I need help buying a PC .... - Page 2

cheeks69 · 11-29-2003, 04:31 PM

RL that's a great deal I would go with the DEll. You can also upgrade the one you have, I replaced or upgraded everything on my computer from the integrated video card, hard drive, RAM etc. it's very easy to do. With the integrated graphics all you have to do is disable it after you install the new video card HTH

jks1 · 11-29-2003, 07:07 PM

I dont know Wit, i paid 1200 for my HP laptop- (after rebate). Its a P4 2.4Ghz, 512M RAM, 60Gb drive, DVD/CD-RW. Best buys had a 50% off sale yesterday on laptops. Good luck Teri!

fidojoe · 11-29-2003, 07:10 PM

I would consider looking at an AMD Athlon XP processor, they are cheaper, and can out perform a P4, granted, the actual operating speed is rated less. And whatever you do, don't buy a smelleron (celeron) processor, they STINK. The P4's and the celerons are the same chip, the only difference in the two, is that the celerons have half the amt. of cache memory cutting down a lot on the performance. Also, there is nothing wrong with the integrated video and sound, the only reason not to is if you are a hardcore gamer, or do extreme graphics and sound. HTH

fidojoe · 11-29-2003, 07:14 PM

Also, you might check out the Creation Station computers at Best Buy, I found a smokin' deal there on a compaq, and an HP.

Caterham · 11-29-2003, 10:17 PM

My own personal opinion is that there are really just two good options when in need of a new computer. Build one yourself or buy a Dell.

I sense that building one might not be an option for you so I totally support the decision to buy a Dell. When people ask me why I like Dell computers so much the answer is always the same. They deliver them fast and they never let you down!

Dude, (err....Dudette) your gettin a Dell!

SaltyQueen · 11-29-2003, 10:22 PM

My personal opinion... I've had problems with both Compaq & HP PC's, and considering both companies are now owned by HP, I'm sure they're quality is still very similar... I now have a Sony Vaio, and while it's a little more expensive than some other PC's, It's also a lot faster & has a lot more options than some. I've always heard good things about Dell, but my mother just bought a Dell PC 2 months ago, & hers just crashed last week- bad enough that she can't even use the "quick restore" CD's & Dell is now sending her a new hard drive...

fidojoe · 11-30-2003, 12:19 AM

Dells are great computers...for a while. At school, about 95% of the computers we had that were donated for us to use to learn how to fix PCs were dells and they were all broken, bad hard drives, bad video cards, bad NICs, bad MBs, you name it I've seen it in a dell, and I've heard from several friends that Dells customer service stinks royally.

semigodd154 · 11-30-2003, 04:48 AM

Hey reeflady you could also go to walmart they carry the e-machine 2.5gprocessor 80g hard drive 512mb ram cdrw and dvd burner with 17inch LCD (this system is also completley upgradeable) for $798 you can check www.emachines.com and check it out i've had mine over a year without the slightest problem HTH

Shaun

11-29-2003, 04:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,846 View Gallery Karma Komment	RL that's a great deal I would go with the DEll. You can also upgrade the one you have, I replaced or upgraded everything on my computer from the integrated video card, hard drive, RAM etc. it's very easy to do. With the integrated graphics all you have to do is disable it after you install the new video card HTH __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

11-29-2003, 07:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	I dont know Wit, i paid 1200 for my HP laptop- (after rebate). Its a P4 2.4Ghz, 512M RAM, 60Gb drive, DVD/CD-RW. Best buys had a 50% off sale yesterday on laptops. Good luck Teri! __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

11-29-2003, 07:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would consider looking at an AMD Athlon XP processor, they are cheaper, and can out perform a P4, granted, the actual operating speed is rated less. And whatever you do, don't buy a smelleron (celeron) processor, they STINK. The P4's and the celerons are the same chip, the only difference in the two, is that the celerons have half the amt. of cache memory cutting down a lot on the performance. Also, there is nothing wrong with the integrated video and sound, the only reason not to is if you are a hardcore gamer, or do extreme graphics and sound. HTH __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

11-29-2003, 07:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Also, you might check out the Creation Station computers at Best Buy, I found a smokin' deal there on a compaq, and an HP. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

11-29-2003, 10:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
Caterham Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 16 View Gallery Karma Komment	My own personal opinion is that there are really just two good options when in need of a new computer. Build one yourself or buy a Dell. I sense that building one might not be an option for you so I totally support the decision to buy a Dell. When people ask me why I like Dell computers so much the answer is always the same. They deliver them fast and they never let you down! Dude, (err....Dudette) your gettin a Dell! __________________ Caterham Cosworth Southern by the Grace of God

11-29-2003, 10:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	My personal opinion... I've had problems with both Compaq & HP PC's, and considering both companies are now owned by HP, I'm sure they're quality is still very similar... I now have a Sony Vaio, and while it's a little more expensive than some other PC's, It's also a lot faster & has a lot more options than some. I've always heard good things about Dell, but my mother just bought a Dell PC 2 months ago, & hers just crashed last week- bad enough that she can't even use the "quick restore" CD's & Dell is now sending her a new hard drive...

11-30-2003, 12:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Dells are great computers...for a while. At school, about 95% of the computers we had that were donated for us to use to learn how to fix PCs were dells and they were all broken, bad hard drives, bad video cards, bad NICs, bad MBs, you name it I've seen it in a dell, and I've heard from several friends that Dells customer service stinks royally. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

11-30-2003, 04:48 AM	#23 (permalink)
semigodd154 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: amsterdam ny Posts: 392 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey reeflady you could also go to walmart they carry the e-machine 2.5gprocessor 80g hard drive 512mb ram cdrw and dvd burner with 17inch LCD (this system is also completley upgradeable) for $798 you can check www.emachines.com and check it out i've had mine over a year without the slightest problem HTH Shaun __________________ 47g column 20x18x30 sps dominated mixed reef 250w HQI 14k approx. 1500gph flow(love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

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