Is this a good computer?

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kaitlin_008

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So basically, I'm buying a new computer. The only game I'm putting on it is The Sims 2. I don't have the time to figure out the whole building my own computer business, and I've found one, but am wondering if it is a good choice. The link: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/ultra6000.asp?v=d
I modified a few things, and it ended up being a little over 800 dollars. The significant adjustments that I made from there are changing the power supply to the one that says recommended, and changing the video card to the same thing except for 512 mb. As far as what the sims needs from my computer, if you're really interested, it's here: http://thesims2.ea.com/help/detail.php?help_id=21 (plus 1.5 GB extra hard drive space for each expansion pack, which I only have one). So basically, I'm pretty sure that I've added enough to the computer that it will run the game quite smoothly, but was wondering what anyone who knows a bit more about computers than I do thinks. (And please don't say build my own!!!!! I understand that that is an option, but for now, I'm just asking about this specific computer!)
Thanks in advance!
 
The changes you made won't show up for anyone else. You will have to list each part in the computer, so we can review and supply tips.
 
What I changed from what it shows:
Power supply: **Recommended** NZXT PF-500 500Watt Power Supply
Cooling fan: AMD ATHLON64 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS
Video Card: NVIDIA Geforce 7300 GT 512MB 16X PCI EXPRESS VIDEO CARD
LCD Moniter: ViewSonic Q7B 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD Display Monitor (BLACK Only)
Speakers: Logitech S100 2.0 Stereo Speaker Set
 
For $803, here's what I configured.

CASE: Hot New! X-Cruiser Mid-Tower 420W Case W/ WINDOW, MultiMeter Display & Control (Black Color)
CPU: (939-pin) AMD Athlon™64 X2 4200+ Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
MOTHERBOARD: (Sckt939)EVGA nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCI-E Mainboard w/GbLAN, USB2.0, &7.1Audio
PSU: **Recommended** NZXT PF-500 500W Power Supply
MEMORY: 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY (Corsair Value Select)
VIDEO CARD: SPECIAL!!! NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GS 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
VIDEO CARD 2: NONE
LCD Monitor: NONE
HARD DRIVE: 250GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive -- Recommended
Hard Drive 2: NONE
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
 
m0nk3ys1ms said:
For $803, here's what I configured.

CASE: Hot New! X-Cruiser Mid-Tower 420W Case W/ WINDOW, MultiMeter Display & Control (Black Color)
CPU: (939-pin) AMD Athlon™64 X2 4200+ Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
MOTHERBOARD: (Sckt939)EVGA nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCI-E Mainboard w/GbLAN, USB2.0, &7.1Audio
PSU: **Recommended** NZXT PF-500 500W Power Supply
MEMORY: 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY (Corsair Value Select)
VIDEO CARD: SPECIAL!!! NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GS 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
VIDEO CARD 2: NONE
LCD Monitor: NONE
HARD DRIVE: 250GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive -- Recommended
Hard Drive 2: NONE
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
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For $800 you can build a much better machine...

To the OP: Building a computer is not difficult. It takes one afternoon at most to get everything working. That includes hardware and software. Take a look: http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html

In case you change your mind I'll post some parts for an $800 machine (including windows)

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...03808&cm_re=phenom_955-_-19-103-808-_-Product

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...21&cm_re=4gb_ddr3_1600-_-20-231-321-_-Product

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...3131668&cm_re=asus_am3-_-13-131-668-_-Product

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625&cm_re=GTX_550-_-14-130-625-_-Product

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...52185&cm_re=samsung_f3-_-22-152-185-_-Product

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207007&cm_re=xfx_psu-_-17-207-007-_-Product

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=coolermaster_690-_-11-119-216-_-Product

O/S: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...86&cm_re=windows_7_oem-_-32-116-986-_-Product

Total cost before shipping/rebates: $815.92 - Rebates will bring you under budget.

Why build over buy? Well you know exactly what you are getting. All the parts I've linked above come from well known and reputable companies with excellent customer service. This is especially important for the motherboard and power supply, the parts where the cheaper computers skimp the most, as well as RAM and Storage (HDD)
 
linkin said:
For $800 you can build a much better machine...

To the OP: Building a computer is not difficult. It takes one afternoon at most to get everything working. That includes hardware and software. Take a look: http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html

In case you change your mind I'll post some parts for an $800 machine (including windows)

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...03808&cm_re=phenom_955-_-19-103-808-_-Product

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...21&cm_re=4gb_ddr3_1600-_-20-231-321-_-Product

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...3131668&cm_re=asus_am3-_-13-131-668-_-Product

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625&cm_re=GTX_550-_-14-130-625-_-Product

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...52185&cm_re=samsung_f3-_-22-152-185-_-Product

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207007&cm_re=xfx_psu-_-17-207-007-_-Product

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=coolermaster_690-_-11-119-216-_-Product

O/S: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...86&cm_re=windows_7_oem-_-32-116-986-_-Product

Total cost before shipping/rebates: $815.92 - Rebates will bring you under budget.

Why build over buy? Well you know exactly what you are getting. All the parts I've linked above come from well known and reputable companies with excellent customer service. This is especially important for the motherboard and power supply, the parts where the cheaper computers skimp the most, as well as RAM and Storage (HDD)
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Definately the way to go.
And any need help is here.
 
m0nk3ys1ms said:
For $803, here's what I configured.

CASE: Hot New! X-Cruiser Mid-Tower 420W Case W/ WINDOW, MultiMeter Display & Control (Black Color)
CPU: (939-pin) AMD Athlon™64 X2 4200+ Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
MOTHERBOARD: (Sckt939)EVGA nForce4 SLI Chipset SATA RAID Dual PCI-E Mainboard w/GbLAN, USB2.0, &7.1Audio
PSU: **Recommended** NZXT PF-500 500W Power Supply
MEMORY: 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY (Corsair Value Select)
VIDEO CARD: SPECIAL!!! NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GS 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
VIDEO CARD 2: NONE
LCD Monitor: NONE
HARD DRIVE: 250GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive -- Recommended
Hard Drive 2: NONE
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
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Haha Thats why I was wondering how can someone recommend these specs in 2011. :D
 
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