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Guy is correct. Unless you are reasonably handy with tools and understand
the operating system at a deeper level than the average user, it is better
to buy than to build.
There is a build it yourself sig in Houston. I attended a few meetings and
found out that Guy's opnion about saving money is correct.
However, if you like building your own equipment, by all means do so. I
know several people who do so.
Lionel
-----Original Message-----
From: Guy Tann <grtann@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, December 13, 1998 11:02 AM
Subject: RE: good computers
I've been building micro computers (notice the name) before there was an
Apple or an IBM PC. I think my first one was in the early 70s.
Anyway, I've found that I can go to one of the local clone manufacturers and
buy a complete system, sometimes for less than the cost of the various
components. Currently, one of the local chains is selling a 450MHz Pentium
II system with 128Mb of RAM, 10+Gb HD, 4x DVD drive, 400w speakers and sub,
plus an 8Mb ATI graphics card, 56kb modem v.90, etc., etc. and a 17" .26
monitor (I think as I'm going from memory) for around $1800. There's no way
I'm going to take the time to build one of these again. I bought a complete
system, added another 5.5Gb D: drive and a networking card (10/100 Mb
Ethernet) and I'm done. Oh yes, it also included Win 98 and a bunch of
other stuff.
Hardly worth trying to save $100. And that includes a 2 year, total
warrantee.
Regards
Guy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Chuck Engstrom
> Sent: Saturday, December 12, 1998 11:30 AM
> To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: good computers
>
>
> At 12:44 PM 12/12/98 GMT, you wrote:
> >On Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:10:06 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> >>I'm in the market for a new computer and would appreciate
> >>comments good or bad about Micron, Compaq, Dell or any others.
> >>I want more power and it's time to put my pentium 133 machine
> >>out to pasture.
> >
> >Upgraded my system with an ASUS P2 motherboard & Pentium II, PC Power
> >& Cooling mini Tower & ATX power supply. Had to buy new memory.
> >
> >I had to buy a new case and power supply due to the ATX form factor.
> >DELL, Compaq are too proprietary. Micron and Gateway are upgradeable.
> >
> >Used the same video, same HD, same monitor, same keyboard, same
> >floppy, etc....
> >
> >See www.TCCOMPUTERS.COM or www.necx.com for details. TCComputers will
> >put the system together for you, if you are not handy.
> >
> >-= Chris ß =-
> > /\ /\/
> > /\/ \ /\ /
> > / \/ \/
> >Using MetaStock 6.5 | FastTrack | FastRUBE | FastTools | TC2000
> >
> >
>
> I second the motion -- many of the "name" brand computers have in them so
> much stuff that is specially configured to the extent that you
> can't really
> say that their Windows 95 (or 98) boxes subscribe to a presumably "open"
> architecture. Many of them are generally pretty good, of course, but
> whenever you have a problem you have to call Mr. Manufacturer and wait in
> the phone queue for who knows how long. If you are an experienced an
> knowledgeable user, think hard about "rolling your own." I did my
> own three
> years ago and have had fewer problems than anyone I know who's
> bought brand
> name.
>
> Chuck Engstrom
>
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