Buying a new computer

[Tom_1569]

AMD Power PC Box only
AMD Athlon X2 5200+ $499
AMD Athlon X2 4850e $535
AMD Athlon X2 6000+ $550

Asus M2N-MX-SE
2 Gig DDR2 RAM
256 meg video shared with ram
320GB SATAII 7200rpm HDD
Lite-on Dual Layer DVD Burner
Black/Silver 450W Midi Tower FRONT USB

Any good?
http://www.allneeds.com.au/BROCHURES/systems.pdf

Those prices seem to be a bit more realistic, and would be close to what id expect to pay if i was buying a premade computer.
The only thing I dont like in that setup is the Motherboard, I used one on my nephews, its a very basic $50 board, doesnt leave much for upgrading later, and also a graphics card that shares with the ram, is normally onboard and isnt that greatest especially for gaming. BUT its a start and if your not a gamer, or just do basic stuff its pretty sweet. As a general rule AMD computers work out cheaper spec to spec, but they both have their advantages.

 

[NickVR]

Hmmmm, some food for thought. I'm just so confused with this stuff. I don't know what to get. I don't wanna spend the cash to find out it's not what I want, did that on my last computer and it's so close to being thrown through a wall at times it's not funny. I don't mind paying for a system that is overkill as long as it keeps up with what I want. Buying a car is so much easier, at least you give it a test drive but with computer it's a lucky dip (well for me anyway).

 

[BANKS]

lol

Just try to get a computer that uses quality components, go overkill on the ram, and get a seperate graphics card. On board graphics are usually shat

If you find a computer, just goto google and type in the part ie. Asus M2N-MX-SE review. Then read some reviews about it. you'll soon get a good idea on what brands are good and what parts are good.

 

[Fr3ak+--]

there is a thread that list all the good computer shops around.. most of the places do some really good packages..

troll through the sites find something in your price range and post it here

someone should be able to let you know if its worth the money

 

[STEALTHY™]

Whatever you do, don't pay that much for that system.


Just roughly, the general specs.

3.0ghz
4GB Ram
500G HD
19in1 card reader
22in screen
Vista
surround sound.


The company is DIY IT supply, and there across the road from Hindmarh stadium Manton Street)

You'll need to pay a deposit before he starts building it tho.



If you don't need the accessories, you can probably whack $3 or 400 off that price tag.

 

[NickVR]

Thanks guys, will do some hunting this weekend at a few of the recommended shops and get some prices on some systems and see what everyone thinks.

http://www.diyit.com.au/
These guys? will have a look through the site now.

 

[STEALTHY™]

Yeah thats them mate.


You wont be disappointed.

 

[NickVR]

Thanks mate, might go down there and have a chat about getting one made.

 

[NickVR]

Ok got another 2 quotes.

DIT IT Supply

Case - $ 50
INTEL 3.16ghz 8500 - $228.18
ASUS P5Q Motherboard - $190
Galaxy GEFORCE 9500GT 512mb - $126.37
CORSAIR 2x1gig DDR2 800 - $ 81.81
Western Digital 160GB H/D - $ 61.82
19 in 1 Card Reader - $ 18.18
LG DVDRW Burner - $ 45.46
Labour (Installing my copy of windows) - $ 40.91
---------
GST $ 84.27
Total $927.00

Computer Depot
No individual prices unfortunately

INTEL E8400 3ghz
MSI P35 NEO-F
PNY 2gb DDR2 800
Case
Western Digital 250gb
PALIT 8600gt 1GB Video Card
Pioneer Burner
33 in 1 Card Reader

$899

Its better than the previous quote but are these ok. I'm liking the DIY IT Supply qoute but what does everyone think.

 

[Low_VX_Taxi]

Ok got another 2 quotes.

DIT IT Supply

Case - $ 50
INTEL 3.16ghz 8500 - $228.18
ASUS P5Q Motherboard - $190
Galaxy GEFORCE 9500GT - $126.37
CORSAIR 2x1gig DDR2 800 - $ 81.81
Western Digital 160GB H/D - $ 61.82
19 in 1 Card Reader - $ 18.18
LG DVDRW Burner - $ 45.46
Labour (Installing my copy of windows) - $ 40.91
---------
GST $ 84.27
Total $927.00

Computer Depot
No individual prices unfortunately

INTEL E8400 3ghz
MSI P35 NEO-F
PNY 2gb DDR2 800
Case
Western Digital 250gb
PALIT 8600gt 1GB Video Card
Pioneer Burner
33 in 1 Card Reader

$899

Its better than the previous quote but are these ok. I'm liking the DIY IT Supply qoute but what does everyone think.

I don't know if I was lucky but i'm pretty sure I paid bout $80 for the Galaxy GEFORCE 9500GT (256mb onboard?), about 5 months ago... can't remember but I will double check when I get home...... Aside from that the prices look pretty good