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11-27-2008, 06:49 PM
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Need some help with a new computer purchase
So I am not as computer savvy as I once was and know nothing of AMD processors.
we are upgrading from our Celron 2.4gig over clocked POS with gig of RAM with an ASUS board we have a 120gig and a 80 gig drives that work perfectly as well 2 DVD burners I was thinking of getting this "bare bones" system http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=370120481075 we would transfer the good parts of our current computer to this one with out having to swap any data over looks like a killer deal...... any advise is welcome
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11-27-2008, 06:54 PM
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As far as I know, AMD processors are better for gamers, but will start to lag quicker compared with Intel when multiple apps/programs are running at the same time. My gf and her sister bought Toshiba's with AMD Duo Core processors, and I can see the difference of lag when comparing my friend's HP with an Intel Duo Core processor.
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11-27-2008, 06:57 PM
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You can find additional RAM over at dealnews.com. If you can deal with mail-in rebates, some deals basically give you the RAM for free. That tower can be expanded to 16GB, supposedly.
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11-27-2008, 07:02 PM
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der Zeck
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I was thinking of running it as is, maybe upgrade the RAM if needed
I also found this one from the same company http://cgi.ebay.com/INTEL-P4-3-4GHZ-...713.m153.l1262
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11-27-2008, 07:03 PM
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we are looking for an economic unit that will handle Titan Quest better for the wife...... it lags our computer bad
I just play on the internet and play with photoshop....
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11-27-2008, 07:11 PM
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der Zeck
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so what do you think would be better the Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000 or the P4 3.4GHZ?
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11-27-2008, 08:18 PM
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der Zeck
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you have any other suggestions of where to get a bare bones for under $200?
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11-27-2008, 09:41 PM
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$200 USD so about $250 CAD
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11-28-2008, 05:39 PM
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11-28-2008, 10:28 PM
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Dell had a sale last night i cant remember if it was 229 or 329. But it came with a pretty fast computer with 2 gigs ram and a 19 inch flatscreen monitor keyboard an dmouse. Everything you needed. They are sold out prettty much on it already now. You have to pay the normal price which i think its 389. But isnt a bad deal if you figure out everything that comes iwth it. You could probally sell the monitor on craigs list fo rlike 150 |
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11-29-2008, 12:16 PM
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11-29-2008, 01:04 PM
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der Zeck
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this is a pretty nice one for the money as well
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...9441&CatId=333 Intel PD 940 3.20GHz XFX MG-63MI-7109 with Integrated GeForce 7100 3GB DDR2-667 450-Watt PSU
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11-29-2008, 03:39 PM
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Better specs than the one I posted.
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11-29-2008, 11:48 PM
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parts such as the hard drive, etc. Then connect the cables. It's pretty simple, but you do have to make sure you have all the right cables going to the right connectors. |
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12-01-2008, 07:54 AM
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12-01-2008, 08:32 AM
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The truth is, computers these days are exceedingly powerful for the price, compared to what most people do with them. For casual gaming and normal (web, word processing, etc) usage, pretty much any computer manufactured in the past 3 years will be more than good enough
 Just make sure you have plenty of RAM, and might as well get the biggest hard drive you can, they always do eventually run out of space, and the price per megabyte is always better for bigger ones.That tigerdirect one your posted will do a fine job, but I am sure that for a similar price you could get a Core2 Duo-based machine. The Pentium D is fine, but a rather old and HOT architecture, and there should be a sensible improvement in the responsiveness of the computer, while saving a little power.
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12-01-2008, 09:04 AM
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My advice is stick with ASUS motherboards.
Newegg has these prices as of right now: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Rosewill R103A Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply ASUS M3A78-EM AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103210 $63.00 free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147010 $35.00 $15.00 shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131324 $66.00 free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098 $35.00 free shipping Total = $214.00 total shipped.
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