Which Computer to get?

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:11 pm

http://www.compusa.com/products/product ... _Minitower

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883102675

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883103012

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 57&CatId=0

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 70&CatId=0

I'am buying a new PC,next monday.Tired of this slow AMD Sempron.Of these computers.Which one would be the best to add up 4GB of ram,A 7600GT or 7900GS PCI-E x 16 video card,and a nice 500-550watt PSU too?
I game and just do email with my PC's.

Thanks,Clint

bigblockmatt · Post by **bigblockmatt** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:05 am

if you plan on upgrading it right after buying it...why dont you just build it all yourself to start?

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:27 am

LOL.................You're the 5th person to ask me that.I'am a disabled diabetic.With 1-eye,bad hands and legs.And I'am in a wheel-chair.

Now will someone please.Help me to pick a computer;and quit suggesting that I build one.Believe me if I could.I'd never brought this first PC from the jump.Can I get some assistance picking one of these please!

Thanks,Clint

pcrobot · Post by **pcrobot** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:45 am

If you can, try buying a customized PC from http://www.cyberpowerpc.com.

KnightRid · Post by **KnightRid** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:17 am

Narrowed it down to 2 -

http://www.compusa.com/products/product ... _Minitower

and

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 57&CatId=0

couple things to consider - a gaming computer should have a better cpu - at least grab a dual processor. 4gb of memory is a LOT!!! I have 2gb on my system and I never use it all!!!

either one of those computers would be fine, but I agree with pcrobot that you might be better off buying a customized pc online ratehr tahn buying one jsut to throw some of the parts away and replace them. Might want to do a price comparison before you decide.

Mike

oh the gateway has 1gb of memory and the other 512mb, but if you are not keeping it then it wont matter which you choose.

I am disabled myself, so I know how it is!! If you would live close to PA, you could buy the parts and I could assemble for you for free!!

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:32 am

pcrobot wrote:If you can, try buying a customized PC from http://www.cyberpowerpc.com.

Already tryed them.The only pc they have in my price range is Sempron junk.Got sempron now.Eekkk

My budget is $580.00

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:39 am

What would be some good PSU's to put into either the Gateway GT4016 or eMachines T6534?Contacted tech-support they both can hold a standard size ATX12V psu.They stop making their PC's with prepatory psu's about 1 year and 8 months ago.Been doing my homwork.

You all are teaching me very well here.

Baddad53 · Post by **Baddad53** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:50 am

Agree..go the custom route and I recommend Monarch computers. I researched all the on-line builders for months last summer prior to going with them. Especially consumer ratings. I have two and they do a great job of testing prior to shipping systems.

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

Razorbacx · Post by **Razorbacx** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:04 pm

If you're going to go with a pre-built system then I would suggest going with a Dell. Very low monthly payments and lots of extras, plus a good warranty.

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/ ... WBA3&s=dhs

Dell is now making PC's with AMD processors in them and if you go basic on some of the components, but use the components that you have listed in your original thread then you should have an outstanding gaming machine.

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:14 pm

For a Dell with what I'am getting in the eMachines .I'll be way over my budget,.Dell is full of ****.I;'ve had two dell's.

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:16 pm

I've only got $600.00 not $850.00

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:10 pm

Will you be gaming at 1280 x 1024 or 1024 x 768? The 7600GT will be able to handle the games at 1024, but for the 1280 i would recommend the 7900GS, and if you plan to overclock the 7900GS is even better performance per $.

As far as PSU's go for the 7900GS the system Requirements are a 400w PSU with 12v of 20Amps. This should just about do: Antec Smart Power 2 400W

This card is pretty good price right now ($192, with a $20 MIR)
XFX 7900GS
or this 7600GT

Is your $600 budget all inclusive? If it is, its pushing it getting the T6534 and 7600GT and a decent PSU, and that's not including shipping. I can appreciate upgrading on a budget, but is there anything you can steal from the old rig? Is it too old to consider upgrading it instead of starting from scratch or is the money coming from selling it? and yeah, Dell = Bloatware!

Dan

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:32 pm

$600.00 for the PC.

Could get these and save some dough

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 70&CatId=0

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 88&CatId=0

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:16 pm

In terms of cost, it'll have to be the C6415.
With the 7600GT and PSU i mentioned (Unless anyone knows of a better cheaper one), the total price will be $595, with shipping extra. It might be worth considering going down to the 7600GS, still reasonable game play at 1024 x 768 with lower price,

Is there no-one that you know that could help build the rig for you? you'd be able to get so much better if you built it custom.

What will you do with the old rig btw?

Dan

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:08 pm

My roommate has alresdy brought my old rig.That's how I'am buying a new one.And nobody to help me build one.I'am not all caught up on all the prefab mess.As long as my crippled ass isn't sitting here at home allday without a half-way decent PC.I'll be fine.

Believe me once I get done my OEM PC.Will still be a good gamer.

Baddad53 · Post by **Baddad53** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:25 pm

Go with the C6415, add another stick of RAM (for 1Gb to start) and get the best GPU you can with the money you have left. 7600 GS / GT or whatever.

E400-C6415 :: eMachines C6415 AMD Athon 64 3400+ 2.4GHz / 512MB DDR / 160GB HDD / DVD±RW DL / Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 / Flash Media Reader / Windows XP Home / Refurbished Desktop PC (35 lbs) $399.99

E145-7866 :: EVGA GeForce 7600 GS / 512MB GDDR2 / SLI / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / HDTV / Video Card (1 lbs) $149.99

K24-4909 :: Kingston 512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory (0.5 lbs)$58.99

TOTAL $608.97

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:53 am

Cool,well I'll only need to get the PC and vid card.I've already got 2GB DDR 400MHz (PC3200)Patriot Signature line of memory from my pc that I had.

Razorbacx · Post by **Razorbacx** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:34 am

The C6415 comes with a 300W PSU and I'm not sure that your 7600GS or GT will work with that PSU. I had a 6800GT that required 300W minimum PSU and my new 7800GS requires 350W minimum, so I would think that the 7600 series would be somewhere in that range. If you do buy the C6415 then try to upgrade the PSU.

The Black Pumpkin · Post by **The Black Pumpkin** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:16 am

This Sparkle power supply should be enough wattage, and it has Active PFC to boot (a good feature.)

Taking out the ram from the price baddad made, you have $549.98. Add the power supply and you get $619.97. Just 12 dollars more, and a great power supply.

GamingGranddad · Post by **GamingGranddad** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:11 am

Brother-in-law is giving me a brand new still in the box Seasonic S12-500 12V PSU