Im buying a new PC and have about $750 and will be using it for school, music, and Msn whats good and bad?

Question

I currently own a 2000 Compaq Presario 5000 series
1.2GHz Celeron Precessor
128MB SyncDRAM Total System Memory
20GB UltraDMA Hard Drive

I've added a video graphics card and more memory. My Compaq has been great and barely ever gave me trouble but has recently acted up and I am in need for a new PC. Im looking into more Compaqs and Gateway also.

I currently own a 2000 Compaq Presario 5000 series
1.2GHz Celeron Precessor
128MB SyncDRAM Total System Memory
20GB UltraDMA Hard Drive

I've added a video graphics card and more memory. My Compaq has been great and barely ever gave me trouble but has recently acted up and I am in need for a new PC. Im looking into more Compaqs and Gateway also. Other than school, msn, and music, i play some games and use it for camera stuff too.

Answer 1

You want the most RAM you can get for your money, as well as a good Processor (more than 1.2 GHz - 1.66 is better, 2.0 or more is best). RAM and Processor speeds will allow quicker function and allow more programs to run simultaneously. Don't worry so much about Hard Drive space - you can always get a removable drive for not much money once space becomes an issue. If you're not doing lots of gaming, 40-60GB will be fine.

Answer 2

You should go with a pentium or Athlon processor. Don't use the cheaper celeron or Sempron processors. Make sure you get at least 1 GB of RAM and 120 GB hard drive. You should get a dvd burner with it also. If you are not building one yourself(saves a lot of money) then at your price range dell is the best.

Answer 3

HP Pavilion Slimline Media Center Desktop PC (S7620N)

1.86 GHz
1024MB RAM

if it's just for school, this product is going to be all you need!
$600 at Circuit City!!!

Answer 4

Get a machine with a core 2 duo or pentium D, you will get a lot of work done faster with these processors.

Answer 5

I'd go with a Dell. I've had two and had no problems.