PLZ HELP....Buying a new PC

wkusigep460 · 12-26-2005, 12:22 AM

Hey everyone,

I hope your holidays were as enjoyable as mine. I got a little money and some gift cards, and now I wanna spend it on a new computer. I was originally going to upgrade, but figured I would get my money's worth out of buying a new one.

Ok, here is a list of some specs that I wish to have on my PC"

Flat screen monitor
Fast processor
At least 80 GB Hard drive
512 MB Ram or higher
Windows XP OS

So, that's some of the stuff I want to have on my new PC. I will mainly use it for music downloading, music playing, photo and video editing, and internet use. I am really unknowledgable in the field of buying a new pc. I need all the help I can get. PLEASE HELP ME. Money IS somewhat of an issue...I really don't want to spend more than $600, but if I must, not too much over.

So, where and WHAT should I buy. Please help me out on this one and do not skip over it. Happy Holidays!

34erd · 12-26-2005, 01:48 AM

Dell has a very good deal, the B110.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...c=DB110J&s=dhs

Guys please dont turn this into a dell bashing thread...

Xelogen · 12-26-2005, 02:10 AM

for this sort of thread there can only be on reply... newegg.com! lol it basically features in every hardware thread on this site and for good reason too

neb5482 · 12-26-2005, 03:24 AM

well he doesnt have the knowledge to build his own, so a company like dell isnt a bad idea. He also doesnt need the computer to do alot.

**Praetor** · 12-26-2005, 03:53 AM

A $300 machine (since the LCD and the OS chew out the rest really) is doable but it's gonna be crap ... you might consider the upgrade route rather than a new machine

mgoldb2 · 12-26-2005, 04:14 AM

Like Praetor said you not going to get a good comptuer for that price but if you really need a computer for that price here are the options. ( I leaving a little over $300 for OS and LCD I dont spec those things)

AMD Option

AMD Sempron 64 2600+ Palermo 800MHz $64
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819104249
GIGABYTE GA-K8VM800M Socket 754 VIA K8M800 Micro ATX $54
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128262
Fujiplus FP-FX5200 Geforce FX5200 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X $30 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814168002
rosewill 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) $33
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820223009
Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JB 80GB 7200 RPM $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144122
linkworld 431-10 C2228 Black & Silver Steel(18A 430watts) $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164063
LITE-ON White 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106007

Total: $283

Intel Option

Intel Celeron D 326 Prescott 533MHz LGA 775 EM64T $77
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819112207
GIGABYTE GA-8I915ME-GL Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915GL $66
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128304
Video integrated but PCI-E 16X slot available when have money $0
rosewill 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) $33
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820223009
Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JB 80GB 7200 RPM $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144122
linkworld 431-10 C2228 Black & Silver Steel(18A 430watts) $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164063
LITE-ON White 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106007

Total: $278

With Intel you stuck using the intergrated graphics for now GMA900 but you have a PCI-E 16X slot for future upgrade. With the AMD you only have a AGP slot so future upgrade not as doable. Also The intel uses a newer skt so there more upgrade options there.

wkusigep460 · 12-26-2005, 08:42 AM

Ok, so here's another thing I forgot to mention....
Along with my $600 budget, I have quite a bit of gift cards to Best Buy (so shopping there to get my computer is a highly considered option), I already have a DVD/CD burner, I installed more RAM on my old computer which I think I can transfer over to my new one (PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong on that), and no, I do NOT know how to build my own, nor think I have the capacity to do so. Keep the replies coming please!!!!

**Praetor** · 12-26-2005, 08:52 AM

Quote:

I do NOT know how to build my own, nor think I have the capacity to do so.

You dont have to do it yourself (even though its your own lack of confidence that keeps you from being able to do it ... just like driving exams ... they may seem daunting to some people who are about to take them but then we realize how many people on the road dont know how to drive

) But my point is, you can also consider taking a specifcation like above and taking it to a small computer store and have them build it for you

davie23223 · 12-26-2005, 10:33 AM

Tigerdirect:
System:
Wintergreen Ariana
Intel Pentium 4 3GHz
512MB DDR
80GB HDD
DVD±RW Dual-Layer
10/100Mbps LAN
Windows XP Home

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...9&Sku=N52-1296 $450

I don't know if you mean Flat screen crt or LCD

BestBuy:
CRT:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1125465741952 After rebate: $130

Total 450+130 = $580 US
__________________________________________________ ________

Bestbuy:
LCD:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1112808996987 $200

Total 450+200 = $650 US

compaqguy · 12-26-2005, 05:58 PM

compaq is the best i think beacause the come loaded

12-26-2005, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
wkusigep460 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19	PLZ HELP....Buying a new PC Hey everyone, I hope your holidays were as enjoyable as mine. I got a little money and some gift cards, and now I wanna spend it on a new computer. I was originally going to upgrade, but figured I would get my money's worth out of buying a new one. Ok, here is a list of some specs that I wish to have on my PC" Flat screen monitor Fast processor At least 80 GB Hard drive 512 MB Ram or higher Windows XP OS So, that's some of the stuff I want to have on my new PC. I will mainly use it for music downloading, music playing, photo and video editing, and internet use. I am really unknowledgable in the field of buying a new pc. I need all the help I can get. PLEASE HELP ME. Money IS somewhat of an issue...I really don't want to spend more than $600, but if I must, not too much over. So, where and WHAT should I buy. Please help me out on this one and do not skip over it. Happy Holidays!

12-26-2005, 01:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
34erd Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 15 Posts: 2,842	Dell has a very good deal, the B110. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...c=DB110J&s=dhs Guys please dont turn this into a dell bashing thread... __________________ DFI Lanparty UT nF4 SLI DR Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1 Gig OCZ VX DDR500 DDR BFG GeForce 7800GT 160 Gig SATA HDD CD-RW DVD-ROM Antec NeoPower 480 Thermaltake Tsunami

12-26-2005, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Xelogen Gold Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 19 Posts: 313	for this sort of thread there can only be on reply... newegg.com! lol it basically features in every hardware thread on this site and for good reason too __________________ http://s15.invisionfree.com/Hmongenius

12-26-2005, 03:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	A $300 machine (since the LCD and the OS chew out the rest really) is doable but it's gonna be crap ... you might consider the upgrade route rather than a new machine __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

12-26-2005, 04:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
mgoldb2 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 1,259	Like Praetor said you not going to get a good comptuer for that price but if you really need a computer for that price here are the options. ( I leaving a little over $300 for OS and LCD I dont spec those things) AMD Option AMD Sempron 64 2600+ Palermo 800MHz $64 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819104249 GIGABYTE GA-K8VM800M Socket 754 VIA K8M800 Micro ATX $54 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128262 Fujiplus FP-FX5200 Geforce FX5200 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X $30 after rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814168002 rosewill 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) $33 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820223009 Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JB 80GB 7200 RPM $53 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144122 linkworld 431-10 C2228 Black & Silver Steel(18A 430watts) $24 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164063 LITE-ON White 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X $25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106007 Total: $283 Intel Option Intel Celeron D 326 Prescott 533MHz LGA 775 EM64T $77 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819112207 GIGABYTE GA-8I915ME-GL Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 915GL $66 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128304 Video integrated but PCI-E 16X slot available when have money $0 rosewill 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) $33 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820223009 Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JB 80GB 7200 RPM $53 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144122 linkworld 431-10 C2228 Black & Silver Steel(18A 430watts) $24 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164063 LITE-ON White 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X $25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106007 Total: $278 With Intel you stuck using the intergrated graphics for now GMA900 but you have a PCI-E 16X slot for future upgrade. With the AMD you only have a AGP slot so future upgrade not as doable. Also The intel uses a newer skt so there more upgrade options there. __________________ Acer A11912B 19"montior Aspire x-superalien case Asus k8t800 pro motherboard athlon 64 fx-55 2GB(2 of 1GB) of Geil DDR ram Geforce 6800 ultra 2 Seagate 200GB 7200RPM Model ST3200822A configure as RAID 0 1 DVDRW and 1 CDRW 3.5 drive sound blaster audigey2 zs logitech 2300 thx certified 2.1 speakers

12-26-2005, 03:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
neb5482 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	well he doesnt have the knowledge to build his own, so a company like dell isnt a bad idea. He also doesnt need the computer to do alot.

12-26-2005, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
wkusigep460 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19	OK, but what about... Ok, so here's another thing I forgot to mention.... Along with my $600 budget, I have quite a bit of gift cards to Best Buy (so shopping there to get my computer is a highly considered option), I already have a DVD/CD burner, I installed more RAM on my old computer which I think I can transfer over to my new one (PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong on that), and no, I do NOT know how to build my own, nor think I have the capacity to do so. Keep the replies coming please!!!!

12-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
davie23223 Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 367	Tigerdirect: System: Wintergreen Ariana Intel Pentium 4 3GHz 512MB DDR 80GB HDD DVD±RW Dual-Layer 10/100Mbps LAN Windows XP Home http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...9&Sku=N52-1296 $450 I don't know if you mean Flat screen crt or LCD BestBuy: CRT: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1125465741952 After rebate: $130 Total 450+130 = $580 US __________________________________________________ ________ Bestbuy: LCD: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1112808996987 $200 Total 450+200 = $650 US __________________ ----------Desktop--------\|--------Gaming Desktop----------\|----------Laptop---------- AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.4GHz \| AMD Athlon 64 3800+ \| Toshiba Intel Centrino Duo T2050 1.6GHz 768mb SDram (PC-133) \| 1GB DDR (PC2100) \| 1GB DDR2 (PC2-4300) 40GB 7200RPM HD \| 80GB 7200RPM HD \| 100GB 5400RPM HD ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128mb \| nVidia XFX 7200 GS 512mb \| Intel GMA 950 128MB (Shared) Last edited by davie23223; 12-26-2005 at 11:03 AM.

12-26-2005, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
compaqguy Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: batesville IN. Posts: 28	compaq is the best i think beacause the come loaded

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