Best Buy deal in Canada

yamawho · 09-18-2005, 04:39 PM

eMachines T3882 for 329.99 cdn with free shipping.

Pretty good price if you need a system for basic tasks.
I ordered one to use in our new store.
Can't build it for that price.

Check it out ...

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

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ATINUT · 09-18-2005, 04:53 PM

Are you crazy, Emachines and Gateway make the worst computers on the market. People all across the net have reported all sorts of problems with a computer from Emachines, and the trouble didn't quit until said people got rid of the junk from Emachines, and either bought or built a new computer.

hondaman_abx · 09-18-2005, 04:55 PM

It is a mixed review IMO. I have known people that have had an e-machine for 3-4 years with no issues. I also have known people to have them for a week and want to throw then out the window. I think you get what you pay for.

yamawho · 09-18-2005, 05:19 PM

I'll find out soon enough ...

Just the cpu is half the cost of the system if purchased alone.
I have a 512 DDR 333 stick that I plan to add.

Product Details

Web Code: 10065582
Mfr. Part Number: T3882 REFURB
Processor Type Intel Celeron D 335
Processor Speed 2.80GHz
RAM 256MB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (Exp. To 2GB)
Hard Drive 80GB
Optical Drives CDRW/DVD-ROM Combo
Graphics Card Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Available Expansion Bays 3 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available
Cache 256KB
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K V.92
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices See The Features Section
Preloaded Operating System XP Home SP2
Sound Card Intel AC 97
Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers
System Bus 533MHz
Warranty 90 Day

Markim · 09-18-2005, 07:05 PM

You could prob build the same thing for less.

theonlybabyface · 09-18-2005, 08:53 PM

izibo · 09-18-2005, 09:11 PM

Ha! You try and build a system with windows xp and all of the hardware. It can't be done.

Markim · 09-19-2005, 06:30 AM

You can get all the harware at Newegg for $249.00 with a 1 year warranty on all parts.
M$ home for $92.00 Thats $349.00
You could prob even look around and find it a little cheeper.
Once you pay for the additional warranty from Emachine for $2-3 hundred, well your now over.
Also, If you build it, you know what you have.
It would be worth the extra $20.00 for the 9 month warranty on parts vs 90 day from E.

Also, E says: Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available.
Mfr. Part Number: T3882 REFURB

ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail $21.99
VIA P4M800 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
with onboard vid/sound/nic $42.00

Intel Celeron D 335 Prescott 533MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache
Socket 478 Processor - Retail $88.00
256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 333 (PC 2700)
System Memory - Retail lifetime warranty $19.99
WD800BB 80GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE
Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM $53.00
16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive
Model SD-M2012C-TA - OEM $18.99
M$ Home SP2 $92.00
Total $336.97 US = 399.50 CND

329.00 CND=279.00 US
No, you cant build a new comp for less

yamawho · 09-19-2005, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markim

You can get all the harware at Newegg for $249.00 with a 1 year warranty on all parts.
M$ home for $92.00 Thats $349.00
You could prob even look around and find it a little cheeper.
Once you pay for the additional warranty from Emachine for $2-3 hundred, well your now over.
Also, If you build it, you know what you have.
It would be worth the extra $20.00 for the 9 month warranty on parts vs 90 day from E.

Also, E says: Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available.
Mfr. Part Number: T3882 REFURB

ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail $21.99
VIA P4M800 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
with onboard vid/sound/nic $42.00

Intel Celeron D 335 Prescott 533MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache
Socket 478 Processor - Retail $88.00
256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 333 (PC 2700)
System Memory - Retail lifetime warranty $19.99
WD800BB 80GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE
Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM $53.00
16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive
Model SD-M2012C-TA - OEM $18.99
M$ Home SP2 $92.00
Total $336.97

329.99 $ Canadian is about 263.00 US ...

I have had issues with VIA chipsets lately so I was looking for an Intel based system.

There seems to be 3 PCI slots with 2 free from what I have been reading.

Markim · 09-19-2005, 07:14 AM

I just did an edit and showed the conversion.

But the Emachine is not NEW either, it is a refurb with 90 day warranty.
I didnt price refurb parts.

Markim · 09-19-2005, 07:16 AM

I have had issues with VIA chipsets lately so I was looking for an Intel based system.

Do you know what chipset is on the MB from E ?

Foxconn 848P7MB-S Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 848P
Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $46.00

JaGWiRE_abx · 09-19-2005, 07:34 AM

The good part about this system is the parts aern't bad. If I was to buy that system, I could totally understand dissecting it, and just buying a new motherboard and adding some ram which would cost maybe just over 100 bucks. Also maybe ebay the hard drive and get something faster, but that wouldn't matter that much.

Markim · 09-19-2005, 07:39 AM

Here is the specs from eMachine website
It has the Intel chipset.

Intel® Celeron® D Processor 335
(256KB L2 cache, 2.80GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2
Intel® 865GV chipset
256MB DDR 333
Expandable to 2GB
80GB 1
CD-RW/DVD Combo Optical (48 x 32 x 16 x 48)
Intel® Extreme Graphics2 3D
64MB shared video memory
AC '97 audio
Intel® PRO 10/100Mbps integrated Ethernet
56K ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem
Standard keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse, amplified stereo speakers
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 in front, 4 in back), 1 VGA external connector, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 2 PS/2, 5 audio (2 in front, 3 in back)
7.25"w x 14.125"h x 16"d

yamawho · 09-19-2005, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaGWiRE

The good part about this system is the parts aern't bad. If I was to buy that system, I could totally understand dissecting it, and just buying a new motherboard and adding some ram which would cost maybe just over 100 bucks. Also maybe ebay the hard drive and get something faster, but that wouldn't matter that much.

This crossed my mind also ... that would be plan B I guess

yamawho · 09-19-2005, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markim

Do you know what chipset is on the MB from E ?

I forgot to mention the Intel 865GV chipset before ...

I questioned this also since it's not listed in the BestBuy specs but after doing some research, I found it has the Intel chipset along with 3 PCI slots (one used by the modem) and two free. Another thing I noticed after ordering, it comes with speakers, mouse and keyboard

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yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,097	I'll find out soon enough ... Just the cpu is half the cost of the system if purchased alone. I have a 512 DDR 333 stick that I plan to add. Product Details Web Code: 10065582 Mfr. Part Number: T3882 REFURB Processor Type Intel Celeron D 335 Processor Speed 2.80GHz RAM 256MB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (Exp. To 2GB) Hard Drive 80GB Optical Drives CDRW/DVD-ROM Combo Graphics Card Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Available Expansion Bays 3 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25" Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available Cache 256KB Disk Drive No Fax/Modem 56K V.92 I/O Ports See The Features Section Included Software See The Features Section Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included Network Card 10/100 Ethernet Other Control Devices See The Features Section Preloaded Operating System XP Home SP2 Sound Card Intel AC 97 Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers System Bus 533MHz Warranty 90 Day __________________
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09-19-2005, 06:30 AM	#8
Markim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 807	You can get all the harware at Newegg for $249.00 with a 1 year warranty on all parts. M$ home for $92.00 Thats $349.00 You could prob even look around and find it a little cheeper. Once you pay for the additional warranty from Emachine for $2-3 hundred, well your now over. Also, If you build it, you know what you have. It would be worth the extra $20.00 for the 9 month warranty on parts vs 90 day from E. Also, E says: Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available. Mfr. Part Number: T3882 REFURB ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail $21.99 VIA P4M800 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail with onboard vid/sound/nic $42.00 Intel Celeron D 335 Prescott 533MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache Socket 478 Processor - Retail $88.00 256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 333 (PC 2700) System Memory - Retail lifetime warranty $19.99 WD800BB 80GB 7200 RPM 2MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM $53.00 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SD-M2012C-TA - OEM $18.99 M$ Home SP2 $92.00 Total $336.97 US = 399.50 CND 329.00 CND=279.00 US No, you cant build a new comp for less __________________ My Toys LANPARTY LP-PRO 875B REV B1, Intel 2.8E, 2x512 3500 OCZ, GIGABYTE GV-N57L128DP XFX 6600GT, 80G Seagate SATA SERVER Giga-Byte GA-8KNXP(non ultra)Bios F5,P4-2.6c 800, 2x512MB, PMI 32Mx64 PC3700, Asus Video Card V9280 128mb, 4x80GB Seagate SATA Raid 1 / 5, 1x120gig IDE backup, Test Box: Supermicro P4SBA+, Intel 1.5A, 384mb PC133, 60G IDE Wifes Toys DFI 875P Infinity, Intel 2.4c, Geil PC3500 2x256, 1 80g IDE, 128mb vid, Aopen AX4GPRO, Intel 2.0a, 512mb, 40g IDE, 64mb vid, Last edited by Markim; 09-19-2005 at 07:10 AM.. Reason: add
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Markim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 807	I just did an edit and showed the conversion. But the Emachine is not NEW either, it is a refurb with 90 day warranty. I didnt price refurb parts. __________________ My Toys LANPARTY LP-PRO 875B REV B1, Intel 2.8E, 2x512 3500 OCZ, GIGABYTE GV-N57L128DP XFX 6600GT, 80G Seagate SATA SERVER Giga-Byte GA-8KNXP(non ultra)Bios F5,P4-2.6c 800, 2x512MB, PMI 32Mx64 PC3700, Asus Video Card V9280 128mb, 4x80GB Seagate SATA Raid 1 / 5, 1x120gig IDE backup, Test Box: Supermicro P4SBA+, Intel 1.5A, 384mb PC133, 60G IDE Wifes Toys DFI 875P Infinity, Intel 2.4c, Geil PC3500 2x256, 1 80g IDE, 128mb vid, Aopen AX4GPRO, Intel 2.0a, 512mb, 40g IDE, 64mb vid,
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09-19-2005, 07:16 AM	#11
Markim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 807	I have had issues with VIA chipsets lately so I was looking for an Intel based system. Do you know what chipset is on the MB from E ? Foxconn 848P7MB-S Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 848P Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $46.00 __________________ My Toys LANPARTY LP-PRO 875B REV B1, Intel 2.8E, 2x512 3500 OCZ, GIGABYTE GV-N57L128DP XFX 6600GT, 80G Seagate SATA SERVER Giga-Byte GA-8KNXP(non ultra)Bios F5,P4-2.6c 800, 2x512MB, PMI 32Mx64 PC3700, Asus Video Card V9280 128mb, 4x80GB Seagate SATA Raid 1 / 5, 1x120gig IDE backup, Test Box: Supermicro P4SBA+, Intel 1.5A, 384mb PC133, 60G IDE Wifes Toys DFI 875P Infinity, Intel 2.4c, Geil PC3500 2x256, 1 80g IDE, 128mb vid, Aopen AX4GPRO, Intel 2.0a, 512mb, 40g IDE, 64mb vid,
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09-19-2005, 07:34 AM	#12
JaGWiRE_abx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,912	The good part about this system is the parts aern't bad. If I was to buy that system, I could totally understand dissecting it, and just buying a new motherboard and adding some ram which would cost maybe just over 100 bucks. Also maybe ebay the hard drive and get something faster, but that wouldn't matter that much. __________________ DFI LAN PARTY UT NF4, Amd Athlon 3200+ 64 VENICE @ 2.5 ghz (250x4/x10), 1 GB (512x2 in dual channel, 150 divider) OCZ Premier 2.5-3-3-7 @ 2.5-3-3-8, Sapphire Raedon X800XL, Zalman 7700-alcu, OCZ MODSTREAM 450W, Thermaltake Tsunami Silver w/ Window, 1x 250GB WD Sata150 HD, 1x Lite-on DVD-R/RW 1x Pioneer DVD-R/RW, Bios 6-18, Windows XP
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09-19-2005, 07:39 AM	#13
Markim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 807	Here is the specs from eMachine website It has the Intel chipset. Intel® Celeron® D Processor 335 (256KB L2 cache, 2.80GHz, 533MHz FSB) Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2 Intel® 865GV chipset 256MB DDR 333 Expandable to 2GB 80GB 1 CD-RW/DVD Combo Optical (48 x 32 x 16 x 48) Intel® Extreme Graphics2 3D 64MB shared video memory AC '97 audio Intel® PRO 10/100Mbps integrated Ethernet 56K ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem Standard keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse, amplified stereo speakers 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 in front, 4 in back), 1 VGA external connector, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 2 PS/2, 5 audio (2 in front, 3 in back) 7.25"w x 14.125"h x 16"d __________________ My Toys LANPARTY LP-PRO 875B REV B1, Intel 2.8E, 2x512 3500 OCZ, GIGABYTE GV-N57L128DP XFX 6600GT, 80G Seagate SATA SERVER Giga-Byte GA-8KNXP(non ultra)Bios F5,P4-2.6c 800, 2x512MB, PMI 32Mx64 PC3700, Asus Video Card V9280 128mb, 4x80GB Seagate SATA Raid 1 / 5, 1x120gig IDE backup, Test Box: Supermicro P4SBA+, Intel 1.5A, 384mb PC133, 60G IDE Wifes Toys DFI 875P Infinity, Intel 2.4c, Geil PC3500 2x256, 1 80g IDE, 128mb vid, Aopen AX4GPRO, Intel 2.0a, 512mb, 40g IDE, 64mb vid,
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