Motherboards are the problem it seems. You don't know which one/s they use
in any particular system. Don't you have a current computer with decent
components? If so, then all you would have to do is get a new mobo, PC100
SDRAM memory, and next generation 2D/3D video card. That would be a state of
the art system and think of the conversation value with your friends. Super7
mobo's are priced very reasonably as well (get one with 5 PCI slots). You
could probably get all that for just over $300. Compare that to the price of
a new Dell.

Stan Zaske
Win98 & DX6
Beta Tester
(# 324893)


-----Original Message-----
From:   PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Changhsu P. Liu
Sent:   Tuesday, August 18, 1998 2:57 PM
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Subject:        [PCBUILD] Which venders to buy from for Pentium IIs?

I'm thinking upgrading to Pentium II in mid-September. The prices of these
name-branded PC are getting more and more attractive, and I don't think I
can save too much by building it using parts from different manufacturers.
Another benefit is that I don't have to worry about fake speed processors
which you find from www.pricewatch.com. I would still want to have the best
expandability and no propritary parts. Of all name brands like HP, IBM,
SONY, Compaq, Dell, which offers the best value and expandability? Do they
usually use pretty good motherboards?

If you still think it's better to build by yourself, please elaborate on
the reasons...


Thanks for suggestions,


Changhsu Liu
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