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cbmeeks:
Celerys (Celerons) are OK for simple tasks.  Actually, at my office, we actuall have a Celeron server running Windows 2000 Server with about 70 users.

I wouldn't want a Celery for a workstation.  However, this is a MAME machine so it should be fine.  I would ask if they can ditch WinXP so you can save a little money.  If so, then load it with Linux or DOS.

To me, seeing the Windows logo on an arcade kinda removes the "feel" of an arcade machine....at least with DOS or Linux it loads faster.
tapnout:
So whick operating system should i ask for? I don't know anything at all when it comes to using dos. Is it hard to learn?
pointdablame:
Well that speed would be plenty for MAME and MP3's, as people have said.  However, I'm going to say that I would NOT get that system if I were you.  For one, I never trust refurbished computer hardware... that's personal, but it is sensitive stuff, and not worth risking IMHO.  Also, many people (myself included) don't consider TigerDirect a good dealer.  If you look online, there have been many cases where people ordered refurbished stuff from TigerDirect and were shipped completely different items, which turned into a lot of trouble to get a refund or the correct items.

For $319, if you really want something "new" as opposed to just buying a used 1-2ghz range machine, I would build one yourself.

A quick look at NewEgg.com shows a nice shuttle Nforce motherboard for $75, which has onboard video that would work fine for MAME, onboard sound, and onboard NIC.  Grab a $55 Athlon 2000+, $40 Mushkin/Kingtson/corsair 256mb stick (maybe even 2).  Add in $20-30 for an optical drive.  That brings you to about $200.  Grab a 40gig drive (unless you really have 80 gigs of games and mp3s) and a nice Antec case/power supply combo, and you could probably come out cheaper.  Plus, its safer IMHO because its not refurb... and not TigerDirect.

Just my .02
tapnout:
I've never put together a computer before. But your way sounds cheaper and 10X's more reliable. Is it simple plug and play stuff? Can someone who has no experience putting one together do it?
tapnout:
Here is my shoppng cart from newegg.com. Does it look ok?I have no idea if this stuff will fit together. If anyone has time can the build me the best  system for around this price and give me the exact part numbers so i can order it? Thanks everyone, all of you have been so much help
 
 ANTEC Solution Series Super Mid Tower Case with 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK3700AMB" -RETAIL  
Item# N82E16811129122


 $65.00  
 
   
 Rosewill 52x32x52x16 CD-RW & DVD Combo Drive, Model C523216, Retail  
Item# N82E16827190002
 
 $37.00  
 
 
Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model 6E040L0, OEM Drive only  
Item# N82E16822140133
 
 $45.99  
 
 
 Kingston ValueRAM 184 Pin 256MB DDR PC-2700
 
Item# N82E16820141302
 
 $40.00  
     
 
 Shuttle "MN31L" nForce2 IGP Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL  
Item# N82E16813150056
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 $76.00  
 

 
 AMD Athlon XP 2200+, 266 MHz FSB, 256K Cache Processor - OEM
 
Item# N82E16819103332
 
 
 $62.00  
     
Product total:  $325.99
   
     
 
 
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