zhouy680

So, im not sure whether this is the right place to post this topic, but, here-a-goes.

So, with a ton of new great games coming out in 2009 (Call of Duty 6, Bad Company 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat, etc.) I think it is finally time to get a new computer.

Currently, I have an AMD Athlon 3500+, 8600 GTS, and 2 GB of ram, on Windows XP Media Center.

I really like this one, but its Vista, is there a way i can find it in XP version?

If not, here is what i am looking for.

I'm looking for the cheapest computer that can meet my needs.
I'm looking for a nice, black computer, an i7 core, a GTX 260 or better, A good amount of fast RAM, a media reader built into the case that can take USB's, SD cards, etc., and that's about it, no monitor is needed, oh, and I would also like it to come with windows XP (professional is preferred.)

Obviously it would need a sound card, a processor, and power supply, but that is standard, and i dont really have a preference on any of it.
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linkin93

Hi, welcome to CF. You should really build your own computer. for the price of a retail one, you could match and beat the perfomance if you built your own. The hardest part is choosing what to buy.
Basically, the motherboard, processor and CPU are most important. RAM is important too, but if you plan on using DDR2 you cant get 2gb for around $40.

The other advantage of building your own system is choice on operating system, and the ability to overclock.

To find parts for a new system these sites are probably the best and easiest way to go:

http://www.ebay.com

http://www.newegg.com

Get a computer case first, but don't get one with a power supply already in it. they are generally crappy.

That is about all i can help you with. I am not very up to date with the latest in everything.

I'm sure some other members will help you with everything else.
Good Luck!

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