Hi guys just wondering if someone could tell me if i am getting ripped off or not?
I am after a gaming pc and got this quote below ..
Amd- athlon 64 4800+x2 sktam2 2mb l2 cach 2.4 ghz
Asus m2n-mx am2 ddr2 nforce 6100 gpu
2gb 800mhz dual channel pc6400
western digital 250 gb sata hard disk
pioneer dvd multi re-writeer ide 18x dual l
xfx 8600gt xxx 256mb 1.6ghz ddr3 pcix 620mghz
White media case with lcd ( computer case)
besta p4 55ow dual fan power supply
v7 19" wide screen 5ms
vista home premium 32 oem
netgear wireless wg311 wireless pci
logitech wireless desktop ex-110 (keyboard and mouse)
besta internal 25 in 1 card reader
full install and testing
12 months warranty
Total= $1439.00
is this a good price??!!
,if anyone could help me out or reccommend anything for a fast gaming pc around this price give or take a $100 feel free to throw some stuff at me !
cheers guys !
geoff
2007-10-06 16:01:25 · 6 answers · asked by geoffske 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I agree with the intel core-2 duo comment. They run faster and cooler than AMD (I used to be an AMD freak), and some chips are very safe to overclock, giving you a lot more bang for your buck. I've not heard of that specific video card either, and really, that's not an area where you can mess around. Your GPU needs to be very strong. I would, however, disagree on the point of RAM. I'd go with 2 gigs, even if you don't need all of it now. It's cheap and never hurts to have extra, and it may be needed in the near future.
The price seems a big steep to me to be honest, although, it depends on how much you're being charged for labor and servicing/warranty. You could make a machine with similar specs on your own for closer to $1000.
You tend to get more bang for your buck from mid-range or low end (if you overclock) machines (as the guides referenced below will show), seeing as you'll need to upgrade all but the most expensive machines in a year or two anyway. I almost always go middle-of-the-road, maybe overclock a bit, and do it all again when needed.
Check out http://www.Sharkyextreme.com or http://www.Tomshardware.com - they have gaming machines on both of these sites built in increments from $500 to around $5000, and are a good research tool when looking at hardware and machines of varying cost, performance, and value.
2007-10-06 16:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They haven't heard of that video card??? Apparantly they don't follow video cards too much, that is a very common one. Anyway, it is overpriced, I would pay no more than $1200 for that setup. All the parts are pretty decent, I would get a better motherboard, and a faster vide card, but aside from that everything else looks good, just that the price is too high.
2007-10-07 08:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The specs given is off the chart for a basic gaming PC. What they're giving you already is for heavy multi-media or broadcast video editing capability that you don't really need. Go for Intel Core 2 Duo (you choice of GHz speed) with all electronically compatible set-up like eMaxx motherboard (1GB RAM will do), Intel chipset, 80-160GB hard drive, Combo CD/DVD drive (DVD-RW optional), Graphics card (your choice between 128MB, 512MB, 1GB for high graphic resolution). All for half the price in your area. Don't spend too much on strong PC specs today coz they go obsolete in just 6months or earlier.
2007-10-06 16:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that sounds pretty good. the processor you might want to upgrade to Intel Dual Core b/c those tend to do better than the AMD. AMD is like the runner up to Intel. overall pretty good. However i didnt see the amount of RAM up there. you want at least 560MB of RAM to play good games. However if you want Bioshock style games on this thing then you need a GB. Graphics card looks good but i havnt seen that brand so i cant really compare. Overall good and its good that its clocked at 2.4 Ghz.
2007-10-06 16:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jasx501 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case you desire to over clock it the I recommend a greater effective ability furnish.once you're a hardcore gamer the get an i7 and additionally a greater effective video card or 2 of them in case your motherboard has sli and crossfire. will certainly look after any interest you throw at it and is an exceptionally solid deal.
2016-10-21 07:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of problems with windows vista,i would recommend xp over vista from what i have read about vista.
you can order your computer with xp.
I have windows xp..
everything else looks good,you may want to check out the dell xps gaming pc ....you can compare specs...and prices..
cyril
2007-10-06 16:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by pocketwatch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋