Please note that this is the QZ160A model which does NOT come with a HDD. The scorptec deal runs until the end of October, I don't know how long the deal runs at MegaBuy.
Best price by $10 at the moment (was $30) according to a staticice search..
MegaBuy have also reduced theirs down to $249 + shipping, if you're game enough to buy through them. In some cases, it will be cheaper to buy this from megabuy but it could be a lot more painful.
Shipping costs vary wildly with scorptec, unfortunately it kinda kills the deal to some locations.
SCORPTEC SHIPPING RATES - I haven't given MegaBuy rates as it's not as easy to collate, easy to check yourself.
| Destination | Cost |
|---|---|
| VIC-METRO | $15 |
| VIC-COUNTRY | $35 |
| NSW | $30 |
| TAS | $30 |
| QLD | $35 |
| SA | $35 |
| NT | $70 |
| WA | $70 |
| ACT | $30 |
SPECS
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Turion™ II Model Neo N40L 15W 1.50Ghz |
| No. of processors | 1 |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor cache | 2x 1MB L2 |
| Chipset | AMD RS785E/SB820M |
| Memory | 1x 2GB ECC included (max 2x 4GB) |
| Memory slots | 2 DIMM slots |
| Memory type | PC3-10600E Unbuffered DDR3 ECC @ 800MHz |
| Expansion slots | 2x 1/2 Height 1/2 Length (1x PCI-e x16, 1x PCI-e x1) |
| Network controller | NC107i PCI Express Gigabit 10/100/1000 |
| Supported drives | 4x Non-hot plug 3.5-inch SATA |
| Included drive | NONE |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 7 total (2 rear, 4 front, 1 internal) |
| eSATA | 1 port on rear |
| Graphics | On-board VGA 128MB, 1920x1200 @ 60hz |
| Storage controller | Integrated 4 port SATA RAID |
| PSU | Single 150W |
| Optical drive | None, space for 1x 5.25 device |
| Form factor | Ultra Micro Tower |
Good deal for the bare bones version (without the 250Gb HDD).
IMHO, the ShoppingExpress deal that included the 250G HDD @ $249+$12 shipping was better - but that's gone back up to $299. So, as you say, this is the best around ATM.
Agree: Shipping's a bit steep, unless you're in Melbourne…