I am making a computer makeover and a big one new everything. So my question is that should I buy a new computer; you now the ones that are already made with 200 gb memory 3.0 gh speed and all that s$#@t or buy different parts separetly or in a bundle? Which is chepaer and better?
Defiantly build your own it saves money and you can tailor make it to your needs, what are you looking to do with the setup I.E. gaming, video encoding etc.
I find that just by searching myself, I can find excellent deals on different parts. For example, I have a 250 Gig Seagate(OEM) HDD which I bought for 130 dollars. Supposed to be 80 but I'm still waiting for rebate. Are you planning on overclocking to squeeze some extra juice out of your system? If so you will have no choice but to build your own, OR have it built by a site like Monarchcomputer.com If you order a PC from HP or Dell, it's highly unlikely that you will be able to overclock. Hope this helps
I would recommend buying a new computer from Dell. Visit http://www.techbargains.com/dellcoupons.cfm for coupons. They have the best deals anywhere on the net with their coupons. As for overclocking, I assume you don't know much about it based on your question but if you do get a Dell you won't be able to do so. I got a Dimension XPS Generation 4 with the following specs 6 months ago. (Prices have gone down considerably, yet it remains a good deal) Pentium 4 3.40GHZ 1MB Cache 800MHZ FSB Intel 925 Motherboard 1 GIG DDR2 @ 533MHZ 160GB SATA HD FLOPPY DRIVE SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY 2 NVIDIA G-FORCE 6800 256MB 16X DVD-ROM 16x DVD-/+RW Double Layer For $1120 with free shipping and 7% Tax included.
I don't know many people here who would recommend buying Dell, you are very limited with parts that you can fit & driver support. You should build your own, again, what are you going to use the PC for? Computer makeover? Are you in Ricky Lake World, or what? LOL Pulsar
I would recommend you build your own or get one configured for your needs from a company like Monarch computer or ABS. Custom building is always better than somebody's cheap crappy parts!!!! No, I'm not mentioning any of these proprietary companys, you all know who you are!!!LOL
Build your own PC. That way, it's your way. A few sites to look at www.directron.com www.tigerdirect.com www.newegg.com <---- www.mwave.com www.jr.com to name a few...Good Luck.
The you most definitely want to build it on your own. I recommend the RADEON 850 XT Platinum. Read about it here http://geek.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=9805783
For burning, check out the Sony DRU-700A Dual Layer DVD Burner Read about it here http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1594142,00.asp
The you most definitely want to build it on your own. I recommend the RADEON 850 XT Platinum. Read about it here http://geek.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=9805783
thanks for your help I'm going to buy that dvd burner but which is better the newest radeon or the nivida graphics card and also do I need to buy a new motherboard and cooling for that?
nVidia is better in the drivers aspect than ATi. Also you have to make a lot of decisions first. Don't buy anything yet. Do you want Intel or AMD processor? AMD is best for gaming fyi.
I want t uy Amd processor. This is my list to buy for now: AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 90nm (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA4000BNBOX) (CP-120-AM) Hitachi Deskstar T7K250 250GB ATA-133 8MB Cache - OEM (HD-011-HI) Sunbeam Transformer Gaming ATX Case - Black (No PSU) (CA-011-SB) Sapphire PURE Innovation Gruper Radeon Xpress 200P (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard (MB-001-SP) Connect3D Radeon 850 XT Platinum Edition Video Card Sony DRU-700A Dual Layer DVD Burner or Samsung SD-616
OK Looks good except for maybe the motherboard...haven't had too much experience with that one, but as long as you're not planning on OCing that one will do.
I would have gone with a Pioneer burner, the new 110 is already out. I would prefer that to the Sony, just my 2 cents..... Also Nvidia do better driver support than ATi, so I would think about an Nvidia card..
