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Offline Mr. Kennedy
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« on: October 10, 2005, 08:43:29 AM »
Ok, I bought my old computer sometime in March of 2002...

I\'ll describe it as "mid-range" at the time, most of the components we\'re fairly basic with a few exceptions, the processor and graphics card we\'re upgraded.

With technology today, computers date extremely quickly, and even more so in recent years.

Almost 4 years later, and with a lot more money, I\'ve begun to ask myself if it is time to get a new computer.  I\'ve had some issues in recent weeks, but nothing too bad.  Most of the hardware I bought is external so that I can just transfer over to the new compy.  

I use my computer for all sorts of reasons... I\'m big on gaming, watch a lot of movies/TV, work, internet, etc. so it gets used a lot, so I\'m not afraid to shell out the cash...

Ok, if you think I should get a new computer, I need a few reccomendations on who to buy from.
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2005, 09:08:32 AM »
newegg.com
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2005, 09:15:33 AM »
Or Tigerdirect.com
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2005, 09:27:36 AM »
Newegg.com

Thanks for stoppin\' by.
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2005, 09:56:59 AM »
The computer my family uses was purchased in early 2000. How\'s that for an old computer :p
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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2005, 10:18:49 AM »
If you just browse the internets and check email order an HP or Dell.  If you do anything more than that such as game or work with video build it yourself.

My folks don\'t do anything fancy with theirs other than MS Office so I ordered this for em on hp.com:

- HP Pavilion a1100e Customizable Desktop
- AMD Sempron(TM) 3200+ operating at 1.8GHz
- FREE UPGRADE from 256 to 512 MB 400MHz (2x256)
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
- 40GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
- 48X Max. CD-ROM Drive
- 2 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire ports
- Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress HyperMemory
- Integrated 5.1 Capable Sound w/ front audio ports
- HP Keyboard, HP Scroller Mouse
- Microsoft(R) Works 8.0/Money/MSN Encarta Plus

- HP OfficeJet 6210 All-In-One Printer

Grand total: $624

*(2) $50 MIR rebates = $524

Did some research and that Sempron is faster than a Celeron D, which is all that Dell offers in that price range.  That printer is sort of expensive so if you subtracted that then the new total would be close to $380.

I know what you\'re thinking mm, and so far no, no crashes or hang ups yet.
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2005, 11:08:53 AM »
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The computer my family uses was purchased in early 2000. How\'s that for an old computer :p
My parents still own a first generation Bondi Blue iMac 233MHz. How\'s THAT for an old computer? :mad: Fortunately, their computer took a shit, so they have to buy a new one now, thank god.
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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2005, 11:28:31 AM »
Ok, I guess new compy it is...

Next Question...

Intel Pentium Dual

or

AMD 64 X2?
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2005, 11:36:33 AM »
AMD 64 X2 without question... beats Intels crappy Dual Cores quite easily

nearly every benchmark in existance backs it up too

So you planning on building one yourself?  It\'s definately the best route to go if you are building a powerhouse system.  But if you want something nice and easy (and will still play games decently) then a Dell or equivalent will do the trick.

Places to compare prices for computer parts:

http://www.newegg.com
http://www.zipzoomfly.com

Next question should be if you are a gamer, what video card to get.  ATi just came out with their new X1000 series videocards this past week, but they are a little expensive compared to equivalent Nvidia offerings.  (not to mention impossible to find in stock).

I\'d recommend a 7800GT (or GTX if you got the money to spend)
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« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2005, 12:10:08 PM »
Second on AMD X2, everything I\'ve read says it\'s a powerhouse.  Get a nice nVidia chipset for a motherboard and stay far away from Dell.  They don\'t even sell AMDs do they?
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« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2005, 02:35:27 PM »
ok, but I\'m in a conundrum...

I wouldn\'t mind building a PC if I knew how to do it... but the fact of the matter is that I don\'t and I\'m not big on those "Building PC\'s for Dummies" books.

I don\'t want to sacrifice power, and I definitely can\'t build it.

This is one route I\'ve considered...

http://www.ibuypower.com

Case (  [New !!!] NZXT Trinity ATX Mid-Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Black )
Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light Blue )
Power Supply ( Enermax EG565P 535 Watt Power Supply [SLI-Ready] )
Processor ( [939-pin] AMD® Athlon-64 X2 4800+ CPU w/ Hyper Transport Technology )
Free Software/Game ( [NEW !!!] Free Game --- Bet On Soldier: Blood Sport Game with purchase of AMD-64 FX, X2 based systems or Mobile Turion notebook )
Free Software/Game ( Free Game --- Half Life 2 Download Coupon with purchase of any AMD-64 based systems or Mobile Turion notebook )
Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink )
Motherboard ( eVGA 133-K8-NF41 nForce-4 SLI Chipset Dual DDR w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Dual PCI-E MB )
Memory ( 2048 MB [1024MB X2] DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Corsair XMS PRO w/ Heat Spreader & LED Lights )
Video Card ( 2x [PCI-Express 16x] Nvidia Geforce 7800GTX 256MB w/DVI + TV Out Video )
Hard Drive ( Gaming HARD DRIVES [Serial ATA-150, 10,000 RPM] WD Raptor WD740GD 74.0GB 8M Cache Hard Drive )
2nd Hard Drive ( Gaming HARD DRIVES [Serial ATA-150, 10,000 RPM] WD Raptor WD740GD 74.0GB 8M Cache Hard Drive )
Raid Controller ( Highpoint Rocket Raid Controller PCI Card -- Must select 2 same size Hard Drives )
Raid Configuration ( Raid-0 [Data Striping] With 2X Hard Drives )
CD/DVD Drive ( 56x CD-ROM Drive black )
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( None )
Sound Card ( Creative Lab Sound Blaster Audigy-2 ZS Platinum 7.1 Black )
Speaker System ( None )
Fax Modem ( None )
Network Card ( 10/100 Network Onboard )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Monitor ( None )
Keyboard ( None )
Mouse ( None )
USB 2.0 Accessories ( Build-in USB 2.0 Ports )
Meter Display ( CoolerMaster Musketeer-2 System Dynamics Detector Silver )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( None )
Operation System ( [New !!!] MS Windows XP Professional X64 Edition )
IEEE-1394 Fire Wire Card ( None )
USB Flash Drive ( None )
MP3 Player ( None )
TV Tuner ( None )
Video Camera ( None )
Headset ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
Printer ( None )
Printer Cable ( None )
Wireless Network Adapter ( [Special !!!] Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps PCI Adapter )
Warranty ( Warranty Service Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty )
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) No Rush, Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )

Now you also have to take into account that I\'m only buying the tower.  I have a keyboard, mouse, etc. I also have an external HD and DVD Burner and media card reader, and already have a good sound system.

That all together comes to $3450 (shipping included).  Would you still reccomend me building the compy?
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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2005, 03:19:47 PM »
Damn thats alot of money. I built a fine PC  about 6 months ago for like $500.


its nothing like that, but it definatly does what I need it to, and does it well.
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« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2005, 03:25:09 PM »
spend 3500$ and you need your ass kicked

and wtf is a "Gaming HARD DRIVES"
lol

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« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2005, 03:32:10 PM »
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spend 3500$ and you need your ass kicked

and wtf is a "Gaming HARD DRIVES"
lol



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I don\'t get it...

"Gaming HARD DRIVES" is fancy for 10,000 RPM
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« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2005, 03:34:05 PM »
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Damn thats alot of money. I built a fine PC  about 6 months ago for like $500.


its nothing like that, but it definatly does what I need it to, and does it well.


Afterall, it doesn\'t take much to download and play porn.
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