Best thing you've ever bought for least amount of money?

[kingzl3y]

Well, I mean like less then £20 or something..
I bought my GEIL ram off some dude for £9.99, bargain ^^ (2gb btw :'))

[twilyth]

This probably doesn't count since it's not computer equipment. I went to a municipal auction many years ago and they had a microfilm reader/printer up for auction. It was the old wet toner type and it was a beast. But it was brand new. Nobody knew what it was so I got it for $15. Turned around and sold it to a small local newspaper for $500. Ka-ching!!!

[Eldonko]

Right now Id say USB drives. I use them so much for a very minimal cost.

[naokaji]

a used thermalright ultima 90 that was even lapped for a very low price (dont remember exact price, but was dirt cheap).. that thing rocks on dual cores:up:

and +1 on the usb drives, they are really useful and as cheap as it gets.

[[XC] riptide]

Ah strap on head torch. ;) Useful for working in dark places... like PC cases and provides amusement to anyone around me.

[alexio]

A 3 euro glue pistol :D It should be a written law that every person owns one.

[cozy4466]

bought an pny 8800 gts at microcenter, thought i had video card problems so i returned it and had no evga 8800's (had alot of luck with evga) so they gave me the evga 9800gtx for the same price $245 with a $15 mail in rebate.....turns out my issue was mobo related :)

[Grafton]

$2 for a pc game Starlancer pretty good

[WrigleyVillain]

Does scoring a pair of D9GMH sticks out of a dead Mac at work when a good 2GB kit was well over $200 count? :)

[Jowy Atreides]

£9.99 for Star Ocean on the ps2,
I bought it on a whim not knowing anything about the game

it's the best rpg I've ever played

[autobot]

I paid $15 for an untested 15" LCD monitor at a computer surplus store. They even gave me a free power supply for the monitor. I got home, plugged it in and it works perfectly! I use it as my secondary display now. :)

[ownage]

2,50 Euro for a brand new "Creative Audigy Soundblaster live 5.1 Digital" a few years back.

[IFMU]

3 x 300gig sata drives for $30 a pop at best buy a few months back.

[Sparky]

Got a brand new APC 725VA UPS off ebay for $28 shipped in 2006.

Got an HP laserjet 2200 for free a couple years ago because it was "broken" - OK the NIC was bad, got a $20 external NIC to USB off newegg so for $20 got a (at the time) $400 office laser printer put on the home network.

Got my current Corsair XMS2 2GB DDR2-800 DHX for $36 AR... well this one will be a good buy once I get the rebate, I'm still waiting :rolleyes:

[[XC] 2long4u]

Charvel SanDimas 4 for $350. It is a $2,800 guitar.

[WrigleyVillain]

3 x 300gig sata drives for $30 a pop at best buy a few months back.

Wow. At Best Buy. Nice. :up:

[Nate P.]

G.Skill "HZ" 2GB kit for $60 (off a friend).

[Seraphiel]

Dinner for my girl friends and female friends countless of times, I guess. I have payed so much for so little, through the years, it isn't really funny.

Concerning hardware, it was probably a pair of relatively cheap GEil DDR RAM, that did DDR 133/266 CL1.5 0.0.0.0 T1 @ 3.1V dual channel.

Not that uncommon, and I have never actually confirmed, if they really did those timings, but all indications were they actually did, as raising timings did have measurable effects (others in here have probably had similar / better results in here). They also did DDR 239/479 CL2.0 2.2.2.5 T1 @ 3.0V. They were not BH5, I know that for sure.


Oh, I forgot: A mint not "broken seal" Steel Battalion box / setup for <180$ back then.

[THRASHER2]

I am the Deal Master :up: I find deals every week :yepp:

Found this deal at a computer show :shocked:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/New%20Case%20Projects/P1000768.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/New%20Case%20Projects/P1000767.jpg

This deal when Compusa was closing :shocked:
New in the box.......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/OMGDEALS.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/CompusaDeals.jpg

[autobot]

Nice pics....but where is the pic of the case of Bawls???? Priorities people!!! :)

[THRASHER2]

Nice pics....but where is the pic of the case of Bawls???? Priorities people!!! :)
That was the first thing to get used :yepp:

[Movieman]

A cute pair of blonde twins..
Cost me a total of 4 drinks each for them back in 1971..
Hell of a deal for the night that followed!:rofl:

[ownage]

A cute pair of blonde twins..
Cost me a total of 4 drinks each for them back in 1971..
Hell of a deal for the night that followed!:rofl:

Old man's tales :rofl::ROTF:
That is one heck of a deal! :up:

[DIE-TEMP]

I spent £1 on a lottery ticket almost 3yrs ago and won £17,000.

That's the best thing I've ever bought :)

[Th3MadScientist]

5 free 2GB Corsair Gizmo Jr. thumbdrives from my job.

[darkone414]

I paid $400 for a slightly used Honda Civic a few years back. Bought it off some dumb college kid who just really needed some money fast I guess. Car lasted me for 2 years with no problems before the transmission went. Was completely worth the money, good on gas, a/c worked, power everything. I wish I could find another deal like that haha.

[[cTx] Nooc]

Trojan ribbed, the yellow package.

[l33t p1mp]

x-540 speakers for 15 dollars.

[Asgard_thor]

got G.skill HZ for $90 :/

I bought a 8gb zune black for $90 shipped on ebay for the gf
bought a 8gb zune black for 95 shipping-came new in box :o for her brother :o
now I need something

[nn_step]

Nooc;3024108']Trojan ribbed, the yellow package.

I think he implied computer related products.
In which context, it would seem odd to add a condom to the list. I don't think your PC is gonna give you Herpes or something like that...

[l33t p1mp]

I think he implied computer related products.
In which context, it would seem odd to add a condom to the list. I don't think your PC is gonna give you Herpes or something like that...

Well...you cant say a computer is not a beautiful thing...and you cant say its not tempting to use that 1/2 inch tubing as a fake vagina...:rofl::ROTF:

[l33t p1mp]

Oh, and also, my other amazing deal!

2 gigs of ddr2-800 ballistix which I got for 21 dollars new and are clocked at 1066 mhz.

Another great one was 4 gigs of ddr2-800 tracers which I got for 25 bucks TOTAL and are now clocked at 1066 mhz.

[nn_step]

Well...you cant say a computer is not a beautiful thing...and you cant say its not tempting to use that 1/2 inch tubing as a fake vagina...

:confused: Dude, WTF? :shakes:

[[XC] riptide]

:confused: Dude, WTF? :shakes:

He's 12.5 and from France. It works for them. :up:

[WrigleyVillain]

:owned:

[Nate P.]

riptide;3024552']He's 12.5 and from France. It works for them. :up:
LOL! Seriously!:D:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[xlink]

Well...you cant say a computer is not a beautiful thing...and you cant say its not tempting to use that 1/2 inch tubing as a fake vagina...:rofl::ROTF:

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43298&page=1&pp=15

[ownage]

Well...you cant say a computer is not a beautiful thing...and you cant say its not tempting to use that 1/2 inch tubing as a fake vagina...:rofl::ROTF:

Lol, haha :ROTF:
I feel really sorry for you :rofl:
Well, a man can't have everything.

[l33t p1mp]

riptide;3024552']He's 12.5 and from France. It works for them. :up:

Once again, I am not 12. Btw, theres no way my :banana::banana::banana::banana: fits in 1/2 ID tubing, just so you know.

[l33t p1mp]

Another great deal that I forgot to post.
I got my 780i and Q6700 in a combo deal off tigerdirect once. Paid 500 total, and cpu was still 550 on newegg lol.

[xytrius]

I got a Razer Barracuda for $10, all inclusive (got a heads up from the online deals section). I just love the card!:D

They made me sign up for some dumb credit card for it. I did not know that such cheap CC's existed, it does not have my name on it, and the number is printed on the back! :rofl:

[zsamz_]

2x512 kingston hyperx d9gkx 8$:D to complimment my 2x1 hyperx d9gkx
run 4 stix 4-4-4-12 @ 1050:D

[[XC] riptide]

Once again, I am not 12. Btw, theres no way my :banana::banana::banana::banana: fits in 1/2 ID tubing, just so you know.

Sorry. 14 then.

[Starscream]

5 years ago i bought a ceiling fan for 30 euro.

i love that thing, in the winter i call it a piece of crap and wonder why i bought it but every summer that love comes back.

[Tortel]

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43298&page=1&pp=15

w...t...f...
Be more careful next time, geeze


Once again, I am not 12. Btw, theres no way my :banana::banana::banana::banana: fits in 1/2 ID tubing, just so you know.

Then why did you mention it? :p:

[knopflerbruce]

This chip: http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=289541

...for 100 Euro about a year ago. They still cost 100 Euro, and there's NO guarantee you'll get a 4g chip:p: (this is 1 of 2 afaik)

[[cTx] Nooc]

Well...you cant say a computer is not a beautiful thing...and you cant say its not tempting to use that 1/2 inch tubing as a fake vagina...:rofl::ROTF:

Dude...

[l33t p1mp]

Then why did you mention it? :p:

Lol, cuz its funny.

[wwwww]

A cute pair of blonde twins..
Cost me a total of 4 drinks each for them back in 1971..
Hell of a deal for the night that followed!:rofl:

Hehe Dave, 3 cute thai girls for me. Cost me umm, had a bill of 8000 baht including barfines and drinks, plus 2000 baht for 2 of them (short time), 4000 baht for the other (long time). So 16,000 baht - about $500...heh, still cheaper than a middle-aged Australian pro. :P

But if it has to be computer related, I guess D9DQW's from eBay for $60 a pop iirc.

[[cTx] Nooc]

Lol, cuz its funny.

No it isn't.

[thunderstruck!]

I laughed out loud when I read that post and then thought 'wtf..?!?"

[SoulsCollective]

The rather pretentiously titled Saitek "Pro Gamer Command Unit". Cost me $AUD 70 and has been going strong for over a year. Immensely comfortable, I wouldn't want to play games without it.

[l33t p1mp]

Nooc;3030861']No it isn't.

To me it is. I dont remember asking you if it was funny or not though.

[[cTx] Nooc]

To me it is. I dont remember asking you if it was funny or not though.

I don't remember hearing any weird noises when your sense of humor broke.

[thunderstruck!]

Nooc;3032189']I don't remember hearing any weird noises when your sense of humor broke.
Give him a break. So the two of you don't see eye-to-eye on everything. Is it his duty to respond to you or please you?

Lately, I've noticed that quite a few of your posts are not respectful of those who share a different opinion than yours. Take a breath and chill out man. If you've got nothing to say except a personal attack than don't say anything at all.

[[cTx] Nooc]

Hey I'm not being even 1&#37; serious, it's all fun and games. Don't take anything personal guys, hurting someone's feeling is my last intention.

[RADCOM]

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43298&page=1&pp=15
That link is one of the funniest threads ever :rofl:
best bargain was my Dell 30" monitor $1375 shipped free to UK ( it was about £1300 in the UK )

[l33t p1mp]

One more thing that I think is a great deal...my 780i pc...I just love it...paid a total of 1550 dollars for it...:)

Heres some shots of my first benchmark session with extreme water and the new wire management.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/l33t_p1mp/DSCN6267.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/l33t_p1mp/DSCN6272.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/l33t_p1mp/DSCN6273.jpg

[aspire.comptech]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/l33t_p1mp/DSCN6273.jpg

Get some 90 degree barbs for that radiator.

Also turn your pump 180 degrees, I can't see why you put it the way you did.

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3593/imgp12122largetr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Same case, same rad, same pump.

[l33t p1mp]

Yeah, I know... I need to find a way to unglue that pump though lol, its stuck to the case. I tried taking it off when I was redoing the loop but it didnt work out too well. Also, can you get me a picture with a better view of the radiator please? Thanks.

Edit: Also, a picture showing how you did the wire management would be nice lol.

Double edit: A tutorial on how you painted the case and how to completely took it apart would be awesome. I really like how you did it.

Omfgsomanyedits edit: Is this the one that will fit with the h20-220's radiator? Wont they reduce flow too?

http://www.petrastechshop.com/3np1odthhoba1.html

[aspire.comptech]

To get the pump unstuck take a hairdryer to the base of the case where the sticky pad is. The heat will melt the adhesive. You can then clean it up with some goo gone.

Heres a full size pic of the back of my case.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/aspire727/IMGP0069Edit.jpg

Here are two quick pics of some of my wire management.

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3593/imgp12122largetr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5431/imgp1199largeky6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In regards to painting the case.

1. Take off the front panel.
2. Drill out rivets on the front and back of the top panel.
3. Drill out the one rivet attaching the disk drive rack to the top panel on each side of the rack.
4. Remove top panel.
5. Remove front usb and audio box and wires.
6. Remove plastic feet on the bottom.
7. Tape off the bottom brushed aluminum edge along the sides of the base of the case.
8. Scuff up the easily exposed surfaces with high grade sand paper.
9. Lay down primer and paint.

Depends how old your radiator is. If it is new one it needs the 1/4" NPT if it's an older model, more than a year or so. It needs the 3/8" NPT.

I recently purchased some black ones from these guys.

http://www.moddersmart.com/

Cheap and first class shipping = :D

*Note that you need to use PTFE tape on the plastic barbs to ensure a good seal.

[l33t p1mp]

Cool, thanks a lot. My rad is new, so I guess 1/4 for me.

Edit: Nah, I am fine without the tape, I am using 7/16 on half inchers.

[aspire.comptech]

The tape goes on the threads of the fittings to prevent leaks as the swiftech radiators don't have o-ring seals.

[l33t p1mp]

Ooh, nvm lol. Its that white plumbing tape stuff, right?

[aspire.comptech]

Ooh, nvm lol. Its that white plumbing tape stuff, right?

Yes indeed.

[l33t p1mp]

Sweet, then no need to buy more stuff. Thanks for the help man, as soon as I fix my internet, I will order the barbs.

[Anarki]

For me the best thing I brought for a small amount of money is my executer 2.6. (£20)

I constantly use my xbox as a media centre and the occasional game or two. Just wish it would run WCG :p:

[[XC] Lead Head]

For me the best thing I brought for a small amount of money is my executer 2.6. (£20)

I constantly use my xbox as a media centre and the occasional game or two. Just wish it would run WCG :p:

There is a linux WCG client

[iMpathetic]

For me, I'd have to say....

- dual 867MHz Power Mac G4 with 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD, Airport for $25 :clap
- Free 12" 1.5GHz Powerbook
- Free Dell Inspiron 1000 (after I fixed it)

Oh, I've also gotten a Dell 2408WFP for $350.

[Dak9767]

I bought a cheap no name wheel at compusa for $20 and it lasted almost 5 years until a paddle broke.