Hello, Looking at getting a new computer after years or using my current. I am looking at purchasing a prebuilt HP computer. My current computer, self built, has a nVidia 7500GT graphics card in it and the HP prebuilt has a nVidia 9500GS in it. Should i just use the 9500GS or take out my 7500GT and use that? I have read shotty reviews on the 9500GS. I wish I had the money to buy something more up to date, but that is not an option at this time. Thanks for your advice!
Wouldn't you rather buid it yourself and save some money? There are guys on here including myself that are willing to give you a nice price list on parts to match your budget.
Thanks for your reply. I have built several computers in the past but I havent in years, now I am so far behind on the current tech that I am afraid it would take me months to catch up and by then, it will just change again. Such is the current speed of technology. I am looking at buying the HP m9500y from best buy if you were wondering what specs I was looking at. I know I want alot of mem and storage space. I multitask, do alot of photo editing, disc burning, anime watching, and possible gaming. I didnt want to come on here and just "hey how should I build my next computer" and look like an ass with his hands out. If you are willing to take the time and help me out I would be appreciated. I am on a fairly short timeline though. THat is why I was looking to buy prebuilt locally. My budget is 750-1000 for a new system. My current system is: Motherboard: eVGA 133-K8-NF41 Socket 939 1 Gig 184 pin memory Graphic Card: eVGA 7800gt Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz Attempting to run Vista (LOL)
Oh I forgot to mention Hard Drive: 250gig (non SATA) Case: Thermaltake Tsunami Dream I have a Zalman cpu cooler 400w PS
Building a PC hasn't changed too much in that time, if anything it's easier to do now. I'd recommend you build a new system with a more powerful PSU, and a better card than the 9500GS!
I appreciate your advice. The thing is, I dont know what to buy! Let me rephrase that. I know what components to buy, but I dont know what the best bang for my buck is. Just looking on some sites such as newegg and such, I just feel overwhelmed. I think it is because I have not built my own in years. With my job and family I just dont have the hours or energy to research everything. Again, if you took it upon yourself to assist me, I most definatly would appreciate it but I cant expect anyone to just do something for me for nothing.
