The PC should be affordable not very expensive, Expensive means something more than 3000 US $.
2006-08-28 22:10:55 · 6 answers · asked by Hunk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
befor you buy take a look at this one you get to build your pc and say what goes in it when you pick the pc you have set up pick a monitor then
when you call to order say you want the have now pay in 12 month deal & don't for get to say your want the windows xp cd with your order the more better hardware in it the better the pc
pc number a1550 series
then click on Specs
then build the pc make down what you want in it pick a monitor & windows xp cd make sure you ask for that then your have the pc within 2days of your order dont forget to get the order number from them and u can go back to the website and keep track of your order
Operating System
The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications.
Choices:
Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Genuine Windows XP Professional
Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance
Choices:
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 3800+ dual-core - 2.0GHz
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4000+ dual-core - 2.0GHz
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4200+ dual-core - 2.2GHz
Memory
Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory
Choices:
512MB DDR2-533MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x256)
1GB DDR2-533MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x512)
1GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x512)
2GB DDR2-533MHz dual channel SDRAM (4x512)
2GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x1024)
4GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel SDRAM (4x1024)
4GB DDR2-533MHz dual channel SDRAM (4x1024)
Hard Drive
Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive
Choices:
80GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
160GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
250GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
400GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
HP Personal Media Drives
Portable storage. Back up, store, and share data, photo, video files. Versatile USB connectivity
Choices:
160 GB 7200 rpm HP Personal Media Drive (External)
Primary CD/DVD Drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs
Choices:
48x max. CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (48x32x16x48x)
Double Layer 16X max. DVD +/-R/RW drive
LightScribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
Secondary CD/DVD Drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs
Choices:
48x max. CD-ROM Drive
16X max. DVD-ROM
Premium CD/DVD Burner Software
Feature-filled upgrades from the basic software included with your system
Choices:
Sonic DigitalMedia Deluxe-Burn/Copy, Label CD/DVDs
Sonic MyDVD Deluxe - Create & Share Digital Media
Sonic Combo: DigitalMedia Deluxe & MyDVD Deluxe
Front Productivity Ports
Get the ports you use most frequently up front for easy access
Choices:
2 USB, 1 FireWire IEEE 1394, audio ports
9-in-1 memory card reader, 3 USB, 1 1394, audio
Removable Storage
Makes it easy to transport your files, or back-up important data
Choices:
3.5 in. 1.44MB Floppy Drive
Speakers
Enhance your PC with high-quality powered speakers - PC requires powered speakers to generate sound
Choices:
HP stereo speakers
HP stereo speakers with subwoofer
Logitech X-230 2.1 Speakers
Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
TV & Entertainment Experience
Check out these options to enhance your Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition experience
Choices:
No TV Tuner w/remote control
Remote Control
Graphics Card
Bring your favorite applications and games to life
Choices:
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE
NVIDIA GeForce 7300LE, w/ TurboCache
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7500LE, TV-Out, DVI, VGA
Sound Card
Music and games truly come alive in your stereo or computer speakers with the help of a sound card
Choices:
Integrated 7.1 channel sound w/front audio ports
Sound Blaster Audigy 4, 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio
Keyboard and Mouse
Upgrade to our internet keyboard to make surfing the web a breeze
Choices:
HP Keyboard, HP Scroller Mouse
HP Multimedia Keyboard, HP Optical Mouse
HP Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Optical Mouse
Productivity Software
Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity
Choices:
Microsoft(R) Works 8.0/Money 2006/MSN Encarta Plus
Microsoft(R) Works Suite 2006 includes Word
Corel WordPerfect(R) Office 12
Microsoft(R) Office Basic Edition
Microsoft(R) Office Small Business Edition
Microsoft(R) Office Professional Edition
Security Software
Help protect your system and personal information with these security software upgrades
Choices:
Norton Internet Security 2006 w/AntiSpyware -15 Mo
Norton Internet Security 2006 w/AntiSpyware -24 Mo
Norton Internet Security 2006 w/ Antispyware-36 Mo
Finance & Accounting Software
Track your income and expenses with a financial software package for your home or business
Choices:
Quicken Deluxe 2006
QuickBooks Simple Start 2006
QuickBooks Pro 2006
Premium Photography Software
Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life!
Choices:
Corel Photo Album 6 - Deluxe Edition
Corel Paint Shop Pro X
Combo: Paint Shop Pro X / Photo Album 6
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2006-08-28 22:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Just last month bought a complete package, on sale, at Best Buy of an
(acceptable sister of Athlon) AMD Semptron 3400+ 40GB, 386 MB ram 2.4 Ghz, that came with DVD burner and photo printer. It was under $500! Sweet deal for a good computer.
For better gaming I just increased the swap/paging file to 5000 MB.
She seems to do ok with larger games now, but
I may add 1 Gig of RAM for smoother performance.
stw
2006-08-28 22:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i just bought an emachines a couple of months ago. its a really good computer with pretty powerfull featuers. it cost about $500 for the package. but if you don't want emachines then go for dell. its not to expensive. i only had to install a new graphics card in mine, (256 mb) it works great!
2006-08-28 22:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by rpgkingbluedragon 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a mac PC with good graphics
2006-08-28 22:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by - 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then 64-bit Athlon or Intel is it. Two years very long for gaming terms.
Buy a good video card to go with it. PCI-Express.
2006-08-28 22:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Andy T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
amd 3500 + cpu
2x1 gig ddr ram
6600gt or better graphics card
under 1grand..
2006-08-28 22:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by phill281 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋