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February 7th, 08:12 PM
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Hollllla
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New Computer
I know how to use a computer, I just don't know much about them.
I got mine back in 2k. It has served me ok but I think it's time for a new one. I know nothing about new tech and whatnot. I wanna spend under 500 bucks.The main thing I'd use the new computer for is just surfing and maybe a limited amount of online gaming.
500's low but right now I'm running off like 200 Ram, 733MHz, and 30 gigs.
Thanks!
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February 7th, 08:19 PM
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are you looking to... build one yourself by buying parts off the interweb or do you want to buy a whole computer already put together? (i noticed you said you werent very computer savvy so im wondering)
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February 7th, 08:21 PM
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You can easily get a 2.53ghz processor, 40gb HD, pretty decent gfx card, and like 128-256mb ram for under 500... compaq or dell are good choices
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February 7th, 08:21 PM
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Hollllla
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All together.
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February 7th, 08:42 PM
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if you want the monitor keyboard, etc pacakge itll be like 499, if you just want the tower itll prob be in the 300-400 range.. look around at like Best Buy and stuff..
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February 7th, 08:48 PM
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if you don't need a new monitor you can save a crapload by building yourself. you will have a much better system that will tend to last longer, be easier to fix, and be more upgradeable.
IE: over a year ago i built my system, P4, 2.6ghz HT, 512mb ram, spent extra on a nice case and 3 cd drives, etc. total cost was <700 a year ago, right now a comperable system that i looked at from dell was somethin like 1200. go figure.
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February 7th, 09:05 PM
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for 500 you really should be building it, honestly...it makes the most sense.
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February 7th, 09:27 PM
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Hollllla
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I simply don't know how the hell to build a computer.
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February 7th, 09:31 PM
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go to Bensbargains.com... there's a dell on there for 349... it's pretty stacked.. jus tno monitor and it's an integrated vid card.
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