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New This is a quote that I got from a local dealer in Israel
DELUXE CASE
(SIS) FSB800/ DDR400/VIDEO/LAN/USB2
AMD Athlon 2500
2 x 512MB DDR 400
80GB 7200 8MB ULTRA CACHE
DVDRW 16X NEC IDE +/- DUAL LAYER
1.44MB 3.5"
MS MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD
MS OPTICAL MOUSE
17" 0.24 FLAT
DELUXE SPEAKERS
SETUP / DELIVER / INSTALL
512MB DDR 400
WINDOWS XP PRO HEB/ENG
USB / LPT / SERIAL / SOUND / FIREWIRE CARD
G-FORCE FX5200 128MB DDR 8X-AGP

for about $1250. Note the prices in Israel are a bit more then in the US.

Any suggestions?
Expand Edited by bluke Nov. 30, 2004, 04:04:49 AM EST
Expand Edited by bluke Nov. 30, 2004, 05:06:08 AM EST
New Is the drive SATA?
Huge difference between SATA and PATA.
Spend a few extra bucks on the drive to get it.

Have you spent time in front of the screen? I hate the little LCDs, preferring real CRT. And then it may be a matter of WHICH LCDs I've spent time with. Make sure you are OK with that particular one.
New It is a flat CRT
I have to find out about the drive. I am wondering about about the Athlon 2500+
New Are you sure about the processor?
[link|http://www.newegg.com|http://www.newegg.com] lists an [link|http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductdesc.asp?description=19-103-506&depa=0|AthlonXP 2500+ (Barton)] except it has a 333 MHz front-side bus. Getting DDR400 memory isn't necessary for such a processor (unless you want to overlock it or have an upgrade path in the next few months). If you can get a faster processor for a few dollars more, try to do so. It might be tough as the AthlonXP is being replaced on the low end by the Sempron and on the high end by the Athlon 64.

How much system memory are you getting? You have 2x512 and 512 listed. I'd go with at least 1 GB so you don't have to think about adding more for a while.

I can't comment on whether the price is good for your area. It's a shame that they're higher than in the US, but having a real person you can go to in case of problems is an advantage. See if another local store you trust will give you a quote. That'll give you some idea of how the prices compare.

HTH. Good luck!

Cheers,
Scott.
New Re: Are you sure about the processor?
It is 1GB of memory. The original quote I got was for a 3.0GHZ Pentium 4 which had the 400MHZ , the Athlon 2500 was a cost savings compromise.
New Prices
I am paying 17% VAT, if you order on the internet in the US there is no sales tax, even in a store, sales tax in the US is no more then 8.25% if I am not mistaken. On $1000+ that adds up.
     Specing out a new machine - (bluke) - (11)
         Budget? Some options. - (Another Scott) - (10)
             Budget is probably up to $1500 -NT - (bluke) - (9)
                 For $1500 this is what I'd get. - (Another Scott) - (6)
                     This is a quote that I got from a local dealer in Israel - (bluke) - (5)
                         Is the drive SATA? - (broomberg) - (1)
                             It is a flat CRT - (bluke)
                         Are you sure about the processor? - (Another Scott) - (2)
                             Re: Are you sure about the processor? - (bluke)
                             Prices - (bluke)
                 Erm... a Mac? -NT - (Arkadiy) - (1)
                     Not really an option where I am -NT - (bluke)

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