Linux PC for 500$ ?

[Steve]

On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:41:45 -0400, Igor Denisov <denisov-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> 
> For about 500 bucks, try for:
> 
> Mobile Barton 2500+ (and overclock it, I've got a desktop version
> running at 3200+ speed fine, only 0.025 volts more needed for complete
> stability, no exotic cooling or anything) about $140
> 
> Nforce2-based mobo, ideally <$100
> However much memory you'd like
> Cheap case and whatever other peripherals, CD drive, etc.

I'd agree with the AMD Barton CPU and NForce2 chipset idea. I've got a
regular AMD 2500+ with Asus A7N8X-X NForce2 board and it is rock solid
and quick.
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