Hey all. One of my neighbors was talking about going to CDW and MicroCenter to look for a new sub-$500 computer. I mentioned that I could probably put together a better/faster/cheaper system if she'd pay for the parts. (what with the deals posted here and elsewhere..)
I'm certainly thinking that it should be based on a celermine 533 or 566 which would probably be overclocked. There are plenty of coupon deals out there for the RAM, harddrive and other components, but I was wondering if I could get some suggestions for the motherboard? Is there a current equivalent to what the Abit BH6 was when I put my 450A together?
Basically I'd like to keep it under $100, and if it has onboard sound that'd be great. People always rag on onboard sound, but the onboard creative chips I've heard are far better than any cheap soundcards out there.
the system is to replace an Acer Pentium-75 To be used for websurfing and such.
if there are any specific deals out there I'd appreciate hearing of them.
Thanks.
I'm certainly thinking that it should be based on a celermine 533 or 566 which would probably be overclocked. There are plenty of coupon deals out there for the RAM, harddrive and other components, but I was wondering if I could get some suggestions for the motherboard? Is there a current equivalent to what the Abit BH6 was when I put my 450A together?
Basically I'd like to keep it under $100, and if it has onboard sound that'd be great. People always rag on onboard sound, but the onboard creative chips I've heard are far better than any cheap soundcards out there.
the system is to replace an Acer Pentium-75 To be used for websurfing and such.
if there are any specific deals out there I'd appreciate hearing of them.
Thanks.