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djet
*Scratch that!*

New plan:

What's a low-cost computer build that I can build on as I receive income for it. (Like something below 400$) that I can increase parts in it as I go..... Hack compatible if possible.

Reqs:
PCI-slot for graphics upgrading
m16
If you want to have an upgradeable machine build it yourself. Its highly unlikely you will be able to use a core 2 duo in a emachines pentium d machine. No chance at all for a 45 nm machine...

FrankOS_Scripting
Humm, I would tempted to reply mini ATX. With these specs:

Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU

Intel D945GCLF mini-ITX motherboard

2 Gb DDR2 RAM

SATA Drives (optical and hard drives)

PCIe slot (for graphic card)

Cheap and powerful. Known to be running flawlessly with new Atom CPU
djet
So for upgrading I would probably wanna get a new video card as that will be able to work with this, then next go to a separate CPU and MOBO which will allow me to get more RAM?
Sabr
If you buy a computer just to upgrade it, aren't you wasting money?

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djet
Money that I don't have. I would not be upgrading it every month happy.gif . Probably once a quarter at the most.

Upgrading order:

1. PCIe Video Card
2. Processor/Mobo
3. More RAM (once I get the new processor /mobo)

djet


Prelim build idea

Made it in a hurry so I think I may have forgotten something.....
FrankOS_Scripting
Oh gees! 250$ for that! It's amazing!!! Nice idea djet wink.gif I like also your MB and the Atom CPU biggrin.gif
djet
I think I might bump it up a little:



Oops, sorry about the volume thing....
FrankOS_Scripting
You're gonna beats MoC with your super duper Pc!
djet
I'm fairly cetain all my rebates have expired though.... they were going to save me about 150$.... although shipping is 40$ >.>
FrankOS_Scripting
I know it's sucks. But the prob is I don't live in the US so newegg is not valuable for me.. And adios great rebates sad.gif
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