Getting new pc: How does that sound?

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Getting a new pc: How does this sound?

from Tigerdirect.com

PRICE: $1,104.99 + S/H: 40.33 = 1,145.32

Configure this amazing system until your heart's content: Intel® Pentium® 4 3.2GHz HT, Windows® XP Pro, 512MB DDR, 200GB SATA HDD, DVD±RW Dual-Layer.

Systemax™ Venture HU H540 Intel® Extreme Home Built-To-Order Desktop PC

Accessories: Systemax Foxconn ATX Branding Pack
CD/DVD Drives: 16X DVD ROM Drive
Software: No Software Bundle Selected
Monitors: No Monitor Selected
Networking: Integrated 10/100 Network Adapter
Components: Integrated Audio
Speakers: No Speakers Selected
Software: Computer Associates eTrust InoculateIT Anti-Virus
Accessories: Black Venture Label
Hard Disk Drives: No second hard drive selected
Memory: 1GB DDR400 PC3200 Dual Channel Memory (512MBx2)
Input Devices: Systemax Black Scroll Mouse
Accessories: No Firewire Card Selected
Warranty: No Card Reader Selected
Accessories: 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty w/ 1 Year Onsite
Modems: 56K V.92 PCI Modem
Input Devices: Systemax 104 Black Keyboard
Software: Consumer Software
Software: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Video / Graphics Cards: ATI X300SE 128MB Video Card w/TV-Out PCI Express
Processors: Intel P4 CPU 540 3.2 GHz/800FSB/1M S775
Removable Data Storage: No Backup Drive Selected
Accessories: Intel D915G Chipset ATX Case w/ 350 Watt PS
CD/DVD Drives: 16X DVD+R/RW-R/RW Dual Layer Drive
Accessories: Systemax Venture HU H540
Hard Disk Drives: Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive 250GB (7200 RPM)

i want record tv to dvd-rw discs, record tv, listen to music, download programs, videos, and music, etc.

Questions: should i get more or less?, what else should i get?
 
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You should also get something a little better then X300
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For everyday use an X300 should be fine. If there's gaming involved that's another story.

It doesn't look like a bad system overall for what you want to do. Its a little pricey though, I could build an equivalent system for at least a couple hundred less. Also it would be nice to know the brands of whats going into it which might not be possible short of calling them and asking.
 
I agree with Yeti that does seem over priced especially with no monitor included. If you are going to be using this to play video's and music then you need a better graphics card and get a separate sound card for much better sound quality
 
Yeti said:
For everyday use an X300 should be fine. If there's gaming involved that's another story.

It doesn't look like a bad system overall for what you want to do. Its a little pricey though, I could build an equivalent system for at least a couple hundred less. Also it would be nice to know the brands of whats going into it which might not be possible short of calling them and asking.
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Can I contact you then. I want to build a new pc. and I'm too scared to do it myself.

what about ATI X600Pro 128MB Video Card w/TV,DVI PCI Express then? (add $60.00)
 
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Can I contact you then. I want to build a new pc. and I'm too scared to do it myself.
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Seriously, building a PC has to be one of the most over-rated tasks in terms of difficulty. Its really just screwing a few screws and connecting a few wires. There are plenty of people on this forum, most of them more knowledgeable than me, to help and guide you every step of the way :).

As far as the video card - I noticed that you said you wanted to record video but I didn't see a TV-tuner card. You could get an X600 All-in-wonder which would act as both a video card and tv tuner card.
 
Yeti said:
Seriously, building a PC has to be one of the most over-rated tasks in terms of difficulty. Its really just screwing a few screws and connecting a few wires. There are plenty of people on this forum, most of them more knowledgeable than me, to help and guide you every step of the way :).

As far as the video card - I noticed that you said you wanted to record video but I didn't see a TV-tuner card. You could get an X600 All-in-wonder which would act as both a video card and tv tuner card.
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I didn't see one at TigerDirect...
 
The hardest thing about building a PC for a beginner would probably be mounting the CPU and heat sync. See if you can get someone knowledgeable enough to do that much for you, and maybe help you assembly it. You will see that there is nothing to be afraid of when building a PC. Just have someone walk you through the first time you build one.

An attitude to come into this with would be:

"If man can create it, build and modify it, I can learn to do the same"

Seriously, it is not difficult to do, it may just take a little time.
 
look for a shop... they usually are cheaper than buyin a pc through a store just order the parts and let them do it
 
here my new specs.

PRICE: $1,194.98 + 40.33 = 1,235.31

Systemax™ Venture HU H540 Intel® Extreme Home Built-To-Order Desktop PC

Accessories: Systemax Foxconn ATX Branding Pack
CD/DVD Drives: 16X DVD ROM Drive
Software: No Software Bundle Selected
Monitors: No Monitor Selected
Networking: Integrated 10/100 Network Adapter
Speakers: No Speakers Selected
Software: Computer Associates eTrust InoculateIT Anti-Virus
Accessories: Black Venture Label
Hard Disk Drives: No second hard drive selected
Memory: 1GB DDR400 PC3200 Dual Channel Memory (512MBx2)
Input Devices: Systemax Black Scroll Mouse
Accessories: No Firewire Card Selected
Warranty: No Card Reader Selected
Accessories: 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty w/ 1 Year Onsite
Modems: 56K V.92 PCI Modem
Input Devices: Systemax 104 Black Keyboard
Software: Consumer Software
Software: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Video / Graphics Cards: ATI X600Pro 128MB Video Card w/TV,DVI PCI Express
Processors: Intel P4 CPU 540 3.2 GHz/800FSB/1M S775
Accessories: Intel D915G Chipset ATX Case w/ 350 Watt PS
Components: SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit Sound Card (no game port)
CD/DVD Drives: 16X DVD+R/RW-R/RW Dual Layer Drive
Accessories: Systemax Venture HU H540
Hard Disk Drives: Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive 250GB (7200 RPM)
 
i mean like a computer shop by your house... but it seem su have an alright pc right now why not upgrade it?
 
Switch said:
The hardest thing about building a PC for a beginner would probably be mounting the CPU and heat sync. See if you can get someone knowledgeable enough to do that much for you, and maybe help you assembly it. You will see that there is nothing to be afraid of when building a PC. Just have someone walk you through the first time you build one.

An attitude to come into this with would be:

"If man can create it, build and modify it, I can learn to do the same"

Seriously, it is not difficult to do, it may just take a little time.
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Very true

Thermal paste is such a pain in the a**:D

But everything else is just connecting cords, 24 pin cord goes in a 24 pin slot, 4 pin cord goes in a 4 pin slot....etc etc etc

But front access ports can be a pain, too
 
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i mean like a computer shop by your house... but it seem su have an alright pc right now why not upgrade it?
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oh, i don't know one where one is at, i don't know i guess i just want a fresh start
 
i would recommend getting an external sound card ($30-$200) if you want to get good sound for games/music/movies/etc. Make sure your mb supports PCI express, which it probably does if its being built for you, all the rest sounds good though.
 
Get another 512 MB of ram

Edit: Nevermind, I didn't read the whole thread before is said that, and you already changed your specs to 1 gig, so just nevermind.
 
geoff5093 said:
i would recommend getting an external sound card ($30-$200) if you want to get good sound for games/music/movies/etc. Make sure your mb supports PCI express, which it probably does if its being built for you, all the rest sounds good though.
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ok, "sounds" good to me. :D
 
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