Re: [tlug] Re: Building a new box

[Walter Hansen <gandalf@??>]

Kenneth Burling wrote:
> So,
> AM2 == good
> core duo (intel) == buggy
> SATA == ok
> nVidia + Maxtor SATA == not good
>
> I am not worried too much about virtualization, but I do like the idea 
> of being able to access DDR2 ram.  I've been looking at boards today in 
> Yokohama.  Best prices I saw so far were at Softmap in Vivre, 7th 
> floor.  Yodobashi camera has an obsession with intel at the moment. :P
>
> @example.com@ AM2 processors though are chotto takai...  I'm not used to paying 
> more for the chip than the board.  I may need to see what I can find 
> online. ^^;;  I have access to the US postal system, so if I can get a 
> better price online, I should go for it. :)
>
> A lot of the newer boards though seem to be going in the home theater 
> direction...  Supped up audio and remote controls...  Not sure how that 
> will intereact with Linux. hehe :P

I haven't found any place radically cheaper or better than these guys:

http://www.globalcomputer.com/