The special is KT7 (not KT7 Raid) Mobo, Duron (overclocked to 1.0 Ghz), and a OCZ's own Monster II cooler for $217.99 at OCZ.SAFESHOPPER.COM
Sorry, I misread it (and purchased the wrong special) thinking I was getting the KT7 RAID.
Another special does include the KT7 RAID, 1 Ghz overclocked Duron, Monster II cooler, plus 128MB of OCZ Select, PC-133 RAM for $309.99
Sorry, I misread it (and purchased the wrong special) thinking I was getting the KT7 RAID.
Another special does include the KT7 RAID, 1 Ghz overclocked Duron, Monster II cooler, plus 128MB of OCZ Select, PC-133 RAM for $309.99
You can get a case, motherboard, Duron 700 or even an 800, and a decent cooling fan for under $400.
I'd say it was a very good experience. They were prompt and kept me posted of my order status. They were also responsive to my email.
As promised, I received a Duron processor (600 Mhz) which overclocks to 1000 Mhz and it is rock-solid at that speed.
OCZ's own brand, "Select", memory also works well, allowing 4-way interleave and "Fast" settings at 133 Mhz. Right now I am running CAS2 for testing purposes but OCZ has better memory which they endorse for CAS2 and even higher speeds (but at twice the price). Their memory is their own brand.
When I finally put my system together and closed the case I found the CPU was running at 55 degrees C. I thought this was too high so I rearranged some boards and cables inside the case for better cooling and reduced to 900 Mhz. Now the CPU doesn't reach any higher than 48 degrees. I emailed OCZ regarding my experience and they suggested that I should have removed the thermal tape from the cooler and used thermal paste instead. Installing the cooler was a little hairy so I think I will just settle for 900 Mhz. The cooler does fit the KT7 very nicely but it still seemed too easy to mash the Duron. My original intention for this system, after all, was just to have the security of knowing that I could go to 1000 Mhz. Most of the time I don't need the extra speed. And even at 600 Mhz this thing is much faster than my old K6-2, 400 Mhz.
I highly recommend OCZ.SAFESHOPPER.COM! (and they lowered the price again on the Abit KT7, Duron, Monster II Cooler combo!) I think it's now $214.99. Good price for 1000 Mhz!
As promised, I received a Duron processor (600 Mhz) which overclocks to 1000 Mhz and it is rock-solid at that speed.
OCZ's own brand, "Select", memory also works well, allowing 4-way interleave and "Fast" settings at 133 Mhz. Right now I am running CAS2 for testing purposes but OCZ has better memory which they endorse for CAS2 and even higher speeds (but at twice the price). Their memory is their own brand.
When I finally put my system together and closed the case I found the CPU was running at 55 degrees C. I thought this was too high so I rearranged some boards and cables inside the case for better cooling and reduced to 900 Mhz. Now the CPU doesn't reach any higher than 48 degrees. I emailed OCZ regarding my experience and they suggested that I should have removed the thermal tape from the cooler and used thermal paste instead. Installing the cooler was a little hairy so I think I will just settle for 900 Mhz. The cooler does fit the KT7 very nicely but it still seemed too easy to mash the Duron. My original intention for this system, after all, was just to have the security of knowing that I could go to 1000 Mhz. Most of the time I don't need the extra speed. And even at 600 Mhz this thing is much faster than my old K6-2, 400 Mhz.
I highly recommend OCZ.SAFESHOPPER.COM! (and they lowered the price again on the Abit KT7, Duron, Monster II Cooler combo!) I think it's now $214.99. Good price for 1000 Mhz!
well, if you have a P-II 350, then the board it already is 100 MHz FSB capable, so you can go for just a CPU upgrade, a P-III 700 MHz would be be the best economical choice. You might need a BIOS update for your newer CPU, and confirm whether the motherboard supports P-III 700 voltages. this upgrade would cost you under well $200 and you can keep all your current hardware including the memory and oter parts. besides you wont even need to reinstall *ANYTHING*, just switch your CPU!
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