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| Cue-Ball:
--- Quote from: said7 on April 08, 2003, 09:19:12 am ---I got my PC already worked out and i found a 21 inch trinitron for 170. I have been on the search for an old cabinet but havent had any luck. So im thinking it just might be easier to build. I definetly dont want to spend over 300 bucks. --- End quote --- Don't forget about all the "little things" that go into a cabinet. It's more than just wood and screws. You need 3 sheets of MDF for the actual wood. Then you need 1x1 or 2x2 wood to put the MDF together. Then you need joysticks, buttons, some sort of interface (ie: Ipac), wiring, connectors, a flourescent light, plexi for the marquee and CP, etc. Even without a light-up marquee and a control panel overlay it gets expensive fast. If you want a coin door that's another big expense. You'll also either need primer and paint (along with brushes, rollers, roller pans, etc) or laminate and adhesive. And don't forget all the tools that you'll need as well (drill and bits, sander and paper, router and bits, etc). I thought my cabinet was going to cost me $600 tops. I haven't added the costs yet, but if it's under $600 i'll eat my hat (and i'm still not finished). |
| Xphile:
$150 max (they're not reading..:-) |
| aj6500:
I'll say. It's like asking for a price for an oil filter and getting "first you'll need an engine, about 400hp should do, about $5000. Then you'll need service bay with a lift, $45000..." |
| BobA:
OK no controls, no monitor, no computer just a 2 player cab with no additions. MDF 65.00 more for plywood depending on type Wood 15.00 for framing Lexan 30.00 could be cheaper if plexi Paint 20.00 more if different colors Brackets 10.00 T Molding 20.00 add shipping if not local Wheels 15.00 Spk Grills 15.00 if you can find them Hardware 35.00 screws hinges and misc Marquee 30.00 less if printed on inkjet Lighting 15.00 Glue 5.00 Total 275.00 US $ So call it $300.00 minimum. Based on speakers included with computer and painted cab no laminate. Just my guess. BobA |
| said7:
Thanks ;D Finally got my answer j/k |
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