im cleaning out my closet (or something similar)

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hey, i just wanted you all to know that, for a while, i am not going to be as active in skinning.

Reason:::
i am selling my computer and i am gonna build a new one for myself. i know it takes a while to build a computer and all and that is the reason that i am telling you all this.

another reason why i am telling you all this is because i want to know if there are any good cheap computer stores (online) where i can purchase towers, hard drives, videocards, etc. oh, and by good, i mean reliable also.

i will still occasionally check the message board from time to time and comment and all that but before i go, i will also submit a couple of skins (boots and logons)

so please, if any one knows any good online computer stores, please tell me so that i can speed up my "purchasing" process. oh, i forgot to tell you, the stores must be in the US of A. thanks.


oh, and after i am done, i will show you all what it looks like (my computer) alrightee. thanks for your help and dont forget to share your overwhelming knowledge of online computer stores.
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you laugh and the world laughs with you, you cry and you get all wet.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
one problem; my Iomega mini 64 mb usb drive just died so now none of my skins are backed up any more... geeze, i hope nothing happens to the server... i hafta download my own skins to back them up. wow.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you are the adventurous type http://www.pricewatch.com/ will give you just about the best pricing on the internet. RTFP (Read The Fine Print) to make sure you know what you are actually getting and watch out for shipping charges

If it were me building...I'd get a barebones w/MB and CPU from one vendor and price shop for the rest. Good Luck and Have Fun
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
pricewatch.com .. you tell it what you want and what you want to pay, and it gives you the item and vendor list. very very useful. you have to be careful because these smaller, random companies don't have the customer service something like comp usa has.. but you can get anything for about half the retail price. just got my old man a new athlon 2800 with everything in it for 400 bucks, minus the monitor. good luck

eer.. pricewatch = esseceny's link
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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you are talking about building it yourself, check out http://www.tigerdirect.com/

Check out the Barebone Kits, then add what you want, or you can just put together ALL of the pieces yourself.

Good luck!
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ooh, cool thanks SNK and DC. hows this for a case? i think i found the perfect site for nice cases... http://www.xoxide.com/allcases.html oooh. stylish. thanks again guys
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This place also sells individual components: http://shop1.outpost.com/template/index/
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
thanks Rocky Nimda


i will keep posting questions on this thread like how much would you (anyone) pay for a 3.0 gz p4 with ht technology? is $250 too much?

also, concerning a video card;

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9600XT Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "ATLANTIS RADEON 9600XT" -RETAIL
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9600XT/500MHz
$152.00
any good?

thanks.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
or instead of getting a 3.0 gz, is it more worth it to get a slower one?
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
There are some funky lookin' cases there. Whatever you pick, look for finished edges, tooless side access, front ports (USB, Firewire) and how many fans can be installed.

I have an Antec Server case with locking side and front panel, it can handle two fans in the back, two in the front, one for the HDD and a side panel fan blow hole. The cages for the drives are tooless and pop right out and it has four 5.25 bays for DVD/CD players that slide out real easy on rails. It also came with a 430W Antec Power Supply. I got it for $130 at a computer show.
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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
or... would Athlon XP be better since it is much cheaper than pentium 4?
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
instead of getting a 3.0 gz, is it more worth it to get a slower one


Yes and no...the older processors run at a slower busspeed so you would not have too much ability to upgrade the cpu in the future. The new 3.0's run at 800 and you should have better upgradeability with the MB for it. Unless Intel pulls another stunt like they did with the 533 busspeed I have a 3.06 with 533 busspeed and no where to go unless I get a new motherboard
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
wow @ #11, thats pretty good, yeah, that site is wierd, and i am not looking for a hard core gaming pc, just something simple, for now.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
just something simple, for now


Buy the best quality case you can afford and you'll never need to buy another, unless ATX boards go away
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ooooh, i see, so its better to get the newer ones, for speed purposes. ok, thanks. now whats the diff. between Athlon XP and P4's? other than the price?
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nothing wrong with Athlons, good CPU's, I think that they run hotter than P4's
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Buy the best quality case you can afford and you'll never need to buy another, unless ATX boards go away


ok, sweet, im thinking about the Chieftec mini dragon cases, they look pretty sweet, and from the reviews, i see they are pretty sweet.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
or, if i get a p4 processor, the Soyo Ultra Dragon P4X400 Socket 478
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
http://www.tomshardware.com/ Go to Tom's Hardware Guide and get current on what's available now and what might becoming around the corner. Site has tons of reviews
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ok thanks essencay. oh, by the way, what does snk stand for?
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
oooh i c.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
so, which is better? p4 or AthlonXP? whats the difference?
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I prefer intel, but you will find people who swear by AMD just as well