$250 Best bang for my buck MB/CPU/RAM

algorhythm · Post by **algorhythm** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 6:10 am

Hello knowledgeable pulsar tech geeks (algorhythm is back from the ashes):

I am a dinosaur with a PIII 933mhz CUSL2-C 512MB in a custom rackmount chasis with a 2 card 7dsp (pulsar I + luna II) and Matrox G450 Dualhead running XP.

I want more native processing for audio and photoshop and don't want to get all caught up in searching this time around. I want 2 or more Ghz, 1GB or more RAM, native firewire and ethernet ports that is a known good-working combination with our beloved audio hardware. I plan to buy a MB+CPU combo + RAM off of pricewatch.com and have US$250 (or less!) to spend.

Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance. Peace.

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algorhythm

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wayne · Post by **wayne** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:20 am

Welcome back, Algo

-sorry, still running a slower box than that myself....

petal · Post by **petal** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:54 am

Well, this MB is recommended by Creamware and it's really cheap too:

http://www.planetz.com/forums/viewtopic ... forum=19&3

Find a used CPU and I think your homefree

Counterparts · Post by **Counterparts** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:04 am

I don't think that's got on-board Firewire though. That's the bit that's stumping me at the moment...

Royston

Post by **hubird** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:00 pm

Hey Algo...what a surprice...welcom back

astroman · Post by **astroman** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:09 pm

back from the jungle - alive and kicking, great news

cheers, Tom

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:28 pm

What a low-key entry

Welcome back. Where's the report of your adventures ?

Micha · Post by **Micha** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:06 am

yes, Panama tales. Welcome back!
To continue petal's proposition: 1 GB Corsair ValueSelect or Kingston ValueRAM.

Post by **garyb** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:24 am

yes, welcome back!
another $50 would really get you over the top!