ebucemag Posted September 23, 2004 CID Share Posted September 23, 2004 I have $920 dollars to spend on a computer. I what to see your opinion on what to buy.(dont include a moniter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwigie Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 A laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 I would agree with him.. if you have a desktop that suits your need then pick up a laptop... if you dont then upgrade. but dont try and build one for 900. There is just no way that you can get everything that you need for 900 to have a high end gaming pc... if that is what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luwigie Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 Get a X800 Pro, and 3 gigs of ram That will burn through about 3/4 of your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 lol yah more like 90% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeePs Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 Build your own computer, and it will save you money This site will save you money too http://www.newegg.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Slaughter Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 Build your own computer' date=' and it will save you money [/quote'] i 2nd that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanee86 Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 Thats BS I made mine for around 800 after I bought everything and I can play doom3 and farcry and any other game. The building of your own pc is a good Idea thats what I did if I would have bought mine already put together it would have been about 3,000 dollard. Hey check out my system here it is P4 2.8GHz 256mbs ram (not the best still saving to upgrade) and tv tuner with all the channels and a 8x DVDRW and a 16x DVD Drive and a see through case with a blus light on side and a ATI RADEON 9550 video card and a 40GIG hard drive with a 80GIG external and a floppy of course and XP HOME oh and 5.1 sorround sound card and yes I have the sorround sound speakers and a 4port router and High speed DSL internet and Best and wireless keyboard and mouse.I just bought the video card and the DVDRW I got for my BDAY. I also have alot of cool games like GTA 3 AND GTA VICE CITY and flight simulator 2004.I made this system myself and I would be happy to put on together for you. *DEL*. I would also like peoples opion on my system thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted September 24, 2004 CID Share Posted September 24, 2004 When i say gaming machine.. i mean.. Athlon 64 3800+, 1 gig of ddr 400 ram, Nvidia 6800 ultra/ATI x800, 7.1 sound and speakers... I will agree you can build a computer for less than 800 that will run doom 3... but you will not truly experience the game... You resolution and quality will have to be set to low.. But do what you want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted September 25, 2004 CID Share Posted September 25, 2004 You know shane made a good add cuz I didnt realise it was an add till the end. Sounds a little young to build and tech out my pc though, ill build it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTEX Posted September 25, 2004 CID Share Posted September 25, 2004 for $900 i have a rat and some pvc pipe i will sell you. look shug no caps...you whore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeePs Posted September 25, 2004 CID Share Posted September 25, 2004 lol, I'll sell you my soul for $100. ATI RADEON 9550 video card Well there's where you cut all the money out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Ho Posted October 1, 2004 CID Share Posted October 1, 2004 Thats BS I made mine for around 800 after I bought everything and I can play doom3 and farcry and any other game. The building of your own pc is a good Idea thats what I did if I would have bought mine already put together it would have been about 3' date='000 dollard. Hey check out my system here it is P4 2.8GHz 256mbs ram (not the best still saving to upgrade) and tv tuner with all the channels and a 8x DVDRW and a 16x DVD Drive and a see through case with a blus light on side and a ATI RADEON 9550 video card and a 40GIG hard drive with a 80GIG external and a floppy of course and XP HOME oh and 5.1 sorround sound card and yes I have the sorround sound speakers and a 4port router and High speed DSL internet and Best and wireless keyboard and mouse.I just bought the video card and the DVDRW I got for my BDAY. I also have alot of cool games like GTA 3 AND GTA VICE CITY and flight simulator 2004.I made this system myself and I would be happy to put on together for you. *DEL* I would also like peoples opion on my system thanks!!![/quote'] That system don't sound like, what did you say, around 3 grand pre- assembled?? Please no offense meant. And if you paid 800 to build it, that sounds about right. I built mine for not much more, minus the monitor. 11-144-057 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted October 1, 2004 CID Share Posted October 1, 2004 where is the hard drive?? Memory is a little lacking 256mb is not enough for todays programs/system environment... other than that it is a great setup!! I love that case! I have used that one before for 2 other builds and it has turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Ho Posted October 1, 2004 CID Share Posted October 1, 2004 where is the hard drive?? Memory is a little lacking 256mb is not enough for todays programs/system environment... other than that it is a great setup!! I love that case! I have used that one before for 2 other builds and it has turned out great! Me? Thanks! HD is there 160g SATA. And I got two RAM chips @256 each. Still half a gig is lacking I know. Soon to be 1.5 gig. Yes this case is awesome. Plenty of room for upgrades and I like all the blue lights. Actually...I not sure now looking back if Swimmer was talkin to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted October 1, 2004 CID Share Posted October 1, 2004 yeah i was talking to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted October 2, 2004 CID Share Posted October 2, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICROWAVE Posted October 2, 2004 CID Share Posted October 2, 2004 You talking to me? Are you talking to me?? Well who you talking to then?? (sceen from taxi driver) Did anyone see??? OBTW Stank Ho like the new pic.....and old gf???....lol Microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Ho Posted October 2, 2004 CID Share Posted October 2, 2004 Ya, that's one ugly chick. That's Vera Demilo. We went out for awhile. She...it, left me for someone else. They say you never forget your first true love. Don't get me going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebucemag Posted October 2, 2004 Author CID Share Posted October 2, 2004 # 2ND_USB: STANDARD 2 USB PORT CONNECTORS [+0] # CAS: X-BLADE Mid-Tower 450W W/ WINDOW & LCD Temperature Display + FAN CONTROL [+21] (BLACK COLOR [+0]) # CD: COMBO DRIVE (16X DVD-ROM & 52x32x52 CD-RW) [+45] (BLACK COLOR [+0]) # CPU: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Processor (512K L2 CACHE) [+49] # FAN: AMD CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK [+0] # FLOPPY: 1.44 MB FLOPPY DRIVE [+0] (BLACK COLOR [+0]) # HDD: 120GB 7200 RPM ATA 100 HARD DRIVE [+16] # KEYBOARD: PS2 MULTIMEDIA INTERNET CONTROL KEYBOARD [+0] (BLACK COLOR [+3]) # MOUSE: Microsoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Ho Posted October 4, 2004 CID Share Posted October 4, 2004 What is that...? A Dell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICROWAVE Posted October 4, 2004 CID Share Posted October 4, 2004 If it was a Dell it would only cost half that much...... I know a lot of people regard Dell as not worthy....but if your just an average user and your not a gamer in my opinion I think Dell gives more bang for the buck. for instance all the Dell machines at work outlasted all the Compaq's by over twice the amount of time with less trouble in service.... My brother (a non techie) has two Dells and I have only worked one one of them one time in the last two years (scum-ware) and Dells service is usually pretty good(we all know someone that has a nightmare story) the only problem I had was when I called for tech support I had a problem understanding the guy in India but in fairness he was very thorough in fact he gave me a lot more help than I wanted......but what company isnt sending there service centers to cheap labor markets...Anyway its not top of the line thats for sure ...but for a regular user its been my experience that its a good product......and no I'm not typing on a Dell right now.....lol.....thats just my opinion I could be wrong!! Microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Ho Posted October 4, 2004 CID Share Posted October 4, 2004 I totally agree. Yes it's not for me, I'll be building to suit, but for some folks, it's perfect. A guy I know bought one last year, and I chuckled at what he was getting (actually overpriced I thought). Too much integrated stuff, ie; sound card, video card. Not much room for updates either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebucemag Posted October 4, 2004 Author CID Share Posted October 4, 2004 I got the system at cyber power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted October 5, 2004 CID Share Posted October 5, 2004 I have a dell and I have had a mixed experienced.. I was shipped a working system minus the wireless card.. which has the wrong driver... I have heard great things about Cyberpower!! A guy on our team just bought a system from them so I will have to go and check it out for myself... I still think that custom is the way to go.. No quesitons asked unless you have 2+grand to blow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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