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From: Timchenko Maxim <[log in to unmask]>


>  Anybody has anything to say on these components?
>
>1) LuckyStar 440BX motherboard [atx, 100 Mhz]
>I'm not sure whether they have a website at all...

Not familiar with this manufacturer....very happy with Abit, FIC &
Supermicro PII BX boards I have used.....

>
>2) Seagate 8.4 Gb hard drives
>are they really better than W.D. or simply more expensive

I have recently used Seagates, since my supplier is pushing them....My reply
to them and you is a one word answer....MAXTOR....buy them if you can, the
quality is superior, quieter, more reliable and in my opinion, faster. The
warranty program is first-rate.

>
>3) The Intel celeron 400 - how good is this?
>compared to other models, which would give the most for cheap?

I havent used the 400 *yet*, but my experience with Celerons is very good. I
use them myself, I recommend them to my clients. I wouldn't hesitate to try
or use any Celerons at the present time....

Good Luck,
David Olds

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