New Computer
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Topic: New Computer
Posted By: White o Light
Subject: New Computer
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:25am
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Im getting a computer for my 16th birthday. Im thinking I'll want a laptop since I do alot of home recording and such and that would be much easier. But I will also still want one capable of playing new end games. I think my price range ends at around 1000 dollors. Any suggestions?
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Posted By: Tae Kwon Do
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:27am
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Wow you are young.
If you are into home recording: http://www.Apple.com - www.Apple.com http://www.MacMall.com - www.MacMall.com To get somthing good your going to need to go up a little on the $1000 range, but it will be worth it. Macs are better at everything in media. Maybe save up for a while. I am getting a Powerbook here soon for college. ------------- 
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Posted By: Apu
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:33am
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Tae Kwon Do wrote:Posted By: Strife_17
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:36am
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I'm buildign a computer for my 17th in a few weeks. For a little over 1000 im gonna get an Amd Dual Core Processor 2gb ram 250 Gb 7,200 RPM hd or 74gb 10,000 RPM Hd Not sure what to do for Graphic card yet something 256MB plus the basics |
Posted By: White o Light
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:38am
Will those also be able to play new games and such? -------------
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Posted By: Tae Kwon Do
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:39am
Most new games are ported to both Mac and PC. You may not be able to run down to your local Target and buy the Mac version, you may need to order it online, but the games are there yes. -------------
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Posted By: White o Light
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:41am
Cool, Ill look into it. Thanks. -------------
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Posted By: paintbusta
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:44am
 that should get you by------------- 
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Posted By: Whazuuup!
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:55am
Really?? Well whichever you choose, you're not gonna get a gaming powerhouse for $1000. Get something with a separate graphics processor, and you'll at least be able to play today's games. (I'm not sure if this is the same for macs). Whatever you do, you're gonna want to budget in a nice external sound card that has some inputs, and that's gonna be costly... do you have the option of upgrading a current computer? ------------- 
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Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 11:59am
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ha. I was suppose to get a new computer for my 17th birthday and I never
did. 
Good luck with whatever you get. ------------- 
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Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 12:07pm
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There's the trouble with macs. Great for video editing, picture editing, and recording. The downside is there isn't that game part of the computer you want. Macs have some games, but not as many as a windows pc. ------------- 
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Posted By: xTippyx
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 12:09pm
| if u already have a monitor, get a dell xps, labtop which capable of new end games, or a desktop maybe the xps 400. |
Posted By: Strife_17
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 12:11pm
it's prolly gonna be my gift to myself. since iv'e hit the halfway mark in my carfund i figure i can spend some money for the first time in ages. |
Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 12:35pm
I don't know what games you are going to play with 32mb of video memory. The only Apple laptop under 1000 is the base iBook with ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 32MB DDR video memory. What kind of games do you want to play? ------------- 
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Posted By: White o Light
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 12:47pm
Im looking for a comp that will play Oblivion, but it looks like im gonna have to switch to a desktop cause my mom doesnt want to spend 1000 dollors. -------------
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Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 2:47pm
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If you think you could build a computer then I would go with newegg or tigerdirect and if you want to buy a cheap desktop maybe ibuypower or a used Dell.
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Posted By: Tae Kwon Do
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 2:52pm
That sounds like the better plan. Wait untill you go to college to get a laptop, that is when it is really needed. -------------
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Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 2:53pm
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I would advise against listening to Tae Kwon do. Look at his eyebrows, and note his emachine. -------------
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Posted By: eliminator
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 2:56pm
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Alien ware! or a dell. I have a dell there really good! ------------- __||__ [ }------ =() =() //' || R THOSE MY BALLS ON UR FACE |
Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:11pm
No.. Just no... -------------
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Posted By: mbro
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:14pm
And no dells used to be good, they are not anymore. Alienware? Are you high? Why would he overpay for something by a few thousand dollars? ------------- 
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Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:24pm
Why did they used to be good? New Dell XPS 400 2.8 GHZ Dual Core Intel 512mb memory 256 Mb X600 Keyboard + Mouse Dell XPS warranty 80gb hard drive (7200RPM_) Windows Media Center Edition 17 Inch Ultra sharp LCD 12ms response Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 48x CD-RW Drive $908.10 (New)  Did the same on ibuypower and was 100 more and it didnt have 15 months of free anti virus and windows media center. Albeit, it had a Intel® Pentium-D Processor 920 compared to Dell's Processor 820 with Dual Core Technology -------------
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Posted By: High Voltage
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:31pm
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not to mention dell's craptastic support. sammy, there's more to a comp than just those numbers... how about what brand/speed of RAM, why a small hard drive? what type of mouse... i just bought a new logitech laser mouse for gaming, i must say it made a big difference. ------------- 
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Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:37pm
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I'm pretty sure Dell's support is longer in India, and the XPS has different support. 512MB DDR2-667 PC5300 Memory (Ibuypower) 512MB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz - 2DIMM (Dell) Both were 7200RPM 80gbs. I figured that would be a good size for a computer around 800 dollars. Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.1A USB Internet Mouse Beige (ibuypwer) Dell® 2-button USB mouse They both offer new mouses, didn't bother adding them. I don't believe Dell is the best in the world but I think it might be a good option for a under 1000 dollar basic pc. -------------
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Posted By: Whazuuup!
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:46pm
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How about DellAuction.com for a refurbished one? It's through Dell, I think you still get warranties and stuff, and refurbished parts are tested with higher standards than normal parts. You might be able to save a lot of cash. And to all you Dell haters, is there any laptop you would suggest besides a mac? -------------
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Posted By: mbro
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 3:54pm
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toshiba -------------
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos. |
Posted By: VisionIMP
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 6:00pm
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You can build youself a top of the line gaming comp for under a grand. ------------- 
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Posted By: Tae Kwon Do
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 7:22pm
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Alright Dbibeau, keep mocking the poor kid. -------------
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Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 7:24pm
YOU POOR ASSHOLE!! Gasp, I've been away from the Pentagon too long. Up Up and away! -------------
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Posted By: jdub27
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 7:33pm
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macbook pro
a wee over $1000....or so ------------- 
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Posted By: travis75
Date Posted: 16 January 2006 at 7:58pm
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Meh. I just built a new comp with a Athlon 64 3200 for a tad over 400. *see sig* ------------- Hey MPAA, Guess what? 09 f9 11 02 9d 74 e3 5b d8 41 56 c5 63 56 88 c0! |
Posted By: Shub
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 12:05am
| If you are really looking into recording with the machine,then you should really concentrate more on a machine with a good sound card. |
Posted By: vash357
Date Posted: 17 January 2006 at 6:42am
Right now on newegg, I made a computer with: Since untill about two weeks ago my computer had mostly the same parts in it, I can say for sure that this setup can run F.E.A.R. at 1024 x 768 on medium-low settings, and Half-Life 2 can run at 1024 x 768 at max settings, or 1280 x 1024 at medium settings. If you really must have a dual core CPU, you can drop the HD down to an 80GB, drop the RAM down to 512MB, get a cheaper mobo, and get a CD-RW/ DVD ROM instead of a DVD burner, and replace the 3200+ with an Athlon 64 X2 3800+, the total then is 995.40, it will still outperform the dell, but it would probly game worse with 512 RAM and a dual core CPU than it would with 1GB of RAM and the 3200+. Personally I would take the single core CPU and upgrade it to a dual core a year or two down the road when they don't cost so much more than a single core CPU. Just the opinon of me and the people I work with. |