Best Place for Complete PC?

fresh · 06-15-2007, 01:53 PM

I am entering my last year of college and I'm looking to grab a new pc that will be mostly for internet/school stuff but also for some casual gaming. I don't need to be able to run bleeding edge graphics or anything and I would prefer to avoid building my own. My current computer was built for me by a friend and I have had nothing but problems with it, so I'm just looking to get a new one from Dell or whatever. I was just wondering if there were any smaller companies i should check out before buying one or if the July price drops for hardware would affect my choices at all.

Basically I just need a shitty new comp between $500-$800 that I can rely on and have a little fun with.

Kuriin · 06-15-2007, 02:50 PM

Alls I can really think of are those Dell/HP ones that you get at the store (Comp USA, Best Buy, etc). That price range might get you an OKAY PC -- just don't expect to play any new games on it. :|

Vorph · 06-15-2007, 02:56 PM

Dell with coupon/gotapex.com deals is pretty much as cheap as it gets for pre-built.

Fammaden · 06-15-2007, 02:56 PM

I think you should buy a laptop, but I'm sure everyone will disagree.

Mkopec1 · 06-15-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vorph

Dell with coupon/gotapex.com deals is pretty much as cheap as it gets for pre-built.

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DellHome - Dell Dimension C521 with AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 3600+, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160GB HD, 16x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner, GeForce 6150 LE, 56k Modem for $449 with FREE Shipping plus 19" LCD Monitor!

Holy shit! nice for $499!

fresh · 06-15-2007, 03:59 PM

a laptop probably would be more practical for me, although i have an irrational aversion towards them. i could get this setup in a laptop for about $650, my main concern is the video card. is there anything else terrible about it that im missing? im a little worried that vista is just going to eat all of my resources.

PROCESSOR Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3500+ (1.8GHz/512KB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
LCD PANEL 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
MEMORY 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
HARD DRIVE Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
OPTICAL DRIVE 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)
SOUND OPTIONS Integrated Audio
BATTERY OPTIONS 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)

Cryptin · 06-15-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fammaden

I think you should buy a laptop, but I'm sure everyone will disagree.

I agree with Famm. I'm retiring my desktop and buying the new Macbook pro.

Warrik · 06-15-2007, 04:46 PM

I'd go here.

Vorph · 06-15-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fresh

a laptop probably would be more practical for me, although i have an irrational aversion towards them. i could get this setup in a laptop for about $650, my main concern is the video card. is there anything else terrible about it that im missing? im a little worried that vista is just going to eat all of my resources.

PROCESSOR Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3500+ (1.8GHz/512KB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
LCD PANEL 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
MEMORY 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
HARD DRIVE Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
OPTICAL DRIVE 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)
SOUND OPTIONS Integrated Audio
BATTERY OPTIONS 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)

Vista won't eat up your resources, but that HyperMemory graphics card will. If you intend to play any games on it, you will want at least a Go7900GS.

Also, don't let crazy Mac freaks steer you wrong.

Mkopec1 · 06-15-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrik

I'd go here.

God, I clicked that link and all kinds of gay showed up.

Usha Starchild · 06-15-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mkopec1

God, I clicked that link and all kinds of gay showed up.

Quoted for being fact!

Hatorade · 06-15-2007, 06:33 PM

XtremeGear build exactly what u want

Cryptin · 06-16-2007, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vorph

Also, don't let crazy Mac freaks steer you wrong.

I'm not a freak. ><

Kuriin · 06-16-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatorade

XtremeGear build exactly what u want

omfg cheap shit for some awesome equipment.

Surlok TP · 06-16-2007, 01:47 PM

NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Great Technology, Service and Selection.

It's Canadian but that shouldn't matter,if anything you'll get more for your money due to exchange.

They have great pre-builts and then you can customize them from that point on.

06-15-2007, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
fresh Grand Space Dragon Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 92	Best Place for Complete PC? I am entering my last year of college and I'm looking to grab a new pc that will be mostly for internet/school stuff but also for some casual gaming. I don't need to be able to run bleeding edge graphics or anything and I would prefer to avoid building my own. My current computer was built for me by a friend and I have had nothing but problems with it, so I'm just looking to get a new one from Dell or whatever. I was just wondering if there were any smaller companies i should check out before buying one or if the July price drops for hardware would affect my choices at all. Basically I just need a shitty new comp between $500-$800 that I can rely on and have a little fun with. __________________ RoI

06-15-2007, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kuriin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,775	Alls I can really think of are those Dell/HP ones that you get at the store (Comp USA, Best Buy, etc). That price range might get you an OKAY PC -- just don't expect to play any new games on it. :\| __________________ VOCA ME BENEDICTUM ! SANA MEAM ANIMAM !

06-15-2007, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vorph Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 5,365	Dell with coupon/gotapex.com deals is pretty much as cheap as it gets for pre-built. __________________

06-15-2007, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fammaden Treats objects like women. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Posts: 2,598 +4 Internets	I think you should buy a laptop, but I'm sure everyone will disagree. __________________ Fammaden - Wizard - Saryrn (Retired) WoW: Shaman/Mage/Hunter/Paladin

06-15-2007, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
fresh Grand Space Dragon Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 92	a laptop probably would be more practical for me, although i have an irrational aversion towards them. i could get this setup in a laptop for about $650, my main concern is the video card. is there anything else terrible about it that im missing? im a little worried that vista is just going to eat all of my resources. PROCESSOR Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3500+ (1.8GHz/512KB) OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic LCD PANEL 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display MEMORY 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM HARD DRIVE Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) OPTICAL DRIVE 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive VIDEO CARD ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated) SOUND OPTIONS Integrated Audio BATTERY OPTIONS 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps) __________________ RoI Last edited by fresh : 06-15-2007 at 04:22 PM.

06-15-2007, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Warrik Ive been reading these boards since noows....that makes me uber Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,088 -3 Internets	I'd go here.

06-15-2007, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hatorade Cause its better then water. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,207 +21 Internets	XtremeGear build exactly what u want __________________ Originally Posted by Zarcath: Everyone knows fatties create drag. http://www.wardb.com/

06-16-2007, 01:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Surlok TP Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1,527 +5 Internets	NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Great Technology, Service and Selection. It's Canadian but that shouldn't matter,if anything you'll get more for your money due to exchange. They have great pre-builts and then you can customize them from that point on.

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