New computers for XMAS!

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:02 am

Here's a rough draft of some of the things I'll be buying.
(about time I took advantage of Newegg's wish list capability)

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishHistor ... &ID=517123

Feel free to comment away!

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:07 am

Some notes:

One system is for my brother, the other is for me.
Still debating on going with the low latency memory, or attempting to overclock the value (in which case I'd get two value packs)
The router will be used for non-wireless networking for now, and comes with an additional $20 rebate!
The handsfree headset is to make up for the one I lost (oops)
I'm tempted to get the either the Logitech Cordless MX Duo or the Logitech Cordless Comfort Duo as well.

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:58 am

You will want to get the MX Duo. I had both (spilled on one, free replace and upgrade with best buy replacement plan), and I have to say the MX Duo works better and is less likely to have it's singal blocked. The recieve doesn't get pushed around because it's heavier, and it recharges the battery (included)

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 2:04 am

I think you should get this the rest should be obvious.

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 2:11 am

or one of these

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 2:22 am

Hahaha... no.

Look at my list's price tag, then realize it's for two computers.

Look at the cost of an opteron. Compare and contrast

Post by **Jonathan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 2:42 am

Interesting. May I ask how this fits in with your Sonata box and HTPC?

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 2:51 am

This new box will serve as my vacation box (portable, expandable, and cheaper than a laptop) and as the real HTPC (ie. by my tv instead of in my bedroom connected via a 12' svideo cable). Currently the Sonata is both my main PC and an HTPC in one.

However, it's also possible to use the SFF as my main box, provided it's quieter than the Sonata (which is not really quiet because of the four hard drives). There's also the additional complication of the 12' svideo cable to my bedroom again, but that can be solved by purchasing another video card with svideo out.

Here's a summary of my future computer status:

(1) Sonata, currently my main box
(1) Server (used for burning, ftp, etc)
(1) SFF, likely to be my real HTPC and portable.

The other nice thing about the SFF, is that I will finally be able to hook up all my drives simultaneously! Hurrah!

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 2:53 am

Oh another tidbit, I did have three computers, but somehow the motherboard was fried (determined via process of elimination). For what it's worth, George (aka, person who should read this bboard) is currently using my Athlon 1700+ XP in one of his computers.

quantus · Post by **quantus** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:37 pm

Oh, you'll want to go to buy.com if you want to get the cordless elite duo. I won't pretend to understand the difference between all the models of the "cordless * duo *'s" though. It's currently on sale. Here's the link:

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s ... &loc=19062

quantus · Post by **quantus** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:47 pm

This is the exact same router you linked to and it's also cheaper on buy.com

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s ... &loc=19062

I only know all this since I was looking at their 24-hour sale:

http://www.buy.com/retail/specialty_sto ... caid=17073

Post by **Jonathan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:49 pm

Maybe so, but buy.com sucks. Their reseller rating is for shit.

quantus · Post by **quantus** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:54 pm

I've never had a problem with them

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 12:56 am

quantus wrote:Oh, you'll want to go to buy.com if you want to get the cordless elite duo. I won't pretend to understand the difference between all the models of the "cordless * duo *'s" though. It's currently on sale. Here's the link:

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s ... &loc=19062

Thanks for the info, but if I'm going cordless, I'll pay the extra money for the MX or comfort over the elite.

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 12:58 am

quantus wrote:This is the exact same router you linked to and it's also cheaper on buy.com

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s ... &loc=19062

I only know all this since I was looking at their 24-hour sale:

http://www.buy.com/retail/specialty_sto ... caid=17073

As for the router, I'll look into it, since buying all from one retailer may very well be cheaper than the additional shipping cost from buy.com.

quantus · Post by **quantus** » Wed Dec 17, 2003 4:13 am

VLSmooth wrote:
quantus wrote:This is the exact same router you linked to and it's also cheaper on buy.com

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?s ... &loc=19062

I only know all this since I was looking at their 24-hour sale:

http://www.buy.com/retail/specialty_sto ... caid=17073
As for the router, I'll look into it, since buying all from one retailer may very well be cheaper than the additional shipping cost from buy.com.

Uh, the router qualified for free shipping.