Computers Need advice on Purchasing

Discussion in 'Computers' started by Hiro, Sep 4, 2005.

  1. Hiro

    Hiro Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2003
    Messages:
    615
    Likes Received:
    52
    I plan on buying a laptop or desktop in the next year or so and have some ideas in mind but need some advice on the most bang for my buck... i plan on spending up to $5000 US and dont really care about the operating system (i was looking at LG or AlienWare pc's though). I need an awesome processor and plan on getting a second hard drive or external harddrive for a laptop. I was also planning on getting the athlon 3000+ (processor). what i need though is speed power memory. Basically a customiseable pc and room to upgrade. Also if i get a desktop i need a flat screen. Thats about it (even thought thats a lot of spec.s lol). Im looking for any advice on what to buy and what i can et for the best price....
     
    #1
    Hiro, Sep 4, 2005
  2. Eternal-Blaze

    Eternal-Blaze New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2005
    Messages:
    397
    Likes Received:
    25
    Dell is probably the ultimate advertising company for customizing to get what you want and they're close to the top when it comes to their computer's abilities. If you want to play games a lot then I suggest something from Alienware. They're the best gaming computer company out there. Both Dell and Alienware sell flat screens but I reccomend Alienware because they have a lot more style and therefore their products look a lot better. You can get a lot for $5000 so it's all about choosing.

    Although, if you want something from Dell I suggest you get one of their new magazines to choose what you want and then call them because it's a pain in the neck to find stuff on their website.
     
    #2
    Eternal-Blaze, Sep 4, 2005
  3. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2002
    Messages:
    2,079
    Likes Received:
    114
    "Dell is the ultimate company for customizing"

    *COUGHS*

    anyways.... if you need to get the absolute best for the money...
    for 5K you can get a mounstrous Computer...

    AthlonX2 4800+ (dual core 2.4Ghz 2x 1MB caches)
    4GB of DDR400 (4 sticks of 1GB) OCZ
    2x 7800GTX KO edition from eVGA (lifetime warranty)
    Abit AN8 Fatality SLI motherboard or ASUS SLI (don't xactly remember motherboard code)
    Creavite X-Fi Elite pro
    4x 500GB Western Digital 16MB cache (SATA 2, 300MBps transfers)
    OCZ 650W PSU
    dual NEC DVD-RWs
    22 LCD (any)
    Creatives 7.1 speakers
    Thermaltake Tsunami case
    high-end COOL watercooling system from Corsair
    Logitech Wireless desktop LX-3100
    Logitech Quickcam Fusion
    the rest waste it in Broadband modem services

    that or an Dell XPS Gen2 with a 6800U
     
    #3
    SaberJ2X, Sep 4, 2005
  4. Seishin

    Seishin Guest

    I heard GateWay (and I think it was also) HP that got a Dual Core Processing computer. They're supposed to work really fast, and come with some really nice stuff, like a 19 LCD Flat Screen, and a 500GB hard. I think that the GateWay was fully upgradable, but it already costs $2000 from the beggining. However, this computer's no pushover. It can take some serious programs without flinching.

    -Seishin
     
    #4
    Seishin, Sep 4, 2005
  5. Hiro

    Hiro Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2003
    Messages:
    615
    Likes Received:
    52
    SaberJ2X do you think you can give me some sort of price range on that so i can look into it more cause it sounds like something i would be willing to look for...lol and i might just look into that dual core processing comp.... thx in advance guys :anime:
     
    #5
    Hiro, Sep 5, 2005
  6. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2002
    Messages:
    2,079
    Likes Received:
    114
    the one I listed is about some ~3800USD in newegg.com you have to put the thing together though >.> but you save money like crazy

    keep looking this thread I'll post the $$$$ quoted in newegg for that compy
     
    #6
    SaberJ2X, Sep 5, 2005
  7. Izzy

    Izzy moo. moo. moo!
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2002
    Messages:
    3,711
    Likes Received:
    126
    Dell's got *amazing* coupons. They release it very often now. My $2000 laptop cost me $1380. With the Dell XPS (their gaming 'top) you can get quite a bit of power out of 5k. Especially now, since Dell is starting to release the 40% over $1899 coupon. Obviously, the coupon works MIRACLES the more cash you put into the system. You can check coupons out on bensbargains.net.

    What makes Dell so good is that they also introduced Full Damage Protection in most major USA states. Meaning, I can *break* my laptop on purpose, and they'll cover the sucker. HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!!!

    But, with 5 GRAND, I'd get a good laptop (I adore my 6000, as it's not small...but it ain't a monster to carry around like teh XPS), and get a MONSTER desktop. My laptop would be Dell, and my deskie would be custom.

    BTW: How can I get 5k in spending money? =P
     
    #7
    Izzy, Sep 5, 2005
  8. Hiro

    Hiro Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2003
    Messages:
    615
    Likes Received:
    52
    well... i do lots of odd jobs that are really specialty jobs *cough* nothing illegal though...lol but i got good money connections... anyways i geuss i will put the restriction to 4 grand cause i need some spending money for some programs i need for school... I was looking at mac comps b/c i need the multi media aspect too espscially if i plan on majoring in music next year at college. I need certain programs like Sibelius and others that take a lot of processing power and memory.. (i think the major program i need takes .5 Gb of memory b/c it is so immence and it costs $500 US for the program lol )
     
    #8
    Hiro, Sep 5, 2005
    1 person likes this.
  9. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2002
    Messages:
    2,079
    Likes Received:
    114
    freaking damned I uberly over did the budget for teh compy...

    Subtotal: $6,952.07

    I'll cheap out a bit trying to maintain the most important stuff to round it to 5K and still keeping the essential beast...

    edit... well with I'll have to cut 2 HDDs and get "slow" 7800GTXs instead of pre OCed, and get "cheap"er ram

    and WC would be out of the question... but I'll conpensate ;)
     
    #9
    SaberJ2X, Sep 5, 2005
  10. Seishin

    Seishin Guest

    Can you spare 2 grand? I'm guessing not when it's 7 grand total.

    What are the specifics for this computer? Cause for this amount it's gotta be worth the green.

    -Seishin
     
    #10
    Seishin, Sep 5, 2005
  11. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2002
    Messages:
    2,079
    Likes Received:
    114
    sakata, the specs are above hehehe

    SUB 4K ULTRA PC....
    BEHOLD

    Shopping Cart

    CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
    NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A - OEM
    Model #: ND-3540A Black (2)
    $77.98

    ATX Computer Cases
    Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
    Model #: VA3000BWA
    $105.00

    Internal Hard Drives
    HITACHI Deskstar 7K500 0A31619 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (2)
    Model #: 0A31619
    $714.00

    Monitors - LCD
    ViewSonic VE910b Black 19" 8ms LCD Monitor - Retail
    Model #: VE910b
    $329.99 -$10.00 Instant
    $319.99

    Sound Cards
    Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS GAMER Limited Edition 70SB035000013 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
    Model #: 70SB035000013
    $121.00 -$12.00 Instant
    $109.00

    Power Supplies
    ASPIRE Monster Power ATX-AS680W-BL ATX12V/ EPS12V 680W Power Supply - Retail
    Model #: ATX-AS680W-BL
    $109.00

    Speakers
    Creative Inspire P7800 90 Watts 7.1 Speaker - Retail
    Model #: 51MF7025AA000
    $85.00

    Keyboards
    Logitech Cordless Desktop LX700 967418-0403 Black PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail
    Model #: 967418-0403
    $20.00 Mail-in Rebate
    $69.00 $69.00

    Memory - System
    PNY Optima 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model D1GBPC32OPT - Retail (4)
    Model #: D1GBPC32OPT
    $389.76

    Processors
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Toledo 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA4800CDBOX - Retail
    Model #: ADA4800CDBOX
    $884.00

    Combo
    eVGA 256-P2-N528-AX Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
    Model #: 256-P2-N528-AX
    Remove Remove
    $688.00 -$139.00 Combo
    $549.00
    eVGA 133-K8-NF41 Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
    Model #: 133-K8-NF41

    Subtotal: $3,411.73
    Shipping: $88.77
    Total: $3,500.50
     
    #11
    SaberJ2X, Sep 5, 2005
  12. Hiro

    Hiro Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2003
    Messages:
    615
    Likes Received:
    52
    okay the max i can o is 10 grand but it will have to be for a pc that will be upgradable and on the top of all pcs...meaning i need the best for theat price...im also looking for a laptop if you guys can find one...in total 15000 is the most for both i can spend...and i dont really want to spend that much...so maybe $10000 US for both.... thx again
     
    #12
    Hiro, Sep 5, 2005
    1 person likes this.
  13. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2002
    Messages:
    2,079
    Likes Received:
    114
    laptop... Dell XPS Gen2 don't look any farther
     
    #13
    SaberJ2X, Sep 5, 2005
    1 person likes this.
  14. Izzy

    Izzy moo. moo. moo!
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2002
    Messages:
    3,711
    Likes Received:
    126
    Dell XPS. Combine that with the bensbargains.net coupon that pops up every now and again, and you can get a much nicer computer than Alienware will ever give you. Trust me and Saber.
     
    #14
    Izzy, Sep 5, 2005
    1 person likes this.
  15. Hiro

    Hiro Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2003
    Messages:
    615
    Likes Received:
    52
    thx guys i think i might just get that exact comp and laptop...and if i do all the thx is to you guys!
     
    #15
    Hiro, Sep 5, 2005
  16. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2002
    Messages:
    2,079
    Likes Received:
    114
    wise choice my young padawan ;)
    gimme some spare change :p lol like 50$...
    I'm broke... damned cooking classes xD
     
    #16
    SaberJ2X, Sep 5, 2005

Share This Page