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  1. 06-16-2004, 09:26 PM #1
    Jordank87
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    okay my friend is getting a new computer and these are his choices:

    The Gamer XP:
    Nzxt Guardian Case
    [5 different colors available]
    nVidia nForce-2 DDR400 8x AGP Main Board
    AMD Athlon XP 3000+ CPU
    1024 MB Dual-Channel DDR400 RAM
    120 GB ATA-100 7200 RPM HDD
    256MB ATI Radeon 9600-XT 8x AGP
    16x DVD ROM ; 52x32x52 CD-RW Drive
    5.1 Channel 3D Surround sound Onboard
    Logitech Z-640 5.1 Surround Speakers
    [Silver] Internet Mouse + Multi-Media KB
    19-inch ViewSonic .23Hmm Color Monitor
    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

    Price: $1,169 USD


    or the....


    Dream 2004:
    INTEL P4 3.0 GHZ [800Mhz FSB]CPU
    512 MB Dual Channel DDR400 Memory
    Nzxt Guardian Case
    [5 different colors available]
    120GB 7200 RPM HDD
    12X Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW
    256MB GeForce FX-5600XT 8X AGP Video
    56K V.92 Fax/Modem
    5.1 Channel Surround Sound
    Creative Labs SBS-450 4.1 Speaker System
    19" ViewSonic E90 .23H Color Monitor
    Free Norton AntiVirus
    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    FREE One Year iCare Deluxe OnSite Service

    Price: $1,149USD
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  3. 06-16-2004, 09:31 PM Software & Hardware   -   #2
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    The AMD based one, no question.
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  5. 06-16-2004, 09:36 PM Software & Hardware   -   #3
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    ya i also say go with teh AMD.

    processor is about same performance, but u got double the ram, better speakers, better video card.

    I say it is better value.
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  7. 06-16-2004, 11:37 PM Software & Hardware   -   #4
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    Are these pre-built PCs?
    If so, does he have customizing options or is this a "take-it-or-leave-it" kinda deal?
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  9. 06-17-2004, 12:36 AM Software & Hardware   -   #5
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    Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@16 June 2004 - 15:44
    ya i also say go with teh AMD.

    processor is about same performance, but u got double the ram, better speakers, better video card.

    I say it is better value.
    same here.
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  11. 06-17-2004, 01:55 AM Software & Hardware   -   #6
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    Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx+16 June 2004 - 19:44--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bigdawgfoxx @ 16 June 2004 - 19:44)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ROSSCO_2004@16 June 2004 - 15:44
    ya i also say go with teh AMD.

    processor is about same performance, but u got double the ram, better speakers, better video card.

    I say it is better value.
    same here. [/b][/quote]
    deffinatly agree,,

    a couple reaons:
    it has an AMD processor
    it has an ATI gfx card
    double ram
    better speakers..

    basically what everybody else said.
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  13. 06-17-2004, 02:13 AM Software & Hardware   -   #7
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    But you guys are forgetting the:
    FREE One Year iCare Deluxe OnSite Service




    What does he want to do with the computer?
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  15. 06-17-2004, 02:19 AM Software & Hardware   -   #8
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    I thought the AMD was over priced , in usa funds till I saw the ram . Nice monitor too . Go for it .
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  17. 06-17-2004, 02:36 AM Software & Hardware   -   #9
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  19. 06-17-2004, 02:37 AM Software & Hardware   -   #10
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    Originally posted by Ariel_001@16 June 2004 - 21:44
    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    Get Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
    He can just download that, no probalem there.
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