I dunno.. for $300 this is a good start! 
For about $1200 you could get a pretty nice laptop w/simular specs as your 
desktop.

Jamie

Sometime just before Friday 14 June 2002 12:13 pm Robert M. Solovay Wrote
about:[EUG-LUG:2925] Re: custom built workstation
: Mike,
:
:       Do you have a computer store? If so, what are the coordinates.
: --Bob Solovay
:
: On Fri, 14 Jun 2002, Mike O wrote:
: > Yes the AMD XP processors are great. They run faster
: > and cooler than the older T-Bird CPUs. Of course the
: > first thing to ask in building a system is 'how much
: > can you spend?'
: > Let's take $1000 as your computer budget. Before you
: > say no to that number just remember what you got for a
: > $1000 just a few years ago. Now, as I was saying...
: > Pentium 4 2Ghz (boxed with 3 year warranty)
: > 512MB PC2100 DDR
: > Really now, only a 10Gb drive?? How about 40Gb?
: > Intel motherboard with 3 year warranty
: > 32MB GeForce2MX - still a reputable card that does
: > well in MOST situations.
: > Integrated sound... not sure that works in Linux yet
: > 16x10x40 CDRW - Sure there's faster but who REALLY
: > needs it?
: > How about a NIC? Modem? Floppy of course?
: > Strong case with reliable power supply
: > The box can easily be done under $1000. Can guaranty
: > the hardware for a minimum of 1 year. Hard drive, CPU,
: > and mobo with 3 year manufacturers warranty. You
: > supply the OS, I'd install if you really wanted it but
: > custom is always better since you pick the packages
: > you'll most likely use the most. Eh?
: >
: > A decent 17" CRT with 3 year warranty -about $150.
: > Cheap one on sale at Office Depot, Staples, etc... on
: > any given weekend for about $99.
: > A laser printer? That alone will be a few hundred $$.
: >
: > Now we spec an AMD system....
: > Athlon XP2000+
: > 512MB PC2100
: > 40GB
: > 16x10x40 CDRW
: > Gigabyte or Asus motherboard (most reliable choices).
: > You'll not find any MSI, ECS, or PCchips mobos in our
: > shop.
: > All the rest here "____"
: >
: > --- Benjamin Huot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
: > > Where can I get this custom computer configuration
: > > for Linux from a reputable vendor?
: > >
: > > Intel Celeron
: > > 512 MB RAM
: > > 32 MB video card
: > > sound card
: > > 10 GB hard drive
: > > CD-ROM burner
: > > 17 inch monitor
: > > black and white laser printer
: > > install Mandrake Linux Power Pack
: > > set up DSL
: > > make sure everything works
: > > 90 day technical support
: > >
: > > Landscapes of the Mind
: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
: >
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