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Originally posted by StereoPrincess how much did it cost ya? i'm looking to build myself a new system, so just wondering.

Marg, here's an excellent guide on getting a fast system with an LCD monitor for UNDER $1200 ..

Type Component Name Price
Motherboard MSI K7N2G-ILSR nforce2 $209
CPU Athlon XP 1700+ Thoroughbred B $85
Memory OCZ Dual Channel Optimzed PC3200 2x256MB w/ copper heatsinks (512MB total) $238.43
Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda IV 80GB $127
Video Card on board (GF4MX-440 equivalent) -
Monitor Samsung 151S LCD (15") $398
Case & PSU Antec Lanboy w/ Antec 350W SmartBlue Power Supply $140
TOTAL $1197.43

check out the link cuz they talk about exactly WHICH stores in TO sell each product at the cheapest price:

http://www.pricenetwork.ca/article.asp?id=6

its a kickass system and the article explains why... goes in depth about each part of the system...
and its overclockable to 2.2 Ghz (others reached 2.4Ghz)... (optional though, stock speeds are still good)

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Originally posted by Durafei Does anyone know where I can get a good new 40-60GB hard drive for under 100$?

Ilyia, if you're looking for parts (hard drives and all), look at this:
http://www.pricenetwork.ca/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=7

and thru this pricesearch i found a $89.95, cheapest price for a seagate 40GB barracuda ..

http://www.pricenetwork.ca/pricesea...province=Canada

hope this helps ya guys ..

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