You get longer warranty on almost everything, 3 to 5 years on hard drives. If you are comfortable building your own, it is the only way to go, you'll save over pc's and a lot over macs.
Mike On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Richard P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was able to upgrade my system for $150 after rebates. New MB, dual > core processor, 2GB memory, and power supply. Microcenter has some > good deals too, especially now. > > Staying with XP was a prime motivator for upgrading rather than buying > new (Vista). All totaled, I got a better deal upgrading. The > interesting thing is that when buying component parts, they come with > a better warranty than buying a system (3years MB/CPU, lifetime > memory). Be aware that buying a MB/CPU bundle may only have a 1 year > warranty; check first. > > Richard P. > > > By the time you figure in the cost of the MB, CPU, new RAM, etc... you > may be better off looking at Dell's outlet if not their brand new desktops. > But if you want to do it yourself, I say go NewEgg. > >> > >> Where is the best place for me to buy a MB/CPU > >> Bundle ATX. I want to upgrade my wife´s Pentium III > >> computer. > > > ************************************************************************* > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > ************************************************************************* > -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
