Looking for New Computer

Riptidekat3688 · 11-July-03, 05:03 PM

I am finally getting a new computer after having my Gateway 2000 for 8 years. YAY!! But I cannot figure out which one to get. so i needd some help in finding a comp.
Here are the specs that i at least need:

2.5 Ghz
512 mb ram
128 mb Video card
DVD burner
around $1150

No AMD processors please

It will mainly be used for Games and making movies so any help would appreciated!

In amonth or two I will get a new case and a water cooling system also.

BigAkita · 11-July-03, 05:42 PM

Go with Dell.

Most of us would ask what type of ram, video, dvd, etc... Not what kind of computer to buy. Maybe what case, but not what computer.

FoeHammer · 11-July-03, 05:51 PM

Dude, your getting a.......POS.

Build you next system and make it to your OWN specs, not someone elses.

Cow · 11-July-03, 05:52 PM

i dont know if that is harsh or kind

any reason for the lack of amd love?

TiZakit · 11-July-03, 06:00 PM

you really will get more preformance if you go AMD. Most of the users of pimprig do use amds and i personally would NEVER buy a P4. But your reasoning for this move would be much appreciative.

Cow · 11-July-03, 06:13 PM

i will admit intel has the lead now, but personally i dont have the cash to pay for one so its amd for me

and i know thats the same for others

on a side note nice sig TiZakit

TiZakit · 11-July-03, 06:36 PM

thank hawk for the sig.

for a user like this n00b, he wouldn't use the capabilitys that a VERY fast comp would give him. And beside gaming and compiling. You don't really notice anything that is all that fast.

A few issues I have with ppl:

My uncle, a admin for Metro Hospitals, has an AMD 2400+ and a high end gf2. not a match.

My other uncle, gettin his MSCE, sees no reason for highspeed internet, and uses netzero himself.

These guys are supposed to be the smarter ppl in the compute/technology world. Where most ppl who post on PR would probably know more than them.

Cow · 11-July-03, 07:07 PM

Haha i know what you mean, overkill has something going on that seems to relate to that somewhere over here

EDIT: to avoid being a total @$$ and with the post below building your own computer is a lot better and cheaper, learn alot about what the h311 is going on in there and it will be about 500$ cheaper... go to the sites mentioned below and add some things up then go to dell...you will see what i mean, plus you dont get that nasty dell case and total lack of upgrad/modability

Kage · 11-July-03, 07:11 PM

www.newegg.com

www.resellerratings.com

www.xoxide.com

www.coolerguys.com

www.case-mod.com

www.svc.com

There you have it, all the sites you will need to get started on building your own computer. Sure there are more, but that will start you off on a good foot. Don't ask what they are, click and find out. Don't ignore the links and say "I want my damn pre built computer!" since building your own is better, much better. Once you have some better questions, I'm sure you will get some very good suggestions. Ask some questions like the ones BA mentioned.

11-July-03, 05:03 PM		#1 (permalink)
Riptidekat3688 Apex Techie Wannabe	Looking for New Computer I am finally getting a new computer after having my Gateway 2000 for 8 years. YAY!! But I cannot figure out which one to get. so i needd some help in finding a comp. Here are the specs that i at least need: 2.5 Ghz 512 mb ram 128 mb Video card DVD burner around $1150 No AMD processors please It will mainly be used for Games and making movies so any help would appreciated! In amonth or two I will get a new case and a water cooling system also.

11-July-03, 07:07 PM		#8 (permalink)
Cow Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Haha i know what you mean, overkill has something going on that seems to relate to that somewhere over here EDIT: to avoid being a total @$$ and with the post below building your own computer is a lot better and cheaper, learn alot about what the h311 is going on in there and it will be about 500$ cheaper... go to the sites mentioned below and add some things up then go to dell...you will see what i mean, plus you dont get that nasty dell case and total lack of upgrad/modability Last edited by Cow; 11-July-03 at 08:47 PM..

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11-July-03, 05:42 PM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Go with Dell. Most of us would ask what type of ram, video, dvd, etc... Not what kind of computer to buy. Maybe what case, but not what computer.

11-July-03, 05:51 PM		#3 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Dude, your getting a.......POS. Build you next system and make it to your OWN specs, not someone elses.

11-July-03, 05:52 PM		#4 (permalink)
Cow Apex Master Tech Apprentice	i dont know if that is harsh or kind any reason for the lack of amd love?

11-July-03, 06:00 PM		#5 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	you really will get more preformance if you go AMD. Most of the users of pimprig do use amds and i personally would NEVER buy a P4. But your reasoning for this move would be much appreciative.

11-July-03, 06:13 PM		#6 (permalink)
Cow Apex Master Tech Apprentice	i will admit intel has the lead now, but personally i dont have the cash to pay for one so its amd for me and i know thats the same for others on a side note nice sig TiZakit

11-July-03, 06:36 PM		#7 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	thank hawk for the sig. for a user like this n00b, he wouldn't use the capabilitys that a VERY fast comp would give him. And beside gaming and compiling. You don't really notice anything that is all that fast. A few issues I have with ppl: My uncle, a admin for Metro Hospitals, has an AMD 2400+ and a high end gf2. not a match. My other uncle, gettin his MSCE, sees no reason for highspeed internet, and uses netzero himself. These guys are supposed to be the smarter ppl in the compute/technology world. Where most ppl who post on PR would probably know more than them.

11-July-03, 07:11 PM		#9 (permalink)
Kage Lokie's Personal WU-Hoe	www.newegg.com www.resellerratings.com www.xoxide.com www.coolerguys.com www.case-mod.com www.svc.com There you have it, all the sites you will need to get started on building your own computer. Sure there are more, but that will start you off on a good foot. Don't ask what they are, click and find out. Don't ignore the links and say "I want my damn pre built computer!" since building your own is better, much better. Once you have some better questions, I'm sure you will get some very good suggestions. Ask some questions like the ones BA mentioned.