Good computer up to date

alyoob · 11-30-2007, 09:32 PM

I think i am going to purchase this computer is it good for gaming and other tasks.

CPU: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ (dual-core)
64-bit technology support with AMD64 technology
(2.1GHz, 2x512KB L2 cache, 2000MHz system bus)
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium1
Chipset: NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE
Memory: 1024MB 667MHz DDR2 dual-channel memory (2 × 512MB)
Expandable to 2GB
2 DDR2 slots total, 0 DDR2 slots available
Hard Drive: 320GB SATA II (7200rpm, 8MB cache)2
Optical Drives: 16x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive
Up to 8.5GB with dual layer media
Write max: 10x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD±RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 40x CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM, 12x DVD-ROM DL
Media Reader: High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader
Up to 40x faster
xD-Picture Card™, CompactFlash® I (CF), CompactFlash® II, Secure Digital™ (SD), Mini Secure Digital™ (Mini SD™)3, Multi Media Card™ (MMC), Reduced Size MMC (RS-MMC)3, MMC Mobile3, MMC Plus, Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick Duo4, Memory Stick Pro®, Memory Stick Pro® Duo4, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive™
Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE integrated graphics
Up to 128MB shared video memory
PCI-Express® (PCI-E x16) slot available for upgrade
Sound: 6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio
Communications: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Peripherals: Standard multifunction keyboard
2-button wheel mouse (PS/2)
Amplified stereo speakers (USB-powered)
Ports/Other: 6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)
1 - VGA
1 - Parallel port
2 - PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse)
3 - Audio (rear): Line-in/Side (stereo), Front/Headphone (stereo), Microphone
2 - Audio (front): Microphone, Front/Headphone (stereo)
1 - RJ-45 Ethernet port
1 - RJ-11 Modem port

PabloTeK · 11-30-2007, 09:44 PM

With that integrated graphics solution? No chance mate. You'll want something like an nVidia 7600GT or above for at least playable games. Also, who is that produced by and what is the price being asked? Also, 1Gb and Vista Home Premium will mean you won't even be able to play Counter-Strike: Source (2004) on any setting. The integrated card is slow enough but the (lack of) memory will hammer the PC, my laptop only just plays it, but it looks terrible compared to my desktop which had the rather good ATi X1950 Pro in it.

**oscaryu1** · 11-30-2007, 10:52 PM

Integrated graphics will get you one step, then fail. Memory is low... and so is HDD cache.

Overall, a horrible computer. Consider custom as the best way.

Quentin_T · 11-30-2007, 11:07 PM

Here come the pre-built Nazi's!

What kind of gaming do you do? What's the price? Are you willing to spend more? Who makes it?

Give us some more info so that we can better judge you circumstances. We don't know if you like flash games, and typing reports. If so, then yes, as long as the price is reasonable then it could be the computer for you. But if you plan on running some more intense games, then you would need to upgrade it already.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Overall, a horrible computer. Consider custom as the best way.

Wow, that's the most ignorant thing I have seen on this forum. Who gives a crap if it is a pre-built PC? It's not for you.... it's for someone else. I know that you wouldn't even let a pre-built check your email...

Quote:

Originally Posted by PabloTeK

With that integrated graphics solution? No chance mate. You'll want something like an nVidia 7600GT or above for at least playable games. Also, who is that produced by and what is the price being asked? Also, 1Gb and Vista Home Premium will mean you won't even be able to play Counter-Strike: Source (2004) on any setting. The integrated card is slow enough but the (lack of) memory will hammer the PC, my laptop only just plays it, but it looks terrible compared to my desktop which had the rather good ATi X1950 Pro in it.

Now that is good advice!

**oscaryu1** · 11-30-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Wow, that's the most ignorant thing I have seen on this forum. Who gives a crap if it is a pre-built PC? It's not for you.... it's for someone else. I know that you wouldn't even let a pre-built check your email...

How ignorant are YOU? Seeing as you'd pay $300 for a DELL insigna... Getting the best deal is how you spend money the RIGHT way. Not being lazy and just ordering the first PC you see. I'd like you to buy a Dell like that.

Seeing as you have a custom, I'd though you'd understand. I guess I thought wrong of you. Prebuilt lover. Go buy a system like that and enjoy it.

Ignoring Quentin's posts, I'd like to add that the GFX is horrible. Seeing that the new 9800's are coming out around December, 8800GT prices will drop and you could upgrade to it, but usually that means a better PSU... And, memory is extremely low. What I'd suggest:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211174

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820220095

Quentin_T · 11-30-2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

How ignorant are YOU? Seeing as you'd pay $300 for a DELL insigna... Getting the best deal is how you spend money the RIGHT way. Not being lazy and just ordering the first PC you see. I'd like you to buy a Dell like that.

Seeing as you have a custom, I'd though you'd understand. I guess I thought wrong of you. Prebuilt lover. Go buy a system like that and enjoy it.

Ignoring Quentin's posts, I'd like to add that the GFX is horrible. Seeing that the new 9800's are coming out around December, 8800GT prices will drop and you could upgrade to it, but usually that means a better PSU... And, memory is extremely low. What I'd suggest:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211174

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820220095

Well at least you're giving advice now!

Wow, I slipped and fell into 8th grade!

**oscaryu1** · 11-30-2007, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Wow, I slipped and fell into 8th grade!

Whatever that meant...

Quote:

Integrated graphics will get you one step, then fail. Memory is low... and so is HDD cache.

I'd consider that advice, no matter how crude.

Quentin_T · 11-30-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Whatever that meant...

Just a comment on myself... Not directed at you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

I'd consider that advice, no matter how crude.

Yeah, it's just very hostile! I mean, not everyone in the world knows how, or even wants to know how to build their own computer. Sometimes people just want to go out and buy a computer that has already been tested, and not have to deal with some of the problems that tend to come along with building your own.

I apologize for the snide remarks but I just get pissy when people basically post a "no, that's dumb" comment. I know your comment had more content than that but you get where I'm coming from right?

Lol, now we wait for the thread starter to come back and look at the

and give us more info!

**oscaryu1** · 12-01-2007, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Yeah, it's just very hostile! I mean, not everyone in the world knows how, or even wants to know how to build their own computer. Sometimes people just want to go out and buy a computer that has already been tested, and not have to deal with some of the problems that tend to come along with building your own.

I apologize for the snide remarks but I just get pissy when people basically post a "no, that's dumb" comment. I know your comment had more content than that but you get where I'm coming from right?

Lol, now we wait for the thread starter to come back and look at the and give us more info!

Yeah I getcha

But mostly, I just want him/her to get one thing. No prebuilts. Yes, their good and no assemble required... But their big time rips.

Love that emotion!

11-30-2007, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
alyoob Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 114	Good computer up to date I think i am going to purchase this computer is it good for gaming and other tasks. CPU: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ (dual-core) 64-bit technology support with AMD64 technology (2.1GHz, 2x512KB L2 cache, 2000MHz system bus) Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium1 Chipset: NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE Memory: 1024MB 667MHz DDR2 dual-channel memory (2 × 512MB) Expandable to 2GB 2 DDR2 slots total, 0 DDR2 slots available Hard Drive: 320GB SATA II (7200rpm, 8MB cache)2 Optical Drives: 16x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive Up to 8.5GB with dual layer media Write max: 10x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD±RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 40x CD-RW Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM, 12x DVD-ROM DL Media Reader: High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader Up to 40x faster xD-Picture Card™, CompactFlash® I (CF), CompactFlash® II, Secure Digital™ (SD), Mini Secure Digital™ (Mini SD™)3, Multi Media Card™ (MMC), Reduced Size MMC (RS-MMC)3, MMC Mobile3, MMC Plus, Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick Duo4, Memory Stick Pro®, Memory Stick Pro® Duo4, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive™ Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150SE integrated graphics Up to 128MB shared video memory PCI-Express® (PCI-E x16) slot available for upgrade Sound: 6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio Communications: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port) 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) Peripherals: Standard multifunction keyboard 2-button wheel mouse (PS/2) Amplified stereo speakers (USB-powered) Ports/Other: 6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear) 1 - VGA 1 - Parallel port 2 - PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse) 3 - Audio (rear): Line-in/Side (stereo), Front/Headphone (stereo), Microphone 2 - Audio (front): Microphone, Front/Headphone (stereo) 1 - RJ-45 Ethernet port 1 - RJ-11 Modem port

11-30-2007, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
PabloTeK Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Peoples Republic of Nae Butta! Age: 17 Posts: 2,354	With that integrated graphics solution? No chance mate. You'll want something like an nVidia 7600GT or above for at least playable games. Also, who is that produced by and what is the price being asked? Also, 1Gb and Vista Home Premium will mean you won't even be able to play Counter-Strike: Source (2004) on any setting. The integrated card is slow enough but the (lack of) memory will hammer the PC, my laptop only just plays it, but it looks terrible compared to my desktop which had the rather good ATi X1950 Pro in it. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz \| Gigabyte EP43-DS3L \| GeIL 3GB PC2-6400 \| BFG GeForce 8800GT 512MB OC \| Seagate 500GB 7200.11 SATA \| Western Digital 250GB SE16 SATA \| Coolermaster CM690 \| Corsair HX520W Forum Rules

11-30-2007, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,142	Integrated graphics will get you one step, then fail. Memory is low... and so is HDD cache. Overall, a horrible computer. Consider custom as the best way. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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