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Good computer $460?
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17. August 2006 @ 15:00 |
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Hey I was looking at this dell computer with no monitor for $460 bucks canadian (tax already included) I was hopeing someone could tell me if this is a good computer for burning moveis and playing games( I will update vid card to like a geforce as it comes with an integrated).
SPecs - Intel P4 HT 524
1024mb ddr2 sd ram
80gb HD
1mb L2 cache
windows xp - Bunch of software I dont care about.
16x dvd burner (obviously Dual layer)
533 mhz FSB
thanks for the input.
Dave G
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17. August 2006 @ 17:05 |
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that sounds to me like a pretty good deal
but you might also want to upgrade your hd if you are going to be storing movies
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17. August 2006 @ 17:12 |
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I can add another 80 gb for 50 bucks, its a dell computer.
Forgot to mention, is ddr2 sd ram good or is the SD junk:?
thanks for the help.
Dave G
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17. August 2006 @ 18:41 |
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US or Canadian currency?
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17. August 2006 @ 18:45 |
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canadain money.
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17. August 2006 @ 18:54 |
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17. August 2006 @ 18:55 |
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That is an amazing deal! If you are trying to stay low on money instead of upgrading HDD's like Nissan101 said, just buy a pack of 100 DVD's. Think smart, buy smart.
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17. August 2006 @ 22:09 |
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thanks. 80gb hd is good enough for me because I dont leave 8gb movies on my laptop right now which is 120gb, so any rxtra hd would be usless to me. Do you guys believe with a new vid card (can you add one if theres a n agp or pci-e slot available? Im not sure if you can turn off the integrated card. That this pc would be good enough for some pretty good gaming? I dont plan on playing the newest games on highest quality, I just wanna knw that the specs (except the vid card) will basically run everything that is out now?
thanks very much, I would love to buy from Newegg but they down ship to Canada.
Dave G
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18. August 2006 @ 01:20 |
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Actually I think im gonna go with this one. it seems like a better pc.
Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
Processor Speed 2.2GHz
RAM 512MB DDR (Expandable To 4GB)
Hard Drive 160GB (7200RPM) 2MB Cache
Optical Drives DVD +/- 16X Multi-Format Double Layer
Graphics Card See The Features Section
Available Expansion Bays 2 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots 1 x PCI-E x 16, 1 x PCI-E x 1, 1 x PCI
Cache 512KB L2
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K ITU V.92 Ready
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 Port)
Other Control Devices No
Preloaded Operating System MS Windows XP Home
Sound Card 6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio
Speakers Amplified Stereo
System Bus 2000MHz
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Dave G
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18. August 2006 @ 01:21 |
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forgot to mention comes with a NVidia GeForce 6100 integrated graphics card at 128mb, i know int is crap but it must be better than a intel integrated card.
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18. August 2006 @ 05:08 |
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I have 6100. Its OK and will play older games like FarCry at Medium Quality. Have not yet Benchmarked it.
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19. August 2006 @ 01:57 |
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Sorry for all the questions (I work only part time and I wanna get the computer that is right.
Its obviuos that the amd 3500+ computer is better but in real world situations is the 533mhz fsb on the dell really that slow. I realize that the amd is faster but if I buy like the same card for example an x800 for both the dell and the amd computer, are the framerates gonna be that differn't.? Becuase I could handle saving some money on the dell if for example the amd computer only saves me like 3 mins for transcoding a movie? I just wanan play games like doom 3 and Im not looking for ultimate quality but something that will last a few years besides the vid card (which cards become bad like every 3 months)
Dave G
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22. August 2006 @ 07:23 |
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hey dave you might what to check this computer out, its dual core and cheaper than the $460 one too, its $370
CPU Intel Pentium D 805 (2.66GHz, EM64T XD Dual Core, 2X1MB Cache)
Motherboard Socket LGA 775 Motherboard with Intel Chipset
Memory 512MB DDR400 PC3200
Optical Drive 16X DVD-Writer (Dual/Double Layer)
Hard Drive 160GB IDE 7200RPM Hard Drive
Video Integrated Video, AGP8X Slot for Graphics Upgrade
Audio Integrated 5.1 Audio
Network Integrated 10/100 LAN
Case ATX Mid Tower w/ 400 Watt Power Supply
Warranty 1 Year In-Store Parts and Labour
for more in go to
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pi...
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