[NTLUG:Discuss] Recommendations

[Travis Bell]

On Mon, Jun 25, 2001 at 01:44:38PM -0500, ddaupert at csc.com wrote:
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> I live in Fort Worth, but have a free day this week when I'll be in Dallas.
> 
> What computer establishments would people recommend for acquiring parts?
> 
> What are your thoughts on whether to get one of the BYO systems, or go ala
> cart?
> 
> Do you have any favorite mfrs for motherboard/case/CD-ROM etc?

Fry's in Dallas off of Northwest Hwy. has really low prices.  Keep in mind they
also have a reputation for carrying bad parts.  Expect to go back to exchange 
items (whether you do or not isn't for sure, but expect to because it's common).Microcenter in Richardson off of I-75 (Spring Valley exit) has a pretty good
selection, but isn't the cheapest.  CompUSA and Best Buy run about the same
price (BBY might be a little lower) and carry a pretty good selection as well.

Motherboard: I tend to stick with Intel, Tyan, and Asus.

Case: If you plan on getting inside it often like I do, get one with a side
panel that opens.  The main thing to remember for cases is the power supply,
probably.  300+ Watts minimum go in my machines...esp. if you have the latest
and greatest 3d video cards.

CD-Rom: If it's just a regular CD-Rom (not cdrecorder or DVD), then just find
the cheapest you can get.  If DVD, I dunno.  If CD-RW, I have heard good things
about Memorex, Iomega, and Pioneer, and HPs (except the 7200i?, which has some
sort of problem).


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