Getting This Pc

Okay any suggestions on what parts i should change... i want the price range to be the same or a little more or a little less...

www.newegg.com

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Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)?
??BLACK CHIEFTEC Server Chasis Workstation Tower with Plastic Front Cover **Now with 2 x Front USB and 1 x Firewire IEEE1394 ports**
Specifications:
Material: 1.0mm SECC
Form Factor: Fits different size M/B, including 12"Wx 13"L XEON motherboard
Drive Bays: External 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 7
Fans: 2 X 80mm (rear see pics)
Power Supply: 450W AMD approved Power Supply, Powered by Foxconn (Austin)
Dimensions: 18.6" (L) X 8" (W) X 20.5" (H) more info>
N82E16811125252?$65.00
$64.00

CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)?
ASUS CRW-5224A 52X24X52 CDRW Drive Internal IDE FlextraLink-Retail
Specifications:
CD-R (Write) CAV: 52x, 48X, 40X, 32X, 24X, 20X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 4X
CD-RW (Rewrite) P-CAV: 24X, 16X, 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X
CD (Read) CAV: 52X Max. 7800 KB/sec
Random Access Time: 100ms @ 1/3 Stroke
Interface: EIDE ATA
Buffer:2MB
Retail box (comes with Software and cables, see pic) more info>
* (Includes FedEx Saver Shipping)  N82E16827135007 
$48.00


CD/DVD ROM Drives?
[Samsung SC152AEB 52X CD-ROM OEM Superhigh speed CD-ROM Drive! Average access time is just 80 mm/sec.
Specifications:
Interface EIDE / ATAPI
Drive Type Internal Type
Disc Diameter 80 mm / 120 mm
Buffer Memory 128 KB
Loading Type Motorized Tray Type
Drive Mounting Horizontal / Vertical
MTBF 125,000 POH(25%)
Supported Disc formats: CD-R/RW,CD-DA,CD-ROM/XA,Video-CD,CD-I, Multisession Photo CD,CD-EXTRA more info>
N82E16827151017 
$18.00

Floppy Drives?
MITSUMI D359M3 FDD 1.44MB 3.5INCH - OEM
Specifications:
Connector: 34-pin Floppy cable Standard Connector.
Modes: HD(1.44MB) Supports: Dos, Windows 3.1, 95/98 NT3.51 and 4.0
2DD(720kb) Supports: Dos, Windows 3.1, 95/98 NT3.51 and 4.0 more info>
N82E16821103104 
$8.00

Hard Drives?
?nbsp; ►On Sale! WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD800JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 80 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.9ms
RPM:7200
Cache 8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty --* Works With PC & Mac *-- more info>
N82E16822144122?$97.00
$99.00

Keyboards?
?nbsp; Logitech Cordless Access Duo (Keyboard & Mouse) - RETAIL Features:
Eliminate the clutter with cordless freedom
Get comfortable with the keyboard's ultra-flat Zero Degree Tilt design
Access favorite web sites, directories, and applications with one-touch function keys
Control audio and video directly from the keyboard
Customize keyboard features and mouse buttons with powerful software
Make scrolling easier with the mouse's convenient scroll wheel
Use the mouse in either hand thanks to a sleek, comfortable shap --* Works With PC & Mac *-- more info>
N82E16823126118?$48.00
$48.00

Memory (System Memory)?
SimpleTech (Simple Technologies) 512MB DDR PC2700 Major Brand Chip - OEM
Retail. 184-pin. Non-parity, Gold Contacts, 6 Layer PCB, CL=2.5, 2.5Volt, PC2700=DDR333, Lifetime Warranty. Part# RB2700DDR/512 more info>
N82E16820150316 
$56.00


Motherboards - Intel?
?nbsp; ASUS P4PE Motherboard for Intel P4 478 Retail w/ Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, SATA, Gigabit LAN, Firewire IEEE1394***1st Intel chip that TRUELY supports DDR333 PC2700***
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 478 for Intel?Pentium?4/ Celeron up to 3GHz
Chipset: Intel 845PE
FSB: 533 / 400 MHz
RAM: 3x 184-pin DDR333 PC2700/PC2100/PC1600Max 2GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 100/66/33
Serial ATA
Slots: 1x AGP 4X 6x PCI
Ports: 1x LPT, 2x COM, 2x PS2, 1x RJ45, 1x 1394,4xUSB2.0 and Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: SoundMAX AD1980 6-channel CODEC
Onboard Gigabit LAN: 100/1000 Mbs
Onboard Firewire: IEEE1394 interface more info>
N82E16813131427?$152.99
$152.99

Processors?
??Intel Pentium 4 / 2.66 GHz Northwood 512K Socket 478 Processor 533MHz Processor Bus Retail
Specifications:
CPU: 2.66 GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 533 Mhz
Socket: 478 Retail (Box with Heatsink and fan)
3-year MFG. Warranty more info>
N82E16819116145?$232.00
$232.00

Sound Card?
??►On Sale! Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Dolby Digital 5.1 - OEM
PCI 32-bit, 1024-voice Environmental Audio Sound Card, now with Dolby Digital 5.1 support MU10K1 Digital Signal Processor provides studio quality sound reproduction for digital processing and playback of MP3, WMA, WAV, Internet Audio, MIDI, and CD audio.
EAX Environmental Audio Effects allows gamers to hear sounds coming from all around them over multiple speaker configurations with full EAX support more info>
N82E16829102156?$33.00
$33.00

Speakers?
Logitech Z-340 3 Piece Speaker System
Innovative subwoofer delivers twice the bass energy of similar subwoofers
Stylish satellites stand on desk or mount on wall
Convenient headphone jack and volume control
Dual chamber subwoofer plays louder and goes lower for unbelievable bass
Satellite speakers provide smooth mid and high frequencies
Internal power supply eliminates bulky wall adapters
Specifications:
Total power output: 33 watts RMS
Satellite speaker power output: 6.5 watts RMS per channel
Subwoofer power output: 20 watts RMS
System frequency response: 35 Hz-20 kHz
Mfg Part# 970058-0403 more info>
N82E16836121102 
$36.00


Video Cards?
ABIT Siluro GF4 MX 440SE 64MB RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset:NVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 GPU
Memory:64MB DDR RAM
Bus:AGP 2X/4X with Fast Writes and AGP Texturing Support
5.3GB memory bandwidth
1.1 billion texels/sec. fill-rate
GPU Core Clock speed 270MHz
Integrated dual 350MHz DACs
Ports: VGA + Svideo
Retail box (See pictures for details) more info>
N82E16814123121 
$64.00

MISSING >> 24 Dollars USB Soyo Cig@r 64mb Hard Drive

Subtotal ?$$853.99
Shipping to New York >> $48
Total >> $ 901.99  + 24 dollars

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Sounds like a great system. The only recommendations that I would make would include adding a DVD burner, and possibly a bigger harddrive. 80GB is excellent, but unless you plan to upgrade later, you'll want to get the biggest drive possible.

Impressive machine indeed. :blink:
One thouhgt here:
How about Sounblaster Audigy series soundcard?
I know its xpensive but still... :P

Looks like a good system to me. But if it was me buying it I would get and Intel board with RAMBUS. I would strongly consider getting an Audigy 2 or M-Audio Revolution 7.1 over the live card. Also the memory buy Corsair XMS it is more expensive but probably worth it. Also instead of the Radeon card I would recommend the GeForce 4 Ti4200 or Ti4400. Then you would have an almost perfect system. Better speakers too but all those goodies really add up to a huge bill if you arent careful. And heck as long as the speakers make "sound" its ok right?

Good luck with your new system it looks good. ;)

umm good... okay... yea i still got like 2 weeks before im going to set out my order...

im thinking of changing certian things...

speakers,
video card,
sound card,
memory....

the motherboard seems good...

eh... just looked around... wow itz expensive!... lol... i mean geforce and Ati radeon 9700... Ouch!... lol its like 100 dollars for one... well if anyone has time and they could find me a better video card or sound card that together make up 100 dollars it will be nice...

from www.newegg.com that is...

Does having two of this Memory Work for my motherboard?

SimpleTech (Simple Technologies) 256MB DDR PC2700 Major Brand Chip - OEM
Retail 64x32. 184-pin. Non-parity, Gold Contacts, 6 Layer PCB, CL=2.5, 2.5Volt, PC2700=DDR333, Lifetime Warranty. Part# RB2700DDR/256 Model#: RB2700DDR/256 Special FedEx Saver Shipping $5.00
- Product Link (limit 10 per customer) -See It! (image count 2 ) -Price Alert (N82E16820150317) Return to Service
$28.00

Getting two of these are cheaper...

okay how bout this video card

ASUS V8170DDR/SE Geforce4 MX440 64MB 128 bit AGP 2X/4X TV-OUT RETAIL
Specifications:
Graphics Engine:GeForce4 MX 440-SE
Video Memory: 64MB DDR
Engine Clock: 200MHz
Memory Clock: 333MHz(166MHz DDR)
RAMDAC:350 MHz
Max. Resolution:2048 X 1536 X 75Hz
Bus Standard AGP 4X/2X
Ports: VGA + Svideo Out
Retail box (see pics for details) Model#: V8170DDR/SE Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
- Product Link -See It! (image count 4 ) -Price Alert (N82E16814121139) Return to Service
$62.99

Are these products better?

Check This Out Now :P, okay herez what i changed VIDEO CARD, 2 MEMORIES NOW, SPEAKERS,

So can someone check if they are compatiable...

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Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
BLACK CHIEFTEC Server Chasis Workstation Tower with Plastic Front Cover **Now with 2 x Front USB and 1 x Firewire IEEE1394 ports**
Specifications:
Material: 1.0mm SECC
Form Factor: Fits different size M/B, including 12"Wx 13"L XEON motherboard
Drive Bays: External 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 7
Fans: 2 X 80mm (rear see pics)
Power Supply: 450W AMD approved Power Supply, Powered by Foxconn (Austin)
Dimensions: 18.6" (L) X 8" (W) X 20.5" (H) more info>
N82E16811125252 $84.00
$84.00

CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
►On Sale! Lite On 52x24x52 CDRW Model LTR-52246S Retail Buffer underrun error free & automatically adjust writing strategy plus running OPC to meet various burning condition.
Specifications:
Speed : Recording 52Xmax CAV Re-writing 24X High-Speed CLV Reading 52Xmax CAV
Interface : ATAPI-E/IDE, support up to Ultra-DMA Mode2 33.3MB/sec
Access Time : 80ms
Buffer Memory Size: 2MB
Operating System : Windows 95/98/NT/XP/2000/ME
Retail box, See pic for details more info>
N82E16827106184 $50.00
$50.00

CD/DVD ROM Drives
ELEMENT 956 56x CDROM Retail
Specifications:
Disk Data Capacity: Mode 1: 656MB / Mode 2: 748MB
Max Play Time: 74 Minutes and 42 Seconds
Data Buffer Size: 128 Kbytes
MTBF: 100,000 POH (25% duty cycle at room temperature)
Data Transfer Rate: Mode 1, Normal Speed 150 KB/s
Mode 1, 56X-MTRP Speed 3900 KB/s ~ 8400 KB/s
Mode 2, Normal Speed: 171 KB/s
Mode 2, 8X CLV Speed 1368 KB/s
Interface more info>
N82E16827137002 $18.00
$18.00

Floppy Drives
SAMSUNG 1.44MB FLOPPY DRIVE Model# SFD321B/LEB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44 MB
Works With All Standard 1.44MB & 72OKB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes are compatible with all industry standard 1.44MB and 72OKB 3.5 floppy diskettes.
Easy to Install! Just Plug & Play! * For IBM5 & 100% Compatible Computers .
1 Year Warranty more info>
N82E16821103202 $7.00
$7.00

Hard Drives
►On Sale! WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD800JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 80 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.9ms
RPM:7200
Cache 8MB
OEM(Drive alone) 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty --* Works With PC & Mac *-- more info>
N82E16822144122 $97.00
$97.00

Keyboards
Logitech Cordless Access Duo (Keyboard & Mouse) - RETAIL
Features:
Eliminate the clutter with cordless freedom
Get comfortable with the keyboard's ultra-flat Zero Degree Tilt design
Access favorite web sites, directories, and applications with one-touch function keys
Control audio and video directly from the keyboard
Customize keyboard features and mouse buttons with powerful software
Make scrolling easier with the mouse's convenient scroll wheel
Use the mouse in either hand thanks to a sleek, comfortable shap --* Works With PC & Mac *-- more info>
N82E16823126118 $48.00
$48.00

Memory (System Memory)
SimpleTech (Simple Technologies) 256MB DDR PC2700 Major Brand Chip - OEM
Retail 64x32. 184-pin. Non-parity, Gold Contacts, 6 Layer PCB, CL=2.5, 2.5Volt, PC2700=DDR333, Lifetime Warranty. Part# RB2700DDR/256 more info>
N82E16820150317 $28.00
$56.00

Motherboards - Intel
  ASUS P4PE Motherboard for Intel P4 478 Retail w/ Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, SATA, Gigabit LAN, Firewire IEEE1394
***1st Intel chip that TRUELY supports DDR333 PC2700*** Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 478 for Intel?Pentium?4/ Celeron up to 3GHz
Chipset: Intel 845PE
FSB: 533 / 400 MHz
RAM: 3x 184-pin DDR333 PC2700/PC2100/PC1600Max 2GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 100/66/33
Serial ATA
Slots: 1x AGP 4X 6x PCI
Ports: 1x LPT, 2x COM, 2x PS2, 1x RJ45, 1x 1394,4xUSB2.0 and Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: SoundMAX AD1980 6-channel CODEC
Onboard Gigabit LAN: 100/1000 Mbs
Onboard Firewire: IEEE1394 interface more info>
N82E16813131427 $152.99
$152.99

Processors
Intel Pentium 4 / 2.66 GHz Northwood 512K Socket 478 Processor 533MHz Processor Bus Retail
Specifications:
CPU: 2.66 GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 533 Mhz
Socket: 478 Retail (Box with Heatsink and fan)
3-year MFG. Warranty more info>
N82E16819116145 $232.00
$232.00

Sound Card
►On Sale! Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live! Dolby Digital 5.1 - OEM
PCI 32-bit, 1024-voice Environmental Audio Sound Card, now with Dolby Digital 5.1 support
EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor provides studio quality sound reproduction for digital processing and playback of MP3, WMA, WAV, Internet Audio, MIDI, and CD audio.
EAX Environmental Audio Effects allows gamers to hear sounds coming from all around them over multiple speaker configurations with full EAX support more info>
N82E16829102156 $33.00
$33.00

Speakers
Altec Lansing XA3021 3 piece Speaker - RETAIL Designed for Video Gaming and TV audio. 40 Watts of Total system Power - thrusts you into the Gaming Experience. Deep Bass, Ported Subwoofer - The low frequency response produced by the front or top firing, long-throw woofer adds explosive bass to your home theater experience. Dual Headphone jacks Multi Function Wired Controller. Designed for use with Playstation, Xbox, Game Cube Systems, or any System utilizing RCA A/V Jacks. more info>
N82E16836113127 $62.00
$62.00

Video Cards
ATI OEM RADEON 9000 Atlantis 64MB DDR W/TV out NO DVI, BULKATI Radeon 9000 Atlantis Model # 1024-1197-00-SA (Video-Out NTSCL)
Features:
Graphics Controller: RADEON 9000 graphics processing unit (GPU) Memory Configuration
64MB DDR, 128-bit memory, max memory Interface: 9.6GB/s with 200MHZ DDR.
Ports:15-pin VGA connector, S-Video Out connector
Bus Interface: AGP2X/4X
Video-Out Powered by ATI Manufactured by Sapphire
Graphics Performance: includes TRUFORM, HYPER Z II, SMOOTHVISION technology and supports 32-bit 3D gaming up to 2048x1536 Please note there is a jumper to switch from NTSC to PAL onboard
Supported OS: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, XP more info>
N82E16814102234  $65.00
 
Subtotal ?$902.98
Shippign to New York >>$ 36.75
Grand Total ?$ 939.73

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heh... this is cheaper then before actually... since some items now have free shipping LOL!

the speakers are hot!
http://images2.newegg.com/productima...113-127-09.JPG

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Originally posted by Soul814@24 March 2003 - 21:43
okay how bout this video card

ASUS V8170DDR/SE Geforce4 MX440 64MB 128 bit AGP 2X/4X TV-OUT RETAIL
Specifications:
Graphics Engine:GeForce4 MX 440-SE
Video Memory: 64MB DDR
Engine Clock: 200MHz
Memory Clock: 333MHz(166MHz DDR)
RAMDAC:350 MHz
Max. Resolution:2048 X 1536 X 75Hz
Bus Standard AGP 4X/2X
Ports: VGA + Svideo Out
Retail box (see pics for details) Model#: V8170DDR/SE Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
- Product Link -See It! (image count 4 ) -Price Alert (N82E16814121139) Return to Service
$62.99

Are these products better?

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Radeon 9000 is better than GeForce 4 MX.

Just a thought you mentioned CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives) &
CD/DVD ROM Drivesas in the slots to fill. But in the description of both of these products it does NOT say they have the ability to either play or record DVD's. So you will NOT to be able to watch or record DVD's. Is this important to your needs? My apologies if you already considered this. It just stuck out like a sore thumb to me. Peace & gl. :)

True, don't go wasting money on a DVD burner if you really need it. It's my opinion that DVD burners are really not worth buying yet. They are slow and all the DVD-R vs. DVD+R non-sense is a joke.

I was pointing out he can't even watch DVD's with this setup.

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Originally posted by zapjb@25 March 2003 - 03:20
I was pointing out he can't even watch DVD's with this setup.

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Big deal, who watches DVD's on a computer anyways? :blink: That's what the living room is for.

I was pointing it out to him not you. Thought he might not have known. Thats all.

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Originally posted by TheMan1891@24 March 2003 - 04:39
Looks like a good system to me. But if it was me buying it I would get and Intel board with RAMBUS.

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i would not recomend Rambus
rambus is dead and will not be suported in most single cpu boards in the near future
also rambus ram is way expencive
its not that much faster then ddr any way
ddr has won the markit

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Originally posted by Soul814@25 March 2003 - 03:40
Does having two of this Memory Work for my motherboard?

SimpleTech (Simple Technologies) 256MB DDR PC2700 Major Brand Chip - OEM
Retail 64x32. 184-pin. Non-parity, Gold Contacts, 6 Layer PCB, CL=2.5, 2.5Volt, PC2700=DDR333, Lifetime Warranty. Part# RB2700DDR/256 Model#: RB2700DDR/256 Special FedEx Saver Shipping $5.00
- Product Link (limit 10 per customer) -See It! (image count 2 ) -Price Alert (N82E16820150317) Return to Service
$28.00

Getting two of these are cheaper...

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yes u can put 2 in that board but if u split it like that u wont be able to upgraed ur memory with out having to remove 1 of them and replace it with a bigger on so ull lose that memory
id stick to the single stick its only what 3 bucks more and then u will beable to add more later with out having to get rid of a $28 stick

This is true. A single 512MB DDR module is the best value in the market right now.

ummm intrestin... okay i guess i will switch back the video card...

second dvd players... i got a Ps2, 4 dvd vcd players in my house... lol!... i dunt dink i need a dvd player for my computer... big television screens look better :P... im azn... b00tl3g stuff :P... lolz... i got so many b00tl3gg3d vcds... :P....

ummm well i doubt im going to upgrade my ram so i will reconsider that slowly... im looking at pricewatch and i see things so cheap... ummmm should i get it from there.... the hard drive and ram?

dont leave this at the bottom :P

Anyone getting a new computer should get 512MB ram AT LEAST.

lolz i do have it... 2, 256mb ram...

Why get 256MBx2 when you can get 512MB? :huh:

just a small word radeon 8500 is better than 9000 and 8500 is the same as 9100 if you want a good card get a 8500 if you want a gooder card for the price get a gf4ti 4200 s never get anything MX and 2x256 is better dont ask it just is no get everything from newegg cause your not buying from pricewatch your buying from a bootleg retailer or site that comes up with the lower price soooo if you do buy using pricewatch site....good luck on the thing showing up at your door

:lol: Dont even think about the Gforce MX...they are total crap. U need a Ti4200, 4400, or 4600. If you dont care about getting new drivers in a couple of years then the Radeon 9700 is even better.

look at the first post for updated specs... i will look for the other video card soon... the 8500...

okay howz this then

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ATI RADEON 8500LE 64MB DDR CRT/DVI/TV ,Dual Monitor support DVIS+CRT only, BULKPowered by the revolutionary RADEON™ 8500 world’s fastest and most advanced graphics processing unit (GPU)
Specifications:
Specifications:
GPU: RADEON™ 8500LE graphics processing unit (GPU)
Memory: 64MB of double data rate memory
Resolutions: 640-480 to 2048x1536 at 85Hz
Bus: AGP
playback w/tv cable only -
Max Res: 2048x1536 85Hz
Max 3D Res: 16.7M colors 2048x1536 "Powered by ATI" Manufactured By Sapphire more info>
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Just popping this back up to the top fixed a few parts look at the first post :P

Soul814
can't fault it ..should do every thing u wanT it to and smoothly ...Just don't overclock it or any thing silly,should last u a very long time

ps.. if it got a few fans and your at your comp a lot u could also concider here quietpc

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Originally posted by Supernatural@28 March 2003 - 02:43
Why get 256MBx2 when you can get 512MB? :huh:

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If like me you have an ASUS A7n8x motherboard then you need two sticks of RAM (one in each channel) to utilise the increased bandwith available with dual-channel ddr ram.

umm i switched my computer parts

look at the first post

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SimpleTech (Simple Technologies) 512MB DDR PC2700 Major Brand Chip - OEM
Retail. 184-pin. Non-parity, Gold Contacts, 6 Layer PCB, CL=2.5, 2.5Volt, PC2700=DDR333, Lifetime Warranty. Part# RB2700DDR/512 more info>
N82E16820150316  $57.00
$57.00

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ram i was originally gettin