Linux PC for 500$ ?

[Francois Ouellette]

I have been a big fan of AMD for many years, since the K6.
Sort of getting really out of the M$/Intel domination!
Generally speaking you get a lot more power from a AMD than a comparable
Intel, for a lot less $$$.
Also, Linux runs fine a the new Athlon 64. (XP is still "beta"!)

  François Ouellette
<fouellet-cpI+UMyWUv9BDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org>



----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <bassix-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
To: <tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org>
Sent: Friday, 29 October, 2004 8:27
Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Linux PC for 500$ ?


> 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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