new parts have a cost involved. No profit over costs = go out of business.
With services like a hotel, prices are already very variable/seasonal, plus anything over a baseline that covers operational/fixed costs is profit, so if the hotel is only at 1/4 capacity during a slow season but that capacity already pays for all fixed costs, then if someone wants $20 off a $100 room, often the manager will approve the discount. Now, if a hotel was at 95% capacity and there's a convention in town, thanks but no thanks.
krnmastersgt
Platinum Member
Sorry to hear that soxfan 🙁 It's tough losing close friends, happened twice to me and it still hurts...
heyheybooboo
Diamond Member
We won't hold that against you 😛 Happy belated B-day :beer:
(btw - the 'little woman' lives in Olde Providence, just north of the 'Arbor Rectum' - LOL)
A prebuilt or bare-bones still looks to be your best option - if I stumble across one I'll post it up for you.
Denithor
Diamond Member
Seconded, again. Especially since you work so many hours, you really don't have time to build a system, troubleshoot anything that doesn't work, etc.
Thanks, all, who wished me a HBD. I feel old (or is that the hangover?).
Sympathies to soxfan. I lost my grandfather, little sister and favorite uncle, all over the course of one summer several years back, so I know how you feel. You'll never get over it completely but time does (eventually) blunt the pain.
heyheybooboo
Diamond Member
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Mobo Specs: Supports the following processors ...
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Firewire, card readers, etc. Enough $$$ left for the floppy drive or maybe a discreet vid card.
krnmastersgt
Platinum Member
-Nevermind-
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