If I gave you $100...

[KillerBug]

Ok, I am looking at about $500 comming in soon, I want to build a duel CPU system, Celeron based, and overclock a bit. I already have the NIC, sound, case, disket drive, and CD-ROM drive. I want duel 400CPUs, what kind of a comfiguration would you sugjest, I set up a list of parts, but I want your openion, oh, and I am gona use it to run Linux when the new Kernal comes out, for now the second chip would be dormant. It would be both a server and a game machine, and a web browser.

[Bronco]

Well looks like you almost have enough for your RAM /forum/wink.gif

[KillerBug]

Actualy I was thinking a stick of 32mb ($30) or 2 sticks for 32mb (60) for now, then when prices go back down, pop in a 128 and have a real nice setup.

[Carl Uman]

Just a thought... $500 isn't much for what you are looking for. I looks like you need a HD, processor(s), RAM, MB, and video.

I don't know about compatibility with Linux buy here is what I would recommend for your budget and wants.

From www.mwave.com
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SKU Qty. Item Unit Price Ext. Price

A06900 ABIT BP6 INTEL 440BX CHIPSET DUAL SOCKET 370 ATX FORM FACTOR 1xAGP/5xPCI/2xISA/3xDIMM Detail Specs $138.00 $138.00

A01927 INTEL CELERON 400MHZ W/128K CACHE(RETAILED) W/COOLING FAN 3 YEARS WARRANTY ** For Socket 370 Motherboard Only** $73.00 $73.00

A01075 MULTIWAVE 8X64 PC100 64MB SDRAM DIMM Detail Specs $126.00 $126.00

A07181 IBM 13.5GB ULTRA ATA66 DJNA371350 7200RPM 2MB BUFFER 9MS (Bare drive) $121.90 $121.90

A07004 MWAVE CPU SLOT KIT CONVERT SOCKET 370 TO SLOT 1 Detail Specs $10.00 $10.00

133938 DIAMOND STEALTH III S540 32MB AGP4X S3 SAVAGE4 PRO (Retail) Detail Specs $78.00 $78.00

Sub Total $546.90 + S&H


Get more RAM when the price comes down and get your extra processor when you need it. And I hope that you already have a monitor.

[KillerBug]

Also, there are places I can get 400s for $60 each with 'sink. I told you I was goin for 2 sticks of 32, they are like $30 each.

[Carl Uman]

RL...
The slot converter was added out of habit as I usually look at slot one boards. As for getting better prices, I know that other places have better prices but you end up shopping multiple sites and often you end up taking a BIG hit in S&H. If someone can find better pricing then why not list it but be sure that the bottom line is less otherwise it's useless to KillerBug. BTW I didn't include the S&H charge because it varies based on where you live.

KillerBug...
Best of luck and hope you can get what you are looking for.

Lets say that you get the following at the prices you say including S&H.
$60 for 64mb
$120 for 2 400s
That leaves with $320 for HD, dual processor MB, and video. You do the math...

BTW the BP6 is a large MB be sure that it will fit in you case before ordering. Also you will want to consider having a 300w power supply (if you don't already have one)if you plan on expanding over what you have listed.

[Joel Kleppinger]

.... I would graciously accept it. /forum/smile.gif

[rl]

that set up is ok carl, but he could do much better for that much$$$, oh yeah and unless you plan on using the slot kit as a paer weight carl, then you dont need it, the bp6 is a 370 board, duhhhh! /forum/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by rl (edited 10-14-99).]