Recommened Computers
Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:16 am
Well, in about a month, I am going to buy a new computer, does anyone have any recommendations for me? I mean, I havent bought a computer in 7 years, so its time for me to look for new ones 
I need a computer that can holda lot of memory for games xD
I need a computer that can holda lot of memory for games xD
Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:14 am
Well, I was going to suggest a Mac, but since you need memory for games... xD
If you suggest a price range, I'd be able to give you a more accurate recommendation, but the Dell XPS systems are supposed to be excellent for gaming enthusiasts, but of course they cost a lot.
If you suggest a price range, I'd be able to give you a more accurate recommendation, but the Dell XPS systems are supposed to be excellent for gaming enthusiasts, but of course they cost a lot.
Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:19 am
Well you don't want to go with one from a brand name store. How much money do you have to spend...?
For the latest games you need the following (at least, I mean you can run games, and then you can run games properly, this is for the properly)
AMD 3500+ or better processor
1-2gigs of RAM
nvidia 6800 or higher graphics card Graphics card rankings, fairly good
Hard Drive depends on whether you are just gaming, or are a downloading lunatic like me. 300 gigs of HDD is pretty cheap and good.
For the latest games you need the following (at least, I mean you can run games, and then you can run games properly, this is for the properly)
AMD 3500+ or better processor
1-2gigs of RAM
nvidia 6800 or higher graphics card Graphics card rankings, fairly good
Hard Drive depends on whether you are just gaming, or are a downloading lunatic like me. 300 gigs of HDD is pretty cheap and good.
Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:26 pm
Repeat after me ... Do not buy a gateway, do not buy a gateway ...
Really, the worst piece of garbage I ever owned, hd fried in under a year and they wouldn't honor their own warranty, plus it just wasn't a great computer.
I had my current one built, cost was around $900, but this was about 5 years ago when everything was brand new:
AMD athlon XP 1800+
1.54 GHz
1 GB Ram (needs replacing I think)
3D Prophet 4500 video card (I know, it's old)
CD burner
DVD player (will be upgrading to burner)
80 Gig HD - more than enough for me
floppy disc drive (yes some of us actually DO still use those)
It's in a nice large case with a thermaltake 420watt dual fan PSU and another case fan, lots of room for working/updating.
If there's anyplace near you that has a good certified tech who does build computers, gives you a warranty and has a good rep, I'd say have one built. You're not limited on what you can upgrade/change and you don't have to worry that the computer you're buying was built months ago and has been sitting on a shelf somewhere.
Really, the worst piece of garbage I ever owned, hd fried in under a year and they wouldn't honor their own warranty, plus it just wasn't a great computer.
I had my current one built, cost was around $900, but this was about 5 years ago when everything was brand new:
AMD athlon XP 1800+
1.54 GHz
1 GB Ram (needs replacing I think)
3D Prophet 4500 video card (I know, it's old)
CD burner
DVD player (will be upgrading to burner)
80 Gig HD - more than enough for me
floppy disc drive (yes some of us actually DO still use those)
It's in a nice large case with a thermaltake 420watt dual fan PSU and another case fan, lots of room for working/updating.
If there's anyplace near you that has a good certified tech who does build computers, gives you a warranty and has a good rep, I'd say have one built. You're not limited on what you can upgrade/change and you don't have to worry that the computer you're buying was built months ago and has been sitting on a shelf somewhere.
Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:43 pm
everconfused wrote:Repeat after me ... Do not buy a gateway, do not buy a gateway ...
Really, the worst piece of garbage I ever owned, hd fried in under a year and they wouldn't honor their own warranty, plus it just wasn't a great computer.
Believe her. After the monitor fiasco and with my first one with a dead modem, don't ever buy one.
If you have the skill and or tech friends, you can buy the parts you want and save a lot of money. You can easily create a awesome computer with the best stuff probably under $1500. (Just bring pizza and soda)
Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:50 am
Build your own computer.
Honestly, there's thousands of well informed sites that you can use. You can get the system requirements that you need, or even more, as well as saving a few hundred dollars by not paying a company to assemble it for you. Honestly, you don't have to be a genius. I'm 14 and building them for my friends and family.
Honestly, there's thousands of well informed sites that you can use. You can get the system requirements that you need, or even more, as well as saving a few hundred dollars by not paying a company to assemble it for you. Honestly, you don't have to be a genius. I'm 14 and building them for my friends and family.
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:35 am
Alienware!!!!!
If you want a gaming computer the alienware aurora 7500 is the best other than like an alienware alx or a voodoo. But i reccomend an alienware all the way... the dont load a ton of crap on your OS when you buy it like dell and most other companies plus they are well made. Get a Nvidia grafics card.... if you must have something else radion would be second. I reccomend a gig of ram at least because with vista coming out in the near future and all the new memory intensive applications you will need it. Get whatever else suits you from there.
If you want a gaming computer the alienware aurora 7500 is the best other than like an alienware alx or a voodoo. But i reccomend an alienware all the way... the dont load a ton of crap on your OS when you buy it like dell and most other companies plus they are well made. Get a Nvidia grafics card.... if you must have something else radion would be second. I reccomend a gig of ram at least because with vista coming out in the near future and all the new memory intensive applications you will need it. Get whatever else suits you from there.
Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:08 am
Breene wrote:Alienware!!!!!
If you want a gaming computer the alienware aurora 7500 is the best other than like an alienware alx or a voodoo. But i reccomend an alienware all the way... the dont load a ton of crap on your OS when you buy it like dell and most other companies plus they are well made. Get a Nvidia grafics card.... if you must have something else radion would be second. I reccomend a gig of ram at least because with vista coming out in the near future and all the new memory intensive applications you will need it. Get whatever else suits you from there.
Alienware is so overpriced now though, you're practically paying for the name.
Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:43 pm
They are good computers... and ive done tons of research on about every brand of computers and if you configure the same stuff on just about anything else except maby a voodoo it would be the same. Like someone else said building one isnt a bad idea if you know how. Dont even attempt it if you dont know a good deal about computers.
But still even with the price of an alienware its way worth it. If you could tell us maby a price range that would be very helpful.
But still even with the price of an alienware its way worth it. If you could tell us maby a price range that would be very helpful.
Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:46 pm
Computers........ I would go with an HP computer instead of a Dell. But if you were able to get someone to build your own computer then that would be better than buying a computer from Dell or buying an HP computer. Take this advice from someone that owns a Dell computer. 
Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:54 pm
Since we're on the subject of making computers, can someone suggest a good guide to look for in the way of parts, or make any suggestions yourself?
I'm looking to make my own computer, but I have no idea where to turn to when it comes to tower cases, or how I would assemble a cooling fan for a processor.
I need a guide, in particular, of where I can find parts, and which ones are the best for their prices.
I'm looking to make my own computer, but I have no idea where to turn to when it comes to tower cases, or how I would assemble a cooling fan for a processor.
I need a guide, in particular, of where I can find parts, and which ones are the best for their prices.
Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:50 am
Hi Cat
I like Newegg, it's where I got my new PSU at a good price and they ship quickly. They have just about anything you could be looking for computer-wise.
Other sites I've used are tomshardware.com and I have had a look at mysuperpc.com -- that's a computer building site.
Me? I don't think I'd ever try myself. There are things I could probably do, it the whole setting the chip thing that scares me to death.
I like Newegg, it's where I got my new PSU at a good price and they ship quickly. They have just about anything you could be looking for computer-wise.
Other sites I've used are tomshardware.com and I have had a look at mysuperpc.com -- that's a computer building site.
Me? I don't think I'd ever try myself. There are things I could probably do, it the whole setting the chip thing that scares me to death.
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:36 am
Breene wrote:They are good computers... and ive done tons of research on about every brand of computers and if you configure the same stuff on just about anything else except maby a voodoo it would be the same. Like someone else said building one isnt a bad idea if you know how. Dont even attempt it if you dont know a good deal about computers.
But still even with the price of an alienware its way worth it. If you could tell us maby a price range that would be very helpful.
Well, if you read the news, Dell bought Alien Ware. That means, "Don't buy me!"
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6146435.html
Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:48 pm
mogster500 wrote:Well, if you read the news, Dell bought Alien Ware. That means, "Don't buy me!"
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6146435.html
I don't understand why people think Dells are a piece of crap. My dad has had his Dell for 6 (going on 7) years, and the only major problems we had with it were the hard drive needing to be replaced (that was 1 or 2 years ago), and the OS (it came shipped with ME >_<).
The acquisition of Alienware by Dell I think is good, because now Dell will be selling computers with AMD chips. Intel is a piece of crap, and now the only major computer brand that sells Intel-only computers is Apple.
Plus, Alienware is going to stay a "wholly-owned subsidary", which means it will operate SEPARATELY from Dell.
Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:35 pm
Dragonfire wrote:Intel is a piece of crap, and now the only major computer brand that sells Intel-only computers is Apple.
iBooks, Powerbooks & Power Macs still use PowerPC.