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Title: Any decent deals on barebone computers going on?
Post by: clickhea on June 25, 2008, 09:21:58 pm
the pc i wanted to use for my arcade isnt going to work out... so now iam in the market for a pc to run my games but i really dont want to spend much.. anyone know of any decent deals going on?
Title: Re: Any decent deals on barebone computers going on?
Post by: NickG on June 25, 2008, 09:46:22 pm
There are a couple of Shuttle KPC's going for $100 (USD) currently.


P.S. forgot to mention they are this price at Newegg.
Title: Re: Any decent deals on barebone computers going on?
Post by: clickhea on June 25, 2008, 10:14:23 pm
any links to what ur talking about
Title: Re: Any decent deals on barebone computers going on?
Post by: lowlifefalcon on June 25, 2008, 11:15:00 pm
sign up for geeks.com they always are doing blowout specials on debranded and barebone systems.
Title: Re: Any decent deals on barebone computers going on?
Post by: Blanka on June 26, 2008, 12:56:37 am
I really like the Shuttle SG31G2B. It is very complete, has onboard video (GMA X3100), but handles modern Core2Duos/Quads like the 3ghz E8400 or a Q9400, and has space for a decent PCI-E vidcard. I think even a 8800GT fits in, but I run it with a 7600GT. And it is way cheaper than the gaming-shuttles.
An entry-level MacMini is great too (as PC as well) if you want a basic 2ghz core2duo machine with everything inside. Because it has BT, you even can use a remote keyboard with ease.
If speed does not matter (oldstyle maming only), than go for a first generation EEE-notebook. They are good on the external displays, and pretty complete machines for 250$ or so.
Title: Re: Any decent deals on barebone computers going on?
Post by: NickG on June 26, 2008, 01:29:21 pm
Quote from: clickhea on June 25, 2008, 10:14:23 pm
any links to what ur talking about


here ya go *Link* (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=4027&Description=shuttle+kpc&name=%2475+-+%24100&Order=PRICE)