Getting new comp soon (unbelievable!!!),suggestions needed.

[blind to truth]

My mom said if i save up $200 (ive got 120 already!) she would spend $800+my $200=$1,000 on a new computer for me at Christmas. What is a very (non slow) powerful computer i could get for $1,000??

[Missing the point]

just a min, I love doing this http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif


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eek!!!

The system I designed is 1349! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif

gonna have to cut out da DVD drive and stuff http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif

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[Missing the point]

Do you need a monitor?

[Missing the point]

Ok, here is what I came up with:

$ 75 Case & 300W PS
$119 AMD Duron 700 CPU
$159 128MB PC100 Ram
$ 45 56K Modem
$179 Asus A7V Motherboard WOA
$249 GeForce DDR
$ 52 Samsung 52X CDROM
$139 Seagate Barracuda 20.4GB 7200RPM HD
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$1017 W/out Tax

Or, it is $1256 With a 17" Monitor.

Tell me if ya want Intel instead, meanwhile, I will be making a cheaper system......

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The next system I design will be a Celeron II system http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

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Here is the Intel System:

$75 Case & 300W PS
$105 Celeron II 566
$159 128MB PC100 Ram
$45 56K Modem
$142 Asus P3b Motherboard
$139 Seagate Barracuda 20.4GB 7200RPM HD
$52 Samsung 52X CDROM
$249 GeForce DDR Video Card
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$966 Total

$1205 With a 17" Monitor.......

Whaddya think?

Anything else ya wanna add?

Note: I got all these prices from Azzo.com.....

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[brandon184]

Please wait while I start up my pro-dell engines and I'll edit in a good setup from Dell. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

<EDIT>

Alright... I've got a nice setup here for $989. Its a custom Dell Dimension L Series.

- Pentium III Processor at 733Mhz
- 64MB SDRAM
- 10GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- 15" E550 Monitor
- 1 Yr Parts & Labour Warranty
- Microsoft Millenium Edition (Win98 Optional)
- Microsoft Works Suite
- 48X Max Variable CD-Rom Drive
- 1.44Mb Floppy Drive
- harman/kardon Speaker System
- V.90/56K Data/Fax Modem
- Norton Antivirus 2000

You also get a free Lexmark Z32 printer.. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif


- Brandon




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[Warthog]

I don't think Dell can beat that home grown system. Sure, you could go the "L Series" route, but I've had that and I didn't like it. ONE 5 1/4" expansion. THAT sucks. I had an onboard video card.

I just got a "4100 Series" comp. It kicks bootay. BUT it cost $2100 http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif. Just a little over BTT's budget http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif.

Warthog

[blind to truth]

thanks guys. I dont think i'll get a Dell thanks for helping though, i have one and its not compatible friendly.

Oh and ive got a 21" monitor. (only cost me $4)

[alondra]

my box
super case $53.00
soyo mobo amd k6-2 450 mhz $156.00
8 gig HD
40x CD
64 meg ram
had KB,monitor,3 1/2 floppy,
total cost under $500.00 most bought on the net.
for under a grand you should be able to build a GREAT machine.

[jad1097]

It looks like you have a couple of months to decide.

Do you want to build this yourself or buy one built? What are you going to use it for, gaming, internet? Do you need a bunch of hard drive space, like for MP3's? 2 hdds? CDRW & DVD?

[brandon184]

Why no Dell? Why no Dell? Why no Dell!?

Warthog... YOU! YOU RUINED IT! LMAO.. j/k.



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[brandon184]

Warthog, Warthog... Dell has a solution for everybody!

Here we go BTT.
Even better than the L Series I suggested. And a BETTER PRICE!

GOD, I FEEL LIKE A MIRACLE WORKER.

Custom Dell 4100 Series - $969
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- Pentium III Processor 800Mhz
- 10GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- 64MB 133Mhz SDRAM
- 1 Yr Parts & Labour Warranty
- Windows Millenium
- MS Works Suite with MS Money 2000
- 32MB nVidia TNT2 M64 AGP Graphics Card
- 48X Max Variable CD-Rom Drive
- 3.5" Floppy Drive
- Sound Blaster 64V Sound Card with MusicMatch
- Altec Lansing ACS-340 Speakers with Subwoofer
- V.90/56K Modem
- Norton AntiVirus 2000

And, a free Lexmark Z32 Printer!

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[Missing the point]

I still like mine better, its got 128 megs of ram, a GeForce DDR Video card, and it has double the HD space http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif


hehe http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[brandon184]

MTP.. You should know better than this.

I'LL BE BACK.

[jad1097]

Now that is a strange double post?????

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[ArcAngel]

Ok, Blind to Truth, You say you have a 21'' monitor already, which is great, what else do you currently have in your system, could dramatically decrease the cost of your system if you upgrade ( If you currently have good stuff).... List your current setup so that we can tell you what to eliminate....

[brandon184]

Well, I've had a look around and come to the conclusions...

- 64MB should be enough for most computing needs. An upgrade when memory prices are lower is possible.

- An *16MB* video card is sufficient for everyday needs, and is even pretty good for gaming.

- A 20GBhd could be put in, instead of the 10 gigger, moving the price from $969 to $1050.

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[brandon184]

Whats with my double posting lately? I'll have to work on that problem.

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[Win_98]

The cheapest way to upgrade would be to replace mb and cpu, additional ram, harddrive.

[brandon184]

Win_98.. Then what would be the point? Your suggestions are pretty much the same as ours. You are just suggestion that he keeps his case.

[Warthog]

hahaha!! Good job, Brandon!

BUT I do have to sorta disagree with you http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif. I think 64mb RAM is JUST BARELY enough for today's stuff. My dad's comp has that much. I just ordered 64 more for his Christmas present while the price is right. He does some minor photo stuff w/Photo Impact and it really puts along.

Warthog

[brandon184]

I've seen 64mb doubled to 128mb and tripled to 192.

It will speed things up, as you said. But it won't make your machine blazing fast at anything.

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