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  1. November 12th, 2003, 04:28 AM #1
    janecon
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    Ok did I just get ripped off?

     
    I got a UMAX pc that was supposed to be a 650mhz, instead it was 350mhz

    So for $50 total i got:

    Amd 350mz CPU
    64MB Ram
    6GB HD
    ATI 8MB graphics card
    36xCD Rom
    Floppy ( of course)
    56k modem
    windows ME installed w/ office

    and it came with a CTX 19" CRT Monitor & Keyboard/Mouse

    I didnt get the 650MHZ. but was this still a deal?, I just wanted a pc for counter-strike...
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  2. November 12th, 2003, 04:33 AM #2
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    GOD, the Monitor alone is worth more than $100, Jesus i'd say you got a STEAL!
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  3. November 12th, 2003, 04:33 AM #3
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    Are you sure it wasn't advertised as "up to 650Mhz"?. At any rate, if you only paid $50 for the system, IMO that's not a bad deal. Nice find!
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  4. November 12th, 2003, 11:16 AM #4
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    That's the one you asked about? K6-650 and 16" monitor? It didn't sound right but for $50 you got yourself some goodies.

    \o/ Billy
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  5. November 12th, 2003, 12:08 PM #5
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    What are you people smoking? That system isn't worth *deleted*
    Let me show you something:

    AMD DUron 1.4 GHz: $36
    Biostar M7NCD nForce2 Motherboard: $51
    Kingston 256 meg PC2100: $42
    Western Digital 20 gig: $56
    EVGA GF4 MX440 w/ 64 meg of RAM: $47
    52x MSI CD Burner: $33
    Floppy: $10
    Modem: $15
    Case: $40

    Total: $330

    All prices from NewEgg.com

    Now you could've used Windows XP Home (FAR superior to Windows ME) for $90 (assuming you bothered to pay for it) and a free Office suite for free. (or you could've copied that too):

    Your total MINUS software is $20 LESS than you paid for MUCH MUCH Better hardware.

    Your total PLUS software is still a much better deal considering the superiority of XP over ME.

    In a nutshell, you just got taken.

    watch the language please

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  6. November 12th, 2003, 12:10 PM #6
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    Oops. I DID forget the monitor / keyboard, and mouse. Those should be factored in, and they do balance out somewhat--but I bet you anything that monitor is a refurb. As for the keyboard / mouse, wel, such things are very cheap.

    I stand by my analysis. Even if we factor in another $150 for a monitor, you still come out better.
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  7. November 12th, 2003, 12:13 PM #7
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    but if you dont have $300-$500, this $50 system is great...
    I don't like signatures.
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  8. November 12th, 2003, 12:17 PM #8
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    there is no such thing as a k6-650...if they printed that it was a typo.

    It may be a k6-2 350....if it is then you can get a k6-2 550 to go in it for less than $20

    If you can figure out the motherboard model we can tell you if you can upgrade it.

    Counterstrike?? hmm. Better get some more ram first off.
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  9. November 12th, 2003, 12:20 PM #9
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    Originally posted by Dputiger
    Your total MINUS software is $20 LESS than you paid for MUCH MUCH Better hardware.

    Your total PLUS software is still a much better deal considering the superiority of XP over ME.

    In a nutshell, you just got taken.
    I think you saw the wrong price. janecon paid $50, not $350 for that computer For $50, I'd buy it!
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  10. November 12th, 2003, 12:21 PM #10
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    Originally posted by Dputiger
    What are you people smoking? That system isn't worth sh*t
    Obviously, you don't know it!

    For $50 you got a good deal. Parts alone are worth that. 'Specially the 19" monitor, refurb or not.

    Dputiger, you're telling him he should spend $420 to get a machine . . . well Duh! Of course if he goes out and spends money on a new machine, he's going to get something better.

    Orginally posted by Dputiger
    In a nutshell, you just got taken.
    No, you didn't.
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  11. November 12th, 2003, 12:23 PM #11
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    exactly what everyone said...i didnt have $300 or $400, i only had $50...ha.

    if i had $187, my friend will sell me his 1.4 ghz/128mb ram, cd-r/dvd, 40gb hd, WITH windows XP installed WITH 15" monitor, and a GF4 ultra 128MB ddr graphics card for only $180.

    but i dont gots $180
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  12. November 12th, 2003, 12:23 PM #12
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    Id buy ten of those at $50 right now, lol. Cuz Id mark em up to 250 and sell em locally, lol.
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  13. November 12th, 2003, 12:26 PM #13
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    i wonder what i could get fot it if i added my 5.1 surround speakers w/ sub and a cd burner to the deal
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  14. November 12th, 2003, 12:53 PM #14
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    he can sell the parts out and get more than $50, just the monitor is more than that on my point of view he got a steal....
    someone is more skilled than you!

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  15. November 12th, 2003, 12:58 PM #15
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    yes, definatly worth the money spent....
    I'd rather be driving a titelist
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  16. November 12th, 2003, 01:44 PM #16
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    Too bad you don't have $180. That's a terrific system.

    \o/ Billy
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  17. November 12th, 2003, 02:00 PM #17
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    Themz both good dealz. $50, heck yeah that's a steal. And that $180 is a jewel, too.

    That is a bummer you were expecting 650Mhz and got 350Mhz, but still a great buy.
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  18. November 12th, 2003, 02:07 PM #18
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    Whoops! My mis-read. That'll teach me to type before having morning coffee. LOL.

    Yes, for $50 that ain't bad. For $350 its awful.

    But that $187 is fabulous.
    "A ship in the harbor is safe--but that's not what ships were made for."
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  19. November 12th, 2003, 03:42 PM #19
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    And I thought Dputiger was being sarcastic.....
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  20. November 12th, 2003, 06:51 PM #20
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    No, just an idiot.
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