Re: Cheapest Opteron system available for shipping right now?
From: Jared Richardson (jared.richardson_at_sas.com)
Date: 08/19/03
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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 08:09:26 -0400
"Andy Isaacson" <adi@pirx.lan> wrote in message
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> In article <6dcb1c5e.0308111723.5ad6165f@posting.google.com>,
> Jim Kroger <kroger@princeton.edu> wrote:
> >I need to get a new computer, and would really like to get an Opteron
> >if I can afford it.....but I don't know where to look to see how much
> >they are selling for. I'm happy to settle for a single processor with
> >not too much memory, high power graphics, etc etc. I can add memory
> >later and just crunch numbers so don't need the graphics now.
>
> Use pricewatch to collect prices. Looks like the Opteron 240 is down to
> $266, while the Asus SK8N is down to $223. Add a cheap AGP video card,
> 512 MB of memory, and a smallish disk and you're talking about a $800
> system.
>
> I wouldn't necessarily *build* an Opteron system by buying parts on
> Pricewatch, but it's a good way to go about the pricing process.
>
> -andy
I agree. I bought one from MicroPro and it came in fast and (relatively)
cheaply.
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