Building new computer, need suggestions.

[ST4RCUTTER]

Apple,

You can easily find W2K on Ebay for under or just around $100. OEM software works fine. Go to the library, Anandtech or a bookstore if you need to learn more about how the OS works.

 

[chevelle396]

Apple, there really isnt that much that the manual will say that you can't find out online. OEM hard drives are the way to go, in my opinion. You will get the cable you need with your motherboard, and the screws should come with the case. If you really need a manual, I'm sure its on the IBM website in PDF format.

 

[Apple]

Thanks alot guys, thats saves me a good $30-40.

 

[Apple]

Well, since I'm still waiting for my check, I can't buy anything yet. I did find the retail 1.4ghz TBird for $244.19 shipped from FTIcomputers.com, has anyone had any past experiences with these people?

 

[Xponential]

Unless you absolutely need the security of a retail product with 3 yr. warranty, go with OEM version of 1.4 athlon instead. You'll save about $30-40 and they are just as good as retail version.

 

[NelsonMuntz]

<< I didn't think OEM came with a manual, I guess I was mistaken? What kind of cables does the OEM not come with? >>



The OEM is JUST the drive (no manual) but the manual doesn't really help at all and you could probably download one for free from the manufacturers website. I just put a system together very similar to this for some one and the only cables that were missing were for the printer (hate those printer manufacturers). Other than that, it looks like your system is coming together nicely.

 

[jimmystu]

Fine

 

[Apple]

Heh, I don't have enough confidence to put the HSF on myself. Sure would be nice if this check would come though, research is fun and all, but I wanna get crackin(not literally, of course). :|

 

[NelsonMuntz]

Don't think for a minute that if you buy a retail boxed processor that you won't have to put the HSF on yourself. They are still two pieces not connected to the motherboard unless youv'e got some -e-tailer putting part of it together for you. It's not that big a job, but it's sometimes a pain pricing the processor and fan separately instead of getting them in one package together.

 

[ICDeadPeople]

you said you were a gamer...well if you really are, microsoft can't make anything besides some lousy operating systems...your mouse, microsoft, NO...ever heard of the &quot;Razer Boomslang 2000&quot; (if you haven't i can't help you, since i only know danish sites who sells it and writes about it)...but if you have heard of it...BUY IT!!!!

 

[Apple]

<< Don't think for a minute that if you buy a retail boxed processor that you won't have to put the HSF on yourself. They are still two pieces not connected to the motherboard unless youv'e got some -e-tailer putting part of it together for you. It's not that big a job, but it's sometimes a pain pricing the processor and fan separately instead of getting them in one package together. >>


Doh, shows how much I know. Almost made a big mistake I guess. Anyone have any suggestions for a HSF? Like I said, I won't be OC'ing, atleast not now anyways. Thanks for all the great help/tips, I'm pretty sure if it wasn't for Anandtech I'd be in big trouble right now.

BTW: I'll look into the Boomslang, it was my impression that those suckers cost $100-120, that's a bit more than I'm willing to pay for a mouse.