Is this setup worth $210?

[joepa99]

I currently have an Athlon 1.4mhz system and have the chance to get the following for $210.

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0E
- 3.0 GHz Clock Speed
- Hyper-Threading Technology
- 800 MHz FSB
- 1 MB L2 Cache
- 90 nm Process Technology
- Prescott Core
- Socket 478
- Matched Heatsink & Fan
Motherboard: Intel D865PERLL
- Chipset: Intel 865PE + ICH5R
- FSB: 800/533/400 MHz
- RAM Sockets: 4x DIMM for DDR 400/333/266 (4 GB Max)
- IDE: 2x ATA 100 up to 4 Devices
- Expansion Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
- USB Ports: 8x USB2.0 (Rear 4)
- Onboard Audio: Analog Devices AD1985 Codec
- Onboard LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
- Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, RAID 0/1
- Onboard IEEE 1394 Firewire: 3 Ports
- Form Factor: ATX
RAM: Crucial Technology - 1GB (2x 512MB)
- Model: CT2KIT6464Z40B
- 2x 512 MB Modules
- 184-Pin DIMM
- DDR 400 (PC3200)
- CAS Latency: 3
- Non-ECC
- Unbuffered
Also Included
- CPU Heatsink & Fan Assembly (installed)
- IDE Cable
- Floppy Drive Cable
- 2 SATA Cables
- I/O Shield
- Intel Express Installer CD
- Intel Raid Driver Floppy Disk
- Intel Desktop Board D865PERL Quick Reference Manual
- Intel Sticker Sheet which includes motherboard layout & back-panel connectors

Is this a good value, or could I piece it together more cheaply?

Thanks

 

[NXIL]

Yes.

CPU new is now about $92, without heatsink:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116175

motherboard about $100, (eBay, Froogle)

and, the memory sells for about $120 now at Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146577

Factor in about 20 or so for the heatsink, looks very reasonable for used gear, and a great price for new.

HTH,

XIL