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Jordank87
06-16-2004, 09:26 PM
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
Chewie
06-16-2004, 09:31 PM
The AMD based one, no question.
tesco
06-16-2004, 09:36 PM
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.
clocker
06-16-2004, 11:37 PM
Are these pre-built PCs?
If so, does he have customizing options or is this a "take-it-or-leave-it" kinda deal?
bigdawgfoxx
06-17-2004, 12:36 AM
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.
pc-gamer-dude
06-17-2004, 01:55 AM
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.
Virtualbody1234
06-17-2004, 02:13 AM
But you guys are forgetting the:
FREE One Year iCare Deluxe OnSite Service
:rolleyes:
What does he want to do with the computer?
peat moss
06-17-2004, 02:19 AM
I thought the AMD was over priced , in usa funds till I saw the ram . Nice monitor too . Go for it . :)
Ariel_001
06-17-2004, 02:36 AM
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Get Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
tesco
06-17-2004, 02:37 AM
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.
peat moss
06-17-2004, 02:45 AM
Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@16 June 2004 - 18:21
But you guys are forgetting the:
FREE One Year iCare Deluxe OnSite Service
:rolleyes:
What does he want to do with the computer?
VB, your right its surley better than what most of us posters have . :lol:
kaiweiler
06-17-2004, 02:48 AM
Definatly go for the AMD!
the 5600Xt that comes with the P4 is shit, and the AMD has twice as much RAM, a nice monitor..
no question, go with the AMD
Jordank87
06-17-2004, 08:07 AM
he's going to be using it for gaming.
tesco
06-17-2004, 01:05 PM
Originally posted by Jordank87@17 June 2004 - 03:15
he's going to be using it for gaming.
then he will want a good video card, so go with the AMD.
Dray_04
06-17-2004, 01:36 PM
Go for the Intel based Computer!!!!!
:huh:
oh... you ARE planning on running spreadsheet well arent you? :huh:
:D
tesco
06-17-2004, 04:28 PM
Originally posted by Dray_04@17 June 2004 - 08:44
Go for the Intel based Computer!!!!!
:huh:
oh... you ARE planning on running spreadsheet well arent you? :huh:
:D
:blink:
Dray_04
06-17-2004, 11:34 PM
Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004+18 June 2004 - 04:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ROSSCO_2004 @ 18 June 2004 - 04:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Dray_04@17 June 2004 - 08:44
Go for the Intel based Computer!!!!!
:huh:
oh... you ARE planning on running spreadsheet well arent you? :huh:
:D
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