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| 1205148 | 2011-06-02 05:17:00 | Intel Boards -Hmmmmmmm -- from my own personal experience, I wouldn't buy one any more. Lets just say that over the last few years, out of the 4 Intel boards I have purchased for customers, 3 have failed within 6 months, only to be replaced by Gigabyte. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1205149 | 2011-06-02 05:19:00 | So what can I get then instead of an intel board? I only have $450 to spend. | QW. (15883) | ||
| 1205150 | 2011-06-02 05:32:00 | Personally- in order of Preference, ASUS or Gigabyte first, Then MSI. I know several customers who also brought Computers from Various shops, and out of the ones that have failed boards, Intel, Asrock & ECS are generally the brands. Asus & Gigabyte may be slightly more expensive, but Generally have better quality. Totally up to you if you want to purchase a intel board, I'm only advising the troubles I have had with them over several years. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1205151 | 2011-06-02 05:46:00 | If youre not fussed with the CPU or mobo, you can get a mini ITX mobo. Something like this (www.computerlounge.co.nz). I think the CPU is integrated. Dont know what the speed is tho (It maybe 1.6 ghz). All you need is ram, and a case Or this but I think the CPU is separate (www.computerlounge.co.nz). So, you'll have to buy the ram, CPU and case |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1205152 | 2011-06-02 06:45:00 | If youre not fussed with the CPU or mobo, you can get a mini ITX mobo. Something like this (www.computerlounge.co.nz). I think the CPU is integrated. Dont know what the speed is tho (It maybe 1.6 ghz). All you need is ram, and a case Or this but I think the CPU is separate (www.computerlounge.co.nz). So, you'll have to buy the ram, CPU and case That's a good starting point. Need to get RAM, case and windows 7 How about this V6-P5G31E? Its a barebones kit but looks like it has a Asus board |
QW. (15883) | ||
| 1205153 | 2011-06-02 07:07:00 | keep in mind with that Barebones, looks like you still need to buy a CPU, RAM, OS (if Windows) Hard Drive & Optical drive. | wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1205154 | 2011-06-02 07:10:00 | keep in mind with that Barebones, looks like you still need to buy a CPU, RAM, OS (if Windows) Hard Drive & Optical drive. Would probably install ubuntu to save some costs |
QW. (15883) | ||
| 1205155 | 2011-06-02 07:12:00 | Would probably install ubuntu to save some costs Nothing wrong with that either :) :thumbs: | wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1205156 | 2011-06-02 07:39:00 | Surely you could re-use some things from the old PC, hard drive and CD drive should at least still work... | Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1205157 | 2011-06-02 07:48:00 | Where are you yqk?? If you were in Auckland, I could have a look at that P4. And you can have 2 PC's if I can get it going | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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