1) This is not directly related to computing, but I'm wondering if www.Ibuypower.com is a good place to customize a computer. I was planning to build one there, until many said that the service was unreliable, and sometimes parts were damaged/missing. So what do you guys think? Safe to order from ibuypower?
2) After some calculations, ordering from newegg and customizing on Ibuypower would be about the same price for the same stuff. I'm just wondering if these specs are good for the price, and whether they will be able to run top-of-the-end games
Raidmax Scorpio 868 Case $43
Athlon-64 3000+ Processor $223
Asus A8V-Deluxe w/LAN, 7.1 Sound, IEEE-1394, USB 2.0 8x AGP Motherboard $180
1 GB Corsair XMS PC3200 memory (with LED lights ) $355
Undecided CD-RW for around $35
Undecided DVD-ROM drive for around $42
Yes, no keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor, OS, graphics card (I'm gonna take my 9600 from this comp to put on the new one..yes, tight budget ), and no hard drive (I'm gonna get a 160 GB for $75 from like CompUSA after rebate..much cheaper).
Any suggestions on how to make the machine work better, but without spending too much extra cash?
Thanks in advance
2) After some calculations, ordering from newegg and customizing on Ibuypower would be about the same price for the same stuff. I'm just wondering if these specs are good for the price, and whether they will be able to run top-of-the-end games
Raidmax Scorpio 868 Case $43
Athlon-64 3000+ Processor $223
Asus A8V-Deluxe w/LAN, 7.1 Sound, IEEE-1394, USB 2.0 8x AGP Motherboard $180
1 GB Corsair XMS PC3200 memory (with LED lights ) $355
Undecided CD-RW for around $35
Undecided DVD-ROM drive for around $42
Yes, no keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor, OS, graphics card (I'm gonna take my 9600 from this comp to put on the new one..yes, tight budget ), and no hard drive (I'm gonna get a 160 GB for $75 from like CompUSA after rebate..much cheaper).
Any suggestions on how to make the machine work better, but without spending too much extra cash?
Thanks in advance