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Report, edit, etc...Posted by Forsaken on 2005-12-18 at 17:40:11

Thinking about a new computer...

These are my computer's current specifications:

As of now I would say the RAM is at about ~280 on a good day. Anf many of the games are beginning to lag my computer. I want something no more than $1,000. The part I don't know, is what to get for an average budget. I'll most likely be getting it for myself, but meh... Any suggestions?

The computer will be for only a few uses. But nonetheless.

1. Gaming
2. Music (Editing and listening)
3. Photoshop
4. Internet
5. TeH pr0n!

Anyway, those will be pretty much all of its uses...

So, here is where you come in! What should I be looking at!?

Report, edit, etc...Posted by CaptainWill on 2005-12-18 at 17:53:53

I would have suggested a Mac for all but the top item on your list. They're too expensive anyway.

Can you get an Alienware for under 1k?

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Forsaken on 2005-12-18 at 17:55:08

Not sure. But I'll go and do a quick search. Maybe I could compile a list of computer's that I have found. And get help naroowing them down...

Off Topic:

How the hell are you Will? Been ages.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by DT_Battlekruser on 2005-12-18 at 18:03:04

Under 1k? Hmm..

Your computer, depending on its other parts, is close to 1k...

You could get a marginally better alienware bot for under 1k (while they have $200 mail in rebate)

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-18 at 18:13:25

Why don't you just buy more RAM?
From what it looks, your computer is adequate for gaming...
I'd be satisfied with a 2.8 ghz proccessor.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by ViolentMoose on 2005-12-18 at 18:13:33

save up 2k and send it in for a brand new alienware

Yes there is a 1k alienware but ide get the 2k one (much better)

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Forsaken on 2005-12-18 at 18:16:15

Well, my computer is about 6 months too old for a regular upgrade. And the fact that I have a total of 85Gigs of Memory(Both drives) and about 35 Gigs of music... It's not too good. So, it's not only for more RAM, it's for music. Becuase I have... Lots!

But, in order for me to upgrade this computer, it would cost me around... $500 bucks. So, I thought... "Why don't I save up some more money, and buy a new computer!?"

Report, edit, etc...Posted by l2k-Warrior on 2005-12-18 at 18:18:38

Just grab a gig or so of ram you seem ot have a pretty good computer already. If you need a good video card go for a 6800

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-18 at 18:19:10

What do you plan on doing with the computer you own now?

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Freedawk on 2005-12-18 at 18:22:29

I remember seeing a $700 Alienware...I have an alianware, but it is expensive...And I regret buying this one because the $700 computer has same features...

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Forsaken on 2005-12-18 at 18:31:30

QUOTE(l2k-Warrior @ Dec 18 2005, 03:18 PM)

Just grab a gig or so of ram you seem ot have a pretty good computer already. If you need a good video card go for a 6800
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Refer to the post above yours.

"Well, my computer is about 6 months too old for a regular upgrade(for RAM)."

QUOTE(Dorkhawk @ Dec 18 2005, 03:19 PM)

What do you plan on doing with the computer you own now?
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I haven't got to that yet.

Most likely transfer everything over to the new computer. Then go from there... Afterwards, I'll see how much it's worth, then sell it for around that price.

QUOTE(Jay_Tizzle @ Dec 18 2005, 03:22 PM)

I remember seeing a $700 Alienware...I have an alianware, but it is expensive...And I regret buying this one because the $700 computer has same features...

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So you're saying that I shouldn't get a computer made by Alienware?

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kow on 2005-12-18 at 19:14:57

Build it. Find parts on the net, order them, and build it.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Centreri on 2005-12-18 at 19:30:17

I can't really help with the choosing of computer, but for my birthday my brother recieved an 800$ desktop or so, after my father had searched E-bay for a long while to buy the same computer cheaper. Found exact same as the 800$ on e-bay for 200$ less, in the end saved 200$. You might find something similar if you search there for a while.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Freedawk on 2005-12-18 at 19:43:31

Try to get a computer at Best Buy. HorroR bought one for $300 and it has 512 RAM. I think that is a good deal if yo uwatn performance!!!

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Felagund on 2005-12-18 at 19:50:54

I'd go with an Xtreme Gear (buyxg.com). Here is what you should get for $1000:

XG Gaming Elite 2000

eVGA nForce4 motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
1GB Corsair XMS high performance Ram
256 mb GeForce 6800 GS
Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music

It comes with Windows XP Home bundled. It costs $1,027 without tax and without shipping. For gaming, that's about as basic as you'll want to go.

Custom Computer: (from Newegg.com)

Case: Raidmax Storm $51.50
Motherboard: Asus A8N-SLI $122
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ $201
Memory: 1 GB Corsair XMS 2-3-3-6 PC3200 $99
Graphics: 256 mb eVGA GeForce 6800 GS $205
Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music $120
DVD+RW Drive: Pioneer DVD+/-RW Drive $53
Hard Drive: Maxtor SATA150 160 GB $80
Operating System: Windows XP Home $93

Total: $1,024.50

With AMD Athlon 64 3200+ $1,007.50 (-$17.00)
With Asus A8N5X motherboard $994.50 (-$30.00)
With Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS $968.50 (-$56.00)
With MSI 128 mb GeForce 6800 $959.50 (-$65.00)

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-18 at 19:56:11

You said your computer was running slow, maybe it isn't your hardware.
You might just want to virus scan or something.

Also... Jesus, Felagund is making me want to buy a computer.

But alas, 333mhz is good enough for me.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Oo.Insane.oO on 2005-12-18 at 19:58:04

I got an E-Machine and it works good for me I can even play Unreal 2K4 which takes quite a bit to run good and I can run it fine and my computer was only $600

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Felagund on 2005-12-18 at 19:59:57

I paid over $2,000 for mine and I'm expecting to replace it in about 20 months.

*Edit* I mean, late July or early August of 2007, before I head off to college.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-18 at 20:02:41

Why would you replace it?

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Felagund on 2005-12-18 at 20:32:24

In 20 months it will be way outdated.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kow on 2005-12-18 at 21:31:26

That's the problem with computers. As soon as you get one, newer crap comes out.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2005-12-18 at 21:45:15

Pfft, you guys waste your money..
I have a 333mhz 128mb ram notebook for a computer, and I'm doing fine.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by VizuaL on 2005-12-18 at 22:04:11

buy custom parts at NEWEGG and build it, it'll save u tons of moolah, u can also hire someone to build it if ur scared, that wont cost as much as a built one

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Forsaken on 2005-12-18 at 22:17:39

How does this computer look?

http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pa...SKU-DEFAULT#sub

Report, edit, etc...Posted by DT_Battlekruser on 2005-12-19 at 03:33:32

QUOTE(ViolentMoose @ Dec 18 2005, 03:13 PM)

save up 2k and send it in for a brand new alienware

Yes there is a 1k alienware but ide get the 2k one (much better)
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AMD Anthlon 64 FX-77 with 4GB RAM and dual 512MB SLI cards owns life.

Aurora ALX. A pretty $6000 though.

QUOTE(Felagund @ Dec 18 2005, 04:50 PM)

Pfft Alienware can match that and they have free shipping for now.

Oh and if you look at Alienware servers they have 2048MB RAM cards. They're like $4000 apiece though.

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