Fry's Athlon XP 1700(Boxed) + ECS K7S5A: $169

[lchen66666]

Fry's has this combo tomorrow. pricewatch.com lowest OEM version Athlon XP 1700 is $137.
Fry's has a retail version, which usually cost at least $20 more expensive.

 

[damngood]

Where'd you see the ad? Is there a certain time you have to get to the store by (ie from 7am-12noon?). This is pretty good for both the board and the chip. Thanks!

 

[HaVoC]

Keep in mind that the OEM version likely does NOT include a HS/F on the Athlon XP chip. Therefore you need to sink in anywhere from $15-$20 for a decent HSF. For the non-Overclockers, the Retail chip may be the better buy.

 

[DDCSpeed]

I have a question about the ECS motherboard K7S5A since it works fine for some members and it has been unfriendly to the other ones.

HOW would u guys rate this board since, this is a cheap combination.

 

[MasterRoshi]

great board, this is definitely a HOT deal if it's available in every Fry's stores!

I got ECS board and it's very stable, with Athlon XP 1600+ (OEM) back then for $159 (substituting for sold-out Athlon 1.4Ghz)
The thing is you need to have a good power supply (don't be cheap), I have Antec 350W which have 2 fans in it, and the ECS should be running fine

 

[damngood]

Isn't this deal for a boxed (retail) XP1700 or did I just read the title wrong? I don't plan to OC so I'm very happy getting the retail version.

I built a system for my brother using the ECS board and had no trouble with it. It's a good board for the price. I would recommend it

 

[ftp4you]

Where did you here about this from? Ad,person who works there?

 

[llew]

Where are you located? I am looking at the Orange County Fry's AD fromhere, and I don't see any CPU combo.

 

[lchen66666]

It's in San Jose Bay Area. It's boxed CPU based on ad.

Anyone is interested in CPU only. I just need motherboard ?

I can sell CPU for $150(include tax and shipping).

Drop me a email if you are interested in it, my email address is leland_chen@hotmail.com

 

[syncmaster108]

hehe, I want the MB too

 

[The Dancing Peacock]

it's in the LA times. I got in on the 1600+ deal and this board for 159. Both systems are working great. It's a retail box CPU

 

[dc]

this xp1700+/ecs combo is in today's la ad?

i don't see it here

 

[Chatterjee]

I think this board is awesome with it's onboard LAN and sound

-S

 

[dc]

bump, where is this deal valid? all fry's?

 

[alaniscool]

which newspaper has the bay area fry's ad's...this seems like a really good deal.

 

[GotSomethingCheaper?]

The San Jose Mercury and Oakland Tribune seem to have the Fry's Electronics Advertisments.
If you do pick them up please post any other mobo/cpu deals as I did not get the chance to pick the paper up myself.

 

[DocGumby]

I have the board w/ a 1.4 thunderbird... Its a really nice board but i dont use the sound and the LAN option SUCKS... it was going too slow even w/ updated drivers... I had to install my old lan card...

 

[dc]

doh, so only bay area?
or can we get this deal in socal also?

i need this combo.

 

[rojkai]

oo..thats a nice combo..too bad its not available at the sac's frys..any of you guys who bought the combo wants to sell the cpu..$150 shipped..hehe

-=rojkai=-

 

[lotust]

i hate this.... no frys in NY

 

[warriorfan23]

yeah sac frys never has any deals

 

[wluk]

we need flys in ny.

 

[bbkat]

Fry's ad in LA has it for $189

 

[Cybergamefan]

Can somebody post the ad for the San Jose Bay Area Fry's Ad? I am thinking of taking it to the Fry's here in LA and do a pricematch! Thanks.

 

[dc]

yeah, someone give us a scan of the san jose ad.