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New quiet PC
My PC is over 4 years old, time for a new one. It's a Windows XP
system, Asus A8V Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3200+ at 2GHz, 1GB RAM, some quiet components. For the new system I want it super-quiet, reliable, and highly Linux-compatible. I've poked around on the SPCR (Silent PC Review) site and forums, but prefer real newsgroups - are there any that focus on quiet PCs, or is this the best one? I'm don't mind buying a quiet PC (EndPCNoise and Puget Computer Systems sell them) instead of building, but comparing the total price of their "choose your system components" system builder with the same or similar parts on NewEgg seems to indicate that they charge $500 or $600 to put it together - or maybe to warranty it - is that a typical premium for assembly, or am I missing something? I noticed that their systems show only Intel processors - my previous systems have been AMD but I'm agnostic - seems like maybe Intel (like Core 2 Duo or Quad) is currently the best choice for quiet systems per the speed to power ratios shown at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...er_dissipation (I won't be overclocking and prefer not to underclock). -- If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? |
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New quiet PC
Van Chocstraw wrote:
Xainin wrote: My PC is over 4 years old, time for a new one. It's a Windows XP system, Asus A8V Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3200+ at 2GHz, 1GB RAM, some quiet components. For the new system I want it super-quiet, reliable, and highly Linux-compatible. I've poked around on the SPCR (Silent PC Review) site and forums, but prefer real newsgroups - are there any that focus on quiet PCs, or is this the best one? I'm don't mind buying a quiet PC (EndPCNoise and Puget Computer Systems sell them) instead of building, but comparing the total price of their "choose your system components" system builder with the same or similar parts on NewEgg seems to indicate that they charge $500 or $600 to put it together - or maybe to warranty it - is that a typical premium for assembly, or am I missing something? I noticed that their systems show only Intel processors - my previous systems have been AMD but I'm agnostic - seems like maybe Intel (like Core 2 Duo or Quad) is currently the best choice for quiet systems per the speed to power ratios shown at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...er_dissipation (I won't be overclocking and prefer not to underclock). Try Pricewatch.com This reply is useless, answering none of my questions or points. -- A waist is a terrible thing to mind. |
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Steve wrote:
In article , says... My PC is over 4 years old, time for a new one. Why, did it quit working or have you just got the itch? Works fine - just have the itch, and want a separate box to run Linux natively instead of in a VM or dual-boot, keeping my existing PC for Windows. It's a Windows XP system, Asus A8V Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3200+ at 2GHz, 1GB RAM, some quiet components. For the new system I want it super-quiet, reliable, and highly Linux-compatible. I've poked around on the SPCR (Silent PC Review) site and forums, but prefer real newsgroups - are there any that focus on quiet PCs, or is this the best one? Don't know. I'm don't mind buying a quiet PC (EndPCNoise and Puget Computer Systems sell them) instead of building, but comparing the total price of their "choose your system components" system builder with the same or similar parts on NewEgg seems to indicate that they charge $500 or $600 to put it together - or maybe to warranty it - is that a typical premium for assembly, or am I missing something? Looking at http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/...iet_core2.html It appears they value a years parts and labor warrenty at approxamatly $125.00. For me installing the OS and making sure all the drivers are installed properly is worth around a hundred bucks. A hundred bucks to the tech to build and burn in leaves around $125.00 to $225.00 for gross profit to the business. Doesn't sound out of line to me,IMO. A few hundred bucks would seem fine to me as well, which is why I was surprised when the total difference was so much more. I noticed that their systems show only Intel processors - my previous systems have been AMD but I'm agnostic - seems like maybe Intel (like Core 2 Duo or Quad) is currently the best choice for quiet systems per the speed to power ratios shown at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...er_dissipation (I won't be overclocking and prefer not to underclock). Perhaps their profit margin is better with Intel based pcs. Perhaps they like Intel more for other reasons. shrug Are you implying that maybe there isn't as much difference between AMD and Intel as the above indicates? You didn't say how much you wanted to spend or what your intended purpose for the pc was. s I don't want the low end, nor the pricey bleeding edge. Something mid range, perhaps like an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400. General use; occasional modest audio/video encoding; modest gaming (my current FX5200 fanless video card is fine). -- "I must remove that bunion," the doctor said callously. |
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