Chris Mauritz wrote: > William A. Mahaffey III wrote: > >> >> .... does anyone onlist have any 1st-hand experience (good or bad) w/ >> DirectDial.com for procuring computer components ? Thanks in advance >> :-). I am interested in them as a potential source for parts to build an >> Opteron box running Linux, probably CentOS, to bring this slightly on >> topic .... >> > > Never heard of them. For building whitebox systems, I've always had > pretty good luck with Newegg.com or Monarchcomputer.com. Their prices > are usually nearly the lowest and both provide a good variety of gear > and have decent customer service. Also, if you just want to buy cheap > whitebox rackmounts rather than build them from scratch, I've also had > good luck with pogolinux.com and 8anet.com. If you need help > integrating the system, shoot me an email off list. > > Cheers, I like both NewEgg & Monarch, but neither has the mbd I am looking for (Tyan Tomcat K8S, S2850G2N), so off into the weeds .... -- William A. Mahaffey III --------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember, ignorance is bliss, but willful ignorance is LIBERALISM !!!!