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 Aug 5 2008, 07:39 PM
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Uses: Mostly using Microsoft Office Browsing forums + going on websites Research, homework Gaming (Rarely when I have free time, around once in 2 weeks :D) Lots of security programs (I have 1 active anti-virus, 1 active Firewall and 1 active anti-spyware) Music (All of the time when I'm on the computer) Storing Data (My 250GB HDD is a few gigs away from being full) Running Applications (Photoshop, iTunes, MSN, etc) Now this thread will only be for me to post the desktop (not accesories: screen, keyboard etc) I'm trying to keep the build not including accessories nothing over $700 CDN. Here are the list of computers I have narrowed it down to: ----------------------------------------------------------- http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20217 = $549.99 Base Features: Processor Type AMD Phenom Quad Core 9500 Processor Speed 2.2GHz RAM 3GB DDR2 Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 320GB SATA 7200 RPM Optical Drives SuperMulti Drive (DVD+/-RW) DVD-RAM Graphics ATI Radeon X1250 Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium -------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20217 =$549.99 Base Features Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz RAM 3072MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 500GB 7200RPM Optical Drives DVD Burner w/ LightScribe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium --------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20217 =$629.99 Base Features Processor Type Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q6600 Processor Speed 2.40GHz RAM 3072MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 720GB (2x360GB) 7200RPM SATA Optical Drives 16X SuperMulti DVD Burner w/ LightScribe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT Graphics Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20217 $699.99 Base Features Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz RAM 4GB DDR2 Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 640GB SATA 7200RPM Optical Drives DVD+/-RW Supermulti Graphics Nvidia GeForce 7100 Pre-loaded Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.a...amp;catid=20217 $699.99 Base Features Processor Type Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz RAM 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM (Exp. Up To 8GB) Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 750GB 7200RPM SATA Optical Drives SuperMulti DVD Burner With LightScribe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit SP1 Since I'm not getting this build immediately, I'm getting them in the month of September since it is my birthday hopefully prices will slope down a bit or I will wait until Boxing Day here in Canada and get these computers. ... What should I get? This post has been edited by theparade: Aug 6 2008, 02:10 PM |
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Aug 5 2008, 09:23 PM
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The best one for the money, I think, is this one:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...87&catid=20217 =$549.99 Base Features Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz RAM 3072MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 500GB 7200RPM Optical Drives DVD Burner w/ LightScribe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Pre-loaded Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium The graphics card isn't that great, but you can always upgrade it if you want to. By the way, the links you provided didn't work, but I don't think it really matters because you posted most of the important info. --------------------  |
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Aug 6 2008, 01:17 AM
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 Distinguished Member Group: BC Advisor Posts: 865 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Pace University - New York City Campus Member No.: 73,266 |
I agree with Sterling, his listed PC is of much better value. With the money you're saving you can get a better graphics card.
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Aug 6 2008, 02:11 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-July 08 Member No.: 225,263 |
Links are updated. Yeah, like you mentioned the graphics card doesn't matter to me, I'm not gaming at all, so it's not important. I just watch videos on YouTube and watch movies + TV series on my computer.
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Aug 6 2008, 07:18 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-July 08 Member No.: 225,263 |
Bump...
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Aug 6 2008, 09:21 PM
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Distinguished Member Group: BC Advisor Posts: 865 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Pace University - New York City Campus Member No.: 73,266 |
Bumping is not necessary for this thread. If you just have to get a PC at one of the links you've provided, I would go for the last one. It gives you good performance for a low price and will allow for expansion.
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