New Desktop

RAW · 07-13-2005, 06:55 AM

Hi, I'm looking to get this desktop. Was wondering if you think this is a good deal?

AMD A64 3500( 939 )
Asus A8N-SLI Mainboard
OCZ 1G DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel Premier
MSI NX6600GT 128E 128M ( PCI-E 16X )
200G SATA Hard Drive
1.44M Floppy Drive
Tsunami Case( w/500W 2-fan power )
LG 4163 16x DVD Burner
16X LG DVD ROM
On board Sound / Lan / USB
Altec Lansing Subwoofer Speaker
Multimedia Keyboard & Optical Mouse

Price: $1195 CDN ($992.08 USD) - no OS, software, or monitor.
Link

Does this seem alright? Also, how important is the sound card, Lan, USB? Because these are "On board" and probably generic. Should I upgrade these?

Thanks.

**The_Other_One** · 07-13-2005, 07:34 AM

That sounds like a good deal. As for the onboard stuff, most of it should be ok. The LAN and USB would obviously be perfectly fine. Onboard sound is usally a good bit lower quality when compared to high end cards, but it all depends on how picky you are. Some do sound decent and even have some decent surround sound options. Heck mine even came with optical in/out!

RAW · 07-13-2005, 09:07 PM

I have another question. I can get the same exact system except with the 3200 instead of the 3500 for $1109 ($86 less). Is the 3500 worth $86 more? Would I notice much of a performance difference?

Thanks.

lynx6200 · 07-13-2005, 09:12 PM

You won't notice much of a difference between those two processors, but for just $86, that sounds like a pretty good deal, to be able to upgrade to the 3500

DanLatimer · 07-13-2005, 09:13 PM

yeah about the onboard stuff, i have onboard sound and it sounds okay, and even if u change ur mind down the road you can get half decent cards for like $20 canadian. AOpen

alanuofm · 07-14-2005, 03:28 AM

where are you ordering that? that has some sweet specs.

NyRoN · 07-14-2005, 03:31 AM

sounds like a good deal mang...as for $86 i would go with the 3500...

its your call mang

NyRoN · 07-14-2005, 03:38 AM

yea thats some pretty nice specs mang...and for less than 1000USD...woot!!!

RAW · 07-14-2005, 06:22 AM

Ok, I found another desktop from a different place with almost identical specs, but it's a little bit more expensive. However, I think my dad can get included Windows/Software from them, so that would be well worth it. Here are the specs.

AMD A64 3200(939)
ASUS A8N-SLI MB nForce4
OCZ Premier 1GB DDR400 (512 x 2) (upgraded)
SATA150 WD1600JD 160G 7200rpm 8M, 3YW (downgraded)
Black Sony 1.44 Floppy Drive
Black Pioneer 109 DVD+/-RW
Gigabyte NX6600GT 128M DDR3 HDTV
Antec Sonata Tower w/ Original Power (380W)
HD Audio, Giga-bit Lan, Firewire
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX Duo (upgraded)

Price: I changed some things around, but I estimate it to be around $1200-$1250 CDN

If I can get this with Windows XP and Software, of course I would get this system. If I can't, how would this compare to the first system? I believe a few things are better than the other sytem, right?

ripken2004 · 07-15-2005, 06:54 PM

i think the first is better, amd 3500, 200gig hdd

the price difference between a 3500 and a 3200 is alot and not worth changing just for an OS which only costs like 80$usd

07-13-2005, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
RAW New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	New Desktop - Good deal? Hi, I'm looking to get this desktop. Was wondering if you think this is a good deal? AMD A64 3500( 939 ) Asus A8N-SLI Mainboard OCZ 1G DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel Premier MSI NX6600GT 128E 128M ( PCI-E 16X ) 200G SATA Hard Drive 1.44M Floppy Drive Tsunami Case( w/500W 2-fan power ) LG 4163 16x DVD Burner 16X LG DVD ROM On board Sound / Lan / USB Altec Lansing Subwoofer Speaker Multimedia Keyboard & Optical Mouse Price: $1195 CDN ($992.08 USD) - no OS, software, or monitor. Link Does this seem alright? Also, how important is the sound card, Lan, USB? Because these are "On board" and probably generic. Should I upgrade these? Thanks.

07-13-2005, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,295	That sounds like a good deal. As for the onboard stuff, most of it should be ok. The LAN and USB would obviously be perfectly fine. Onboard sound is usally a good bit lower quality when compared to high end cards, but it all depends on how picky you are. Some do sound decent and even have some decent surround sound options. Heck mine even came with optical in/out! __________________ Urban De-Development * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT * C2D T5250 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100 * G4 1.33GHz \| 512M RAM \| 40G HD \| Radeon 9200

07-13-2005, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
lynx6200 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC Age: 25 Posts: 783	You won't notice much of a difference between those two processors, but for just $86, that sounds like a pretty good deal, to be able to upgrade to the 3500 __________________ [size=2][size=1][color=DarkGreen][color=Navy] CoolerMaster Case Asus A8N SLI- Deluxe AMD athlon 64 3400+ 1GB Ultra DDR ram XFX 7600 GT 256mb videe 230GB SATA HD Combo drive

07-13-2005, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
DanLatimer Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia Age: 22 Posts: 659	yeah about the onboard stuff, i have onboard sound and it sounds okay, and even if u change ur mind down the road you can get half decent cards for like $20 canadian. AOpen __________________ -DAN ____________________________________ MY PC: Windows XP PRO AMD XP 64 3000+ oc to 2.25ghz 1 GB PC2700 Memory Radeon 9600XT 256mbs Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 5.1 surround sound

07-14-2005, 03:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
NyRoN Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Guyana Age: 18 Posts: 112	sounds like a good deal mang...as for $86 i would go with the 3500... its your call mang __________________ Gateway 5200XL P4 530 3Ghz Intel 915G 512MB DDR400 200Gb S-ATA DVD+-RW DL Ati Radeon X300SE :(

07-13-2005, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
RAW New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	I have another question. I can get the same exact system except with the 3200 instead of the 3500 for $1109 ($86 less). Is the 3500 worth $86 more? Would I notice much of a performance difference? Thanks.

07-14-2005, 03:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	where are you ordering that? that has some sweet specs.

07-14-2005, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
NyRoN Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Guyana Age: 18 Posts: 112	yea thats some pretty nice specs mang...and for less than 1000USD...woot!!! __________________ Gateway 5200XL P4 530 3Ghz Intel 915G 512MB DDR400 200Gb S-ATA DVD+-RW DL Ati Radeon X300SE :(

07-14-2005, 06:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
RAW New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Ok, I found another desktop from a different place with almost identical specs, but it's a little bit more expensive. However, I think my dad can get included Windows/Software from them, so that would be well worth it. Here are the specs. AMD A64 3200(939) ASUS A8N-SLI MB nForce4 OCZ Premier 1GB DDR400 (512 x 2) (upgraded) SATA150 WD1600JD 160G 7200rpm 8M, 3YW (downgraded) Black Sony 1.44 Floppy Drive Black Pioneer 109 DVD+/-RW Gigabyte NX6600GT 128M DDR3 HDTV Antec Sonata Tower w/ Original Power (380W) HD Audio, Giga-bit Lan, Firewire Logitech Cordless Desktop MX Duo (upgraded) Price: I changed some things around, but I estimate it to be around $1200-$1250 CDN If I can get this with Windows XP and Software, of course I would get this system. If I can't, how would this compare to the first system? I believe a few things are better than the other sytem, right?

07-15-2005, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	i think the first is better, amd 3500, 200gig hdd the price difference between a 3500 and a 3200 is alot and not worth changing just for an OS which only costs like 80$usd

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