The first one is:
Processor: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ (2.08GHz)
Ram: 768MB DDR SDRAM
Harddrive: 120GB 7200RPM Western Digital
Optical drive: 48x12x48 CD-RW drive
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce FX (128MB) or GeForce 4 MX (64MB)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Pro Service pack 2
This goes for $175
The Second one is:
Windows XP Prof/Service pack 2
Intel(R) Pentium 4
3.20 GHZ Dual core Multi Processor
1 GB SD ram (2 open slots)
Nvidia Geforce 6200 - 256mb deticated up to 512
HL-DT-ST DVD-CDR-RW-Burner/Disk Drive
This goes for $450
Which one would you recommend for me to buy? Thanks for your feedback.
2007-08-25 19:04:34 · 6 answers · asked by p_livera 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I would buy neither:
I assume these are desktops without monitors and speakers.
Computer brand and model numbers would have been helpful.
The first one does not have a dual type processor and is a slow processor so I would not buy it.
The second one the information is not correct.
Does it have a hard drive?
A Pentium 4 is a not a dual core processor, it only has a single core processor.
$450 for a P4 is ridiculous.
If it is a Pentium D 3.2 GHz then it is a still high without a monitor but not ridiculously high.
Check eBay completed listings for sold priced for similar computers.
http://computers.listings.ebay.com/Desktop-PCs_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQfromZR40QQsacatZ3736QQsocmdZListingItemList
If I was top buy a desktop computer:
Dual type processor. Refer to
CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
2 GB RAM
Vista Home Premium
250+ GB Hard drive (desktop)
CD/DVD 16X burner with dual layer capability
DO NOT get a slim or narrow style desktops as these have tiny power supplies, require special half height cards and other restrictions severely limit future upgrades.
Dell outlet
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
Dimension C521 Desktop: System Price$459.00
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4400+ (2.3 GHz)
Windows Vista Home Premium
Memory 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
Hard Drive 250 GB EIDE SATA II (7200 RPM)
Modem 56K DataFax Modem
10/100 ethernet port (standard)
16X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
USB Keyboard + Dell Optical USB 2-button Mouse
Microsoft Works 8.5
Compaq Presario Desktop PC (SR5152NX) $509
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compaq-Presario-Desktop-PC-SR5152NX/sem/rpsm/oid/184443/catOid/-12962/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
CPQ SR5152NX
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+
250GB hard drive
2GB of DDR2 memory
Burns DVDs and CDs LightScribe-enabled
Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
Graphics card gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399&type=expert&pid=1
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1595&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
How to pick the perfect graphics card
http://www.pcmag.co.uk/personal-computer-world/features/2150316/pick-perfect-graphics-card
DirectX 9 vs 10
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/directx-9-vs-directx-10-worth-upgrading-to-vista-for-243099.php
2007-08-25 19:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first one. The hard drive is missing from the other one and that will set you back another 250 dollars and you paid 450 dollars already. Not a good deal.
Windows service pack professional is available in both so thats good, I like the dual processor in the second one plus the DVD_CDRW disk drive but you can always get that later, and lets face it. Most people like to own these features but do you really really need them?
2007-08-25 19:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 06:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for the second one since it has better stuff.
And i would try to get a computer without an Operating System (OS) because Linux is free and is better.
I'm using Ubuntu 7.04 and it rocks!!
2007-08-25 19:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Pelonpelacas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what Hard Drive the second one has so it is a bit difficult to comment! Assuming that it has at least 200GB then I would buy the second one for $450!
2007-08-25 19:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Peter F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 2nd option as Intel are way faster and better for gaming than AMD
2007-08-25 21:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋