Build-A-Day #17: $2000 dollar computer, 2.66ghz Q6700, 2 8800GT, 4gb ram, etc

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Build-A-Day #17: $2000 dollar computer, 2.66ghz Q6700, 2 8800GT, 4gb ram, etc

Feb 25th, 2008 by Admin

(BUILD-A-DAY DISCLAIMER: None of the Build-A-Day computers come with an operating system, as many people have copies of Windows around their home, or prefer to use a Free operating system such as Ubuntu or Debian. This is intentional. In addition, no computer builds will contain monitors, keyboard, or other peripherals unless otherwise specified.)

This computer improves on the previous somewhat incrementally - upgrading the clock speed on the ram, a higher quality motherboard and a faster processor. The main reason for this is diminishing returns in computer technology - the bleeding edge might only be 10% faster than just under it but cost 100% more. I feel that $2,000 is really the last reasonable price point to build a computer for, and as such tomorrow will mark the beginning of the Build-A-Day (vol 2) series - starting over from $150 and working our way up. Its been a fun ride