Author: Ricardo Gibert
Date: 14:15:46 04/21/04
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On April 21, 2004 at 16:43:41, Sam Lloyd wrote: >On April 21, 2004 at 03:27:30, Ricardo Gibert wrote: > >>On April 20, 2004 at 21:06:09, Sam Lloyd wrote: >> >>>Video Shared Memory. >> >>1000 canadian is about 736 US dollars. At the first link below, you can buy it >>for 620. I wouldn't buy it though. >> >>The word "shared" is a bad sign. Don't expect great things graphics wise. I >>would expect it to be slow. >> >>It doesn't come with a monitor. The ones offered for sale on the same page you >>give are too expensive. >> >>The memory speed is on the slow side. >> >>What kind of audio card does it have? Or is built into the motherboard? It's >>built in. >> >>How many PCI slots does it have? Only 3 and one is already being used. >> >>What kind of speakers, if any, does it come with? None. >> >>How many USB ports does it have? Firewire? 6 USB 2.0 plus 2 Firewire. >> >>What is the capacity of the power supply? >> >>Does it some with Windows XP pro or home edition? Home edition. >> >>What do you want to use the machine for? >> >>Here is a more informative link that also offers the machine for less >>http://www.shopping.hp.com/ >> >>Good luck! > > >Hi I came across both HP and Compaq Athlon 64, however it may be a while before >I'll see one in my area....Canada is always a few months behind:( > >http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?b=b&c=2&oid=86774&catoid=-8024&m=0&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&qp=0 > >Is it worth holding out for an Athlon 64? Answering that question depends very much on what it will be used it for, but for most people, including chess players, it is better to save money and opt for the lesser machine unless you have the money to burn. The more powerful machines are alluring, but not very sensible given their higher price. > >Terry >>> >>>I may be able to buy it for even less, at cost. >>> >>>Thoughtful comments appreciated. >>> >>>Here's the link. >>> >>> >>>http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=2511408&category=CPUs&catalog=RadioShack >>> >>> >>>Terry
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