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Old March 3rd, 2010 Top | #1
 
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Hey guys i noticed barebone kits at tiger direct, do they install the motherboard for you, or are all the parts separate. I'm trying to find a retailer who will see me the motherboard and cpu already installed and I just add other components.
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Old March 4th, 2010 Top | #2
 
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I wouldn't recommend a TD barebones kit.

1) the cases/PSU's are normally subpar
2) seems they try to dump older CPU's in barebones kits to get rid of them
3) nothing comes pre-assembled (would you really want a board shipped with the HSF installed anyway?)
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I agree with dreamliner. Get the kit peaces yourself and do the research before you buy the stuff.
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I actually get the barebones setups for the office here. They're great for quick workstation turnaround when one fails. Got a pile of them sitting around here.

Wouldn't use them at home though, because of the previous generation equipment they put inside them.

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