Assuming the video (usually ok) and the sound (can be a problem) are
compatible I'd go with the AMD system. I like AMD processors and I
never heard of the TRANSCEND mb. If you're looking to save some bucks,
get a Duron CPU/MB. Good bang for the buck. You don't give enough info
on the integrated sound to know if it's compatible but if not you can
always disable it and put in a cheap SB clone. Just make sure you have
a spare PCI slot. I strongly recommend you put in 128Meg ram instead of
the 64.
Ed.
Norbert Cartagena wrote:
>
> Hey guys. I'm buying a computer for someone as a gift and would like
> some opinions as to the system that I'm geting. I've narrowed them down
> to two (both barebone kits - I already have some parts) sets of
> hardware. Here are the stats:
>
> KIT PRICE: $252.98
> AMD PROCESSORS ----------AMD ATHLON T-BIRD 650MHZ SOCKET-A OEM
> SOCKET A MOTHERBOARDS ---SHUTTLE MS21 SOCKET-A SOUND, VIDEO
> SDRAM 168 PIN -----------64MB PC133 GENERIC SDRAM 168PIN
> SOUND CARD OPTIONS ------PCI SOUND INCLUDED ON BOARD
> VIDEO CARD OPTIONS ------AGP VIDEO INCLUDED ON BOARD
> OPTICAL STORAGE ---------(Already have CDROM)
> MASS STORAGE ------------(Already have hard drive)
> NETWORK ADAPTERS --------DIAMOND SUPRAMAX 56K V90 MODEM
> FLOPPY DRIVES -----------TEAC FLOPPY DRIVE 1.44MB
> COOLING PRODUCTS --------COOLERMASTER 1.33GHZ SOCKET CPU FAN
> CASE --------------------ELEVATION 3X5.25 3X3.5 MEDIUM TOWER ATX
> POWER SUPPLIES ----------300 WATT LEC ATX POWER SUPPLY
> MICE & TRACKBALLS -------(Already have mouse)
> KEYBOARDS ---------------(Already have working keyboard)
>
>
> KIT PRICE: $241.99
> INTEL PROCESSORS --------CELERON 633 FC-PGA OEM
> SOCKET 370 MOTHERBOARDS -TRANSCEND TS-ASL3 815E ATX VIDEO ,SOUND
> SDRAM 168 PIN -----------64MB PC133 GENERIC SDRAM 168PIN
> SOUND CARD OPTIONS ------PCI SOUND INCLUDED ON BOARD
> VIDEO CARD OPTIONS ------AGP VIDEO INCLUDED ON BOARD
> OPTICAL STORAGE ---------(Already have a CDROM)
> MASS STORAGE ------------(Already have hard drive)
> NETWORK ADAPTERS --------DIAMOND SUPRAMAX 56K V90 MODEM
> FLOPPY DRIVES -----------(Already have Floppy)
> COOLING PRODUCTS --------CPU SOCKET 7, A, 370 & FCPGA FAN & HEAT
> CASES AND CHASSIS -------ELEVATION 3X5.25 3X3.5 MEDIUM TOWER ATX
> POWER SUPPLIES ----------300 WATT LEC ATX POWER SUPPLY
> MICE & TRACKBALLS -------(Already have mouse)
> KEYBOARDS ---------------(Already have Keyboard)
>
> I'm mainly wondering about the Modem (DIAMOND SUPRAMAX 56K V90 MODEM)
> and the Motherboards - does anyone know how well these work under
> GNU/Linux? Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Frankly, I thought this
> was a decent price, but if I'm wrong PLEASE CORRECT ME! ;-)
>
> TIA
>
> Norb
>
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