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Title: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: mimic on November 04, 2009, 10:43:37 pm

Dell Optiplex GX Pentium 4 2.4GHz Desktop $80  at http://www.surpluscomputers.com/348231/dell-optiplex-gx-p4-2.4ghz.html  (http://www.surpluscomputers.com/348231/dell-optiplex-gx-p4-2.4ghz.html) Surplus Computers has the refurbished Dell Optiplex GX Pentium 4 2.4GHz Desktop PC for $80  + shipping. Shipping ranges from $25 to $30. Features an Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 40GB Hard Drive, CD Drive, floppy drive, integrated ethernet, 2 USB ports, and Windows XP Pro.


HP 24" TS-24W8 Rotating LCD Monitor $195 at MWave http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=HP&scriteria=aa74778 (http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=HP&scriteria=aa74778)
MWave has the refurbished HP 24" TS-24W8 De-Branded Rotating Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ USB Hub for $195 - $10 off coupon code HARVEST09 + $10 shipping = $195 shipped. Features landscape and portrait positions, built-in 4-port USB hub, built-in speakers, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 5 ms response time


Brand New Dreamcast (not refurb!) at think geek for $99.00 + S&H http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/ba52/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/ba52/)
Title: Re: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: Ginsu Victim on November 05, 2009, 12:01:34 am

Dell Optiplex GX Pentium 4 2.4GHz Desktop $80  at http://www.surpluscomputers.com/348231/dell-optiplex-gx-p4-2.4ghz.html  (http://www.surpluscomputers.com/348231/dell-optiplex-gx-p4-2.4ghz.html) Surplus Computers has the refurbished Dell Optiplex GX Pentium 4 2.4GHz Desktop PC for $80  + shipping. Shipping ranges from $25 to $30. Features an Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 40GB Hard Drive, CD Drive, floppy drive, integrated ethernet, 2 USB ports, and Windows XP Pro.

Just to warn you about SurplusComputers:
http://sanjose.bbb.org/Business-Report/Surplus-Computers-212384 (http://sanjose.bbb.org/Business-Report/Surplus-Computers-212384)
Title: Re: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: urbecrisch on November 05, 2009, 08:55:46 am
I use resellerratings.com to review online vendors.  http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Surplus_Computers (http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Surplus_Computers)
Title: Re: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: Ginsu Victim on November 05, 2009, 09:28:39 am
Ok, I see more unhappy people on that site.

I almost bought from them a while back, but after searching on them, decided against it.
Title: Re: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: GuyDanger on November 05, 2009, 09:33:41 am

Dell Optiplex GX Pentium 4 2.4GHz Desktop $80  at http://www.surpluscomputers.com/348231/dell-optiplex-gx-p4-2.4ghz.html  (http://www.surpluscomputers.com/348231/dell-optiplex-gx-p4-2.4ghz.html) Surplus Computers has the refurbished Dell Optiplex GX Pentium 4 2.4GHz Desktop PC for $80  + shipping. Shipping ranges from $25 to $30. Features an Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 40GB Hard Drive, CD Drive, floppy drive, integrated ethernet, 2 USB ports, and Windows XP Pro.


Problem with these machines is that you cant fit a regular size graphics card into them...I'd stay away if your planning on using an ultimarc arcade vga card.
Title: Re: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: Turnarcades on November 05, 2009, 10:45:16 am
The best place for these type of SFF PC's is ebay - there are many similar ranges (usually available much cheaper) as they tend to be ex-business lines so readily available. Doesn't matter so much about the interior space as normal graphics cards will fit by just removing the shell cover.
Title: Re: few good deals loosely related to mame
Post by: speedklz on November 05, 2009, 01:04:34 pm
I bought one of these, and you can fit a regular graphics card in them, but you cant fit them into a regular case, they mount to a plate that mounts to the case and the case to M/B hookups are propietery as in without the harness I looked for days on the internet to figure out which pins in the 24 pin array was for power, and they are not side beside, they are several pins apart....So unless you like hassels stay away from most of the optiplex line..