FT – New AMD 64 System, Looking for a Mac Mini

[PhantomOSX]

FT – New AMD 64 System, Looking for a Mac Mini

I’m looking for a higher end Mac Mini to trade for this.
It’s not even a month old and everything is spanking new.

Email me at CCT008@LATech.edu for any questions/offers.

Specs:

Windows XP Professional SP2 (CD Included)
LCT-TECH Aluminum Silver 10GA-CS Mini-Mid Tower Case
550 Watt Power Supply Unit
ASUS K8N-E Deluxe Motherboard Retail
AMD Athlon 64 2800+ Retail
ZALMAN Copper Heatsink/Fan Model CNPS7700-CU
PQI Turbo Series Dual Channel Gold 184-pin 512 MBs (2x 256 MBs) of PC 3200 RAM
Samsung 160 GBs 8 MB Buffer 7200 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
SoftV90 56k Modem
Lite-On 52x32x52x16x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Burner Combo Drive
NEC 1.44 MBs Double-Side High Density Floppy Drive
GeForce 4 MX 440 Special Edition 8x AGP Video Card
Compro TV Videomate Gold+ TV Tuner Card Retail (Cable TV & FM Radio Tuner)
Logitech MX1000 Laser USB/PS2 Cordless Mouse Retail
Zippy WK-620 Compact USB/PS2 Aluminum Keyboard (85 Keys) Retail
Creative Inspire 5200 Dolby Live 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System

Instructions, cables, power cords, etc. that came with any other items will be included as well.

I’m not quite sure if I will include the speakers, mouse, and keyboard in the deal since I’d be ripping myself off, unless someone offers money with the deal.

I will upload pictures of the system as soon as I get my hands on a digital camera.

Thanks:)

[Capt Underpants]

The mac minis aren't even shipping for 9 days, so no one will have them on hand...

[PhantomOSX]

The mac minis aren't even shipping for 9 days, so no one will have them on hand...

Ok well good thing you told me. I'll just have to bump it around that time. Thanks for the info.

[wtmcgee]

I'd think you'd be better off selling what you have now and buying the Mac Mini when it comes out. Sometimes these trades don't come out as evenly as you'd like. Just sell it on eBay or something, have it end in a week or so, then when you get the $$$ for your setup, go down to the apple store and poof! New Mac Mini!

[PhantomOSX]

Yeah I could do that, though I'd have to order it bc there's no Apple stores in Louisiana. I figured I could post and see if anyone was interested. No biggy.

[slooksterPSV]

You can get more than $1000 for that AMD 64-bit system from someone, its that good.

[0s and 1s]

I'd like to see pictures on this setup. I have a 1.4 Mini with Superdrive, BT/AE cards installed coming on the 22nd. ...

[PhantomOSX]

No problem, I will try to get pics over the weekend, possibly tomorrow so keep an eye out. Btw, what are BT/AE cards? Thanks:D

[0s and 1s]

I got the bluetooth / airport extreme card option on it. Since you have 9-11 days to finalize a deal, take your time on those pics...just make sure it's before the 22nd!

[Mav451]

You can get more than $1000 for that AMD 64-bit system from someone, its that good.

FT – New AMD 64 System, Looking for a Mac Mini

I’m looking for a higher end Mac Mini to trade for this.
It’s not even a month old and everything is spanking new.

Email me at CCT008@LATech.edu for any questions/offers.

Specs:

Windows XP Professional SP2 (CD Included)
LCT-TECH Aluminum Silver 10GA-CS Mini-Mid Tower Case
550 Watt Power Supply Unit
ASUS K8N-E Deluxe Motherboard Retail ($150)
AMD Athlon 64 2800+ Retail ($150)
ZALMAN Copper Heatsink/Fan Model CNPS7700-CU ($40)
PQI Turbo Series Dual Channel Gold 184-pin 512 MBs (2x 256 MBs) of PC 3200 RAM ($90)
Samsung 160 GBs 8 MB Buffer 7200 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive ($95)
SoftV90 56k Modem
Lite-On 52x32x52x16x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Burner Combo Drive ($50)
NEC 1.44 MBs Double-Side High Density Floppy Drive
GeForce 4 MX 440 Special Edition 8x AGP Video Card
Compro TV Videomate Gold+ TV Tuner Card Retail (Cable TV & FM Radio Tuner)
Logitech MX1000 Laser USB/PS2 Cordless Mouse Retail
Zippy WK-620 Compact USB/PS2 Aluminum Keyboard (85 Keys) Retail
Creative Inspire 5200 Dolby Live 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System ($60ish)

Instructions, cables, power cords, etc. that came with any other items will be included as well.

I’m not quite sure if I will include the speakers, mouse, and keyboard in the deal since I’d be ripping myself off, unless someone offers money with the deal.

I will upload pictures of the system as soon as I get my hands on a digital camera.

Thanks:)

No he can't, don't create false expectations. I've highlighted some of the most critical parts of this system, and the PSU doesn't even have a brand name attached to it! The difference between an Enermax/Antec and a no-name means alot when some is buying a custom-build system.

Another thing you need to keep in mind is that this is a Socket 754 system, with a low-end 2800+ in it. With 939 moving to PCI-E, 754 is being pushed farther and farther into the the value end. I would say the entire setup is worth more in the range of $750-800. A $1,000 is something that has a much better video card in it (9800Pro and up). Honestly, the MX440 brings down the value of this system considerably, I'm sorry to say.

[slooksterPSV]

Windows XP Professional SP2 (CD Included) $200 (Its OEM)
LCT-TECH Aluminum Silver 10GA-CS Mini-Mid Tower Case
550 Watt Power Supply Unit --- both case and watt about $90 at its cheapest
ASUS K8N-E Deluxe Motherboard Retail ($150)
AMD Athlon 64 2800+ Retail ($150)
ZALMAN Copper Heatsink/Fan Model CNPS7700-CU ($40)
PQI Turbo Series Dual Channel Gold 184-pin 512 MBs (2x 256 MBs) of PC 3200 RAM ($148)
Samsung 160 GBs 8 MB Buffer 7200 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive ($95)
SoftV90 56k Modem $5
Lite-On 52x32x52x16x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Burner Combo Drive ($50)
NEC 1.44 MBs Double-Side High Density Floppy Drive $15
GeForce 4 MX 440 Special Edition 8x AGP Video Card $50
Compro TV Videomate Gold+ TV Tuner Card Retail (Cable TV & FM Radio Tuner) $40
Logitech MX1000 Laser USB/PS2 Cordless Mouse Retail
Zippy WK-620 Compact USB/PS2 Aluminum Keyboard (85 Keys) Retail Keyboard + Mouse = $80
Creative Inspire 5200 Dolby Live 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System ($60ish)


Total (see my bold) = $1143 I updated from prices I found on the internet.

[PhantomOSX]

No he can't, don't create false expectations. I've highlighted some of the most critical parts of this system, and the PSU doesn't even have a brand name attached to it! The difference between an Enermax/Antec and a no-name means alot when some is buying a custom-build system.

Another thing you need to keep in mind is that this is a Socket 754 system, with a low-end 2800+ in it. With 939 moving to PCI-E, 754 is being pushed farther and farther into the the value end. I would say the entire setup is worth more in the range of $750-800. A $1,000 is something that has a much better video card in it (9800Pro and up). Honestly, the MX440 brings down the value of this system considerably, I'm sorry to say.

The PSU might be brand named I just haven't taken the time to look at it. I know it's a 2700+ but it can be pushed up to a 3200+ and more. I have a 9800XT in there right now but I'm not looking to trade that. I would trade for like a G4 iMac or an eMac or something, esp like a PowerBook or iBook G4 for that matter, whatever is offered I'd consider, even though I put Mini Mac. I've done so long without Mac so I'm just looking for what I can get.

[adamjay]

Total (see my bold) = $1143 I updated from prices I found on the internet.

not thread crapping or being nit picky or anything here but that ram is $52 per 256MB stick @ newegg.com . add $4 per stick for shipping and thats $112, not "($148)" and though it says dual channel, the ram would run in single channel as the ASUS K8N-E does not support dual channel operation (its not on socket 939)

now that i got that out of the way,
its a good desktop for sure, but to give you an idea, i bought an HP laptop last year that was Athlon 64 3000, 512MB, CDRW/DVD, 802.11g, 15.4" widescreen, Geforce 440 Go. and the total was $1,000 even-Steven shipped.

the guy is looking to trade for a MacMini, no need to argue the value of the system here for him. Though i do agree that selling it on eBay would be more fruitful. it would give him much more to work with for upgrading that MacMini ($100 superdrive upgrade! :D )

either way good luck!!!

[PhantomOSX]

not thread crapping or being nit picky or anything here but that ram is $52 per 256MB stick @ newegg.com . add $4 per stick for shipping and thats $112, not "($148)" and though it says dual channel, the ram would run in single channel as the ASUS K8N-E does not support dual channel operation (its not on socket 939)

now that i got that out of the way,
its a good desktop for sure, but to give you an idea, i bought an HP laptop last year that was Athlon 64 3000, 512MB, CDRW/DVD, 802.11g, 15.4" widescreen, Geforce 440 Go. and the total was $1,000 even-Steven shipped.

the guy is looking to trade for a MacMini, no need to argue the value of the system here for him. Though i do agree that selling it on eBay would be more fruitful. it would give him much more to work with for upgrading that MacMini ($100 superdrive upgrade! :D )

either way good luck!!!

That's true about the RAM running single, but because of the processor's integration of the memory controller you wouldn't see much of a difference and is why future mobo's probably won't need or have it. Other than that I might trade it for a Mini Mac and some cash, still not sure, unless someone has another type of Mac to offer.

[PhantomOSX]

PICTURES! (56k Warning):

Computer Back View (http://img139.exs.cx/img139/2651/computerbackview5oi.jpg)

Computer Front View (http://img139.exs.cx/img139/9655/computerfrontview1ke.jpg)

Computer Inside View (http://img139.exs.cx/img139/7185/computerinsideview9gp.jpg)

Computer Top Down Angle View (http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3267/computertopdownangleview1qa.jpg)

Keyboard & Mouse Side Angle View (http://img139.exs.cx/img139/7020/keyboardmousesideangleview3ks.jpg)

Keyboard & Mouse Top View (http://img50.exs.cx/img50/5916/keyboardmouse2fw.jpg)

Keyboard Closeup (http://img50.exs.cx/img50/6656/keyboardcloseup0lp.jpg)

Mouse Closeup (http://img50.exs.cx/img50/1880/mousecloseup2xo.jpg)

Speakers Front View (http://img50.exs.cx/img50/9730/speakersfrontview8am.jpg)

Whole System Angle View (http://img50.exs.cx/img50/5588/wholesystemangleview2ij.jpg)

Whole System Front View (http://img50.exs.cx/img50/8048/wholesystemfrontview0wn.jpg)

RAM (http://img128.exs.cx/img128/2290/ram2re.jpg)

Software & Manuals (http://img59.exs.cx/img59/5040/software2fs.jpg)

Software & Manuals 2 (http://img59.exs.cx/img59/8127/software28he.jpg)

As you can see I'm throwing in an extra CPU fan (optional) since I won't have any use for it when I trade. Please forgive any dust you might see. I will clean the items thoroughly though before shipping. Thanks:)

[rickvanr]

I'll trade you my powermac G3/266

more specs available upon request

[PhantomOSX]

$0LD!!~~