What computer would you recommend?

impactofreasons · 04-16-2006, 11:21 PM

Im, really know expert on computers, but I know the basics. I'm looking to get into some PC gaming and maybe even a little audio/video editing. First question should I buy a name brand from a store? or by a custom one from a pc shop? I'm looking around the one grand area. Mainly I want something that will last isn't a total POS. If you could recomend some good specs to look for, or models to look at that would be great.

bigsaucybob · 04-16-2006, 11:29 PM

Well for gaming and video/audio editing I think building it yourself is definitly a better idea.

Take a look at Computer Specs 101

This should give you a good idea of what you will be able to get for 1K.

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-16-2006, 11:35 PM

dont go to a PC Shop without knowing what exactly what you want. let some of the guys on this board recommend some stuff, write it down, then go down to the PC Shop and tell them what youve got. if you go there without an idea in mind, either they will:

A) Sell you a piece of junk
B) Sell you something that you dont need
C) Convince you to buy overpriced hardware

After you get some parts in mind, go to Newegg.com and find out the prices. Take them to the computer store with you, and try to talk down their prices a bit, trust me their prices are gonna be jacked up.

if you dont want the hastle, just order a $999 Dell XPS.

impactofreasons · 04-17-2006, 08:30 PM

I thought about building my own many times but to tell you the truth I'm kind of afraid. I've looked at many how build computer threads and stuff and im not sure if its really worth the hassle and the risk. Is buying a name brand computer from best buy really that bad? Whats a good gaming pc for around that price range?

bigsaucybob · 04-17-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by impactofreasons

I thought about building my own many times but to tell you the truth I'm kind of afraid. I've looked at many how build computer threads and stuff and im not sure if its really worth the hassle and the risk. Is buying a name brand computer from best buy really that bad? Whats a good gaming pc for around that price range?

Building your PC might be a little bit of a hassle if you run into issues, but you get much more gratification when you finish building it.

If you really dont want to build it, get a computer from bestbuy or circuit city. And stick to HP, i saw a deal on an HP Here.

That leaves some money to upgrade the GPU.

mrbagrat · 04-18-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsaucybob

Building your PC might be a little bit of a hassle if you run into issues, but you get much more gratification when you finish building it.

If you really dont want to build it, get a computer from bestbuy or circuit city. And stick to HP, i saw a deal on an HP Here.

That leaves some money to upgrade the GPU.

Thats actually not a bad computer...for an OEM. Granted, you could build the same thing for a few hundred less, but it is still pretty good.

bigsaucybob · 04-18-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbagrat

Thats actually not a bad computer...for an OEM. Granted, you could build the same thing for a few hundred less, but it is still pretty good.

Yea its a pretty good deal. I think this might actually be pretty close to a custom built with a decent GPU. But the HP also has a cheap motherboard and cheap ram, along with probably a cheap PSU. O and a cheap case. So it all evens out.

LITHIUM · 04-18-2006, 12:19 AM

try building your own...it isn't hard, and is way better for Performance to Money compared to buying one

impactofreasons · 04-18-2006, 12:28 AM

Ok, you guys pretty much have me set on building. What are your opinions about the 700 play comp in specs 101? I think I might just get that set up to make sure its all compatable. A friend told me I should have atleast 3 ghz processor for decent gaming? Could I do for a 2 ghz?

mrbagrat · 04-18-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by impactofreasons

Ok, you guys pretty much have me set on building. What are your opinions about the 700 play comp in specs 101? I think I might just get that set up to make sure its all compatable. A friend told me I should have atleast 3 ghz processor for decent gaming? Could I do for a 2 ghz?

3 ghz single core is good. For gaming, you want to go dual core. 2 ghz+ dual core is good for gaming.

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impactofreasons New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	What computer would you recommend? Im, really know expert on computers, but I know the basics. I'm looking to get into some PC gaming and maybe even a little audio/video editing. First question should I buy a name brand from a store? or by a custom one from a pc shop? I'm looking around the one grand area. Mainly I want something that will last isn't a total POS. If you could recomend some good specs to look for, or models to look at that would be great.

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bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,907	Well for gaming and video/audio editing I think building it yourself is definitly a better idea. Take a look at Computer Specs 101 This should give you a good idea of what you will be able to get for 1K. __________________ Equipt NOW

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m0nk3ys1ms Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hanover, IN Age: 16 Posts: 4,279	dont go to a PC Shop without knowing what exactly what you want. let some of the guys on this board recommend some stuff, write it down, then go down to the PC Shop and tell them what youve got. if you go there without an idea in mind, either they will: A) Sell you a piece of junk B) Sell you something that you dont need C) Convince you to buy overpriced hardware After you get some parts in mind, go to Newegg.com and find out the prices. Take them to the computer store with you, and try to talk down their prices a bit, trust me their prices are gonna be jacked up. if you dont want the hastle, just order a $999 Dell XPS. __________________ Soon to be new rig: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 w/ AC Freezer 7 Pro Mobo: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL GPU: ASUS Radeon HD4850 512MB RAM: 4GB G.SKILL DDR2-800 PSU: Rosewill 550W HDD: 250GB Seagate (16MB Cache) Monitor: 27" LCD Sound: Logitech X-530 (5.1) OS: Vista Ultimate x64

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04-17-2006, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
impactofreasons New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	I thought about building my own many times but to tell you the truth I'm kind of afraid. I've looked at many how build computer threads and stuff and im not sure if its really worth the hassle and the risk. Is buying a name brand computer from best buy really that bad? Whats a good gaming pc for around that price range?

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LITHIUM Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 308	try building your own...it isn't hard, and is way better for Performance to Money compared to buying one

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impactofreasons New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	Ok, you guys pretty much have me set on building. What are your opinions about the 700 play comp in specs 101? I think I might just get that set up to make sure its all compatable. A friend told me I should have atleast 3 ghz processor for decent gaming? Could I do for a 2 ghz?