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.

Post #185,539 by Another Scott 11/30/04 8:38:47 AM Reply	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.
Post #185,550 by bluke 11/30/04 11:09:56 AM Reply	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.
Post #185,695 by bluke 12/1/04 10:21:29 AM Reply	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.

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