Here is a link to the computers:
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/WishShareShow.asp?ID=1687250&WishListTitle=SEMPRON+COMPUTER
Okay, I lied! The computers weren't $400. They were $326.45 + shipping.
I speced these systems for desktop users. They aren't high performance.
I've put in four, and all work... with Windows XP. I also haven't tested
the Sempron in 64-bit mode.
You can put in a cheaper SATA drive if you want. Just don't go with
Western Digital. They will not be detected by the VIA SATA BIOS (spent a
day on the phone with this issue). You could also put in an IDE ATA hard
disk if you want.
There is no screen included with this bundle. I've been ordering Dell 17"
LCDs, as they are good quality and reasonably priced. I think we were
able to purchase them for around $230 each.
I'll be installing another machine tomorrow. I'll pop a livecd in, and
post the results so everyone will know how they work with Linux.
Let me know if you have any questions.
If anyone would like a system speced, let the list know.
- Sebastian
On Mon, 26 Sep 2005, Marcel Levy wrote:
I'm interested -- also in where you got all the parts.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
Sebastian Smith
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 1:57 AM
To: Joan Leach
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [RLUG] Isn't it about time some SIGs develop?
For those interested in upgrading their systems, I just put in four new
64-bit (AMD based) computers for under $400 each. This included
motherboard, case, power supply, CPU, RAM, SATA HDD, gigabit ethernet,
video card, audio, and a DVDRW/CDRW drive. They aren't "extreme machines"
but they are pretty cheap. Let me know if you're interested in the specs,
and I'll send them to you.
I know $400 may be out of reach for a limited budget, but if you send me
what you'd be willing to spend I'll design a machine, or spec some parts
that will fit in your budget.
Joan, your CD burning offer gives me another idea... if anyone has $5 to
spare please donate it to the group (see Jeff's earlier post). I'd like
to buy several stacks of CDs so that we can burn ISOs for anyone
requesting them. I have a fat pipeline to my machine at school that we
can use to download images. I also have plenty of space to store them.
My offer to download images stands whether we purchase CDs or not. I'm
always willing to consume some of UNRs bandwidth ;) Just let me know what
you'd like. In the meantime, I'll see if I can find an Internet 2 mirror
so that we can download files REALLY fast.
- Sebastian
On Sat, 24 Sep 2005, Joan Leach wrote:
Hi all,
What we need is for a computer store to allow us to
put on a hardware SIG maybe? We will no doubt find we
need last minute parts after all. Plus after seeing
it done the store might get return visits for
upgrades.
I know I can't afford to buy my needed upgrade parts
all at once as I'm on limited income. I only want a
faster motherboard, (P4 1gig+ or AMD) CPU, RAM, P/S
and video card for trying my hand at a Webserver setup
behind my DSL router.
I've sent Bob a message offering to burn CDs for him,
too. Any other folks need some help getting LiveCDs,
I've tried most of them.
Thanks,
Joan
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