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Just Bought New Computer...Is This Good? (pg. 8)
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
Cuz most boutique systems are and overpriced. |
Not really. The big three cut a few corners, like not including a system speaker, but these days it actually tends to be more expensive to build than buy. It may be less expensive in a few cases, but certainly not half the price!
The only reason to build today is if you need a specialized rig (games, production, media center, whatever) or if you want better control over the parts for some other reason (like keeping the noise level down).
There's the hassle of uninstalling all the shovelware on consumer PCs, or just reformatting, but even at work I don't make $400 an hour, let alone on my personal time, so I think it's worth the minor effort. |
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| rabbitjoker |
| Just bought a new loaded Lenovo Thinkpad T61 and I'm loving it! |
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| love_child |
| So I decided to buy a Dell XPS 630 with Dual SLI Nvidia Cards...plus itll have the support. We will see how things go. |
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| jpistone |
| good job i know you made the right choice and its one youll be happy with |
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| zokissima |
| quote: | Originally posted by love_child
So what do you rekon? Buy the parts from a custom shop and get someone I know to build it? I have a few friends who are amazing with computers...funny that I didnt go to them for advice before I made my purchase...oh well. I did learn my lesson...always do research before you get ed in the ass. |
Yeah, basically. Check that all the hardware is fully supported by the OS you want to install, check that all your power requirements are met, and as you're putting it together, do the obvious, and make sure every component passes the good visual check, that it is seated properly and firmly. Before you start an OS install, go into your BIOS and ensure that all the components that should be listed there, are.
Really hard to tell from what you're posting, but it does indicate either a botched build and/or install. |
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| zokissima |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
The only reason to build today is if you need a specialized rig (games, production, media center, whatever) or if you want better control over the parts for some other reason (like keeping the noise level down).
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Yes, exactly, specialized systems. So, a system with the specs he listed in the first post would cost more from a vendor, than just buying the parts himself. Nevermind the prices for high-end gaming rigs.
Mid-grade machines meant for the typical user, yeah, I'll agree with you, building it yourself is hardly worth it...to most :)
So, love_child, what'd you do, return everything else? |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Just bought a new loaded Lenovo Thinkpad T61 and I'm loving it! |
i love that laptop, rocks!:eyespop: |
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| love_child |
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
Yes, exactly, specialized systems. So, a system with the specs he listed in the first post would cost more from a vendor, than just buying the parts himself. Nevermind the prices for high-end gaming rigs.
Mid-grade machines meant for the typical user, yeah, I'll agree with you, building it yourself is hardly worth it...to most :)
So, love_child, what'd you do, return everything else? |
I returned everything and bought a Dell XPS 630
Specs:
Base Features
Processor Type Intel Quad 2 Duo Processor Q9300
Processor Speed 2.5GHz
RAM 4GB Dual Channel DDR2
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 500GB 7200RPM
Optical Drives 16X DVD+/-RW
Graphics 512MB Dual NVIDIA 8800GT
Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
Available AGP Slots Not Applicable
Available Hard Drive Bays 1 External, 2 Internal
Available Memory Slots 4 Total (0 Available)
Available Optical Bays 1 Bay
Available PCI Slots 2 Slots
Available PCI-E Slots 1 Slot
Power Supply 750 Watts
Processor Cache 6MB L2
System Bus 1333MHZ
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| zoogla |
My sis wants one of those new 13" MacBooks with the new NVIDIA graphics card, $1,399. I bought my other sis a white MacBook last boxing day on a rare inventory clear-out of previous year's model, with a $300 discount at $1,099 at that time.
Apparently, the Yorkdale mgr told me yesterday that there may be a one-day only sale at that location next Friday only. Whole story behind why there was a discount on Dec. 26/07, i can get into it if anyone wants to hear.
I would rather use my Sony points and get her a VAIO laptop for free. I have always been against Sony computing because I felt it was the MAC version of PCs, with over-glitzed products that are just a waste of money. But these are girls we are talking about (my sis) and I'd rather get it for free, lol, than spend anything this xmas (more $$$ for the M ;) LMAO). But she's leaning on the MacBook, anyway...I thought I'd share my research, in case anyone has anything to add:
VGNFW235DH - $1,099.99 (Fahad’s fave, best value)
- 2 MB cache / 4 GB ram / 250 GB HD
- 16.4”
- BT
- Up to 5.5 hrs battery
- 6.3 lbs.
- http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...9n100299n100490
New MacBook - $1,399 (sister’s fave) (minus $200 student discount)
- 3MB cache / 2 GB ram / 160 GB HD
- 13.3”
- BT
- New NVIDIA graphics card
- Up to 5 hrs battery
- 4.5 lbs
- http://www.apple.com/ca/macbook/specs.html
VGNNS150DS - $849.99
- 2 MB cache / 4 GB ram / 250 GB HD
- 15.4”
- No BT
- Up to 4 hrs battery
- 5.7 lbs
- http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...9n100299n100525
VGNCS110DW - $999.99
- 2 MB cache / 3 GB ram / 250 GB HD
- 14.4”
- BT
- Up to 4 hrs battery
- 5.7 lbs
- http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...9n100299n100520
MacBook White - $1,149 (minus $200 student discount)
- 2.1 GHz (0.1 GHz faster than the others)
- 3 MB cache / 1 GB ram / 120 GB HD
- 13.3”
- Old graphics card
- No BT
- Up to 4.5 hrs battery
- 5 lbs
- http://www.apple.com/ca/macbook/white/specs.html |
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| Prometheus Xex |
| When I first put my current system together I paid about $1200 for the quad core extreme alone since it was just new on the market. Between the water cooler, MOBO, ETC, I almost dropped 3 grand on it. Now I've got a new TB hard drive bringing total capacity of storage to about 1.6 TB |
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| jonnystel |
| quote: | Originally posted by love_child
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550
CPU FAN: Thermaltake CL-P0401 V1
RAM: Mushkin EM2-6400 DDR2-800 4GB
MAINBOARD: ASUS P5Q Deluxe
HARD DRIVE: Seagate 500GB 32 MB Cache
COOLING: Zalman 9500LED
VIDEO CARD: ATI Radeon HD 4850 PCI EXPRESS 512MB
CASE: Antec Three Hundred Gaming Case
Monitor: Samsung 20" LCD
SOFTWARE: Vista Home Premium 64-Bit
I dont really play games often but I do here and there. Its mostly for browsing the web/videos/music.
I used to be into computers a few years back but since everything changes so often I didnt keep up with it and Im lost. |
its a pc. itsgonna take a out on you sooner or later (Y) god choice. you sure saved some money! :) |
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