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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Yep. If you still have the Windows liscense key from your old computer, the biggest cost savings are there. Build your own computer or buy a barebones one not from dell. Get one WITHOUT an operating system. Just use your old windows key to install. It will save you a good $50-$150. If you need a CD, you can order them for $10 from Microsoft.
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Or just borrow one.
H&L: Don't want to quote your huge post, but coming back at you:
When I built the computer for my home studio, I ended up with an Athlon 64X2 - 5200+ (2.8Ghz), 2 Gigs of PC-6400 RAM, 2X 500GB Hard Drives, DVD Burner, Tower & Power Supply, and XP PRO for
$450!!!!
A tower with the exact same specs by HP from Futureshop was over $800 at the time.
Also, it doesn't come bogged down with tonnes of crappy pre-installed software that all expires in 90 days.