JK wrote:
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> Stacey wrote:
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>> The Berzerker wrote:
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>> > Hello. I've recently been pushed to buy a new system by the prospect of
>> > Half-life 2. I'm wondering if you guys can help me out...
>> >
>> > Do you guys have any recommendations as to which on-line stores to buy
>> > from? I'm looking for pretty fast components for the cheapest prices
>> > around.
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>> Wait. Since these games are 6 months away, much will change between now
>> and then and what is "bleeding edge" now will be "discount" parts then.
>> Especially AMD chips as their prices drop like a rock about 3 months
>> after they are released. I'll bet by Xmas you can buy a XP3000 for $50!
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> Not quite, although $150 might be possible. The Athlon 64 will be in
> great demand then.
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Wanna put some money on it? Look at what the $300+ dollar AMD chips 6 months
ago are selling for today. Most are under $75.
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Stacey
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