/Simon
On Mon, 22 Nov 1999, David Sachs wrote:
> They look very similar. A difference is that the SCSI disk for the cheaper box
> is not listed as ultra-wide. The more expensive box has a separate video card
> rather than integrated graphics.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Olga Lobban [mailto:olga@cdfsga.fnal.gov]
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 11:01
> To: linux-users@fnal.gov
> Subject: comparing hardware
>
>
> Hi,
> I'm trying to buy a new machine for our group that will run
> Linux. I got a couple quotes, one from Intregral Corporation in Naperville,
> and one from a company in Texas, M&A Technology. There is a $600
> price difference, and I'm trying to figure out why, and which company is
> best to buy from. The quotes are as follows.
>
> M&A Technology:
> Intel, Columbus III Chassis
> Motherboard, Intel L440GX+
> supports dual processors
> 2GB SDRAM memory capacity
> integrated SCSI (1 x ultra 2) (1 x ultra-wide)
> integrated LAN
> integrated graphics
> integrated SCSI controller, Adaptec AIP7896
> CPU, Intel, Dual PIII 500 MHz
> Memory, 256 MB EEC SDRAM DIMM
> HDD, 18.2 GB LVD SCSI drive
> 21" Viewsonic monitor
> floppy drive, cd drive, keyboard, mouse
>
> Total Price: $3351
>
> Integral Corporation:
> InWIN ATX900 w/cas fan x2 300w
> Intel Boxed 440GX dual slot1 up to 2GB ATX
> 2 intel boxed Pentium III 500 MHz Proc 512K
> Seagate 18.20 GB SCSI ultra-wide 3.5 HH
> ATI Xpert/play PCI 8MB
> 21"/25mm Viewsonic monitor
> 256 MB ECC DRAM registered
> floppy drive, cd drive, keyboard, mouse
>
> Total Price: $3783
>
>
> Does anyone see any major reason for the price difference?
>
> thanks,
> Olga Lobban
>