Need some opinions.

sasquatch094 · Jul 4, 2009

Well just like to start off, ive been here always lurking but now i need to ask you guys something. Right now i have a HP computer from 2005, it runs great and everything, but im looking for another computer before college. Im looking to get another HP unless otherwise noted from you guys. is this overkill for my next computer? should i build my own? any advice or tips to help me out?? heres the computer id be looking to get.. thanks!

HP Pavilion Elite e9150t customizable Desktop PC
NY810AV#ABA
* – Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-975 processor Extreme Edition (3.33GHz, 1MB L2 + 8MB shared L3 cache with QPI)
* – 12GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM [6 DIMMs]
* – 320GB 10K rpm & 640GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s - two hard drives
* – 1GB ATI Radeon HD 4850 [2 DVI, HDMI and VGA adapters]
* – Blu-ray player & Lightscribe SuperMulti DVD burner
* – 16x max. DVD ROM (player)
* – Wireless-N LAN card and external modem
* – 15-in-1 memory card reader, 1 USB, 1394, audio, video (for TV Tuner)
* – TV tuner, dual format ATSC-NTSC with PVR, remote
* – Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
* – Logitech X-540 5.1 stereo speakers
* – HP wireless keyboard and HP wireless optical mouse
* – 1 TB HP Personal Media Drive (external USB)
* – Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student Edition 2007
* – Norton Internet Security(TM) 2009 - 3 year
* – Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 + MediaOne Plus -- Save $40
* – Adobe Premiere Elements & Photoshop Elements 7

susik89 · Jul 4, 2009

And how much do they want for that ? like 4k ? You will be better off building it yourself.

sasquatch094 · Jul 4, 2009

well the computers 35, but with all the other shit i want to get it about 39.... i think it would be worth it tho in the long run, to save me from having to buy another computer in the next 4 yrs again. is there any other computer company you guys suggest??

Sedah · Jul 5, 2009

i say you jus build your own, it saves you lots of money from labor charges and whatnot...plus you can always upgrade it to your liking every 2 years or so.

Mitch? · Jul 5, 2009

build a cheaper computer now, upgrade as parts come along. computers parts worth deteriorates rapidly, so get a $1000 setup now, which is sufficient for any games, and then add later when new, more efficient cards and chips etc come out. your needs will change too, so buy what you need.

ScOuT · Jul 5, 2009

sasquatch094 said:
well the computers 35, but with all the other shit i want to get it about 39.... i think it would be worth it tho in the long run, to save me from having to buy another computer in the next 4 yrs again. is there any other computer company you guys suggest??

That computer needs upgrades as soon as you get it...the 4850 will struggle with the newer games already. In a year you'll be playing games on lowest res possible.

$3,900 for a computer with a Core i7 and a 4850 graphics card...LOL

Absolutely not! You have to find something else or build your own...that would be a complete waste of money for an "Elite HP"

There are many people here that will help you choose parts and help you build your own. You can get twice the computer for half the price.

sasquatch094 · Jul 5, 2009

thanks for your help guys.. I use my computer mainly for music, pictures, video editing and movie stuff.. when i build up my own computer, do i have to buy a motherboard specifically for for tower? or are they pretty much universal?? thanks!

MixedLogik · Jul 5, 2009

Most likely this is an ATX form factor motherboard, so yes, you could buy any ATX style motherboard and it would fit. Some ATX cases support both ATX and Micro-ATX (Smaller Form Factor).

bomberboysk · Jul 5, 2009

sasquatch094 said:
thanks for your help guys.. I use my computer mainly for music, pictures, video editing and movie stuff.. when i build up my own computer, do i have to buy a motherboard specifically for for tower? or are they pretty much universal?? thanks!

What kind of budget are you looking for? We can help you with a build list/etc.

sasquatch094 · Jul 6, 2009

that would be sweet if you could help me out man!! i would really appreciate any help what so ever.. but imean that computer above was 4grand.. but if i build one, maybe 1500bucks. i have anice monitor and speakers already.. but yea.. around there : ) THANKS!

ScOuT · Jul 6, 2009

sasquatch094 said:
that would be sweet if you could help me out man!! i would really appreciate any help what so ever.. but imean that computer above was 4grand.. but if i build one, maybe 1500bucks. i have anice monitor and speakers already.. but yea.. around there : ) THANKS!

Bomberboy knows Newegg better than anybody here...he will point you in the right direction as far as parts.

That's cool you have decided to build your own...there are tons of people here that will walk you through step by step

bomberboysk · Jul 6, 2009

ScOuT · Jul 6, 2009

Told ya...LOL

bomberboysk · Jul 6, 2009

ScOuT said:
Told ya...LOL

Lol, considering i responded earlier asking for a budget was it that hard of a guess?

joelmagar · Jul 6, 2009

You could easily build one for probably 4 times less than you would be paying to get it pre-made, and putting computers together really isnt too hard either

Bodaggit23 · Jul 6, 2009

joelmagar said:
You could easily build one for probably 4 times less than you would be paying to get it pre-made, and putting computers together really isnt too hard either

4 times less is a bit of a stretch. 10-20% cheaper is more like it.

Fatback · Jul 6, 2009

sasquatch094 · Jul 6, 2009

haha sweet guys. im going to start really looking into this. i will post up pics and stuff if it happens soon enough to where youll remember me as the guy with the 4 grand HP lol.. but thanks for everyones help.. ill start to plan this out this week then : )

sasquatch094 · Jul 6, 2009

another thing, idk if this helps the process. i work at a computer place that recycles computers. Im the one and only man that takes all the computers apart and places each recyclable part and puts them in the appropriate bin. Sohard drives in one, motherboards etc etc etc.. Would it be worth it to take a closer look at any of the stuff that i run by and put it in my pocket? i run into 512 ram all the time and usually take those. lol.. The year for computers really vary. some from like early 90s to XP. nothing vista yet.. i have seen some homemade builds go buy.. should i take a case next time? thanks..

ScOuT · Jul 6, 2009

sasquatch094 said:
another thing, idk if this helps the process. i work at a computer place that recycles computers. Im the one and only man that takes all the computers apart and places each recyclable part and puts them in the appropriate bin. Sohard drives in one, motherboards etc etc etc.. Would it be worth it to take a closer look at any of the stuff that i run by and put it in my pocket? i run into 512 ram all the time and usually take those. lol.. The year for computers really vary. some from like early 90s to XP. nothing vista yet.. i have seen some homemade builds go buy.. should i take a case next time? thanks..

I would look at every part I touched...there is still a market for older computer parts

Not to mention the stuff people will throw away not knowing what they have.

You can mod and paint almost any ATX case to look really nice and suite your needs.

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