Looking into getting a new computer.

[krunkthemonk]

I've found one that looks like a "bargain", as it is advertised and I'm not quite sure about it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Systems MicrosoftÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâî WindowsÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâî XP Home Edition SP1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Platform Learn More PC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form Factor Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Slots (Total) Learn More 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expansion Slots 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor Brand IntelÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâî

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor Class PentiumÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâî 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor Number 540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor Speed 3.20GHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Technologies HyperThreading Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory Type DDR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Memory 512MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interface SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity 200GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical Drive Type DVDÃÆââ¬Å¡ÃâñRW Dual Layer

 

 

 

CD-ROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Description Integrated Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graphics Description PCI Express Video Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Memory 128MB Memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications Description Integrated LAN Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Transfer Rate 10Mbps

 

 

 

100Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power 305 Watt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse Type Ball-Bearing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard Type Multimedia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keys 122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Speakers 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All this for just over 900$ Cad. I've heard its much cheaper to buy the pieces seperatly but I'm afraid I'd break something during the assembly.

[dark_counda]

Where are you getting this Krunk? I'm from halifax too, so maybe I can help you find some deals locally :P

[Celluzion]

I don't know how much $900 CAD is compared to the SGD, but it's not a good computer if you're going to use it for gaming etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. It has PCI slots, not AGP, nor PCI-E

 

 

 

2. The default video "Card" is not a card, it's integrated graphics, which are.. rubbish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I dunno, is CAD similar to the USD? I need to check up exchange rates more often.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did some converting, 900 CAD is 1,182 SGD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not too bad, we get similar spec computers here from DELL at around $999 SGD.(I think it's the Dual Layer DVD Burner is costing you)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But I woudl still suggest building, you can get someone who knows computers to do it for you.

[Pyro]

For the record, the computer in question does indeed seem to have both PCI and PCI-E ports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wouldn't buy it. There's no way near enough info about it to know if it's worth the money or not.

[krunkthemonk]

Thanks for the input. Dark expect a pm shortly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@ Pyro: Building as I thought would be the best option. I've got some friends who are into computers however they won't be back till next saturday.

[dark_counda]

http://www.mysterybyte.com - Best computer shop in town. I suggest going in there and talking to those guys about your build.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://intencity.ca/ - Where two of my friends bought their PCs from. They might be a little expensive, but the people that work there are really nice. I'd go to mysterybyte first, and if you don't find anythign there, try this place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://robotnik.com/home.php - In bayers lake. The stuff they sell is a little old, but you could still consult them if you don't find anything anywhere else.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mysterybyte would be my first choice, and I'd recomend going in person. They may even cut you a little deal if you go in and haggle with them :wink:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The good thing with buying locally is that if something breaks, it's a lot easier to fix than sending it back somewhere for a few weeks/months.

[zonda]

Thanks for the input. Dark expect a pm shortly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@ Pyro: Building as I thought would be the best option. I've got some friends who are into computers however they won't be back till next saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would just wait if I were you... you could save a few bucks and get components that are alot better at the same time