Re: A good cheap system?

IP Daley wrote:
> I've built maybe 10 systems but the last one was a few yrs ago so I'm
> completely out of touch. I mostly used AMD an overclocked them. Fond of Abit
> mobos. I usually shop at Newegg.
>
> So, what's a good basic non-gaming system for the money? I'll be using Win7
> (don't include in price). I just bought a new Acer 23" 9:16 black monitor
> for $170 so I'd like a case to match. Say we aim for $230 to keep the total
> at $400. I have a new IDE DVD burner so I'll put that in it (I assume most
> mobos still have a port). I have good speakers, mouse and KB. I have some
> IDE HDDs. Is it worth reusing them?
>
> Thanks
>
> IP Daley
>

You know that Abit (Uabit), stopped manufacturing motherboards at the
end of 2008. There is still warranty service available for whatever
period still exists on their warranties. I would not buy an Abit
board now (you may see cheap ones around, but consider how
willing and able the company is to support them). Some
info on the company history can be found here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_abit

Paul

I routinely use old hard drives, and seldem have a problem.
turn on the smart function in the bios if its off.



"Paul" <> wrote in message
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> IP Daley wrote:
>> I've built maybe 10 systems but the last one was a few yrs ago so I'm
>> completely out of touch. I mostly used AMD an overclocked them. Fond of
>> Abit mobos. I usually shop at Newegg.
>>
>> So, what's a good basic non-gaming system for the money? I'll be using
>> Win7 (don't include in price). I just bought a new Acer 23" 9:16 black
>> monitor for $170 so I'd like a case to match. Say we aim for $230 to keep
>> the total at $400. I have a new IDE DVD burner so I'll put that in it (I
>> assume most mobos still have a port). I have good speakers, mouse and KB.
>> I have some IDE HDDs. Is it worth reusing them?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> IP Daley
>>
>
> You know that Abit (Uabit), stopped manufacturing motherboards at the
> end of 2008. There is still warranty service available for whatever
> period still exists on their warranties. I would not buy an Abit
> board now (you may see cheap ones around, but consider how
> willing and able the company is to support them). Some
> info on the company history can be found here.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_abit
>
> Paul
>