hey, i am about to buy a new computer i just wanted to run these specs by someone to make sure that i am getting a good deal the computer will manly be used for gaming Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 20" LCD wide screen 2gb DDR2 667MHz 320Gb SATA 7200RPM HDD 8500GT 256M PCIE Video thanx to anyone that replies DVDR Writer dual layer Keyboard and mouse Surround sound capabilty 5.1 Speakers 1gb Network Int card Reader VISTA HOME PREMIUM
sorry about the bad formatting above, having the thanx in the middle and all :| also, this is costing me $AU 1399
Yeah, thats a pretty good deal, although the Quad core in overkill since it comes with a pretty bad video card. Is this for gaming?
it's not a good deal in my eyes, the Quad core CPU is unnecessary, and the 8500GT video card is very weak, it'll leave you disappointed. Go with something that has a Core 2 Duo (E6550, E6650, E6750) and a powerful Graphics card. Powerful: Geforce 8600GTS, 8800GTS, 8800GTX, 8800GTX, 8800 Ultra GeForce 7600GT, 7800GT, 7800GTX, 7900GT, 7900GTX, 7950GT, 7950GX2 Radeon HD2600XT, HD2900XT Radeon X1900GT, X1950 Pro, X1950XT, X1950XT-X
The 8500GT is no good for gaming. Like people said, get a dual Core (E6750) which will save you approximately $100 over the Q6600 and get a better video card. Preferably a 8800 series or HD2900 series if you can afford them. -8800GTS 320MB -8800GTS 640MB -800GTX -HD2900PRO -HD2900XT Or a High End DX9 Card -X1900 Series from ATI -7900 Series From Nvidia And by the way get DDR2-800 (PC 6400) NOT the DDR2-667 that you have currently listed.
I just thought it was a good deal beacuse I believe that 1300 AUS is about 700-800USD? Correct? I really like the quad core, but it depends on what you're using it for.
well, $Au 1399, is about $US 1200.. i think i am going to decide to keep the quad core, because you cant go wrong with more cpu speed, and pay the difference on a better graphics card. probz one of the ones stated above that were recommended
Indeed, $1200US is a lot to pay for a PC with only an 8500GT. The quad core CPU's good, but up the graphics.
if ur going to get the Q6600 make sure that it's the G0 stepping over a earlier stepping. this can be acquired here http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1938460 over newegg cuz there its not guaranteed to be G0 which is a better overclocker
