Looking for a new computer...

[Honeo]

I'm looking to buy a new computer for $1000 or less. I stumbled across this website a while back and heard it was pretty good (http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/).

Just want to know if the prices on this site are reasonable, since I have no idea what computer parts cost. I already have a monitor and mouse. I am going to need speakers, a new keyboard, and a CPU. Basically everything. (possibly a wireless internet card).

Anyone have any other sites or companies I could check out?

I also want to know peoples opinions of video cards. Like ATI vs. NVIDIA, which one is better?, etc.

Thanks,
Honeo

 

[EazyE]

I would get a laptop, i have one and i find its a lot better (takes up a lot less space yet has the same power of a desktop computer)

I have a Dell. It's fair.

 

[Honeo]

I would get a laptop, i have one and i find its a lot better (takes up a lot less space yet has the same power of a desktop computer)

I have a Dell. It's fair.

Yeah, a laptop could be an option since i'll be off to college in a year and a half... But I hear Dell's are way overpriced, unless I heard wrong.

 

[EazyE]

well, you can easily get a decent dell for 1000$
Mine cost 1400. It has all the power i would ever need. (had for 1 year)
They start at about 450$ roughly.

 

[Honeo]

Ok, I still want to hear some other ideas though too.

I also want to know peoples opinions of video cards. Like ATI vs. NVIDIA, which one is better?, etc.

 

[killmonste20]

go laptop since u said college is nice for laptops.. itll help you alot plus less room needed.. gl in finding 1

 

[TJ]

I got my dell for $1k off the normal price..clearance ftw.

But, Dell's do suck.

 

[Honeo]

Yeah, well if there are any good deals out there that would be great.

Still looking for more peoples ideas..

 

[Clashfan]

ATI vs. NVIDIA really doesn't matter, it's about the quality of the card you get. Some people will say ATI is better, some will say Nvidia; they both have cards with nearly equal performance for a similar price.

 

[Honeo]

ATI vs. NVIDIA really doesn't matter, it's about the quality of the card you get. Some people will say ATI is better, some will say Nvidia; they both have cards with nearly equal performance for a similar price.

Ok thanks Clash.

I know everything I want in a computer, just don't know where to get it. And does this web site (www.cyberpowerpc.com) have reasonably priced computers?

 

[teh 1337 pwner]

Uh I'm assuming you don't know how to build a computer...if you knew how, it would save you hundreds of dollars. But I would say since your going off to college and you probably need something that will last you...get a Macbook. I know I'm going to get flamed by a bunch of people about the whole mac vs. PC debate, but seriously fuck off. Macs will last you forever. My little brother has had a macbook G4 for 5 years, and it still runs smooth.

If you want to get a desktop, buy a HP and replace the graphics card with a Nvidea 8600 GT, its only 125$ at my local electronics store.

 

[PerfectPc]

bestbuy.com Go in catalog

I saw a computer there with quad core with 3GB ram, 640 GB hardrive and a nivida graphics card 8400 gt. 22 inch monitor. Comes with keyboard/mouse too. It's preety good. Only 999$.

 

[Honeo]

bestbuy.com Go in catalog

I saw a computer there with quad core with 3GB ram, 640 GB hardrive and a nivida graphics card 8400 gt. 22 inch monitor. Comes with keyboard/mouse too. It's preety good. Only 999$.

I looked and found something like you were talking about... Thanks.

Any other ideas anyone?

 

[Swan]

Desktops are superior if you want to use it for schoolwork and games.

Laptops are annoying. And you have to buy a new laptop rather than new parts if it becomes a tad outdated.

Getting a desktop also means you have the ability to build it custom - which I recommend considering retail packages rip you off a shitload.

I have a laptop and a desktop - I use both. The desktop utilizes Windows for games, where my laptop utilizes Linux, and I commonly use it to host TeamSpeak, Ventrilo, HTTP etc servers.

 

[Tr1gg4]

build your own!
http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

and get it sent to whereever u live lol

 

[Osmosis]

www.mwave.com

 

[letzgokill]

MSI laptop ftw its 700$ i tihnk all my teachers at my school have them.

 

[The_Flames]

I would use Ebay

 

[Tilde]

Find a kid at your school who can build one, and buy the parts from www.newegg.com.

For $10 I'll put one together for you (tell you which parts to buy), and then you can offer a kid like $40 to put the pieces in place.

PM me if you're interested.

 

[wtp]

This ones good:
http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-M833...f=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1205353854&sr=1-16

you will have to buy a keyboard and mouse separately though. And maybe a new video card.

A lot more people prefer Nvidia over ATI