Author: Paul Massie
Date: 09:40:59 08/31/98
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On August 30, 1998 at 17:35:09, Ren Wu wrote: >Thanks, Paul! > >But i think your quote is a little too expensive, i saw somewhere sell machine >same as your spec, except single 450 processor, for $1800. >add $600 for second processor, $200 more for dual motherboard, it should come >close as $2600! > >I am in Northorn California, but i think the price in Bayarea is cheaper than >here? > >Ren (renw@iname.com) > >On August 30, 1998 at 14:33:12, Paul Massie wrote: > > >>Depending on where you are, you may also be able to buy one economically from a >>local vendor. For example, I just got a quote from a local vendor in the >>Silicon Valley area for a full machine with dual 450mhz processors, 10GB drive, >>CD drive, and 128MB RAM (no monitor) for $3,100. This machine is completely >>built and has 450Mhz chips - not overclocked. This vendor is Victs Computers >>(www.victs.com). You may be able to find something similar close to where you >>live. >> >>Paul I don't know how the prices in the Bay Area compare with other areas, but I agree they're likely to be lower. I'm sure by shopping around you can beat this price, since this quote was for a corporation, and I required them to provide top-quality components, and warranty and follow-up service. I suspect shopping around a bit would allow you to cut the cost a few hundred. Paul
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