Gaming computer too good to be true?

Mwill75 · 03-25-2008, 04:32 AM

Someone is willing to sell me this gaming computer for around 600. I'm not the biggest tech when it comes to computers, especially the newer stuff, but how does this sound to you guys

Apevia / 550-Watt / SATA-Ready

Processor:Intel Pentium D (6.0GHz) Dual Core

CPU Fan:Intel Heat sink and Fan

Motherboard:Intel G965 Motherboard

Memory: Dual Channel 2GB DDR2 800MHz Gamer Memory

Hard Drive:320GB / 7200 / SATA-300 / Hard Drive

Video:Extreme Gaming Nvidia GeForce 8500GT

DVD/CD Burner:Sony DVD/CD+RW with LightScribe

Sound:8 Channel SigmaTel Dolby Home Theater

Network:10/100/1000 RJ45 (Ethernet, cable or DSL)

Ports: PS/2: 2, COM: 1, LPT: 1, VGA: 1, USB: 6x USB 2.0,

IEEE 1394: 2x 1394a, Audio Ports: 3

If this doesn't sound good does anyone have any suggestions on a computer that I would be able to play most new games on (esp starcraft 2), but Won't put a hole in my pocket?

Mwill75 · 03-25-2008, 04:34 AM

oh and the case looks hella cool too.

WhiteFireDragon · 03-25-2008, 04:40 AM

for $600 you can build yourself a better one. lol there's no such thing is pentium D 6.0ghz. did he add up the two cores together to get that total speed? well it doesn't work that way. there are better dual cores out now so pentium D isnt all that great. and some of the info is still pretty vague

Mwill75 · 03-25-2008, 04:44 AM

Any suggestions on where to start? A place online that let's you build your own for a decent price. Or which of the specs are actually good so that if I build my own I can take the good from this one and leave out the bad. I'm pretty lost when it comes to the new stuff. Truthfully I've been using my same computer since 04, and I haven't been keeping up with the new technology.

Vizy · 03-25-2008, 04:49 AM

i built my comp in my sig for around 440. u can get a cheaper case if u want, online. and you can get a cheaper processor, like a 5600 x2, and OC it. then u can get a better graphicx and motherboard

elitehacker · 03-25-2008, 05:09 AM

I doubt there is a Penium D 6.0Ghz, most likely its a 3.0Ghz Pentium 925. Frequency do not stack up, so two cores running at 3.0Ghz does not mean you have a 6.0 Ghz CPU. Also the graphics card leaves alot to be desired, the 8500GT is not exactly a speed demon, I wouldn't consider that computer to be a gaming one, more like a budget low end one.

Cleric7x9 · 03-25-2008, 05:35 AM

thats not a good price for that computer, you can do better. the 8500GT is not a gaming card, not even close

Nightrain · 03-25-2008, 05:24 PM

Ya thats a poor price for what your getting there. You could build a pc with the pentium D and 8500GT for probably close to 300 without OS, which is nowhere near 600.

teamhex · 03-25-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwill75

Someone is willing to sell me this gaming computer for around 600. I'm not the biggest tech when it comes to computers, especially the newer stuff, but how does this sound to you guys
If this doesn't sound good does anyone have any suggestions on a computer that I would be able to play most new games on (esp starcraft 2), but Won't put a hole in my pocket?

Dont buy that, build your own system. Learn what you can about computers. Google is your friend.

Nevakonaza · 03-25-2008, 06:06 PM

no rippoff

03-25-2008, 04:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mwill75 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Gaming computer too good to be true? Someone is willing to sell me this gaming computer for around 600. I'm not the biggest tech when it comes to computers, especially the newer stuff, but how does this sound to you guys Apevia / 550-Watt / SATA-Ready Processor:Intel Pentium D (6.0GHz) Dual Core CPU Fan:Intel Heat sink and Fan Motherboard:Intel G965 Motherboard Memory: Dual Channel 2GB DDR2 800MHz Gamer Memory Hard Drive:320GB / 7200 / SATA-300 / Hard Drive Video:Extreme Gaming Nvidia GeForce 8500GT DVD/CD Burner:Sony DVD/CD+RW with LightScribe Sound:8 Channel SigmaTel Dolby Home Theater Network:10/100/1000 RJ45 (Ethernet, cable or DSL) Ports: PS/2: 2, COM: 1, LPT: 1, VGA: 1, USB: 6x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394: 2x 1394a, Audio Ports: 3 If this doesn't sound good does anyone have any suggestions on a computer that I would be able to play most new games on (esp starcraft 2), but Won't put a hole in my pocket?

03-25-2008, 05:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 24 Posts: 2,312	thats not a good price for that computer, you can do better. the 8500GT is not a gaming card, not even close __________________ Dell Studio XPS 16 Notebook p8600 2.4Ghz 4Gb DDR3 1066Mhz RAM 128GB Samsung SSD ATI Radeon Mobility 3670 512Mb 16" 1920x1080 RGBLED LCD Backlit keyboard Windows 7 Professional x64 RTM

03-25-2008, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 22 Posts: 335	Ya thats a poor price for what your getting there. You could build a pc with the pentium D and 8500GT for probably close to 300 without OS, which is nowhere near 600. __________________ Q6600 \| E6300 Gigabyte P35-DS3R \| Asus P5NSLI 4Gb DDR2 800 \| 2Gb DDR2 667 EVGA GTX280 SC \| EVGA 8800GTS 320Mb SC Corsair TX750W \| BFG 650W

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03-25-2008, 04:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mwill75 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	oh and the case looks hella cool too.

03-25-2008, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	for $600 you can build yourself a better one. lol there's no such thing is pentium D 6.0ghz. did he add up the two cores together to get that total speed? well it doesn't work that way. there are better dual cores out now so pentium D isnt all that great. and some of the info is still pretty vague

03-25-2008, 04:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mwill75 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Any suggestions on where to start? A place online that let's you build your own for a decent price. Or which of the specs are actually good so that if I build my own I can take the good from this one and leave out the bad. I'm pretty lost when it comes to the new stuff. Truthfully I've been using my same computer since 04, and I haven't been keeping up with the new technology.

03-25-2008, 04:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vizy banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,896	i built my comp in my sig for around 440. u can get a cheaper case if u want, online. and you can get a cheaper processor, like a 5600 x2, and OC it. then u can get a better graphicx and motherboard

03-25-2008, 05:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
elitehacker Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 2,413	I doubt there is a Penium D 6.0Ghz, most likely its a 3.0Ghz Pentium 925. Frequency do not stack up, so two cores running at 3.0Ghz does not mean you have a 6.0 Ghz CPU. Also the graphics card leaves alot to be desired, the 8500GT is not exactly a speed demon, I wouldn't consider that computer to be a gaming one, more like a budget low end one.

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